Master the Abyss, starting from an apprentice priest.

Chapter 442 Fafnir City
March 768, 4 in the Tianqi calendar.

On the border of the Dark Principality, in Fafnir Territory, outside the city of Fafnir.

On the Dragon Skeleton Plain, the huge skeletons of the fallen ancient dragons were embedded in the ground like rows of huge arches.

The dragon skeleton looked like a winding mountain range, with huge bones intertwined with each other, the dragon's head raised high, and its empty eye sockets seemed to be staring into the distance.

The giant city on top of the dragon skeleton - Fafnir City, was built with the huge dragon head as its core. Extending outward from the city for dozens of miles are all bare giant skeletons and sand.

——Everything that can be seen has been buried in the desolation, the desolation is still spreading outward, the desolation has extinguished all vitality.

The surrounding sandstorms gathered like a yellow dragon, the wind howled, and the dust rolled up all over the sky. The dust covered the sky and the sun, making the world a chaos, and the sun could only penetrate the sand curtain with difficulty, casting a weak light.

This is the city of Fafnir and the surrounding area.

"The Desolate City" is another name for the city of Fafnir.

Although this place is desolate and dilapidated, it is also the core city of Fafnir Territory. This is the residence of Fafnir Territory's lord, "Chief Executioner" and "Dragon of Destruction" Fafnir Rochester. Although Fafnir is not in the city now, there are still four executioners stationed in the city.

In addition to the Executioner, there is also a more important saint here - that is the final leader of the "Blood of Thorns", the "Lord of Blood Sacrifice" of [Red Lotus]. He is hiding in the underground of Fafnir City, at the bottom of the blood cave belonging to the "Blood of Thorns".

"The Lord of Blood Sacrifice" is Luo Xiu's primary target in his expedition here, and the enemy he wants to kill the most at the moment.

The city of Fafnir is also the end point of the expeditionary force's trial expedition - the purpose of the expeditionary force is to capture the city of Fafnir within three days, kill the four executioners stationed there, and wait for the other three expeditionary forces to meet here.

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And on the Dragon Skeleton Plain, thirty miles away from the city of Fafnir.

The two major military formations of the Red Maple City Expeditionary Force and the Snowd Expeditionary Force were stationed on two highland plains respectively. The military tents of the expeditionary army, totaling more than 300,000, were connected in a mighty manner, clearly distinguishing themselves from the storm that was constantly surging not far away.

At this time, Luo Xiu, the "bishop" of the Red Maple City Church, who did not bring any followers with him, had already climbed to the top of the mountain and looked out in the direction of Fafnir City.

"Finally I'm here..."

Luo Xiu murmured half excitedly and half with emotion.

The mountain he was on now, "Quisang Hongfeng", was said to be named after a great ancient dragon. Its body fell here during the Age of Gods, its flesh and blood turned into land, and its spine turned into a mountain. This was also the highest mountain nearby, from which the vague outline of Fafnir Land could be seen.

In Luo Xiu's vision,
What he saw from afar was the city wall of Fafnir, which was an oppressive blackness, hidden in the dark and rich curtain.

He gazed at the black walls of the great city, and thought of other things.

Twenty days have passed since we set out on the expedition from the city of Latama.

He and the expeditionary force followed the established goal and captured four fortresses and two important cities on the way to Fafnir City, and finally arrived at the city of Fafnir.

I have experienced a lot along the way -

He killed five "Executioners", and as a reward for the kills he received four "epic" and one "rare" quality specialties.

[Feat: Burning Furnace (Epic)]

[The Burning Furnace (Epic): You have thrown yourself into the burning furnace. Using your body and soul as fuel, you will achieve immortality in fire.]

[Your "Strength" attribute +16, "Resistance" attribute +24, and the "Fire" attribute damage you receive is reduced by 30%. Every 30 seconds, your attack will be specially strengthened. When you make the next attack, it will be accompanied by 10% of your maximum life "Fire" attribute damage, and the damage caused by this attack will be increased by 30%. ]

【…】

This is an "epic" quality feat obtained from killing a [Red Lotus] Executioner.

[Feat: Battlefield Leader (Epic)]

[Battlefield Leader (Epic): Wherever your sword points is the end of the bloody battle! ]

[Your "Perception" attribute +22, "Agility" attribute +12, "Luck" attribute +10. With you as the center, all friendly units in a small range (within 20 meters) gain the "Advanced Encouragement" state, and their "Physical Attack" and "Magic Attack" attributes are increased by 10% respectively; all units in a large range (within 50 meters) gain the "Encouragement" state, and their "Physical Attack" and "Magic Attack" attributes are increased by 5% respectively. This feat effect can be turned off. ]

【…】

This is an "epic" quality feat obtained from the kill reward of a [Ku Tu] Executioner.

