activa-t Chapter 1053, Defeat Them Once
Chapter 1053, Defeat Them Once
"The Holy Church is about to prepare for the selection of a new Holy See, and a new list of blasphemers has been added..."
"Brittany, Queen of Yeko Kingdom, Wenmantha, Lord of Rentam City, and Hatter, Minister of the Interior of Rentam City."
"Treasure Island - Philippa, Minnie, Robert, Andviel, Anit..., Spiritual Enlightenment - Evelyn, Ceria..."
The Great Elder of the Wood Elves - Sindarian, the Second Elder - Tarnos,... the Sixth Elder - Shannara... "
Radio room.
Wu Heng stared at the intercepted intelligence in his hand, his eyes suddenly fixed.
Wu Heng had already guessed that the Holy Church would select three new Holy Sees as soon as possible.
But the current situation was indeed beyond his expectations.
The Holy See actually designated those close to it as blasphemers.
In other words, those on the list will become legitimate targets for elimination by the Holy See.
The Holy See, a force with thousands of years of history, actually took its anger out on these ordinary professionals.
After all, in the Holy See's original plan, the target was only themselves.
As long as you get rid of yourself, the "culprit", the rest are just insignificant ants.
But now, this is obviously urgent.
The most dangerous ones right now are Wen Mansha from Rentam City and Brittany from the Kingdom of Yeko.
Although Wen Mansha is his maid, her position in his heart is definitely not that of an insignificant servant.
Besides, she is my own daughter, and I will never allow anything to happen to her.
The same goes for Brittany, who is already pregnant with her child and has always been very dependent on her, like a little fangirl.
Nor will she be allowed to encounter any accidents.
"The skeletons are enough to protect their safety before the Holy See selection is completed." Wu Heng whispered to himself.
Wu Heng arranged level 20 skeleton servants beside both of them.
In addition, there are a large number of level 18 and 19 skeleton guards. This configuration will not be dangerous as long as the hero does not go there personally.
"As long as we come up with a solution before the new hero of the Holy See emerges, there's still time."
His eyes continued to focus on the names behind him.
The names of all the elders of the Wood Elves are listed on it.
It was the first time that Wu Heng knew the names of the elders.
"If the Elders Council knew about this, they would probably be scared to death." Wu Heng smiled and said softly.
The Wood Elves had always believed that their cooperation with Treasure Island was very secretive, and they had prepared sufficient excuses.
Now it seems that the Vatican has no faith at all and is just waiting to be wiped out.
He returned the notebook to the skeleton recorder, took a deep breath, and calmed himself down.
The problem is not serious at the moment, and I still have time to come up with a solution.
……
Buzz~!
My phone vibrated, I unlocked it and looked at the screen. It was a message from Lilith, "Are you asleep?"
Wu Heng thought for a moment and replied, "Not yet!"
"Come out, I have something to tell you."
"Okay, I'll go to your place!"
"Um!"
After finishing the text message, Wu Heng put on his clothes.
There is no doubt that Lilith is looking for him for information.
The matter of intercepting intelligence still needs to be kept secret, and it's a good opportunity to hear Lilith's opinion.
【Teleportation】 is released and the figure disappears.
……
In Lilith's bedroom, the magic circle dissipated and Wu Heng's figure quietly appeared.
The room was filled with a faint floral scent. Lilith was leaning against the window, her long hair falling like a waterfall.
Holding a white porcelain teacup in her hand, she drank elegantly and gracefully.
"Missed me?" Wu Heng smiled and moved closer.
Lilith extended a slender finger, pressed it against his forehead, and pushed him away. "There's new information from the Holy See. Let me tell you about it."
Wu Heng's smile faded and he sat down opposite her. "What tricks are they playing now?"
Lilith put down her teacup and explained the information carefully.
The selection of a new Holy See in the Holy Temple, the list of newly added blasphemers... the content is exactly the same as what Wu Heng intercepted.
"Didn't the association say that our personal grudges cannot affect ordinary professionals?" Wu Heng frowned.
Lilith picked up the teacup and shook it gently. "The people on the list are either your maids or hold important positions. They are all considered your 'helpers'."
Wu Heng raised his eyebrows. This angle of analysis was indeed correct.
If you are involved in a fight between each other, you cannot be considered an innocent professional in the eyes of the association.
"Any suggestions?" Wu Heng asked.
"Before you came, I thought about it and came up with three points." Lilith raised her finger. "First, closely monitor the movements of the Holy See and make preparations in advance. Second, have the Association provide shelter for important figures like Wen Mansha and Brittany. The Holy See will not kill people under pressure from the Association. Third, return everyone to Treasure Island..."
Wu Heng listened carefully and understood Lilith's thoughts.
The first point goes without saying: it is very important to know the enemy's movements in advance.
The second point was to seek the protection of the association, but there were too many people on the list. In addition to Wen Mansha and Brittany, there were also several core bishops of the Spiritual Enlightenment Church and the Elder Council of the Wood Elves.
Now it seems that the third point is more reliable, that is, everyone returns to Treasure Island.
He was in charge of Treasure Island, and even the heroes of the Holy See did not dare to come here easily.
