Master the Abyss, starting from an apprentice priest.

Chapter 539: Bishop Gu Long! (6k1)

The "Four-Winged Angel" Azphiel has left.

Luo Xiu stared at the air where “He” was. To be honest, he had never expected that he would be met with hostility and doubt from the Archangel Azphiel because of his “true name” related to the devil.

The hostility was undoubtedly cold and biting.

Luo Xiu had no doubt that if the answer he gave to Him before did not satisfy Him, He would attack him immediately, regardless of the occasion or camp.

And that has nothing to do with what his contractor, the "Saint" Franya, thinks.

If such a thing really happened, the "Holy Court" might define it as an incident of "Angel" losing control.

He can still maintain a certain status in the "Holy Court", but there is no doubt that he will be impacted as a result, which is a situation that Luo Xiu does not want to encounter for the time being.

However, if Archangel Azphiel really attacked him, from the perspective of his own safety... as long as Monine, the "Sword of the Most Holy", did not intervene, he would be able to handle it easily...

"..."

Luo Xiu was thinking about all these at the same time in his mind.

Behind him, the "four-winged angel" Tatya, whom he summoned, had a half-smile on her face, and it was impossible to tell what she was thinking.

He may be rejoicing—rejoicing in having completed the sin of deceiving the Archangel Azpiel.

Luo Xiu, who was spiritually connected to him, had already sensed the malice gradually growing in his heart.

He was already planning at that time. If the "four-winged angel" Azphiel really took action, Tatia would tempt him to "fall" -

Tatia, who has truly obtained the power of the Abyss from Luo Xiu and possesses another face of the "devil", can really do such a thing.

He does not have the same weaknesses as the "True True Name" of a true top-level devil, but as a "fallen angel", he is also well aware of the flaws of a true "angel".

Angels are all connected to the origin of the "Eternal Kingdom".

But as long as this connection is cut off, they will be deprived of the sacred immortality granted by [Glory]. Then, it will be easier to truly kill them than to kill the "True Name Demons".

Before establishing a contract with Luo Xiu, the only way Tatia knew to sever this connection was to make those real angels doubt the origin of [Glory] and the Sun-Forging Moment.

As long as you doubt the eternally noble sacredness, the deeper and stronger the doubt, the further you will stray from the [Glory].

If this continues for too long, it will no longer be able to maintain the divinity of [Glory], and will be deprived of the sacred immortality bestowed by the Sun in an instant.

That is also where the "Fallen Angel" is - it is very close to the [Abyss], but not too far from the [Glory].

For example, the "fallen angel" Tatia, He actually does not have the divinity and power of "immortality" and "resurrection" like the angel of [Glory], but possesses the special authority of a fallen angel between [Glory] and [Abyss].

And the more this happened, the more He knew how to kill another "angel"——

Even with the help of Luo Xiu, Tatia, who possessed the power of a "blasphemous demon", knew that the method to kill the Archangel Azphiel from the root was very simple - all she had to do was to make him degenerate and become a "devil".

As long as you give Archangel Azphiel some seeds of deception, and then infuse him with the spirituality of the abyss, which is actually covered in the sugar coating of [Glory],
It will gradually change Him from the root, and then everyone will witness the birth of a new "fallen angel". If more force is used, the Archangel Azphiel may directly turn into a demon!
At that time, Archangel Azphiel will lose his sacred immortality. And if it really comes to this, even without Tatia doing anything herself, all the saints present -

It is easy for "Sword of the Most Holy" Monine and "Paladin of the Sky Ring" Davild to kill Archangel Azphiel, who is in the "Spirit of Chaos", on the spot!

To Tatia, this was undoubtedly a grand feast and the most delightful deception!
"..."

At that time, Luo Xiu did feel the abnormal spiritual fluctuations from the "fallen angel" with whom he had contracted.

After spending so much time with Him, Luo Xiu could easily know what He was planning. Normally, he could let Him do it at will, but not now, not for the time being.

He just regarded Tatia, who was essentially a fallen angel, as a strategic nuclear weapon against Archangel Azphiel. If the situation developed in a normal direction, there would be no need to use such drastic measures for the time being.

……

Just like the Archangel Azphiel before.

After Archangel Azphiel "ascended" and left, Tatia gradually lost interest.

Tatia seemed a little dissatisfied that she had not been able to "lie" to Him in such a joyful way. But this dissatisfaction did not last long, as Her interest in Azphiel was not too strong.

then.

Tatia also gradually spread out Her four holy wings that were overflowing with glory, rose higher into the sky, and opened Her holy door for audience.

His figure passed into it, and then disappeared along with the holy door.

