Master the Abyss, starting from an apprentice priest.

Chapter 513: Attack the City! (Subscribe, Urgent)
On the vast plains——

The main force of the expeditionary army was winding forward like a long dragon. In the air above the church's camp, two flaming red dragons flapped their wings and landed somewhat crookedly.

On the dragon's back were the "Guardians" who had been sent in advance to the Val Fortress to perform reconnaissance missions. Alicia, Huangdou and the crocodile got off the dragon's back, and soon a priest came to pick them up.

"We have important intelligence to report to Bishop Luo Xiu."

The crocodile said to the priest who came to meet him.

The clergymen had serious expressions on their faces.

Long before, the "Archbishop" Rossu Carlos had already instructed all the clergy in charge of the reception that if the guardians of the saints who were sent to the Val Fortress for reconnaissance came back and wanted to report intelligence to him, they should immediately take the guardians to his tent.

"Please come with me."

The clergyman in charge of the reception bowed first, then turned around and led the three saint protectors, Alicia, Crocodile and Huangdou, to meet the archbishop.

……

Fifteen minutes later.

In the big tent of the church, Archbishop Ross Carlos was sitting on the throne. He smiled and looked at the three saint protectors who were "auditing" with him. He had listened to their complicated statements and reports on the intelligence they had obtained from the Val Fortress.

In fact, it is just a transfer from one's left hand to the right hand... Luo Xiu thought. However, the information obtained through the "Guardians" is always more natural and reasonable. Luo Xiu is actually waiting for another "Guardian" to come -

Soon, after Big Crocodile, Alicia and Huangdou completed the report to "Archbishop" Luo Xiu on the routine garrison of the Val Fortress, as well as the information related to the "Executioner" and "Fang Head".

The "guiding priest" Colen walked in from outside the tent. He bowed to the "archbishop" on the throne, and then said:

"Greetings, Archbishop. A 'Patron of the Saints' requests to see you."

That's Thomas.

Luo Xiu nodded slightly and said, "Let him in."

Colen saluted again, then turned around and after a while, led Thomas into the tent.

Thomas performed a poor sacrament to the Archbishop, Luo Xiu, who was sitting on the throne, and then said:

"I have important information to report to you—"

"Well, go ahead." Luo Xiu looked at him with a smile on his face.

Then, Thomas told Luo Xiu about the information about the copper plate map with special markings that he got from the Val Fortress, as well as about the "prayer" -

"I was... uh, reciting that weird prayer."

Thomas said, "Then, I died. But I seem to have discovered something... Archbishop, do you know what the Wild Hunt Demon Gabrio and the Illusionary Spirit Lord Alziaz are?"

"..."

Those were two "True Ancestor Demons".

Of course Luo Xiu knew what that was.

In fact, after the three "Executor" apostles of the Holy Abyss, Koros, Bakad and Samantha, returned to the Val Fortress, the intelligence that Thomas had gathered by sneaking into the Val Fortress was no longer important - the apostles of the "Executor" could bring back a complete set for themselves.

Thomas, who successfully sneaked into the Val Fortress, used his "surplus value" at that time to exchange for his death in exchange for the goal of being sacrificed as a "sacrifice" -

Gabriel, the "Wild Hunt Demon", and Alziaz, the "Illusionary Spirit Lord", are the two "True Ancestor" demons lurking in the Val Fortress, in addition to Fafnir, the "Devourer Dragon", who may be the "Original" demon.

The copper plate map that Thomas "discovered" from the restricted area was also obtained by Samantha through her identity as the executioner.

The black marks are the gathering points of "Abyss Beasts" or "Inferior Demons" and "Lower-level Demons", while the dark red marks are "Middle-level Demons" or "Upper-level Demons", and the deep red marks are "True Ancestor Demons".

This information cannot be announced by himself as the "Archbishop", but it can be announced by players like Thomas who have performed reconnaissance missions in Val Fortress - this is indeed Luo Xiu's purpose.

He then cast an approving look at Thomas the Patron Saint and said:

"Since you mentioned... the Abyss."

