Late at night, Xuan Weizi came to the roof of the hotel and looked up at the starry sky. A straight long maroon staff lay horizontally on the ground, and the shadow Hanguangjian was turned upside down and passed slowly by, like a divine eye peering into the underworld, trying to
See clearly the reality beneath the cover.
In addition to the two basic magical functions of "mirror" and "image", the Shadow Hanguangjian is also a magical item that enhances the prophecy system in the hands of a psychic. It can simulate the effect of "knowing the legend", and from the star world
Absorbing the flow of information related to the target of the spell, and then summarizing it, is almost as good as "knowing the world without leaving home".
The object of Xuan Weizi's spellcasting was the long straight staff in front of him. The broken information flow pointed to the same answer - the spear of preaching.
Sometimes, pie really falls from the sky, which may not be a good thing.
Even if Xuan Weizi incarnates and arranges three strategies for the Spear of Mission, he really didn’t expect that this church artifact would be directly delivered to him. There was no overt or covert fighting, fighting, or multiple parties.
Everyone showed their magical powers, and even before Xuan Weizi made a move, the spear of preaching fell directly into his own hands.
What is this? A miracle?
As for the old man in linen robes who relied on him, Xuan Weizi had already noticed that he was unusual, but Xuan Weizi didn't bother to point out the other person's behavior directly. Because this kind of master who is not showy and unrevealing, "incognito"
When doing “private visits”, you may not like having your identity revealed.
Maybe what people enjoy is that after being scorned and ridiculed, they suddenly transform and show their glorious true colors, coupled with a group of strong supporters who kneel down to greet you, making the offending person tremble and panic.
Since this old man likes acting so much, Xuan Weizi simply cooperates. Moreover, the old man in linen robe can find himself hidden by psychic energy, which shows that the other person is very capable and is by no means an ordinary encounter on the roadside.
The other party did not show hostility, and Xuan Weizi would not make enemies for no reason. What's more, the attitude of the old man in macao was too good. He raised his hand and sent out the missionary spear. What was going on? Even Xuan Weizi was confused.
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Now the incarnation cannot contact Xuan Weizi himself. He senses that the deity is in some deep state of concentration, the spiritual platform is closed, and the incarnation can only act according to his own judgment.
But even if he is an incarnation, he is also the incarnation of Xuan Weizi, so he will not worry about gains and losses just because the church's artifact suddenly fell into his hands.
The original arrangement of seizing the weapon at the bottom, protecting the weapon with the middle strategy, and destroying the weapon at the top is no longer applicable. The old man in Ma Pao is obviously showing goodwill to Xuan Weizi, and it is not appropriate to destroy the spear of preaching.
But Xuan Weizi really didn't intend to take the Spear of Preaching as his own. He didn't understand the attitude of the old man in linen robe? The most ideal situation is to return the artifact to the other party.
Divine weapons should not be handled lightly? What's more, the missionary spear is not an ordinary sacred weapon, but represents the authority of the church to exercise violence.
The so-called artifact is actually just a very vague concept. There have been many artifacts circulated in this world from ancient times to the present. Most of them are not clearly divided and distinguished, and they are even just words of praise for the sharp swords in the hands of certain legendary figures.
And for mages who are accustomed to classifying things and delineating high and low levels? Artifacts basically refer to magic items that reach legendary energy intensity, such as weapons and armor that surpass the fifth level of demonization.
But the mages soon discovered that there was a problem with this classification method. They collected many artifacts that appeared in history and found that the energy intensity did not necessarily reach the legendary level, and the makers of the artifacts were not necessarily legendary casters. They might even be someone
A special product of a natural or magical phenomenon.
Later, the mages revised the theory and believed that artifacts are the embodiment of some natural and magical laws. The energy level of artifacts is not necessarily very high, but artifacts naturally maintain a special connection with the world itself. Their appearance often makes the earth
Are you also trembling? The person who masters the artifact can even control the rise and fall of a country and a civilization - the founding emperor of the Great Londinium Empire is the best example.
This kind of product that embodies the laws of nature and magic is often called a high-level artifact. They are almost impossible to create by human power alone. They require unpredictable opportunities and fate, so each one is basically unique.
High-level artifacts are also almost indestructible, which is destined by their characteristics. There are even rumors that high-level artifacts have some kind of intelligence that is difficult for humans to understand. They will automatically choose their masters in the long river of fate and time. And the best ones
The example is still the founding emperor. This is somewhat like rhetoric to enhance the legitimacy of imperial power.