He has also left this world and followed the Archangel Azphiel into the "Eternal Kingdom".

"Mr. Luo Xiu."

When Luo Xiu released the spirit that was maintaining Tatia, he also saw the "Saint" Franya walking towards him, raising her eyes and looking at him.

"Azphiel is a kind and gentle angel."

Franya's voice was a little faint, she said softly:
"It's just that sometimes, He becomes rigid and serious... Perhaps Azphiel does attach great importance to these things, and to me as well. I hope you don't mind this, Lord Luo Xiu."

"..."

"I understand." Luo Xiu nodded with a smile.

"Your angel, Azphiel, what He said... is indeed something we have not noticed."

"The demon's 'real name' could also be poison. I have indeed learned a lot from his words. If that is the case, it is indeed not appropriate to recite them lightly."

Luo Xiu responded to Franya in this way, which was in line with the wishes of the Archangel Azphiel and also gave the Saint a good way out.

However, as for what he would do specifically and how he would do it, Azphiel had no control over it.

"…Um."

Franya nodded slightly.

She seemed slightly relieved.

She then turned around, and together with the "Sword of the Most Holy" Monine, they set their gazes again on the dragon corpse on the blood-defiled altar.

That was the demon cocoon of the "Devouring Dragon", and Monine immediately took out a dozen holy crystal bottles that had been sanctified from her bracelet. She walked to the blood-contaminated altar and bent down in front of the heart of the dragon corpse that was still gushing out dark red blood.

Monine opened the crystal holy bottles one by one, filled them with the dragon blood gushing out of the dragon's heart, then sealed the holy bottles and cast golden barrier seals on them one by one.

"When we return, we will work with the sages from the Sage's Tower to analyze the dragon blood."

Monine stood up, put away the crystal holy bottle filled with dark red dragon blood, and said to Luo Xiu and Davild:
"This is a very important blood sample that may reveal the spiritual essence of the 'Original Demon'. As for this dragon corpse... for safety reasons, it should be burned and purified in principle."

"But it also has extremely special value. It can help us study and understand the 'Original Demon' better. Mr. Luo Xiu, Mr. Davild, I mean to keep this 'scar', but you need to pay attention to the safety here at all times."

"..."

"I understand what you mean, Lord Monine." Davild nodded.

"Before this, I have discussed this with Lord Gawain of the Supreme Court and Captain Stuart. The jurisdiction of the Val Fortress will be returned to the Holy Court. I will also entrust several sages and deputy sages of the Square Monument Court to strengthen the defenses of the Scar."

"..."

"That's true." Luo Xiu also echoed:

"And now the source of the abyss of this 'wound' has been temporarily purified and repelled. The deeper abyss has not yet accumulated enough spiritual energy to burst forth. For at least half a month, we don't have to worry about the surge of abyssal beasts and demons caused by this 'dead dragon fetus cocoon'."

"I will also issue a new bishop's decree. My 'Saint Guardians' will stay here and regularly eliminate the newly emerged abyssal beasts and demons to prevent the spread of those calamities."

"..."

"it is good."

"The Holy Sword" Monine nodded solemnly.

She was satisfied with the responses from Davild and Luo Xiu.

These two outstanding saints of the "Sixfold Destiny" are indeed reassuring.

Since Davild had already negotiated with the Supreme and reached an agreement that was beneficial to the Holy See, he would not intervene too much to avoid causing unnecessary trouble.

……

Afterwards, "Saint" Franya, "Archbishop" Luo Xiu, "Sword of the Most Holy" Monine and "Sky Ring Paladin" Davild jointly imposed and consolidated four golden barrier seals on the Blood-Defiled Altar and the Dead Dragon's Cocoon.

Without two or more "Sixfold Fate" saints, the shining golden barrier that is now in place cannot be removed. Although the dead dragon fetus cocoon will continue to emit a tempting dark spiritual aura, the safety factor of this "scar" is still greatly improved because of the four barrier seals.

Afterwards, the four [Glorious] Saints conducted further discussions and exchanges.

They have basically confirmed that the dead dragon cocoon on the Blood Sacrifice Altar was left by the "Dragon of Destruction" Fafnir. And according to Luo Xiu's guess, perhaps in Fafnir's lair, Fafnir City, there may be similar "dead dragon cocoons" hidden underground.

Earlier, the "Sky Ring Paladin" Davild had also sent two "Glorious Knights" Elias and Pasiot to investigate whether there was such a "dead dragon cocoon" in Fafnir City.

Because it was an emergency arrangement, Elias and Pasiot should have sent back news within two days at the latest. Lord Gawain of the Supreme and Stuart, the "Knight of Heaven's Proclamation", were scheduled to march almost two days later.

