Master the Abyss, starting from an apprentice priest

After "Executioner" Koros and "Hidden Elder" Babelun both retreated, Red Maple City finally returned to a brief period of tranquility.

Baines and Frosa led the supporting knights back first to clean up the side court that was in a mess due to the invasion of Koros; the two generals and the warlocks from the Monument Court stayed on the city wall first, and dealt with The city wall is undergoing final repair work.

After that, Luo Xiu asked Anthony, Mayev and other "deacons" of the church to lead the clergy on patrol throughout the city. Although "Executioner" Koros has retreated, there should still be some remnants of the "Black Fang" and "Hawhead" he brought with him in the city, and it is the job of the "Holy Inquisition" to eliminate them.

Anthony and the others accepted the mission, and then led the priests down the city wall to patrol the streets and alleys of Red Maple City.

Luo Xiu and Hubert returned to the church first to carry out another more important matter.

——Assessment of Luo Xiu’s qualifications for promotion to the “Fifth Path of Destiny”.

…

Red Maple City Church, interior of Glorious Church.

Since the high priest's residence had been damaged and had not yet been rebuilt, Hubert conducted his assessment of Luo Xiu in the Holy Office.

The clergy who remained in the church were not allowed to come within fifty meters of the Holy Office. At this time, there were only two people, Luo Xiu and Hubert, in and around the Holy Office.

"It's said to be an assessment... haha. Luo Xiu, in fact, the 'assessment' has already started."

Hubert sat in front of an upright chair, with his hands lightly pressing on the handle of the war hammer in front of him, and spoke slowly and gently with a gentle expression on his face.

Sure enough... "Senior Deacon" Hubert had actually arrived a long time ago. It should have been one day, no, two days ago... Luo Xiu thought to himself, he nodded slightly, responded to Hubert and said:

"I have already felt that I have touched that 'door', which should be my opportunity to enter the 'holy realm'."

"I know." Hubert nodded, "I have already seen it from your previous battle with 'Executioner' Kross."

"Luo Xiu, your growth is obvious to all."

"The Archbishop also asked me to tell you that if you can really advance to the 'Fifth Level of Destiny' and become a 'Saint', you can go to Songyuan City after the situation here in Red Maple City becomes a little more stable. The Archbishop and others will The bishops of the diocese want to meet you."

"Okay." Luo Xiu nodded and said sincerely, "I'm honored."

Luo Xiu was a little excited when he heard Hubert conveying this to him. His achievements were indeed recognized by the 'Archbishop', which meant that he finally gained some recognition at the diocesan level of the 'Holy Court'.

Although I always keep some distance from the higher-level officials in the Holy Court, if I can gain some say within the Holy Court, then that's not a bad idea.

"But, Luo Xiu."

Suddenly, Hubert changed the topic and said:

"Your assessment will not be softened by the Archbishop's approval. I will verify your merits, verify your strength, verify your beliefs, and finally confirm whether you are qualified for promotion."

"..."

When Hubert said this, the expression on Luo Xiu's face became solemn.

"Okay." Luo Xiu nodded and responded solemnly:

"I will prove myself."

"Very good." Hubert nodded slightly, then reached into his arms, took out a black box engraved with complex gold patterns, and placed it on the table beside it.

"This is the 'Obsidian Key'. Luo Xiu, your 'road to promotion' is right in front of you." Hubert said slowly.

This time, Luo Xiu did not respond, but looked directly into Hubert's eyes intently.

He listened as Hubert continued:

"As for your assessment, Luo Xiu. There is no doubt about your achievements - since you came to Red Maple City, you have developed the Red Maple City Church and allowed it to exist to this day; you have repeatedly crushed the enemy's Black Fang ' and the invasion of the 'Housou', and repelled the vanguard of the Dark Principality in one fell swoop; you cooperated with the 'Bianting' and 'Fangbeiyuan' to repel 'Executioner' Kolos and 'Hidden Elder' Babron ...With all these things, you have made enough achievements for the Holy Court."

"After I came to Red Maple City, I also investigated whether you were as outstanding as the rumors. Facts have proved that the rumors were true, and you have lived up to our expectations."

