98: Martin, the Pope's clone!

Inside an unmanned alley outside the tavern.

Pedro shook his sleeve, threw the last gold coin into the knee-high pile of gold coins in front of him, and said with a smile,

“Master Chen’s friends are my friends. Consider this my welcome gift to you. Don’t be shy.”

Chen Beixuan rubbed his brow, already accustomed to it.

But Lu Ziming and the other five were stunned.

It wasn't because they were shocked by the amount of gold coins; after all, they were people who had seen big scenes.

They were shocked by how so many gold coins came out of him.

Did this short NPC have a hidden dimension in his sleeve?

He could hide too many things on him...

The scene of gold coins pouring out like water from a floodgate still lingered in their minds.

A treasure NPC!

Master Chen’s luck was really good.

With this guy by their side, they would never lack gold coins again...

So envious...

“Hurry up and take them. They’ll be cold and hurt your hands later.”

Pedro put his hands on his hips and motioned to them with his chin.

“This is, after all, the fruit of your efforts. Is it... okay for us to take them?”

Lu Ziming said, a little embarrassed, but his eyes darted to Master Chen beside him.

Before Chen Beixuan could speak, Pedro interjected.

He waved his hand and said, feigning deep melancholy,

“I enjoy the process; I don’t necessarily have to obtain it, so you can take them all.”

Chen Beixuan subtly nodded, and only then did Lu Ziming and the others begin to pick up the coins.

The small interlude ended.

Chen Beixuan explained the mission to destroy the Light Church, and the others were once again shocked.

Lu Ziming recalled the intelligence he had gathered and said solemnly,

“We’ve taken on several Church missions before. The Archbishops inside are 60-level Golden BOSS, and it seems there’s also a projected clone of the Light God. Master Chen, are you confident?”

He remembered the last server-wide announcement that Master Chen had killed a 50-level Golden BOSS.

A 60-level opponent shouldn't be a problem for Master Chen, but he wasn't sure if Master Chen could handle that projected clone now.

He didn’t know the clone’s level.

However, since it was the Pope, it must be at least level 80 or higher.

Could Master Chen... do it?

A hint of worry flashed in their hearts.

Before Chen Beixuan could speak, Pedro answered again.

“Archbishop? My Master Chen can wipe him out with a flick of his finger. As for the clone…”

He had only spoken halfway when he suddenly felt a chill down his spine.

He turned his head and met Chen Beixuan’s meaningful eyes.

He shivered, and immediately swallowed the rest of his words.

He lowered his gaze and said, “Master Chen, I spoke too much. You speak... you speak...”

Chen Beixuan couldn’t be bothered with him and spoke directly.

“The mission is not difficult for me. You just need to stay in a safe place. Don’t worry about the rest.”

“Uh... alright.”

The others exchanged glances.

It was that familiar yet unfamiliar feeling of powerlessness, of not being able to help.

......

In the alley next to the Light Church’s tall tower.

Chen Beixuan leaned against the wall, waiting quietly.

After a while, Pedro emerged from stealth beside him and reported in a low voice,

“I’ve found out. The Archbishop is resting in his room, and everyone else is holding a gathering in the prayer room. There isn’t even a guard at the door.”

Chen Beixuan nodded upon hearing this.

He looked left and right, confirming no one was around, then immediately whispered,

“Black Mist Enshroudment!”

“Void Escape!”

Black Mist Enshroudment covered his entire body, concealing his aura.

Immediately after, the world darkened, and he quickly teleported towards the Archbishop’s room on the second floor!

Soon, he successfully passed through the wall and entered the Archbishop's room.

But as soon as he entered, he saw a scene that completely stunned him!

He saw the fat and greasy Martin and a fair-skinned, slender young man intimately embracing, their lips only a centimeter away from touching!

Hearing the commotion, the two turned their heads in alarm, and the three of them instantly froze in an awkward silence!

Chen Beixuan was dumbfounded, feeling as if his eyes had been defiled!

It was too disgusting!

