CHAPTER 550: CHAPTER 565: THE BEGINNING OF CHANGE

Clink.

Metal fragments were thrown to the ground.

When a few people saw them, their faces experienced a moment of discomfort.

The Forbidden Divine Weapon, which was already nearing success in its forging, unexpectedly failed at the last moment last night, splitting into fragments.

Now the Church was left with only a small piece.

And they still had to face the investigation by the Anomaly Bureau.

No one among the four present had imagined that the Red-clad High Priest would betray and take away the nearly completed Forbidden Divine Weapon.

It must be realized.

This was crafted from the Blood Qi of over a thousand Martial Artists, used to nourish the Heart Fire Wolf, producing Wolf Fire, and it took several years to forge.

The Red-clad High Priest.

Usually, in the sub-districts of the Holy Light Church, they serve as Bishops, and at the Holy Light Church Headquarters, they are among the top echelon.

Their status is exalted; it’s indeed puzzling why they would betray.

This unexpected situation hit the four like a bolt from the blue, reminiscent of the emperor’s sentiments in a rebellion.

Furthermore, it has placed the Holy Light Church in the eye of the storm.

The explosion of Wolf Fire, refined from the Heart Fire Wolf, nearly scared Rune to death during the evening when he was baptizing the female acolytes.

And then.

The four highest authority figures of the Holy Light Church gathered here for an entire night, yet hadn’t come up with a solution.

Instead, the constant bickering was wearisome.

"Now we should think about how to deal with the Anomaly Bureau; this is the most troublesome part."

Judgment High Priest Mier reminded from the side.

Ji Long and Lucifer also stopped shirking responsibility and arguing, their expressions solemn.

This matter.

If not handled properly, could indeed lead to big trouble.

"The Great Pope over there has asked us to find a way on our own, and to handle things with utmost caution."

At this moment.

Rune spoke again.

The three heard this and their faces looked even worse.

With the Great Pope not intervening, the Holy Light Church this time would indeed have to rely on themselves to resolve it.

The problem is.

The complete exposure of the Heart Fire Wolf plan, combined with the various issues caused over the years trying to implement the plan.

The Anomaly Bureau seizing the opportunity would certainly not rest.

While the four were in distress and at their wit’s end, a Priest hurriedly rushed in, his eyes filled with urgency: "Pope, we are surrounded by the Anomaly Bureau outside!"

The four’s expressions changed.

They had imagined many possibilities, but didn’t expect the Anomaly Bureau to be so direct.

Could they not recognize the influence and power of the Holy Light Church?

Rune, sitting at the main position, pondered for a moment, then said: "Issue the command to the Holy Light Churches everywhere to thoroughly investigate the whereabouts of the Forbidden Divine Soldier Fragments.

As soon as there is news, report immediately.

Also, strictly supervise church members and check for insiders.

Each department should immediately cease the creation and utilization of the Heart Fire Wolf, declaring within the church that the ceremony to awaken the old god failed."

Rune quickly issued order after order.

From the very beginning, their creation of the Heart Fire Wolf, supposedly to awaken the old god, was merely a gimmick.

Is it really so easy to awaken a god?

Additionally.

Whether the ancient Sun God worshiped by the Ancient Sun Church still exists is unknown.

Though the Heart Fire Wolf is said in various records to awaken the Sun.

Yet.

No one has ever succeeded.

The Radiance Lord they couldn’t even contact, let alone awaken the ancient Sun God.

What they truly sought.

Was to use the unique flame produced by the Heart Fire Wolf, Wolf Fire, to forge a Forbidden Divine Weapon.

Once they had the Forbidden Divine Weapon.

Even if the Holy Light Church couldn’t receive the Oracle from the Radiance Lord, it could still stand firm.

In fact.

The situation concerning the Radiance Lord, even the high-ranking members of the church were unclear about it.

A Divine Spirit couldn’t possibly ignore its church; such circumstances undoubtedly indicated that the Divine Spirit itself had issues.

Therefore.

The Holy Light Church needed to prepare a back route in advance.

"What about the Anomaly Bureau then..."

Ji Long frowned.

Rune waved his hand: "Explain things clearly to them, it’s ultimately a big pay-off, and restraining ourselves a bit later would suffice."

......

Villiduo Government Office.

In the office of Long Shanyun, the atmosphere was heavy.

Shangguan Tianyang sat on the sofa; although his hair was all white, his gaze was extremely sharp, clearly spirited.

His mental state.

Was not at all like an elderly man nearing the end of his days.

Beside him.

Anomaly Bureau Director Yao Shuimei and Martial Arts Alliance Leader Martial Extremity stood silently, like two wooden stakes.

And Long Shanyun beside them simply had no room to speak.

Everyone present was a bigwig.

Although he was the Duke of Villiduo, he was still nothing compared to these people.

Not to mention.

The highest ruler of the East Prosperity Imperial was also here.

Opposite Shangguan Tianyang.

Likewise sat an elderly man who rarely sat on the sofa, being the only one seated in the room besides Shangguan Tianyang himself.

In the Imperial assembly of twelve.

Though each held an equal seat, their identities and status were different.

Such as the Grand High Priest of the Mechanical God Church and the Great Pope of the Holy Light Church, their status remained sensitive.

The Mechanical God Church was okay.

Apart from splitting off a church early years ago, it hadn’t caused major issues lately.

But the Holy Light Church is different.

Although throughout the years the Holy Light Church publicly presented no major issues, secretly there were constant maneuvers.

This explosion.

Thoroughly exposed the Holy Light Church under the sunshine of the Imperial.

"Berge, the Holy Light Church this time has made things difficult for me," Shangguan Tianyang furrowed his brows, speaking helplessly.

Beside him.

Berge, who sat on another sofa, hastily replied: "Sire, the church has been lax in discipline over the years.

I’ve been at Kyoto all these years, barely interfering with Villiduo’s affairs.

Thus.

This has caused such a catastrophe.

However the Sire decides to deal with them, I shall harbor no resentment."

Berge was the Great Pope of the Holy Light Church, staying at the Imperial Capital while Shangguan Tianyang rested.

Being a primary member of the twelve-person assembly.

When Shangguan Tianyang is absent, the twelve in the Imperial assembly hold the highest power in the entire East Prosperity Imperial.

Berge is also the Great Pope of the Holy Light Church.

His status is indisputable.

Upon hearing his response, Shangguan Tianyang’s eyebrow raised: "So you’re washing your hands of the Holy Light Church?"

Berge shook his head: "Those who abandon their faith and the Divine Spirit, will ultimately be eliminated.

From the moment they started to cultivate the Heart Fire Wolf, they were already on the path to ruin. Given the current outcome, I’m not surprised."

A subtle smile appeared on Shangguan Tianyang’s old face, and he patted Berge’s shoulder:

"My old friend, rest assured.

I will leave the Holy Light Church with its most fundamental Fire."

Upon hearing this, Berge’s face changed slightly, surprised that Shangguan Tianyang indeed intended to take drastic measures against the Holy Light Church.

Recently, efforts were being made to purge Eternal Sleep City.

Simultaneously confronting two major powers.

What exactly does Shangguan Tianyang intend?

Berge initially thought it would be merely a stern reprimand and the event would pass, yet now it seems not to be the case at all.

Shangguan Tianyang wishes to instigate significant reform across the East Prosperity Imperial!