Chapter 1617: Chapter 189 Going to the Church Together_5
Upon hearing the Pope’s words, Xi Wen involuntarily furrowed his brow and said, "What should we do then? Are we just going to keep waiting? The Church of the Dark Saint won’t wait! There are less than ten months left until the thousandth year of the Holy Calendar. We must act quickly."
An icy gleam flashed in the Pope’s eyes as he calmly spoke, "Only at such a critical moment can we discern the attributes of all forces! One month, just one more month of waiting. Regardless of how many people have gathered by then, we will immediately set off with overwhelming force to crush the Church of the Dark Saint’s conspiracy."
Xi Wen could see that the Pope had already developed a murderous intent in his heart because the various forces hadn’t promptly gathered. Sighing silently, he said, "It can only be so."
A Judge of Light suddenly walked in from outside the hall, respectfully stood at the door, saluted the Pope, and said, "Your Holiness, Clan Leader Yan Fei and Prophet Pu Lin of the Pu Yan tribe have arrived on the outskirts of the Divine Mountain with over two hundred people. They say they are here to join forces with the church. How should we proceed?"
A glimmer of joy flashed across the Pope’s eyes. He patted the armrest of his chair and smiled, "Good, I shall personally go to greet them. Sword Saints and Sect Leader Xi Wen, please wait here."
Upon hearing the words from the Judge of Light, Ah Dai’s heart was filled with joy. He whispered to Xuan Yue, "It’s Brother Yan Shi and the others who have arrived. Let’s go out to greet them together."
"Okay! Let’s go with Grandpa." With that, the two of them informed the three Sword Saints and Xi Wen, then quickly followed the Pope’s pace. When they reached the outskirts of the Divine Mountain together with the Pope, the Pu Yan tribe’s group, escorted by the Holy Knights, had already entered the mountain. Leading them were none other than Clan Leader Yan Fei, Prophet Pu Lin, and the Yan Shi brothers. However, Prophet Pu Lin’s disciple Si Si had not come. Those following them were all Tilu fighters clad in black armor. These Tilu fighters were the elite forces of the Pu Yan tribe and their presence signified the tribe’s grave importance to the campaign against the Church of the Dark Saint.
The Pope greeted Yan Fei and Pu Lin with a smile. Yan Fei said, "Your Holiness, we of the Pu Yan tribe are not late, are we? After receiving precise information from Yan Shi and the others, we immediately organized our personnel and rushed here day and night." The Pope replied, "The Pu Yan tribe’s contributions to the continent will never be forgotten by anyone. Over millennia, the Pu Yan tribe has endured immense suffering, and our church bears some responsibility. Clan Leader and Prophet, your righteous stand this time has put Xuan Di to shame!"
Pu Lin sighed and said, "It’s been a thousand years, Your Holiness, please don’t mention those matters anymore. Regardless of anything, the Pu Yan tribe will never idly watch the Dark Forces wreak havoc."
The Pope nodded and looked at the serene Tilu fighters behind them, smiling, "These must be the heroes of the Pu Yan tribe that the Prophet mentioned last time."
With reverence on his face, Pu Lin nodded and said, "Yes, these are our Pu Yan tribe heroes. If not for their self-sacrifice, there would be no Pu Yan tribe today. Although their souls have departed, their spirit lives on and will forever be revered by the people of the Pu Yan tribe. I kindly ask the Pope to arrange a peaceful resting place for them."
The Pope said, "That’s no problem, Clan Leader, Prophet, please come inside. The members of the Tian Gang Sword Sect have just arrived too; you can get acquainted." Assisted by Prophet Pu Lin, the Tilu fighters were settled in the church’s rear mountain meditation room to rest, then everyone returned together to the Temple of Light. Ah Dai sidled up to Prophet Pu Lin and softly asked, "Prophet, by bringing all the elite of the Pu Yan tribe this time, will it affect the temple’s defense? How have you been feeling lately?"