Even the legendary mage who is considered to be omnipotent, wants to make high-level artifacts, but it is hard to find. With the knowledge and level of arcane magic of the legendary mage, it is more of a copy of the rules of nature and magic, coupled with abundant
With their financial and material resources, they can still produce inferior artifacts.
It's just that inferior artifacts are not necessarily more powerful than legendary magic items, and the two concepts are not the same.
"Or is this a magic weapon from the Immortal Family?"
Xuan Weizi held a maroon straight long staff. There was no sharp spearhead at the top, but a hard wood tumor, or a bud waiting to bloom.
"Looking from left to right, the Spear of Mission can be regarded as a high-level artifact, and it is quite similar to the magic weapon of the Immortal Family."
The straight long staff in front of him was obviously not the original form of the missionary spear. It was unknown whether it had been sealed. Xuan Weizi could only sense a stasis inside, and the sharp edge and miraculous power were restrained to the extreme.
"What's wrong? I stayed up most of the night and climbed up to get some fresh air." At this time, Rosalian, who looked like a little black cat, walked up to Xuan Weizi.
"The old man during the day was not an ordinary person." Xuan Weizi said.
"I can tell." Rosaleen licked her paws and asked, "Is he an important figure in the church? I feel that Bishop Abilit is not as powerful as him."
"Maybe he is the head of the scholastic academy."
Rosalian's ears pricked up: "Didn't the head of the sutra-copying academy just get off the boat? Can the one in front of everyone be fake?"
"I don't know about that. There may be something unique about the church's miracles." Xuan Weizi said, "I'm going to meet with the head of the dean tomorrow to see what he is up to."
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"Doctor Olenso! When did you come?!"
Outside the cathedral of New Camelot City, Bishop Abilit hurriedly greeted Xuan Weizi who got off the carriage. Now Xuan Weizi has returned to his original appearance, wearing a cashmere cloak and holding a long maroon staff, which looks more like an orthodox one.
The mage.
"Haha, we just arrived not long ago." Xuan Weizi turned around and knocked on the carriage, and the horse and carriage suddenly turned into a ball of starry fluid, retracting into his sleeves.
Bishop Abilit had just received the message from Xuan Weizi and hurriedly greeted him outside the cathedral. Behind him were several other bishops. The dioceses were all located within the territory of the Mutual Protection League.
"The head of the hospital has been waiting for a long time... Sorry, we should prepare a welcome ceremony for you, the doctor." Bishop Abilit said while leading the way.
"The welcome ceremony? There are a row of priests standing on each side, and then they hold trumpets and play, and the priests recite holy scriptures loudly, causing the sky to be filled with light and falling, so as to make it appear that I am an earthly saint who is deeply valued by the church?" Xuan Weizi asked
road.
Bishop Aibilite was speechless for a moment, so he had to apologize and lead the way. Xuan Weizi walked into the tall and majestic chapel, looked up and saw the inner wall of the dome. It turned out to be a dynamic mural created by miracles. Most of the paintings were various deeds in the history of the church.
The angel with wings on his back, the prophet with a halo on his head, and the barefooted saint in linen robes are all lifelike. The characters in the painting are looking at each other, and they also seem to be overlooking the believers in the world, watching all the good deeds and crimes.
Compared to the small chapel in Evergreen City, in the large chapel in New Camelot City, the effect of the "Holy Abode Technique" is magnificent and strong. Even the place does not need candlelight to illuminate, and it can be as bright as day, and there are
"Endure the environment" is shrouded in it. No matter it is scorching hot or snowy outside, the chapel can be as warm and comfortable as spring.
In fact, the Holy Church did play a role in helping poor people in many cases. During the undead disaster, almost all the churches in various places were used to treat the wounded and refugees.
Even in peacetime, churches in various places will hold regular alms and relief activities. Even if they only distribute tasteless semolina bread and wheat paste, or moving blankets and old clothes, they can always attract poor people who have no sense of responsibility.
Questions are also the main basis of believers in the church.
Even in the New World, which is considered a land of wealth and prosperity, a large number of landless and unemployed poor people have gathered since the colonial expansion. Most local lords or governors are not willing to spend money and effort to deal with it. They allow the church to recruit refugees. Churches in various parts of the New World have
The organization naturally has a large number of followers.
"I originally thought that the chapel would be crowded with people. Could it be that when the dean is in New Camelot City, local believers are not allowed to come to worship and pray?" Xuan Weizi looked around and found that the chapel was empty, with only a few dozen here and there.
Believers.
