Everyone instinctively looked towards the Holy Prophet, who was answering "Rafael's" question, that gentle and kind old man with white hair.

But this time, his voice did not sound.

The old man still bowed his head, reverently answering the inquiries of the "Master" surrounded by Holy Thorns, as if the previous "Truth Telling Skill" had exhausted the Prophet's strength, or perhaps the fate of mortals was not fate at all.

Drenched in blood and flesh, the army burst into William Castle like ghosts, with Lancelot at the forefront, the Holy Sword slashed at William O'Niel once again, as if out of respect, Lancelot did not slander the William family this time.

He did not hesitate to decapitate O'Niel, while also uttering a sincere blessing: "May Heaven accept you..."

Before Lancelot could finish his blessing, suddenly, a Magic Portal opened unexpectedly in front of him.

The Holy Sword slashed into the portal.

On the fourth floor of the Library Tower, Tang Qi let the Holy Sword that penetrated the portal slash towards his body, shielded by the "Guardian Spell," the gentle and kind voice still lingering in his ears, his expression calm, his hands quickly casting a spell.

When the Holy Sword collided with the Guardian Spell, causing a muffled sound, in William Castle, a Magic Portal opened in front of all members.

Before the Peeping Toms could see clearly what the scene on the other side was, the Holy Thorns entangling the members loosened at the same time, sending them into the portal.

At the Isolation Zone above Lake Heart Island Secret Realm, figures plummeted down, then swiftly swallowed by the white mist.

Tang Qi, the orchestrator of all this, showed no signs of triumph. His body slightly leaned back, the spirit-filled Flames surged forth, and without any hesitation, he punched at the Holy Judgment Knight who was about to step through the portal, hitting the gorgeous, silver-white helmet.

Bang!

In William Castle, before the Peeping Toms could express their surprise at the sight of the Ancient Castle Bureau members being rescued, they immediately saw Lancelot, who was about to enter the portal on the other side, suddenly getting punched in the face, and amidst the massive roar, the Holy Judgment Knight was sent flying.

But in that second, some big shots, using special "Curios" to watch, heard simultaneously a crisp sound of bone breaking, along with a blurry exclamation.

"What a tough face!"

As the Transcendents snickered, they were forced to also look towards Thorns Square.

There, the situation previously "evenly matched" was rapidly reversing.

The Second Rotten Head, merged with Ludwig, relying on the "Undying" and other disgusting traits, successfully entangled the mighty Charles I in Jiatai City, preventing him from joining the battle at Ancient Castle Bureau.

In everyone's imagination, although Charles I had received the "Lord of Light's revelation," with the boost of Light Divinity, he almost possessed the combat power beyond "Demigod Level."

But his opponents, the Second Rotten Head was an Old Monster from the Dark Era, Ludwig was Sims's skip-generation disciple, the two aided by "Thorny Suit," were unable to defeat Charles I, but entangling and obstructing him, buying time for the Prophet and Rafael, was not a problem.

But in this moment, the scenes that unfolded instantly overturned their thoughts.

Taking advantage of Charles I exposing his back, the Second Rotten Head elongated his neck, attempting to open the "Rotten Kingdom" portal again to disgust Charles I once more, but before he could open his mouth, another ring on Charles I's red glove lit up.

It was a simple silver ring, engraved with a cross-pattern.

As the Radiance ebbed and flowed, a sword, seemingly made of pure silver and also shaped like a "cross," appeared in Charles I's hand.

"Holy Relic, Sword of Punishment."

Those watching, all shivered at heart, as corresponding knowledge emerged in their minds, they also saw Charles I, without turning his head to look at the attacking Second Rotten Head, he just carelessly swung behind.

The silver-white, pure light, like the gentle light at dawn, instantly enveloped Second Rotten Head and Ludwig.

The usually laughing, reckless Second Rotten Head, sensing the Divine Power in the silver-white radiance which seemed capable of stripping everything away, lost his composure for the first time; he quickly opened his mouth, wishing he could stick his fingers into his throat to speed up the vomiting.

Wails echoed from behind, but Charles I was indifferent.

From the beginning, he never cared about the Second Rotten Head, it seemed he had been waiting for "Rafael" all along.

Holding that oddly-handled "cross sword," he slashed backward, then immediately swung towards the front.

The Master said:

"Thorns are sin!"

Hisss!

In the gentle light released by the cross sword, the Thorny Clothes shattered, the Thorny Crown also split into two under the radiance, silently falling down.

The next moment, he stepped into the portal and descended upon Secret Phoenix City.

The sudden change in scenery left everyone in shock, their minds rapidly filling with various thoughts.

"Is this the true strength of Charles I?"

"Was he simply waiting for Rafael's appearance from the start, and his previous entanglement was intentional?"

"His target is Rafael."

As if to confirm these thoughts, Charles I descended directly inside the ancient castle.

He was draped in a magnificent, majestic golden vestment robe, wearing blood-like red shoes and gloves, and donned the "Bright Heavy Crown." He also stepped on the flesh and blood of the Red Robed Bishops, knights, and nuns, advancing step by step towards two figures in the deepest part of the castle.

The obstructing, encircling Holy Thorns were destroyed amid murmurs of "thorns are sin."

He quickly approached, his silver-white cross sword about to strike Rafael, who, despite being engulfed in radiance, remained "confused."

At that moment, the old man finally moved.

Endless Holy Thorns sprouted, protecting Rafael, transporting him into the void.

Being both the Holy Prophet and Jerome, the old man from MH-046, stepped down on thorns, advancing step by step towards Charles I.

My Lord said,

"He who kills with the sword must die by the sword."

In a gentle voice, Charles I suddenly raised his hand, his cross sword slashing towards his own neck. But the moment it cut the skin and stained with blood, he stopped.

The old man was closer to Charles I now, and his voice came again.

"The blood of the innocent is the poison of the murderer."

As his words fell, Charles I's expression suddenly flushed, quickly turning purplish-blue, his breathing seemed to become difficult, and blood began to flow from his eyes, nose, and corners of his mouth. A "Demigod Level" or higher strong one seemed about to be poisoned to death amidst the attention of thousands.

MH-046 came before Charles I, his expression pitying, his hand reaching towards the Pope's protruding eyes, gently saying: "My Lord says..."

"Shhh!"

The bladeless body of the cross sword suddenly pierced the old man's heart.

Silver-white, clean light began, little by little, to dissolve the old man's body.

The Lord says:

"The Prophet shall die by My sword."

Now apparently back to normal, Charles I indifferently spoke to the old man in front of him.

Boom! Boom! Boom!

Those who thought they were already numb and could no longer be surprised, the Peeping Toms, now watched the Holy Prophet, whose body was being rapidly dissolved by the holy relic "Sword of Punishment," completely unable to contain the shock in their hearts, their minds churning wildly.

Charles I did not pull out the cross sword, nor did he step over the old man; he simply looked at MH-046, his eyes revealing an incredibly complex expression. Everyone seemed to see the raging waves of angry questioning, the disappointment after shattered faith, the desire to kill after being betrayed...

Those Transcendents who were spying on this "Civil War" now faintly understood what kind of Pope Charles I was.

A hoarse, cold voice came out from his mouth.

Thorns say:

"I made a covenant with my brother, all glory, to the Light."

"Rumble"

Charles I's "shocking inquiry" was not addressed to the Holy Prophet, but to the "Rafael" above the void, surrounded by Holy Thorns.

He was questioning the real Divine, the true Divine.

ps: Four thousand character chapter, haven't set a flag in too long, forcing myself a bit, tomorrow back to updating twice a day, if not, welcome everyone to hammer me in the book review section.

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