"This is what I should do." Luo Xiu responded to Hubert with a humble attitude.

Hubert nodded slightly and then said:

“But in addition to ‘merit’, your ‘strength’ is also crucial.”

"Even if you can touch that 'door', even if you can escape from 'Executioner' Kross, I still need to confirm how far you have traveled in [Glory]'s destiny. ”

"..."

After that, Hubert stopped talking and just looked at Luo Xiu with calm and profound eyes.

Luo Xiu understood what Hubert meant, and after that, it was time for him to show his "power".

He then raised his arms and spread his palms, palms upward.

A ball of pale gold light emerged from his palm, and the light inside became clearer and brighter.

After that, he poured almost all of his spirituality into this light group that exuded golden light.

——Buzz, buzz! Waves of vibrations like drum waves swept quickly from the light ball in Luo Xiu's hand to the surroundings.

Hubert suddenly felt that Luo Xiu was surging with a violent and surging spirituality at the same time!

The feeling was extremely strong and pure. Hubert raised his eyebrows and focused on feeling the spirituality surging from all directions.

Since the last time he helped Luo Xiu pass the test, he has indeed become much stronger - his control of spirituality has become more refined. This time, his spirituality is no longer as aggressive as before, but has become more stable and restrained, but also more deadly.

Luo Xiu Carlos, he has indeed reached the requirements of the "Holy Court" for the extraordinary to be promoted to "Sainthood"...

Hubert nodded slowly, and he once again expressed his recognition of Luo Xiu.

When he saw the "Holy Deacon" in front of him make such a statement, Luo Xiu clenched his fist slightly, crushed the spiritual light ball in his palm, and the surging spirituality also dissipated.

"I recognize you, you do have the strength to go further." Hubert said slowly.

After that, Hubert showed a gentle smile on his face and made the same action as Luo Xiu before.

——Buzz! The spiritual surge, which was much stronger than Luo Xiu's before, spread out to the surroundings with Hubert as the origin.

Luo Xiu felt that there was a fine, seamless spiritual net that had wrapped him tightly.

This was the final review... Luo Xiu couldn't help but feel a little nervous.

The assessment of "faith" has always been the most dangerous for him.

Moreover, he didn't have the opportunity to leave Hubert's sight for a long time before, crushing the "Scarlet Magic Crystal" to block most of Hubert's perception.

But it's not completely impossible - Luo Xiu has already prepared a backup for this.

"Then, this is the final assessment, Luo Xiu."

Hubert said slowly: "This is to test whether you maintain your lofty faith and whether you maintain your only loyalty to "Casting Sun for a Moment."

"..."

Just as Hubert said this, Luo Xiu had already opened his character panel in his mind.

In addition to most of the points allocated to "divinity" in the early stage, Luo Xiu now has nearly 150 free attribute points!

That is the accumulation of the characteristics of the specialty "Glorious Judgment" in the past month, as well as various kill rewards, mission rewards, etc.

At the moment when the "divinity" attribute is enough, Luo Xiu has been storing them, ready for the current urgent situation.

Without hesitation, before Hubert asked the question, Luo Xiu added all the free attribute points to the "resistance" attribute!

His "resistance" attribute then soared all the way, breaking through from 168 points to 308 points.

This is almost the same as the "resistance" attribute that Hubert temporarily improved with the "scarlet magic crystal" when he was taking the test to become the "high priest"...

What's more, I am still using the "prisoner of the thinker". Even if Hubert opened the "spiritual net" and applied the holy art of analyzing spirituality and seeing through the mind to himself, he can't really see through me...

Luo Xiu thought to himself, he still remained calm on the surface, waiting for Hubert to ask questions.

Hubert did not notice the small movements that Luo Xiu made during this moment.

So he asked Luo Xiu:

"——Luo Xiu Carlos, I ask you."

"Can you guarantee that you will always be a loyal citizen of [Glorious]?"

"Yes, I promise."

Luo Xiu answered Hubert's question calmly. Although this was a lie, his spirituality did not produce obvious tremors under the effect of the "resistance" attribute.

Hubert listened to Luo Xiu's answer, and there was no abnormal expression on his face. He just nodded slightly.

It was over... Luo Xiu breathed a sigh of relief and was relieved.