Luo Xiu and Davild temporarily decided that if Elias and Pacio had not returned before the expedition officially set out, they would stay in the Val Fortress and wait for them for a while.

Only two saints with "sixth-fold destiny", Luo Xiu and Dawild, and several saints with "fifth-fold destiny" under their command stayed temporarily. If the time was not too long, it would be easy for them to catch up with the expeditionary force if they returned.

As for the "Saint" Franya and the "Sword of the Most Holy" Monine, their original itinerary was to investigate the "Original Demon" who was found in the ruins - the "Eye-devouring Evil King" Tatangros.

But now, after thinking about it, they believe that it is easier to capture the trace of "Devourer Dragon" Fafnir, so they decide to stay in the Val Fortress with "Archbishop" Luo Xiu and "Sky Ring Paladin" Davild, waiting for the two "Glorious Knights" Elias and Pasiot to send back news.

In the consideration of Franya and Monine.

In the territory of Everett, where the "Eye-devouring Evil King" had reappeared, the Knights Templar from the "God Hunter" branch of the Knights Templar are currently conducting corresponding investigations.

Before leaving for Fafnir and arriving at the Val Fortress, Franya also informed the Holy Cardinal Bishops in the "Holy Court" of the relevant information about the reappearance of the "Eye-devouring Evil King" Tatangros.

The "Holy Court" will also send a cardinal of the "Sevenfold Fate" - the "Sixth Cardinal" Emerson Sagan to Everett to guard and lead the investigation.

Calculating the time, the "Sixth Cardinal" Emerson should have arrived at Everett Territory soon. The original demon "Eye-devouring Evil King" could not gain any benefits under the guard of a Seventh-fold Cardinal.

Being familiar with the power of the "Sixth Cardinal" Emerson, who possesses several Level III and Level IV powers and is proficient in many high-level sacred arts, is a relief for Franya and Monine.

In this case, Franya and Monine decided that perhaps they could work together with the "Archbishop" Luo Xiu and the "Sky Ring Paladin" Davild to resolve the hidden threat of the "Devouring Dragon" Fafnir first.

With the two outstanding "Six-fold Fate" saints, Luo Xiu and Davild, it might be easier to eliminate the threat of "Devouring Dragon" Fafnir than to eliminate "Eye-devouring Evil King" Tatangros.

And this may be even more meaningful and valuable.

……

Afterwards, Franya, Monine, Ross, Davild and several other saints returned to the edge of the "Scar" from the bottom of the giant pit, riding on the huge dragon back of the "Dragon of Justice" Quesanx, which was as wide and huge as a square.

Under Luo Xiu's comfort, Quesanx was obviously not very resistant to these [Glorious] saints, Franya, Monine and Davild.

Compared to the [Supreme], Quesanx's acceptance of [Glory] is indeed much higher.

And when Luo Xiu gently jumped off the dragon's back of Quesanx and felt his feet firmly on the ground again, the priests who had been waiting there came forward one after another.

Franya, Monine and Davild also got off the dragon's back of Quesanx one after another.

"Mr. Luo Xiu."

After Franya landed lightly on the ground, her eyes, which glowed with a faint golden light, looked towards Luo Xiu. A faint smile appeared on her face, and she said softly:
"You are similar to that serious Templar Knight Commander, and Uncle Demosthenes, but you are also different."

"We often call that Demosthenes the 'Dragonblood Knight Captain'."

"And you... Lord Luo Xiu. You are also the first Archbishop to be recognized by the ancient dragon and to travel with him."

"Perhaps, we should also call you 'Ancient Dragon Bishop'?"

"..."

"...Bishop Gu Long?"

Hearing Franya's words, Luo Xiu was stunned for a moment.

He had indeed never thought that the exclusive title he would get in the "Holy Court" would be this!
Frya didn't know yet that the "Ancient Dragon Bishop"... in the 4.0 version of "Resurrection of the Age of Gods", it was the title of a certain lost ancient archbishop who revived from the depths of the ruins together with the ancient existence of the Age of Gods and dominated countless dragonborns and dragons!
He was a "Secret Master" and "Soul-stealing Bishop" of the Seventh Fate, and was a regional boss for the players at the time. Luo Xiu did not participate in the crusade against the Ancient Dragon Bishop, but it was said that he died miserably.

I heard that he seemed to have turned into a dragon in the last stage when his health was low, and then was captured by the player guild of [Red Lotus], a whole guild of players who were beast tamers.

It was said that the players of that guild were not very human. Not long after, a floating screen broadcast appeared in the [World Channel] that the regional boss "Ancient Dragon Bishop" had died.

