Master the Abyss, starting from an apprentice priest.

Chapter 343 [Lord Prayer] and [Lord Judgment]

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Luo Xiu thought about it, and then he thanked "Bishop Qihui" Lawrence in front of him:
"Thank you for your reminder, Sir Lawrence. In fact, I also want to look at the books on the sacred art of [Noble Prayer] and [Noble Judgment]. Do you know where they are?"

"【Lofty Prayer】 and 【Lofty Holy Judgement】?" Lawrence was stunned when he heard this. He thought about it for a while and said:

"The corresponding ones should be 'The Hymn That Illuminates the World' and 'Redemption of the Lost'. They are on the display shelf over here. Please follow me."

After saying that, Lawrence led the way, and Luo Xiu followed behind him, walking towards the right row of the secret scroll hall.

In fact, he knew where the classics corresponding to these sacred skills were placed, but he couldn't let Lawrence become too suspicious - he went directly to the deepest part and browsed "A Hundred Years of Journey to Promote the Dao". This suspicious behavior was enough once and must not happen a second time.

Following Lawrence to the corridor on the right side of the secret book room, Lawrence stopped in front of the newly decorated gilded display stand, turned around, and said to Luo Xiu:

"Here it is - 'The Holy Song that Illuminates the Mortal World' is in the middle of the third layer, and 'Redemption of the Lost' is in the right column of the second layer. Please help yourself, Luo Xiu."

After Lawrence finished speaking, Luo Xiu nodded and walked to the place where he mentioned the books were stored.

The Hymns That Illuminate the Earth is a newly compiled sacred book. Its cover features two winged angels descending to the earth, and around them are believers who are singing hymns loudly.

Luo Xiu quickly flipped through the book in his hand, and new text appeared on his panel at the same time -

[You have discovered the skill——"Noble Prayer (Glorious, lv.1)"]

[The experience value required for learning is 160000]

[Epic Specialty "Divine Inspiration" is in effect, reducing the required experience points by 50%]

[The experience value required for learning is 80000. Do you want to learn? ]

【…】

When these contents were refreshed on the panel, Luo Xiu heard the voice of "Bishop Qihui" Lawrence at the same time:
"The book you are reading, 'Hymns that Illuminate the World', written by Luo Xiu, was edited by Archbishop Xide himself. It contains complete knowledge about the sacred art 'Lofty Prayer', and I was fortunate enough to be chosen by the Archbishop to be the first proofreader of this sacred book..."

"In Songyuan Diocese, if you want to master the sacred art that is crowned with the word 'sublime', it can only be done here, in our Songyuan City Church."

"..."

When introducing these to Luo Xiu, Lawrence showed a very proud expression on his face.

Luo Xiu nodded politely in response, while still looking through the sacred book in his hand intently.

While Lawrence was introducing, Luo Xiu also gave the panel the instruction of "Confirm Learning" and paid 80,000 experience points.

[Current learning progress: 33%...]

"Luo Xiu, I suggest you... the sacred skill named 'noble' is not so easy to master. Although Archbishop Xide agrees that you can read three books, you only have ten minutes left..."

While the "learning progress" in the panel was still moving forward, Lawrence's kind reminder once again reached Luo Xiu's ears.

[Current learning progress: 66%...]

"My suggestion to you, Luo Xiu, is that you should concentrate on reading this volume and write down some of the key points. Next time you have accomplished a sacred deed, you can come to the General Church and ask the Archbishop to enter the 'Secret Scroll Hall' and get the opportunity to read them..."

"..."

[Current learning progress: 100%...]

[You have learned the skill "Noble Prayer (Glorious, lv.1)"]

[Sacred Art: Noble Prayer (Glorious, lv.1)]

[Lofty Prayer (Glorious, lv.1): You have mastered the ancient sacred prayers and are fully familiar with the sacred Sanskrit sounds that were circulated during the Age of Gods.]

[Before you prepare to "pray" to activate the holy spell, you can recite the ancient Sanskrit words to make your "prayer" sacredly sublime - your use of the holy spell will consume more mana, and according to the degree of your extra mana consumption, the effect of the "holy spell" will be increased by a certain percentage, up to 150% of the original. ]

"..."

While Lawrence was still giving "kind reminders", Luo Xiu had already completed the learning process of [Noble Prayer].

"Luo Xiu, so..."

Lawrence seemed to want to say something, but seeing how focused Luo Xiu was, he was about to remain silent and not disturb him anymore.

But then he saw that the Red Maple City Bishop "Rosius Carlos" suddenly closed the book.

"You are right, Sir Lawrence."

Luo Xiu smiled and said to Lawrence:
"I really should save time..."