But this passive defense is not a solution.
"If I ask the Lingqi Church to also issue a notice to clear out churches across the Vatican, can I restrain the other party?" Wu Heng expressed his thoughts.
This idea has been used on Saidu before.
Lilith raised her eyebrows. Wu Heng's method was even crazier than that of the Holy See.
"There are too many professionals like you involved." Lilith sighed and said, "Wait a minute! I'll talk to Hadarai and see what he thinks."
"Okay!" Wu Heng nodded, then continued, "If you tell Hadrayi, doesn't that mean he knows you've planted spies in the Holy Temple?"
"The Whisperer is the Association's spy. There's nothing strange about that. Just don't let the Holy Temple know." Lilith replied.
"Right!"
Lilith raised her eyes slightly and glanced at him. "Alright, I've told you everything I know. Go back and rest. I'll go to the Island Master's Mansion tomorrow morning to continue my training."
Wu Heng stood up and shook his neck, unlocked his phone and checked the time. It was already two o'clock in the morning.
He walked over while taking off his coat and said, "It's too late. If I go back, I'll make a noise and disturb others' rest. I'll stay here."
Lilith rolled her eyes at him, "Is this your home? You can stay if you want."
"My home!" Wu Heng walked over, picked her up by the waist and walked towards the bed, "Our home."
Lilith tapped his chest lightly. "The Church is in this state, and you're not worried at all."
"There's always a way around it."
……
The next day, at the Island Lord’s Mansion.
Wu Heng returned to the island master's residence, went upstairs and walked to the door of the study.
The empress controlled the puppet and just in time opened the door and walked out, "Let's go, the training ground is ready."
Wu Heng said, "No hurry, there's something I need to discuss with you first."
"In a hurry?"
"A bit anxious?" Wu Heng walked into the study.
The Empress also turned around and went back to the study, sitting down on the soft chair by the window.
"Glenda, Benny." Wu Heng called out.
The two ghosts looked over at the same time.
Only Xiaoxiao was absent from the room, but that wasn't a big problem.
"We received the information last night. Let's discuss it." Wu Heng said directly.
Then, he recounted the intelligence from last night.
After hearing this, the three souls fell into silence.
Granda spoke first, "Is the intelligence accurate? Aren't you afraid of angering you by doing this at this time?"
Wu Heng said directly, "The information that Lilith left with the Whisperers in the Holy Temple should be correct, but the Pope's decree has not yet been issued."
"Lilith's intelligence network is really powerful." Benny praised from the side.
Glenda floated back and forth in mid-air, then analyzed, "Your individual strength is absolutely superior, but your overall strength is still no match for the Holy See. Once this list is released, not only Wen Mansha and Brittany, but the Lingqi Church will also be affected."
In terms of personal strength alone, Wu Heng believes that he is no worse than the heroes of the Vatican.
But if we compare the Holy See and the Church of Spiritual Enlightenment, the gap is too big.
Benny sneered, "Aren't you afraid? Let's go and destroy their church?"
Glenda shook his head. "They must have anticipated our retaliatory actions against their churches across the country, but they still insisted on doing so. Either they had a plan, or they were desperate."
"Lilith also said that if we clean out the church on a large scale, the association will not allow it to happen and will probably push the association to the Vatican," Wu Heng said.
"That's it. They may want to use this method to gain the support of the association." Granda confirmed.
One person, three souls, discussed for a while.
"With the skeleton guards we've assigned to Wen Mansha and Brittany, it's hard to pose a threat unless the heroes take action personally." Wu Heng tapped the table rhythmically. "But I have a feeling that this list will be announced along with the new heroes of the Holy See, and then the heroes will take action against those on the list."
The three ghosts narrowed their eyes.
This analysis does make sense. The other party is very likely to issue this decree after the emergence of the new Holy See.
At that time, when the heroes kill these ordinary professionals, it will be a one-sided crushing.
Glenda's voice was serious, "What are your plans?"
"All the plans we just discussed are essentially passive defenses," Wu Heng said as he pondered. "No matter how hard we defend, the enemy will always find a way through."
He raised his head slightly and continued, "I'm wondering if there's a way to cripple them without alerting that god, so that the Vatican won't bother us again for a year or two."
In fact, it won’t take that long. Within a year, Wu Heng will be able to break through the heroic stage.
The empress manipulated the puppet to lean back and said, "Your idea is easy to implement! Isn't it enough to just cut off their method of creating heroes?"
"What does your Majesty mean?" The others looked at her.
The Empress's voice remained calm. "Isn't that the Holy See's reliance on that magical artifact? Take it away, and the remaining Pope probably won't even dare to leave the house."
Wu Heng raised his eyebrows.
This idea sounds like a good solution.
Wu Heng immediately looked at the Empress, "Go and steal!"
"Are you crazy?" The Empress's puppet rolled its eyes. "Ghosts can't enter the core area of the temple. I tried last time when Liz was dreaming. And we don't even know what that thing looks like, unless it grows legs and runs to the door!"
Forehead…….
