What evil intentions could an evil god possibly have?

“That’s interesting,” the Pope said.

"That's not quite right."

Lu Xiu stopped and held the bloody line in his hand, letting it cut his palm as he continuously drew blood that was crackling with lightning.

He frowned slightly, his breathing became a little labored, and he said seriously, "These past few days, someone has been thinking that I'm boring and a meaningless person."

The Pope's gaze fell on his hands, watching the blood flow, and asked, "Having reached the fifth level, one can enjoy all sorts of wonderful things that ordinary people cannot have, yet you chose to commit suicide. Was it worth it?"

Lu Xiu asked, "Why is this considered suicide?"

The Pope patiently explained, “What you did was somewhat interesting, but meaningless. The only fact that existed was that you killed yourself.”

Yes, he was indeed stopped by Lu Xiu at that moment.

However, this is only temporary. He could wait, or he could pay the price and take Lu Xiu's life with a minor, negligible injury.

This is the fact.

"And what about the innocent queen?"

Lu Xiu felt a slight itch, so he used his remaining hand to wipe the dust off his face and continued, "Does she mean nothing to you either?"

The Pope did not speak.

For the two of them, the question of why the wave of energy that surged into the distance and then vanished without a trace suddenly and inexplicably disappeared was a question that didn't require any thought to answer.

"What you need to do is completely opposite to her position."

Lu Xiu said, "This is something she can't stand idly by, so she will definitely stop you."

The Pope shook his head and said, "Innocence is no match for me."

Lu Xiu laughed and said, "Please don't forget where you are. We also have a fifth-tier fighter. Are you going to risk your life to fight two peak fifth-tier fighters at the same time?"

The old director was not part of any of the Special Affairs Bureau's plans; they were responding to the Pope's arrival entirely based on their existing resources.

Judging from the current situation, this response has likely failed.

This has nothing to do with Lu Xiu, nor with Zhong Chongshan who is already dead and whose body no longer exists. It is simply because the Pope is too powerful and lives up to his reputation.

However powerful a peak fifth-tier being may be, almost godlike in reality, is still ultimately a fifth-tier being.

Therefore, the Pope must consider the opinions of the other six people.

Even the most arrogant one back then, in her not-so-long career, had only three records of fighting two opponents at the peak of the fifth rank.

They won all three times.

The problem is that the Pope is not that person, and the authority that person wields has long been recognized as the most suitable for fighting.

What's even more intriguing is that the path of the Church of the Sleeping Souls is also considered unsuitable for combat, but rather for its unpredictability, intrigue, or the power to plot and scheme.

This kind of power can be used to form alliances and manipulate people's hearts; with persistence, it might even be able to change the ideology of human civilization single-handedly...

But no matter how much it can do, it is ultimately not suitable for combat.

Yes, the Pope has a history of defeating two opponents single-handedly, but that happened in that church, where he was just one step away from the sixth rank.

This is why he is considered the greatest man of his time after his fall.

As Lu Xiu thought this, his face grew paler and his eyes brighter, as if he could see victory just ahead.

Then, the Pope said something to Lu Xiu.

"It's a pity, but I can take on two opponents at once."

He paused, then continued, "And won."

Chapter 134: Chapter 132 The Pope Who Betrayed God

A cold wind slowly blew across the rooftop.

After the ripples subsided, the view was almost entirely blank, with nothing left to obstruct the view.

So the Pope's voice carried far and was very clear.

Lu Xiu looked at the Pope quietly, his expression calm and unchanged.

Because he simply didn't believe that statement was true.

The reason is clear.

The battles in which he once fought two opponents and won were all witnessed by the world, just as they are today; they did not happen quietly.

Extraordinary institutions from various countries recorded his performance in the battle, the corresponding fluctuations in the void ocean, and much more in-depth data.

Afterwards, many organizations exchanged data with each other, setting aside their own interests in an extremely rare move, and almost working together to deduce the power of that person at the time.

The final result was naturally a secret to ordinary extraordinary individuals, but apart from Lin Mushi, there was no other ordinary person present.

At this moment, the Pope is indeed terrifying, even arrogant.

However, the power he displayed was still inferior to that of the one at that time, and the difference was noticeable even without deep perception.

"You are not that one."

Lu Xiu looked at the Pope and reminded him, "Please don't think too highly of yourself."

The Pope offered no explanation, remaining composed.

He glanced casually down and, finding no one he was looking forward to seeing, asked, "I remember there used to be a fifth-tier cultivator in Xin Chu, right?"

Lu Xiu said, "Professor Wei has other important matters to attend to."

