165: Dawn of Empire: Qin Yang.

Qin Yang immediately opened "Enquire Earth" to search.

Among countless rumors and archives, he filtered out the Holy Light Pope's information.

[Name]: Hardaway.

[Rank]: Level 180 Peak Emperor.

[Profession]: Holy Light Pope (Legendary Tier).

[Introduction 1]: No one understands the Pope better than I do. He is gentle and humble, and once led humanity to resist the Abyss invasion. I am willing to call him the "Son of Light". He is the spiritual leader of the Western World's Professionals. — Former Free Federation President, Donald.

[Introduction 2]: Hardaway is eccentric, temperamental, and has despicable evil habits! He is an out-and-out hypocrite! Holy Light! Why do you tolerate such blasphemy from him?! — Holy Light Cardinal: Edron's last words...

"Since they're 'last words,' it must be true."

Qin Yang looked at the content of [Introduction 2] and his mind became active.

If the Pope's actions could be exposed, the Western World would surely fall into chaos, which would be beneficial for him to seize the kunlun mirror.

However, this was still a big undertaking and required Lin Xuan's support.

"I wonder who is more powerful, Lin Xuan or this Pope."

Qin Yang thought, and once again entered the keyword into the Star Gazing Platform: Global Emperor-Ranked strength ranking.

[Result 1]: Emperor-Ranked Strength Ranking (Bang Country Version).

First place: Yi Sun-sin (Level 168), Bang Country Empire.

Second place: Mike Os (Level 180), Free Federation.

Third place: Steve (Level 179), Free Federation.

Fourth place: Musk (Level 179), Free Federation... Tenth place: Lin Xuan (Level 180), Jiuzhou Federation.

"I am truly impressed."

Qin Yang laughed in exasperation.

As expected of the Universe Empire.

In their ranking, only Lin Xuan, among the four Emperors of the Jiuzhou Federation, made it onto the list, and he was at the very bottom.

Meanwhile, a Level 168 Mid-Late Stage Emperor-Ranked Professional actually suppressed a host of Peak Emperors to claim the top spot.

How thick-skinned must one be to fantasize about such a ranking?

Emperor-Ranked Professionals are a nation's strategic strength.

Only their Rank would be publicly disclosed; there would be no specific information regarding their combat power.

This also gave some people the opportunity to fantasize.

Qin Yang found it genuinely difficult to find a reliable ranking among these lists.

After flipping through about forty pages, he finally saw an assessment from the Free Federation.

«Global Professional Threat Assessment Ranking»

First place: Zhang Lingxiao, Jiuzhou Federation, codename "Chess Player."

Second place: Lin Xuan, Jiuzhou Federation, codename "Nightmare."

Third place: Adenovfsky, Frost Empire, codename "Felon"... Hundredth place: Qin Yang, Jiuzhou Federation, codename "Empire Dawn."

"Ah?"

"Is this a case of the same name?"

Qin Yang was shocked.

He actually saw his own name on the Lighthouse Country's threat assessment list.

What a joke!

This ranking was exclusively for Emperors or Monarch Tiers.

How could he possibly be on it?

Qin Yang immediately opened the detailed introduction, wanting to see what was going on.

[Name]: Qin Yang.

[Rank]: Level 45.

[Profession]: Supreme Emperor (Legendary Tier).

[Introduction]: Lin Xuan's grandson, Lin Xiaoer's son. In the Summoning Battlefield, his strength crushed Professionals of the same Rank. In the Battle of Jingming City, he slaughtered twelve Dragons and countless Dragonkin Soldiers.

[Suggestion]: This person should be closely monitored. He possesses excellent resources, a powerful background, and his Family has immense ambition. He is also supported by Si Zhenfeng, one of the Five Sages. In the future, he may become a key figure in Jiuzhou's transition to an Imperial system.

"Thanks for the recognition."

Qin Yang smiled, feeling quite pleased with the Lighthouse Federation's assessment.

How does that saying go?