After a short wait, he heard Hubert ask him:

"Can you promise that you will never take a spiritual path?"

"Yes, I promise."

"..."

"Can you promise that you will always follow the teachings of the Holy Court and support the authority of the Holy Court?"

"Yes, I promise."

"..."

After the three questions were asked and Luo Xiu answered them solemnly, Hubert showed a satisfied smile on his face.

In his spiritual perception, he did not detect any abnormality in Luo Xiu's spirituality.

Although there were some slight spiritual agitations hidden in the bottom, in Hubert's experience, they were often caused by tension, especially in such occasions-this was within the acceptable range.

"I believe in your piety, Luo Xiu." Hubert said.

Feeling that the spirituality surrounding him had not yet dissipated, Luo Xiu responded to Hubert and said:

"I am very glad. But in fact, Lord Hubert, I still remember what I said to you when we first met."

"I once said that my piety should be obvious to all - and if it is a superficial promise, it is not as important to me as adhering to the true light, kindness and justice, and sticking to the sacred cause in front of me."

"This is also the principle I have always followed."

"Very good, very good." Hubert nodded and said with a smile, "Haha, this is why I recognize you."

"You are special, Luo Xiu. You can be so confident at any time."

"Your faith has been proven. Luo Xiu, all your tests have ended, and you have passed."

"..."

"..."When Luo Xiu heard Hubert say the last sentence, although he had already foreseen the result, he still breathed a sigh of relief.

Afterwards, he felt Hubert's spiritual surge slowly dissipating, and the powerful pressure exerted on him was gradually fading.

During this process, Hubert said:

"Luo Xiu Carlos, I recognize you - you have the qualifications to be promoted to the 'Five-fold Fate' and become a 'Saint'."

Afterwards, he pushed the gold-emblazoned black box on the table in front of Luo Xiu, and Luo Xiu reached out to take it.

"This is the 'Obsidian Key', I will hand it over to you."

"Luo Xiu, when you are ready to enter the 'Sea of ​​Spirituality' and open the 'Obsidian Door' that belongs to you, come to me. I will protect you to complete the promotion." Hubert said at last.

"Okay." Luo Xiu nodded, and then thanked Hubert solemnly, "Thank you, Lord Hubert. I will come to you when I am ready."

That will be today... Luo Xiu thought.

On-site promotion is prone to unnecessary suspicion, but it will be fine after half a day. Luo Xiu also needs to make some final preparations to ensure that his promotion is foolproof.

Finally, after four months, he will truly step into the threshold of "entering the sainthood".

Luo Xiu's heart is full of expectations.

……

Outskirts of Red Maple City, dark military camp.

"Hidden Elder" Baberon retreated first, and he saw soon after that "Executioner" Koros really returned without success.

And the "Black Fang" and "Fang Head" he brought into the city only brought back a few people, and it was obvious that he suffered a humiliating defeat.

Those "Black Fangs" and "Fang Heads" who came back alive were covered in blood, and their faces were also extremely weak and exhausted.

Even Koros was riddled with holes. His clothes had been torn to pieces, and his exposed skin was also branded with obvious burn marks.

When he saw Koros like this, Baberon smiled, his face wrinkled one after another, and said:

"I told you a long time ago that you would fail, Koros."

"To be honest, Afatak has been unable to capture this city for a long time, you can't blame him entirely."

"..." Koros's expression instantly became gloomy.

"Humph. That's because the 'Holy Deacon' we encountered before appeared."

"If it weren't for him, I would have killed the 'Throne Knight' and 'Judge' of the Border Court, and even the 'High Priest' of the Church!"

"...But failure is failure, Koros." Baberon shook his head.

"If you had done what I said at the beginning, you wouldn't have run into that 'Holy Deacon'. Moreover, Passaro could have completed the sacrifice of 'Death' earlier."

"If the 'Death-born God' that usurped the thin divinity of the [Original Mother] and was hatched by sucking death could be born intact, even if there were ten more 'Holy Deacons', they would not be able to stop us..."

"Now, huh. 'Bishop of the Dead' Passaro has not sent us any news, so we need to prepare for the worst and most extreme situation."

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