As he spoke, under Lawrence's somewhat confused gaze, he put "Anthem of the World" back to its original place, then bent down and took out the book "Redemption of the Lost" from the second row.

……

Uh……

Seeing that Luo Xiu was ready to read the second holy book, Lawrence sighed.

He felt that his "suggestions" did not seem to be listened to by Luo Xiu, and felt that the young bishop in front of him was still a little impatient. In this way, he would not learn anything...

But Lawrence quickly put such thoughts to rest, and his eyes widened.

The voice of Luo Xiu suddenly echoed in his mind. It was a tone mixed with some kind of "holy Sanskrit sound" - although it was faint, Lawrence could hear it!

The young bishop in front of him, the faint spiritual aura he unconsciously exuded, also underwent some subtle changes in the previous moment.

Under Lawrence's somewhat suspicious and surprised gaze, Luo Xiu had already opened the second book in his hand.

"Redemption of the Lost" is a book with a cover that shows pictures of the "Holy Inquisitors" punishing heretics. The content inside is similar, and the sacred art "Sublime Inquisition" recorded in it is also related to this.

[You have discovered the skill——"Sublime Judgement (Glorious, lv.1)"]

[The experience value required for learning is 180000]

[Epic Specialty "Divine Inspiration" is in effect, reducing the required experience points by 50%]

[The experience value required for learning is 90000. Do you want to learn? ]

【…】

"——Learn." Luo Xiu gave the instruction to learn immediately and paid 90,000 experience points to the panel.

The panel in front of him then surged with light and shadow, and the learning progress panel unfolded. As Luo Xiu continued to flip through it, it advanced at a considerable speed.

"..."

"Bishop Qihui" Lawrence, originally wanted to give some advice to the "bishop" of the Later Jin Dynasty, Luo Xiu, as a senior, but seeing Luo Xiu's concentration for the second time, Lawrence, who was about to speak, quickly closed his mouth with a subtle expression.

[Current learning progress: 33%...]

【…】

[Current learning progress: 66%...]

【…】

[Current learning progress: 100%...]

[You have learned the skill "Noble Judgement (Glorious, lv.1)"]

[Sacred Skill: Supreme Judgement (Glorious, lv.1)]

[Sublime Judgement (Glory, lv.1): You are proficient in the way of salvation, and you bestow the glory of judgment with sublime power.]

[You gain experience in the "Lofty Holy Judgement" - the more pagans you judge who have a non-"Glorious" fate, the more free attribute points you will gain.]

[Judging a pagan with a "single fate" will earn you 1 free attribute point; judging a pagan with a "double fate" will earn you 2 free attribute points; judging a pagan with a "triple fate" will earn you 4 free attribute points... and so on. The higher the fate of the pagan you judge, the more free attribute points you will get. ]

[The maximum number of free attribute points obtained through "Noble Judgment" is 500 points, currently (0/500)]

【…】

Huh... After quickly browsing the detailed introduction of [Sublime Holy Judgment] on the panel, Luo Xiu secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

He then closed The Lost Redemption again, leaned over and put it back on the second shelf, then turned around and smiled at Bishop Qihui Lawrence and said:

"Thank you for your guidance, Sir Lawrence. I have indeed benefited a lot from it." At the same time, the pocket watch in Lawrence's hand made a "click, click" sound, telling the time every half an hour.

"..."

Seeing Lawrence seemed a little stunned, Luo Xiu reminded him in a rather gentle voice:

"Half an hour has passed, Sir Lawrence?"

"..."

"…Oh, sorry, Luo Xiu. I was a little distracted."

Lawrence murmured in response, and at the same time raised his head, his eyes meeting Luo Xiu's burning golden pupils for an instant.

He clearly felt that at a certain moment - the spiritual aura emanating from the "Bishop" Ross Carlos in front of him had undergone the same subtle changes as before!

He must have "opened" something or "realized" something while reading the sacred text, but Lawrence was not sure. He could only look at Luo Xiu inquiringly and asked:

"Luo Xiu... your spirituality seems to be different from before?"

"Just ten minutes - what did you learn from those two sacred texts?"

"..."

"I don't know, Sir Lawrence."

Luo Xiu spread his hands and responded with piety and humility:

"I just wanted to see the holy relics of the Glory, and my small wish has finally come true. I feel an unprecedented satisfaction."

"..."

You don’t know... Lawrence was a little stunned, but didn’t think much about it.

Perhaps he really just came to "admire" the sacred book. How could such an outrageous thing happen? How could someone learn the sacred skills in less than ten minutes...

Looking at the sincere look in Luo Xiu's eyes, Lawrence convinced himself and a faint smile appeared on his face.