Praise from an enemy is the most valuable.

After a moment of self-satisfaction, Qin Yang continued to check the ranking.

This list did not include any Professionals from the Lighthouse Federation.

However, the assessments of each Emperor were relatively objective and realistic.

Zhang Lingxiao ranked first not because of his formidable combat power, but because of his cunning methods.

Lin Xuan was second due to his "Sword Severing the Long River" skill, a time-freezing control ability that currently had no solution.

Coupled with his ability to traverse space and his extremely strong break out (burst) power.

The leaders of the Free Federation often dreamed of him standing by their beds.

As for the Holy Light Pope Hardaway, whom Qin Yang was concerned about, he was also on the list.

He was ranked fifty-ninth, even behind Lin Xiaoer.

Of course, this was a threat ranking.

As the spiritual leader of the Western World, Hardaway's threat to the Free Federation certainly wouldn't be very high; at most, it would be his excessive influence affecting their business.

From the archive introduction, he was also one of the weaker Emperor Professionals.

Seeing this, Qin Yang felt relieved.

The Pope's influence was great, but not his strength.

Moreover, his influence would soon vanish.

Besides that, Qin Yang also noticed an interesting detail.

The Bang Country Empire's so-called first Emperor, Yi Sun-sin, hadn't even reached Level 168; he was only Level 158... Good heavens, they can even brag about that?

Aren't they afraid of enemy countries misjudging them?

After some investigation, Qin Yang finally had a clear idea.

Firstly, the mirror of true sight was the kunlun mirror.

Whether by stealth or force, this item had to be obtained.

Secondly, the Pope's strength was ordinary. Even with numerous guards around him, he was not an unconquerable existence.

Finally, the Pope himself was causing trouble. As long as his affairs could be controlled, whether through negotiation or combat, Qin Yang would hold the absolute initiative.

Based on these three points, Qin Yang decided to go for a big one.

He slightly raised his hand and summoned eight Imperial Guards... "Once, I walked aimlessly."

"On a dark road."

In the West, Holy City.

In the dimly lit underground palace, lamps flickered and songs drifted through the air.

The Holy Light Pope Hardaway sat in the middle of the crowd, his gaze gentle.

A worshipper strummed a guitar, singing a hymn with a look of rapture.

Dozens of monks in pure white robes bowed their heads, joining in the chorus.

It appeared to be a peaceful scene, yet its presence in a dimly lit basement made it seem extremely incongruous.

Moreover.

The auras of these monks were incredibly powerful.

Clearly, they were all Professionals of Hero Rank or higher.

As everyone sang in unison, waves of energy permeated the air.

At the end of the underground palace stood a massive statue.

Below it, white candles were arranged, their flames converging into a lake of light.

It illuminated the image of a female deity.

She possessed the face of an angel, serene and pure.

This was indeed the statue of the Holy Light Goddess, Elebella.

Yet, on this very statue, hung blood-soaked eyeballs.

Holy Light and gore.

This blasphemous scene appeared utterly mad.

After the chorus, a female monk entered the underground palace and bowed to the Holy Light Pope Hardaway, saying, "Lord, the Formation for the sacrifice has been completed, encompassing the entire Holy City."

"You have done well, my child."

Hardaway nodded gently, his smile very warm.

He said to the assembled, "At the appointed time, the Hero Rank will resist the Holy City guards, the Monarch Tier will cut off external reinforcements, and the Grandmaster Tier children will slaughter to their hearts' content. Of course, if anyone is willing to convert to the truth, they can be taken in as brothers and sisters."

"Yes, Lord," the female monk bowed in response.

At this moment, Hardaway's expression became somewhat fanatical.

He turned to look at the bizarre statue at the end of the palace.

Spreading his arms, he declared, "Holy Light will fade, but truth is eternal!"

"Holy Light is dead, truth is eternal!"

Within the underground palace, praises echoed.

The monks, clad in pure white robes, revealed expressions of madness.

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