"Hmm. I think... that's at least a 'higher-ranking'... or even a 'true ancestor' demon."

"You deserve to be rewarded for obtaining such intelligence, my 'Saint Guardians'."

"Just remember. I want you to keep this information hidden for the time being. I don't want to cause unnecessary panic, at least not now."

"..."

Luo Xiu said this to the players in front of him.

At the same time, he had opened the panel, written the tasks into it, and rewarded Thomas and other players with the highest experience points and the highest free attribute points.

……

[Trigger the commissioned task: Bishop’s commendation (normal difficulty)]

【…】

On the panels of the "Guardian" players such as Thomas, Da Ying, Alicia and Huang Dou, prompts to accept new tasks soon appeared.

The task was triggered in the "Completed" state. Thomas then saw new content appear on the panel:

[Complete the commissioned task: Bishop’s commendation (normal difficulty)]

[You have brought back vital information for Archbishop Ross Carlos. The Archbishop has expressed his praise and commendation to you, and you will also receive the rewards you deserve.]

[The task is being settled...]

[Completion reward: Basic experience +150000, free attribute points +15]

【…】

——Great! Bringing back extra information will give you extra rewards!

Thomas, Crocodile, Alicia and Huangdou, these "Guardian" players showed excitement and joy on their faces.
They thought that they could go to the "Holy Abyss Mall" to learn some new skills and techniques, and upgrade some of their existing skills and techniques. Then, they heard the "Archbishop" Luo Xiu on the throne say:
"After that, you have other tasks, my guardians."

"The Paladin of the Sky Ring, Lord Darvild, has led the Knights Templar to the Val Fortress. I need you to go and assist him - you have already been to the Val Fortress. With the intelligence you have in advance, you can help Lord Darvild."

After saying this, Luo Xiu turned his gaze to Colen, who was standing beside him, and instructed him:
"Koren, after that, you take my guardians to the Holy Treasury and let them choose an epic quality weapon or equipment. Then have Graesa take out 500 gold coins each and distribute them to them. This is the money for the operation. Any surplus will be my encouragement and reward."

"..."

"I will obey your instructions, Archbishop."

"Guiding Pastor" Colen said after bowing to Luo Xiu.

Inside the big tent, the eyes of Thomas, Crocodile, Alicia and Huangdou became brighter!

The bishop even rewarded them with an "epic" quality weapon or equipment, and five hundred gold - this was an extra reward, just like when they were in Latama City before, extra information would bring extra rewards!
"Thank you, Archbishop." Thomas, Alicia and other players thanked the Archbishop on the throne. After that, they followed Colen and went to the Holy Library excitedly to choose their "epic" quality weapons or equipment.

Luo Xiu watched their departing backs.

After a while, he also stood up from the main throne and walked towards the middle section of the expeditionary army - that was the base of the [Supreme], and walked towards there.

Now, the expeditionary force was only about half a day's journey away from the Val fortress.

After advancing a little further - about 20 miles from the Val Fortress, the expeditionary army will prepare to set up camp. The first attack on the Val Fortress will be launched tonight or in the early morning of the next day.

This is the established plan.

Luo Xiu went to the headquarters of the Supreme to discuss with Lord Gawain and "Knight of Heaven's Proclamation" Stuart about the next steps to be taken after the crisis.

Now that we have discovered the specific situation in the Val Fortress.

The final siege plan has indeed been finalized.

……

March 768, 5 in the Tianqi calendar.

Early in the morning.

Outside the Val Fortress, the "Sky Ring Paladin" Davild and his 360 Templar Knights have set up camp on the outskirts of the fortress - in a river valley and on huge rocks on both sides of the rift.

Above the river valley, Davild raised his head and looked at the fortress with a hazy outline not far away. There was an unprecedented alertness on his clear face. His brows were now tightly furrowed, and a dim light of pale gold flashed in his burning golden pupils from time to time.

At this moment, in Davild's hands, he was holding a crystal plate that looked like a sundial.