"Well then, Luo Xiu."

Bishop Lawrence said:
"You are indeed a devout comrade, and your faith is evident to all."

"Unfortunately, the time has come...According to the Archbishop's decree, you can't stay any longer. But it doesn't matter. I look forward to your new achievements and the day when you come to the Secret Scroll Hall again."

……

Afterwards, Lawrence accompanied Luo Xiu to leave the "Secret Scroll Hall" and the "Holy Storage Place".

Luo Xiu had completed the "Divine Revelation" ceremony as requested by the Archbishop, so he no longer needed to stay in the church. Lawrence then sent him out of the church and accompanied him back to his original residence in Songyuan City, back to the "Wolf Hunting Tavern".

After watching Luo Xiu walk into the courtyard of the tavern and his back disappear behind the door of the tavern, Lawrence returned along the same route, went straight back to the church, and went to the "Lofty Hall" where Archbishop Sid was.

Holding Archbishop Sid's token, Lawrence came directly to the door of the "Heart Courtyard", pushed open the pure white door in front of him, and went to the "Heart Courtyard" to meet -

Archbishop Sid was still sitting on the throne. When he saw Bishop Lawrence return, he looked at him with his deep eyes and said in a calm voice:

"You're back, Lawrence."

"So... Luo Xiu, how is his performance?"

"..."

"The bishop of Red Maple City did indeed read only three sacred books according to his agreement with you."

Lawrence first paid the Archbishop a respectful sacrament, then said:

"He read "A Hundred Years of Journey to Promote the Way", "A Holy Song that Illuminates the World" and "Redemption of the Lost". Among them, he spent the longest time reading "A Hundred Years of Journey to Promote the Way", which records history."

"History..." Archbishop Sid looked solemn.

As far as he knew, "Rosius Carlos" was a clergyman from the Church of Sina City. Almost every clergyman from there would be interested in that hidden history, so Archbishop Sid was not surprised.

"And then?" the Archbishop asked.

"Then..." Lawrence organized his words and replied to the Archbishop:

"In the last ten minutes, he only skimmed through 'The Hymn That Illuminates the World' and 'Redemption of the Lost', and seemed to have gained some sudden enlightenment from them. I could sense that there were some subtle changes in his spirituality..."

"That's normal, Lawrence."

Archbishop Sid nodded slightly. "Well... after all, it records the knowledge of sacred skills. Does he have anything else to say?"

"Yes, Archbishop."

Lawrence replied:
“He said that he simply wanted to see the holy relics of the Glorious One, and that this wish had finally come true. He felt an unprecedented satisfaction.”

"..."

"That's it." Archbishop Sid nodded slightly.

Then, Lawrence saw that the Archbishop on the throne seemed to have a trace of haze in his eyes dissipated, and a faint smile rose at the corner of his mouth:
"I feel relieved."

"Rosius Carlos..."

The archbishop murmured, half to himself:

"He's not 'Alfonso' after all."

"He doesn't have such ambitions. At least he won't repeat... the same 'disaster'."

……

The main street of Songyuan City, the Wolf Hunting Tavern.

When Luo Xiu said goodbye to "Bishop Qihui" Lawrence who had seen him off, he walked straight into the door of the tavern and entered the courtyard of the tavern. At the same time, he heard the familiar voice of "Knight of the Throne" Isaac.

There was also the voice of another "Knight of the Throne", Bruyère. They had returned from the temporary call-up and were playing a peak chess match in the room.

Isaac's sweet words were wrapped in Bruyère's annoyed voice. In Luo Xiu's impression, Bruyère seemed to have never won...

He then walked straight into their room, and Isaac saw him and was about to greet him with great joy.

But Bruyère got there first. He raised his arm in an exaggerated motion and "accidentally" overturned the chess piece on the table:
"It's you, Luo Xiu!"

Amid Isaac's sweet scolding, Luo Xiu responded to their "greetings" with a smile on his face, and asked them casually:

"I heard that there seemed to be a riot on Windchime Main Street."

"You guys just didn't come back - what happened there?"

"..."

"Hmph, something happened in a mansion."

Isaac glared at Bruyère and said:

"Cultists from nowhere broke into a mansion belonging to the Department of Justice and killed a 'Grand Inquisitor'."

"For some reason, the Marquis seemed quite angry about this. We were only going to the Round Table for a routine meeting, but we received a call at the highest level."

"The highest level of conscription?" Luo Xiu echoed the question.

"Yes—of the highest order!"

"We turned the mansion upside down and did find some unusual things."

Bruyère nodded, emphasized his tone, and said solemnly:
"did not expect……"

"——The Order Killer is actually involved in this matter!"

……

(End of this chapter)