In addition to these two new "epic" feats, Luo Xiu also obtained an epic feat of [Nothingness], an epic feat of [Bitter Tea], and a rare feat of [Lost], which duplicated the ones he already had. They upgraded the original feats and strengthened their original effects by 50%.

The upgraded specialties are [Epic Echo of the Void], [Epic Grace of the Storm], and [Battlefield Mage], and killing an Executioner can already calculate the "rare" quality specialties, which means that in terms of strength, he has approached the saturation of the "Fivefold Fate".

"..."

Luo Xiu was thinking about this.

He could feel more and more that he was gradually approaching the upper limit of the strength of "Fifth Level Destiny".

If we continue to stay at this level, it may become normal to obtain "rare" quality expertise by killing an executioner, and it may not be impossible to calculate "common" quality.

It's time for promotion——

It's time to take a step further. This is Luo Xiu's most urgent thought at the moment.

As for his promotion mission [Ascension of the Holy Wings], he only needed one "Level I Authority" of Mission Objective 20000 and "17232 Divine Punishment Points" of Mission Objective . Luo Xiu currently had Divine Punishment Points obtained through adjudicating heretics, and would soon be able to meet all the requirements of Mission Objective .

Luo Xiu knew the way to obtain the Level I authority. What he lacked now was actually the most crucial key - a "Mirror Crystal Key".

After parting with the "Glorious Knight" Evans in Latama City, Evans returned to Songyuan Archbishop and conveyed Luo Xiu's application for the "Mirror Crystal Key" to Archbishop Sid.

Two days ago, when the expeditionary force was on its way to Fafnir City, the Holy Envoy of the Archbishop came to the bishop's tent. Archbishop Sid had already responded to the application of "Bishop" Luo Xiu.

——After Evans handed over the application to Archbishop Sid on behalf of Luo Xiu, Sid actually did not have the real decision-making power. That needed to be submitted to the Holy See and the College of Cardinals for a decision. Archbishop Sid wrote the application for Luo Xiu and attached Luo Xiu's major contributions during his time in the church and his outstanding achievements.

The holy envoy who came to Luo Xiu's tent actually brought him the final decision of the "Holy Court".

——The “Holy Crown Pope” has approved his application.

"Red Maple City Bishop" Luo Xiu Carlos was qualified to obtain the Mirror Crystal Key to be promoted to the "Sixth Fate". Archbishop Xide of Songyuan Diocese recommended and guaranteed him. The Holy Envoy also brought other news. The "Saint" of the Holy Court, Franya, also recommended and guaranteed Luo Xiu. This saved Luo Xiu from having to prepare for the people from the Holy Court to test him, and saved him a lot of trouble.

As for the "Mirror Crystal Key" that was approved to be granted - it has been sent to the Songyuan General Church.

The envoy of the Holy See made it clear to Luo Xiu that capturing the city of Fafnir and ultimately killing the "Lord of Blood Sacrifice" in order to completely eradicate the "Blood of Thorns", the scourge of the Holy See, was the only test that the Holy See posed to him.

After that, he can return to Songyuan City and the Lofty Temple of the General Church, where he can receive the "Key of Mirror Crystal" and be promoted to the sixth level of destiny under the witness of Archbishop Sid, a "Director Deacon" of the sixth level of destiny sent by the Holy See, and a "Sun Knight" of the sixth level of destiny.

That was all the Messenger told him.

After knowing this, Luo Xiu had confirmed his future "promotion" process. He finally no longer had any major concerns and could concentrate on his current career.

"Fafnir Castle."

His lips moved, and he murmured in a low voice again. His burning golden pupils penetrated the constantly rolling dimness and dust, and stared at and outlined the outline of the city of Fafnir, which was at the end of his vision.

He gazed at the huge city and raised his arms. The golden light emanating from his pupils gradually became brighter and brighter, and he began to pray a summoning prayer.

- Om!

Above his body, layers of brilliant golden light began to ripple like water ripples. The space behind him was also oscillating synchronously, and a crack slowly and gently opened in it.

A pair of snow-white arms hugged Luo Xiu's neck from behind——

That's Tatia.

