Chapter 1997: Chapter 1997: Strange Idol
"What’s going on?"
Xiao Zheng tucked the black wooden box containing the Golden Bone directly into his arms.
Fortunately, the box wasn’t too big, or it would have been hard to carry.
At this moment, the earth continued to shake, just like an earthquake, even causing dust and plaster to fall from the ceiling and walls.
"Let’s go out and check first."
"I think that person is about to appear."
Hades said solemnly.
For some reason, a sense of unease continued to linger in her heart.
It was as if some terrifying presence was slowly awakening from its slumber.
The two of them hurriedly rushed out of the Treasure Pavilion, and the scene before them left them both stunned.
The ten-meter-high statue of the Light God, originally standing quietly in the square, was now radiating dazzling divine light as if it were about to come to life, a terrifying aura enveloping the entire Yacha Mountain Range.
Undoubtedly, the earthquake-like commotion and noise were the work of this statue!
"This statue is strange."
"Be careful."
Xiao Zheng said to Hades beside him, then subtly stepped forward to shield her behind him.
Seeing his gesture, Hades was first taken aback, then her gaze softened considerably.
However, softness aside, expressing her inner emotions was undoubtedly harder than climbing to the heavens. The two then, one behind the other, began carefully examining the statue standing not far away.
The light emanating from the statue grew increasingly dazzling.
For a moment, it even overshadowed the sunlight, as if the world had turned pure white, with blinding white light everywhere in their sight.
Then, in that instant, the light was withdrawn, swiftly absorbed into the statue’s body.
Immediately following, a loud explosive sound echoed across the mountaintop!
The ten-meter-tall statue shattered instantly, debris flying and dust filling the air!
Xiao Zheng and Hades dared not blink, their eyes fixed on the depths of the thick smoke. Their senses were sharper than those of Long Qie and the others, keenly detecting a remarkably strong aura emerging from the smoke!
As the smoke cleared, the source of the powerful aura was finally revealed to them!
It was a person!
He appeared very young, his physique seemingly crafted by a master artist, each line and proportion perfectly harmonious. His long golden hair bathed in holy light made him exceptionally handsome.
Overall, he was a man who could drive countless women mad with desire.
Even as a fellow man, Xiao Zheng found it hard to find fault with him.
However, the only thing that made Xiao Zheng feel uneasy was that the aura of this suddenly appearing man carried a tint of oddness. It felt as if he was in a half-dream, half-awake state.
"Is this Church God Gabriel?"
Xiao Zheng asked.
Upon hearing this, Hades shook her head and replied, "I don’t know either. He disappeared from this world long before I was born, leaving behind only tales about him."
"But given the current situation, it should be correct."
"I never thought Church God Gabriel might really still be alive." A flash of shock passed through Xiao Zheng’s eyes, mingling with a hint of excitement. "I wonder if his realm truly surpasses the Supreme Realm."
"We’ll find out soon enough," Hades said.
She could feel that Gabriel’s sudden awakening was no accident.
A battle between them was inevitable.
Xiao Zheng nodded, and then remained silent, focusing his attention on Gabriel not far away. For some reason, a peculiar feeling grew clearer and stronger within him.
"I think Gabriel is quite strange; perhaps he hasn’t truly awakened yet," Xiao Zheng ventured a guess. "I think he might have left behind a restriction during his slumber. If the Bright Church ever faced extinction, the restriction would wake him from his slumber."
"However, this awakening isn’t true consciousness. It’s more like awakening his battle instincts."
"As for his self-awareness, it’s still asleep."
Upon hearing this, Hades also agreed: "I share the same viewpoint. If he really only awakened some battle instinct, it will greatly benefit our subsequent actions."
Just as they were speaking, another transformation occurred.
Gabriel’s closed eyes suddenly opened!
His gaze flashed brilliantly, but soon his eyes turned hollow and vacant! In simple terms, his eyes were completely unfocused, exceedingly dispersed, even revealing a touch of confusion.
Gabriel’s behavior only strengthened Xiao Zheng’s belief that his reasoning was correct.
Because if Gabriel had truly awakened, he wouldn’t have given them so much time to stand by and watch.
Just as Xiao Zheng turned to say something to Hades, Hades suddenly warned, "Be careful!"
Instantly, Xiao Zheng’s whole body was on edge!
When he turned back to look, Gabriel had already rushed in front of him!
Boom!
Gabriel punched directly at Xiao Zheng. Although Xiao Zheng quickly crossed his arms in front of him, he was still sent flying by Gabriel’s punch!
Boom! Boom! Boom!
Xiao Zheng felt as though he had been struck by a cannonball, his body crashing into and demolishing buildings behind him!
He flew from one end of the Temple to the other!
"Xiao Zheng!"
Hades immediately called out, her eyes filled with urgency.
Soon, Xiao Zheng’s voice came from the distant ruins: "Cough cough, don’t worry, I’m fine. Although that punch was fierce, it couldn’t take my life."
Then, rubble turned over and fell away as he emerged from the ruins.
Despite looking a bit disheveled, he hadn’t sustained any injuries.
This was thanks to Xiao Zheng’s robust physique; without the fusion of twenty-five pieces of the Golden Bone in his body, he wouldn’t have endured Gabriel’s punch!
Seeing Xiao Zheng unharmed, Hades finally relaxed.
But before she could catch her breath, Gabriel attacked her again!
Hades’ gaze turned sharp, and she unhesitatingly exchanged a punch with him!
Boom!
The terrifying explosion echoed again, and the residual aftermath visibly rippled outward!
Dust rose up in the ruins!
