Who in Europa would dare treat someone from the Divine Hall this way?
A glimmer of understanding, then a genuine smile, appeared in Chen Fan's eyes.
"Brother Fan!"
"Nine Tails?"
"Hall Master!"
It was indeed them!
The next moment, Luo Sheng, Ge Jun, and others rushed in from outside.
Upon seeing Chen Fan unharmed before them, they all let out a collective sigh of relief. Ge Jun, looking at Chen Fan's imposing aura, exclaimed in surprise, "Did you draw that heavenly tribulation just now?"
"Did you succeed in your advancement?"
After speaking, Ge Jun shook his head.
Impossible.
If he had drawn it, he would be undergoing the tribulation again now.
Chen Fan, who had been in the celestial prison, was unaware of the events outside. Hearing Ge Jun's words, his expression immediately turned grim.
"It wasn't me."
At his denial, Ge Jun's face changed dramatically!
Within this Heilshi, if it wasn't Chen Fan who had the opportunity to break through to the divine rank, then who else could it be!
The Pope!
Ge Jun took a deep breath. "We can't stay here any longer. Once the Pope completes his tribulation, none of us will escape!"
Everyone knew that now was not the time for pride.
This place was not safe for long.
With disciplined precision, they began to retreat, the moment being one of precious seconds!
However—
The movements of Dark Fox and the others had already alerted the guards of the Divine Hall. In the blink of an eye, a continuous stream of believers and Temple Knights emerged from all directions. The alarm bells rang out throughout Heilshi!
The piercing sirens tore through the tranquility of the night sky.
Chen Fan and the others immediately braced themselves. "Kill our way out as quickly as possible!"
No one dared to hold back!
Everyone unleashed their full strength.
With their all-out effort, how could these guards possibly be a match for them!
A gap was forcefully torn open in the encircling forces!
Ge Jun roared at them, "I know a shortcut out of the city, follow me!"
Without hesitation, they quickly followed Ge Jun down the mountain path—
Meanwhile, the core members of the Divine Hall, who were in a meeting at the Hall of Judgement, also arrived at the scene.
They gazed at the ravaged celestial prison, their anger impossible to quell!
"Today! Those who trespass into the Divine Hall shall be killed without mercy!"
Their eyes were already burning with boundless fury!
Centuries!
It had been centuries since their Divine Hall had suffered such provocation!
Who dared to be so blind as to rescue someone from the very headquarters of the Divine Hall! And even inflict such heavy losses on their Divine Hall!
Zhang Ji's rage could not be suppressed, his fists clenched tightly—
"Truly seeking death!"
He raised his hand. "Everyone, divide into four teams and search the Divine Hall from all four directions!"
"We must not let Chen Fan leave Heilshi alive!"
...
Chen Fan and the others had no time to concern themselves with their fury.
Within a few breaths, they had leaped down several thousand meters.
"How much longer?"
Luo Sheng, constantly monitoring the movements behind them, asked Ge Jun, who was in the lead.
"Another ten kilometers or so from this place, and we will escape Heilshi."
As soon as Ge Jun finished speaking, Luo Sheng's expression turned grim. "It's too late, they're catching up!"
He hadn't expected them to be so fast!
Chen Fan looked back following Luo Sheng's words—
It was Zhang Ji!
Behind Zhang Ji were a group of experts from the Divine Hall.
Besides his own formidable strength, the three divine-level experts behind him were not to be underestimated!
Chen Fan did not wish to engage with the Divine Hall at this juncture, to suffer any unnecessary losses.
He suddenly struck, blocking Zhang Ji's path, momentarily halting their speed, but—
It was useless.
Zhang Ji coldly sneered, brushed aside Chen Fan's attack, and roared at those behind him, "Stop them!"
A group of arrogant fellows!
How dare they commit such an outrageous act at the Divine Hall's headquarters!
If this matter were to spread, where would the Divine Hall's reputation stand!
As he spoke, he unleashed a fierce attack!
A terrifying, powerful beam of light slammed down onto the ground in front of Chen Fan—
"Brother Fan!"
"Hall Master!"
Everyone watched this scene in shock!
"A projection of the Gravity Staff!"
Ge Jun was also shocked!
It seemed the Pope knew everything that was happening here!
Unable to appear in person due to being occupied, he had projected this clone of the Gravity Staff to block Chen Fan's retreat!
Zhang Ji also saw this scene!
A look of ecstatic joy instantly filled his eyes!
Even a projection could provide half the amplification effect!
With this, he would be able to contend with Chen Fan!
The Gravity Staff blocked their path, and Zhang Ji seized this opportunity to rush towards them.
In mere moments, those who had come to rescue Chen Fan were completely surrounded by the believers of the Divine Hall.
The white beam of light that had blocked Chen Fan slowly revealed its true form.
It was a staff of pure silver, embedded with a luminous blue sacred crystal gem. Its holy radiance was blinding, and the spiritual energy emanating from it made one's heart palpitate with terror.
And this was merely a projection!
How heaven-defying must the true Gravity Staff be!
Compared to everyone else's shock, Chen Fan's gaze fell upon the blue crystal gem, a burning glint flashing in his eyes!
It was precisely what he was looking for!
Zhang Ji, completely unaware of Chen Fan's thoughts at the moment, merely assumed he was awed by the Gravity Staff.
His pride intensified. "You know fear now?"
"It's too late! Your life must be left in Heilshi today!"