As Luo Xiu recalled all this in his mind, he raised his head and looked at Franya with some doubt and inquiry in his eyes. At the same time, he caught a glimpse from the corner of his eye that Davild and Monine were nodding silently.

Monigne: “Indeed.”

Davild: “Indeed.”

Luo Xiu:?
He always felt that this name was a bit unlucky and too casual, and Franya, Monine and Davild seemed very satisfied, so Luo Xiu didn't say anything more.

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When version 4.0 is finally released, I will kill the True Ancient Dragon Bishop before the players find out...

"Your Highness, she is like this sometimes."

Monine said with a smile and a doting tone:

"She is the only hobby left in her Highness to weave some titles for us that she thinks sound good."

"Then how does His Highness address you?"

Luo Xiu asked Monine almost without thinking.

"..."

"Your Highness once called me 'a moving statue' and 'a talking angel'..."

Monigne replied.

Her voice seemed to be a little hesitant, and Luo Xiu opened his mouth slightly, feeling that this title was inexplicably arbitrary -

However, Luo Xiu soon understood. He knew that Monine had watched Franya grow up, and Monine had taught Franya many of the sacred arts and swordsmanship since she was a child.

As a saint who grew up in the "Holy Court", what Freya saw the most from childhood to adulthood, apart from the clergymen coming and going, should be the sacred buildings of [Glory], the statues of the gods of the sun, the holy statues of the angels, the sacred murals, the sculptures of the saints...

When she first saw the "Sword of the Most Holy" Monine, it must have given her the feeling that an "angel" had descended to the earth, which is why she called Monine that.

As Luo Xiu thought about this, he suddenly felt that these somewhat offensive names that Franya used to address Monine did inexplicably fit Monine's image.

"No, Mr. Monigne."

While Luo Xiu was thinking, Franya looked towards Monine with a barely perceptible smile and said softly:
"You are now the 'Most Holy Seraph'."

"'Seraphim' Monine Scardia, that sounds nice, doesn't it, Mr. Monine? You are the 'Sword of the Most Holy' of the Holy Court, and this is more in line with your 'Holy' image."

When Franya said this, Luo Xiu quickly thought of other things in his mind -

The Eternal Knight holds the "God-forged" holy sword, and when in active mode, his whole body will suddenly blaze with brilliant solar holy flames. In addition, Monine herself does have a sacred and flawless appearance and temperament like an "angel"... Although she is not an angel, she doesn't feel much different from one.

It's quite suitable.

Luo Xiu was surprised that he could have such a similar feeling——

Under Luo Xiu's gaze, she saw the "Sword of the Holy" Monine, who smiled bitterly and shook his head.

She seemed to comply.

"As long as you are happy, Your Highness Franya."

Monine said, then turned around and walked out of the "Scar" restricted area.

Franya had a faint smile on her face. She seemed to be in a good mood. She followed Monine and gradually walked out of the restricted area and headed towards the city of Val Fortress.

……

In the two days after arriving at the Val Fortress, the expeditionary force still maintained the highest level of alert, always on guard against the possible comeback of Fafnir, the "Dragon of Destruction".

And not much happened during these two days.

But for the few saints of the Supreme Being - Lord Gawain and "Knight of Heaven's Word" Stuart, the sudden appearance of two more saints of the Glorious Being, Monine and Saint Franya, in the Val Fortress did add a lot of pressure to them.

Especially the "Sword of the Most Holy" Monine...For Lord Gawain and Stuart, he was even more powerless and they could only take the position with great respect.

Lord Gawain and Stuart simply kept their distance from her. Apart from the superficial exchanges of information and official documents between their allies, they had almost no further interactions.

As for Franya and Monine, in fact, they didn't really care about the attitude of [Supreme] from the beginning to the end.

They were only staying temporarily in the Val Fortress, waiting for the "Shining Knights" Elias and Pasiot, who were under the command of the "Sky Ring Paladin" Davild, to return with information.

In addition, he often goes deep into the "Scar" to conduct investigations, or assists Luo Xiu and Dawild in handling some church affairs in his spare time.

Two days passed like this.

But until the expedition was about to set out from the Val Fortress, the "honorific title" of Luo Xiu and "Ancient Dragon Bishop" had spread throughout the expedition, but the "Glorious Knights" Elias and Pasiot had not returned yet.

But we welcomed another "guest"——

The owner of the [Authentic Dwarf Blacksmith Shop] in Red Maple City, the Grand Master Craftsman Mil, chartered thirteen horse-drawn carriages and came to the Val Fortress with almost all of his family.

He also brought a letter written by Luo Xiu himself, inviting him to come!

……

(End of this chapter)