After a brief chat, Glenda concluded, "We still have time. We need to have Lilith focus on the intelligence surrounding the Sanctuary and the basic information about the artifact. Such a valuable artifact wouldn't be left out in the open. It's likely only brought out when a hero is being produced."
"Okay, I'll talk to Lilith." Wu Heng nodded.
"Don't think too far ahead," Granda consoled him. "The worst-case scenario is that the personnel outside are transferred back to Treasure Island. Even if the zombie world spreads its faith, it won't stop you from breaking through to the Hero stage."
"I understand. After talking with you, I feel a lot more relaxed." Wu Heng smiled.
The Empress's puppet stood up and said, "Let's go. Instead of just talking about it, why not start practicing now? All the difficulties are due to your lack of strength!"
"You are not the one who will be burned by fire or struck by lightning." Wu Heng said, and then walked out.
Let’s go to the third stage training ground together.
……
In the afternoon, after completing the practice.
Wu Heng returned to the island owner's residence, sat on the sofa, and talked to Lilith on his cell phone.
"What did Chief Hadarai say?"
"He will keep an eye on the temple, but he won't take any specific measures." Lilith replied briefly.
Wu Heng frowned slightly and continued typing, "Do you have any information on how to quickly train heroes in the Holy Temple?"
"not yet."
Wu Heng stroked his chin and edited the message again. "I want the Temple's Whisperer to use the Ghost Train ticket to record the Temple's location."
There was silence for a few seconds before Lilith's reply finally popped up, "Don't be stupid!"
Wu Heng's fingers tapped rapidly. "Just in case. Is that convenient?"
"Sure, but he doesn't have a ticket. How are you going to send him?"
"Just like last time, send me his name and appearance, and I'll write it to him."
After a brief pause, Lilith sent a detailed description of the whisperer's appearance and name.
Wu Heng replied, "I'll write him a letter. You can use the radio to notify him and tell him to tear up his ticket near the church and not get on the bus."
"it is good."
Wu Heng thought for a moment, then continued with a thank you emoji: "ヾ(＠゜▽゜@)ノ love you!"
"Teach me!"
"Okay, next time!"
After the conversation ended and Wu Heng just put down his phone, Shannara walked over from the training room, with beads of sweat still on her forehead.
"Did something happen?" Shannara asked softly, "Chief Lilith suddenly asked me about the situation of the Elder Council today."
Wu Heng thought about it and decided there was no need to hide it from her. He said seriously, "The Holy See is drawing up a new list of blasphemers, and all members of the Wood Elf Elder Council are on it."
"What?" Shannara stood up suddenly, her pupils shrinking. "Really?"
"It's just information right now. No official decree has been issued yet." Wu Heng held her shoulders. "Don't tell the Elders Council yet. Perhaps there's still hope."
Shannara's breathing became noticeably faster, and her fingertips unconsciously clenched, "If the order is really issued, the wood elves..."
"The worst plan is to let the Elders Council temporarily move to Treasure Island. I also have the ability to protect them." Wu Heng said in a deep voice.
Shannara took a deep breath, "This is good, at least I can save my life!"
Wu Heng nodded. "I'm going upstairs to take care of some things first. I'll talk to you in detail later."
Shannella forced a smile, "Okay!"
Wu Heng returned to his study, took out his rare quill pen, and wrote on a piece of paper, "Tear up your ticket outside the church. Do not board the train."
After writing, he took out a train ticket and put them together, then sealed them in an envelope.
Then he held it in his hand, silently recited the name of the speaker and recalled his appearance, and the letter disappeared.
……
Another four days passed.
Inside the holy hall, brilliant golden holy light poured down from the dome, illuminating the pure white marble floor like flowing molten gold.
Beneath the towering statue, three archbishops dressed in luxurious robes knelt on one knee with their heads bowed, accepting the Pope's admonitions.
His face was solemn and pious, but deep in his eyes there was an excitement and desire that was difficult to conceal.
Hero~!
Finally it’s my turn.
The Pope held the scepter in his hand, and his calm and majestic voice echoed in the hall.
"Today, you will carry the glory of the temple and cleanse the world of filth with the power of God."
As soon as he finished speaking, the palace door slowly opened.
Twelve Vatican knights in silver armor marched in unison, solemnly entering the hall carrying a Holy Ark carved with intricate sacred patterns on their shoulders.
The entire body of the Holy Ark is made of holy silver, and its surface is etched with countless reliefs of angels and saints, which glows with a faint golden light under the illumination of the holy light.
When the holy ark was placed in front of the base of the statue, the air in the entire hall stagnated, as if even time had slowed down.
The Pope slowly stepped forward and shouted, "Return to the Holy See."
The choir's singing suddenly rose in pitch, turning into an almost piercing harmony.
A dazzling golden light burst out from the cracks in the holy ark, flowing out like liquid and completely enveloping the archbishop kneeling in front of the holy ark.
hum!
The air in the hall seemed to freeze for a moment.
The next second, the bodies of the three people below suddenly straightened up, and their robes fluttered without wind.
The momentum of the three people began to rise wildly, and the holy light burned on their bodies like flames.
Outside the palace, the sky suddenly twisted.
The galaxy is turning upside down.