There was a broad smile on His face, and the dazzling glow emanating from His body was even brighter than the last time He appeared.

And the most obvious change also occurred in His body—behind Him, four holy wings radiating brilliant light suddenly spread out!

——He is already a “four-winged angel”!
After the expeditionary army captured the city of Esco, Luo Xiu obtained a complete divine heart of the "Chaos Spirit" from there. After quenching it with [Glory], he used it to sublimate the "two-winged angel" Tatia, upgrading her to a "four-winged angel".

This was out of consideration for "balance" - because the "Deathrattle Demon" Mourner had also transmitted a trace of sublimated spirituality back to Luo Xiu's perception. The final day for that upper demon to be sublimated into a "True Ancestor Demon" was also approaching, so Tatia was sublimated equally.

And now Luo Xiu can indeed control two "Chaos Spirits" at the same time.

"What are you calling me for? 'Lord'?"

Tatia asked with a smile.

His arm, which was originally lightly placed on Luo Xiu's neck, tightened as he asked this question. Luo Xiu calmly raised his arm and gently placed it on Tatia's forearm.

"Just like when you once infiltrated Latama, Tatia."

Luo Xiu smiled and said to Him, "I hope you can sneak into Fafnir this time. Someone will come to pick you up. I need you to find the real entrance to the 'Bottom of the Blood Cave' and wait for me there."

"Hee, sure."

Tatia laughed again, and when Luo Xiu finished speaking, the four wings behind him, interwoven with pure white and golden light, had fully spread out to both sides at the same time, and a new "door" opened behind him -

It was a door with golden edges and leading to the unknown inside. It was a new ability that Tatia gained after being upgraded to a "four-winged angel".

[Holy Door of Audience (Inherent Skill): He opens the Door of Audience and heads to the Holy Shrine. Once every 3 seconds, while in the "Lofty Sacred Ritual" area, He can open the Holy Door, teleport himself to any designated location in the area, and grant himself the Holy Door Shield that is immune to 1% damage for 80 second.

Reversal of the Fallen Angel: When releasing the taboo, the effect of "The Holy Door of Audience" is reversed. Once every 3 seconds, when in the "Lord of the Sacred Ritual" area, He can open the Holy Door, teleport any target to any designated location in the area, and make them gain the Eclipse of Profanity, which increases the damage they receive by 1% within 80 second. 】

This is the "Four-Winged Angel" Tatya, and the new ability she has acquired.

After Luo Xiu let Him sneak into "Fafnir City", He opened the "Holy Door of Audience".

His figure quickly became illusory and blurred, and finally He disappeared into the newly opened golden door, and the "door" closed accordingly.

After he had given the fallen angel the "mission" and Tatia's aura gradually dissipated from Luo Xiu's perception, he raised his arm again, and a "raven" emitting dark mist appeared on his left arm.

The foggy night's mist quickly spread, covering Luo Xiu's figure, weaving his robe into a dark cloak and making his appearance more different.

By the time he finished all this, deep red dragon claw patterns had appeared on the back of his hand.

A three-ring deep red teleportation magic circle slowly emerged from Luo Xiu's feet.

That was the teleportation array leading to the Holy Abyss Royal Court - Luo Xiu's figure soon became illusory and blurred, and finally disappeared.

He had teleported himself to the "Holy Abyss", and when his vision returned to clear colors, he had teleported to the "Golden Throne" that belonged to him.

And under his "Holy Abyss" palace, there were only two people at this time.

One is the Faceless One Intis, who had already received the message from her Lord and came here.

The other one is a thin figure wearing a gauze-like black cloak. He exudes a very strong spiritual reaction and is the strongest "Apostle of the Holy Abyss" in the "Holy Abyss".

And in his black cloak, he was wearing the armor that belonged to the identity of an "executioner"!

——That is the "Executioner" and "Apostle of the Holy Abyss" Koros!

The moment Luo Xiu teleported himself to the Golden Throne, he knelt down before his Lord and said in a sharp and respectful voice:

"Greetings, my Lord—"

"I obeyed your call. I have been stationed in Fafnir before you arrived there. I have finally waited for this day! The long-hidden blade will surely pierce Fafnir's throat today!"

Kross's face showed fanaticism, his deep and gloomy eyes were shining, and his voice was trembling:

"My Lord, you have summoned me so solemnly. Is it time for me to open the gate of Fafnir City for you?"

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(End of this chapter)