Bishop Abilit said: "The head of the hospital just came ashore yesterday and temporarily blessed the onlookers. He also told everyone that only by completing their respective tasks seriously and sincerely can we better obtain the blessings of our Lord. Those who are usually lazy and treacherous
No matter how many people crowd into the chapel and pray, they will not get a response from our Lord.”
Xuan Weizi asked with a slightly curious look in his eyes: "Did your head of the hospital really say that? Did everyone really listen to it?"
Bishop Abilit smiled and said: "The head of the hospital also said not to occupy everyone's time for work. It is also okay to come to the chapel at night. Our Lord's glory will not be dimmed by the dark night."
While the two were talking, they came outside a reception room. Several bishops from the New World came out and cast unfriendly eyes at Bishop Abilit. The two groups passed by each other.
Xuan Weizi didn't ask any more questions. After Bishop Aibilite made the announcement, he welcomed Xuan Weizi into the living room.
"Oh, this must be Dr. Olenso."
Behind the round table in the living room is an old man wearing a platinum priest's robe, with a long white beard hanging on his chest. If he puts on a Taoist robe and a hairpin on his crown, he can look like an old Taoist priest with an immortal air.
When the old man saw Xuan Weizi, he said kindly: "Please sit down, please sit down. Thank you for your long journey to New Camelot City."
Xuan Weizi sat down and said: "If we talk about a long journey, I'm afraid it's not as good as the head of the courtyard. Crossing the sea by boat is not a comfortable experience."
"Fortunately, although the church does not have its own ship, there are still enthusiastic believers who provide us with funding." said the head of the old church.
"Oh? It sounds like the believers in the empire are also very enthusiastic." Xuan Weizi asked.
Xuan Weizi chatted and laughed with the old head of the hospital, as if they were greetings between old friends. In fact, he had been secretly sensing the other person, but except for the dazzling aura of inferior artifacts in his eyes, he could not discern the more detailed situation.
If the old man in linen robes whom we met outside the city was the head of the sutra-copying academy, then who is this man covered in artifacts in front of us? Could it be that he, like Xuan Weizi, relies on incarnations to walk?
At this time, an attendant brought two glasses of wine, and the head of the hospital introduced it: "This is a fine wine that has been stored in the cellar of our cathedral for decades. Let Dr. Olenso taste it."
Xuan Weizi shook the cup lightly, raised his eyes and glanced at the attendant. After taking a sip, the old head of the house signaled for the others to leave the living room, leaving only the two of them sitting across from each other.
"The president of the hospital invited me to New Camelot City. Isn't it because he wanted me to taste some fine wines?" Xuan Weizi put down his cup.
The head of the old hospital nodded and said: "Indeed, the fact that Bishop Abilit revered Dr. Olenso as a saint on earth has actually been spread back to the local church a long time ago. This matter has aroused strong controversy, and many people
Bishop Abilit is considered a heretic who violates the doctrine, and Dr. Olenso is regarded as a demon who confuses the clergy and needs to be judged and purified."
Xuan Weizi just smiled calmly: "In that case, why hasn't the head of the hospital taken any action yet?"
The head of the old school shook his head and said: "Whether it is a heresy or a demon cannot be determined based solely on the arguments of the local church. In fact, this is also an old problem of our scourge school. We always only know how to deduce from the ancient and obsolete holy scriptures.
A few words to judge and criticize others.”
Xuan Weizi raised his eyebrows. The words of the old head of the hospital were quite insightful and he was not a pedantic person.
"Now that the head of the courtyard has seen me, do you think I am an earthly saint of the church?" Xuan Weizi asked.
"You are not." The leader of the old hospital said frankly: "The saint on earth does not simply refer to the power of ability, and it is not the same concept as the mage's judgment of the legendary level. Nor does it just rely on pious prayers to please our Lord, but to please our Lord.
Only by practicing the teachings of our Lord, carrying forward the glory of our Lord, helping others, rescuing the poor and even self-sacrifice can we be called a saint on earth."
Xuan Weizi smiled with a hint of meaning: "Does the head of the academy require me to make some kind of sacrifice in order to recognize me as a saint on earth?"
"If I ask this, you wouldn't call it sacrifice and dedication." The old leader said: "Anyone who instigates others to sacrifice and contribute is a sinful act. If you talk about sacrifice and dedication, you must set an example."
"This is correct." Xuan Weizi said: "If kindness is not voluntary and conscious, but is induced and instigated by others, or even forced to order, it is often the bud of cunning and trickery."
"It seems that Dr. Olenso also has a lot of research on the holy scriptures of our church." The old head of the hospital asked with satisfaction: "In that case, are you willing to convert to the Holy Lord?"