Dark purple spiritual threads were emanating from the disk in waves - they were the "dark erosion" spirituality that was "extracted" from the surrounding air.

This is a rough method of analysis currently mastered by the "Holy Court" that can roughly confirm the "Abyss" and its monsters and demons.

By analyzing the concentration of "Dark Erosion" spirituality emitted in the air, it is indeed possible to confirm the number and strength of things in the [Abyss] here within a certain range.

And it is obvious that the "Dark Eclipse" spirituality around the Val Fortress is extremely strong, so strong that even without the sundial, Davild can feel the extremely strange, deep, and extremely abnormal spiritual surge with his own spiritual perception.

"...The devil of the Abyss."

Davild's pair of burning golden eyes were fixed on the Val Fortress and the blurred outline of the city wall.

"Luo Xiu is right..."

"Sky Ring Paladin" Davild, his lips slightly parted, whispering softly:
"Such a concentration... Such a profound spirituality. There are indeed True Ancestor demons here, and not just one True Ancestor demon."

"..."

"The sun is above us for a moment."

Davild then turned around.

"The information you brought is...very useful."

He looked behind him - there were the "Saint Guardians" who had arrived in the evening, including Thomas, Alicia, Big Crocodile, Huangdou, etc., a total of more than 400.

"The guardians of the saints under the archbishop, this is indeed very valuable."

Davild said approvingly.

Thomas of the "Mirror of Glow", under the instruction of the Archbishop, brought information to Davild about the garrison in the Val Fortress and the possible location where the "True Ancestor Demon" might be hidden.

What Davild had been staring at for a long time was the area in front of the wall of the Val Fortress - there was a pit where a huge number of Abyss Beasts were buried, and it was also the location where a "True Ancestor Demon" might exist.

Then, Davild's gaze passed through the Guardians and fell behind them, on the armor of the 120 Templar Knights who were ready for battle.

They were the Knights Templar who had walked out of the "Holy Court" in the imperial capital and followed David on the holy expedition. They had already taken out and grasped their respective holy weapons in their hands.

There are also two "Glorious Knights" who are on the great rift valleys on both sides and on the huge rocks of the mountain, ready to launch a sacred charge towards the sinful fortress together with the "Sky Ring Paladin" Davild at any time.

The moonlight was hidden in the heavy clouds, pouring down along the edges, reflecting a bright and dazzling light on the golden paladin armor worn by Davild.

The sky ring behind him was also emitting a bright light like fire. A hand had already reached into it, and the golden flames flowing out of it surged and wrapped around him.

The spirituality of [Glorious Light] emanating from Davild was now filled to its peak.

The arm he had inserted into the celestial ring was then slowly pulled out, from which he pulled out a Paladin's greatsword with a long spine and a wide blade.

Davild's hands had already grasped the giant sword tightly, raising it high to the sky.

An extremely pure and bright sacred light suddenly burst out from the blade of the holy sword, and Davild, the "Paladin of the Sky Ring", was gradually lifted up by the "Sky Ring" that was still emitting a bright golden glow, until he rose to the sky!

"I will bring the final judgment to the enemies of the light—"

He chanted this [Glorious] blessing, and slashed down with the Paladin's sword tightly grasped in his hand!

Brilliant golden flames circled, and like a meteorite from the sky, they rushed towards the evil fortress with scorching golden light!

--boom!!!!!

The surging, exploding light instantly enveloped the land in front of the fortress, and the land that might be buried with disaster!
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ps. Let me say something at the end of today's chapter.

A few random thoughts... It's really uncomfortable
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I want to ask all godfathers for one thing. If you have the conditions, and you think the quality of the book is still good, but you want to support the book, it would be best if you can open an automatic subscription...

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This will make me feel more at ease... If the book really reaches 300 million, and the book should start at million by the end, Qidian is really annoyed by this wave
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I just wanted to say this... I've been feeling miserable the whole afternoon. Sorry, this is the first time I ask for this and I'm a bit shy. I'm sorry for disturbing my godfathers from reading. I'll make up for it by updating twice tomorrow.

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Give a kowtow to the godfathers

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