They say the richer and more powerful people are, the more deviant their tastes, and now it seemed absolutely true!

Poverty really limited one's imagination...

Although his mind was filled with emotions, his hands were not slow.

He raised his staff and lightly parted his lips.

“Lightning Spell!”

Boom!

Powerful True Damage -591840, Soul Kill -136800!

Cold Blooded -177547, Soul Kill -136800, -177547,......

Decay -220000!

Lucky Strike +4!

Boom, boom, boom!

Ding, ding, ding!

Health Lock, Invincible, Invincible,......

In an instant, lightning struck!

The slender young man was directly struck into charcoal, dying on the spot.

Martin, completely naked, knelt on the ground, coughing up blood, and in a daze, finally reacted.

Taking advantage of his near-death invincibility, he immediately began to counterattack!

He grabbed a dusty staff nearby and unleashed a Holy Sun Judgment!

A huge circular holy light sun appeared behind him, shooting out several holy light chains to attack!

However, they were all blocked by the Beixuan Turtle that Chen Beixuan had summoned in advance!

Clang, clang, clang!

A series of metallic clashing sounds echoed in the room!

-12458, -12458, -12458,......

The Beixuan Turtle raised its head from behind its shell, anger in its eyes.

It just came out and its butt was attacked again!

Couldn't they fight somewhere else?!

It immediately unleashed a Frost Breath!

“Hmph—Ptooey!”

A large mouthful of aged liquid instantly splattered all over Martin!

Even the wall behind him was frozen with frost!

Slow -83879!

Martin felt a wave of nausea but couldn’t care about the disgust.

He was shocked that his attack had no effect whatsoever!

The disparity in strength between the two sides was too great!

This was a premeditated assassination!

Without any hesitation, he immediately reversed his staff and slammed it fiercely onto the ground!

Chen Beixuan saw this and cast a Freezing Spell, but was prompted that the target was immune to control.

He could only watch helplessly as Martin slammed the staff onto the ground.

Crack!

The crystal at the tip of the staff shattered!

A terrifying aura of holy light erupted, and the golden energy almost dispersed the Black Mist Enshroudment!

Immediately after, a celestial female voice rang out!

“Who is summoning me?”

Martin frantically shouted, “Pope, save me!”

At the same moment.

His eyes gradually adjusted to the bright light, Chen Beixuan clearly saw the newcomer’s appearance, and was somewhat stunned.

He saw a woman in a pure white, luxurious robe appear before him, with fair skin and delicate features, holy light emanating from behind her, golden hair cascading like a waterfall, and her azure eyes fixed on him, completely devoid of emotion.

——————

Light Pope · Lydia (Projected Clone): Level 90 Golden BOSS

Health: 5,000,000

Attack: 28,000

Defense: 9,100

Magic Resistance: 9,800

Skills: Holy Light Orb, Holy Punishment Domain, Glorious Cross Monument, Light God Fist......

BOSS Specialties:

[Top-Tier Tenacious Life]: Health +250%.

[Body of Light · Lydia]: Light attribute affinity, immune to light attribute damage, light attribute skill damage increased by 200%.

[Papal Inheritance]: All attributes increased by 500%, light attribute skill damage increased by 300%. (Ineffective for clones)

[Pious Faith]: The more Church followers, the stronger the power. Every ten thousand people increases self-attributes by 1%.

[Light God’s Blessing]: Damage reduction +60%, extra damage increase of 300% against dark faction members.

[Sublimation]: Crosses the level 100 watershed, greatly increasing basic attributes.

[Evolution]: Crosses the level 50 watershed, gaining compensation for basic attributes.

Description: The first female Pope of the Light Church, possessing the Body of Light. Her appearance is pure and elegant, but in reality, she loves violence and her strength is extremely terrifying.

——————

The Pope was actually a woman?

Well, he thought it was an old man like himself...

Amidst his thoughts, Lydia spoke with a compassionate expression.

“Lost child, may the holy light purify your heart…”

“Stop blabbering, take a Lightning Spell from me!!!”

Lydia: ???

Martin: ???

......