The Pope thought for a moment before remembering the name and said, "Oh, it's the professor."

Professor Wei, mentioned in their conversation, is the same fifth-tier expert who was dispatched to the scene by the Special Affairs Bureau after Shen Hong made his move on the bridge.

Strangely, after Lu Xiu took office the following day, this usually low-profile fifth-tier expert disappeared without a trace and never made a move again.

Even though just over ten days ago, Crimson had been recklessly killing and disposing of bodies, generating countless news stories and causing the Special Affairs Bureau to work overtime non-stop, he remained completely silent.

Many people and forces believe that this professor is lurking in the shadows, silently waiting for the moment of great change in the new Chu, and seizing the opportunity to make his move.

The Pope's sudden mention of professors at this point likely reflects this idea.

However, Lu Xiu did not think so.

As a colleague, he knew very well that Professor Wei's strength lay not in combat, but in other aspects that the Pope should not take seriously.

"These are all trivial issues."

Lu Xiu looked at the Pope and said, "Because regardless of whether the professor is here or not, once you made the decision to go to Xin Chu, the outcome was already predetermined."

The Pope said, "Hmm?"

The meaning of that "hmm" is quite simple: I don't quite understand what you mean, why don't you try?

As the thunderclap subsided, the aftershocks destroyed the surrounding high-rise buildings, leaving only an empty space. The superhumans stationed at the Special Affairs Bureau had already evacuated the building and were spontaneously maintaining order, but they couldn't help but look up at the sky, wanting to know the outcome of the battle.

Fortunately, twenty-three years later, people are already familiar with the existence of superhumans, and are no longer so curious about those strange or magnificent powers, and cherish their own lives more.

Under the guidance of the special affairs bureau's superhumans, the evacuation proceeded smoothly until someone cried out in alarm, revealing a fact.

—The internet is gone.

The networks that used to bring people closer together, connect strangers from all corners of the world, and bring together countless like-minded people, have suddenly disappeared.

No matter what method was used, those social media apps only gave one response: no response.

The entire Xin Chu seemed to have become an isolated island, cut off from the civilized world.

What's going on here?

……

……

The rooftop of a building.

Shen Muchan looked at Gu Yuqiu and waited for a long time, but ultimately did not receive an answer from her regarding whether she wanted to step down now.

Then, the noise that came from the loss of internet access reached their ears on the cold wind.

"Given the current situation, once the civilian network is disconnected, the information channels within the Special Affairs Bureau certainly won't last long either. Soon, Xin Chu will completely lose contact with the outside world and will no longer be visible."

She said slowly, "Even sensing Xin Chu through that void sea would be extremely unlikely, wouldn't it?"

Gu Yuqiu nodded and casually said, "Given our relationship, is there any need for us to beat around the bush?"

Hearing this, the white cat was speechless, thinking to itself, "Isn't your relationship extremely bad? Where do you get the confidence to say such a thing?"

"I don't understand what you mean. If you mean intimacy, then I find you disgusting."

Shen Muchan glanced at her and said in a slightly cold tone, "But I still have to remind you, if you want to wait until the Pope completely withdraws from Xin Chu before you make your move, it will be too late."

Gu Yuqiu asked, "Why are you late?"

Shen Muchan frowned slightly and said mockingly, "Could it be that you're so upset about Lin Mushi falling into the Pope's hands that your brain has gone mad?"

It is widely known that the Church of the Sleeping Souls' most frequently used tactic in its battles against enemies is to integrate reality into dreams, creating a seemingly omnipotent domain.

When the Pope completely enveloped the entire New Chu with his own dream, he became almost omnipotent, not just seemingly so.

Several years ago, the two peak fifth-tier cultivators were defeated by the Pope because they voluntarily stepped into that church, into the Pope's nascent divine kingdom.

Gu Yuqiu suddenly sighed.

"What do you mean?"

Shen Muchan stared into her eyes and asked, "Why are you sighing?"

Gu Yuqiu said with a sigh, "I'm just a little surprised. You used to be quite smart, but just because you chatted with Lin Mushi the morning before yesterday, you've become such an idiot."

The white cat thought to itself, how could this possibly be Lin Mushi's fault?

It disagrees!

Shen Muchan looked at Gu Yuqiu expressionlessly.

This means I need an explanation.

Gu Yuqiu sighed, "Even you don't believe I'm really dead, and you still have doubts in your heart. How could the Pope not have the same thoughts?"

Shen Muchan didn't understand why she brought this up, and said seriously, "But your death was the result of millions of reasonable deductions by seven fifth-tier peak experts, including the Pope, in their own ways."