The entire room fell into silence.
They were unwilling to have any sacrifices, but…
As Chen Fan had said, this was the best method for now.
"I'll go,"
Ge Jun said leisurely from his seat, "This is the best arrangement."
"My appearance here is logical and reasonable."
"Moreover, whether it's Luoying Valley or the Divine Hall, I'm more familiar with them than you are."
"After all, I'm the only one among us who has truly fought the Pope."
Chen Fan frowned, "You…"
Ge Jun raised his hand to interrupt him, "You are considered the most likely among us to ascend to the Supreme level in a short period, so protect yourself."
Ge Jun stood up from his seat and was about to step out of the room when—
A piercing alarm suddenly resounded throughout Saint Torris City.
This is—
Everyone looked at each other.
Something had happened to the Divine Hall?
Everyone was shocked, and Chen Fan, who was sitting, had already released his senses to probe the Divine Hall army tens of miles away…
Hmm?
Had he misperceived?
Chen Fan held his breath and probed again, but—
The result was the same!
He took a deep breath, "They've gone back."
"What do you mean?!"
"Gone back? Gone back where?"
This news left everyone bewildered.
How was this possible!
What could make the Pope turn back his army without returning to Luoying Valley, which was so close at hand?
No one could answer them.
But this was undoubtedly the best news at the moment.
Chen Fan leaped up from his seat, "The Divine Hall has only left a detachment stationed outside Saint Torris City. We will force our way through—"
As long as the Pope wasn't here.
With their abilities, no one could stop them!
Everyone agreed.
Chen Fan patted Ge Jun on the shoulder, "This time, fate is on our side."
The two looked at each other, then smiled and nodded.
"I still want to give the Pope a grand gift."
As Chen Fan stepped out the door, a slight smile flickered in his eyes.
Luo Sheng was all too familiar with this look.
This was how his Brother Fan looked every time he hatched a mischievous plan.
Luo Sheng eagerly rushed in front of Chen Fan, "What do you plan to do?"
He looked as if he was willing to serve Chen Fan, but—
Chen Fan unceremoniously pushed him aside, "It's not your turn!"
Ten minutes later.
Central Plaza of Saint Torris.
The actors were Chen Fan and Ge Jun.
Both were wearing golden robes. Chen Fan, however, wore a golden silkworm robe and had fashioned himself a typical righteous "Divine Hall face."
"Still no news of the Pope!"
Chen Fan said with a heavy expression to Ge Jun, who was also in a golden robe.
Ge Jun, following Chen Fan's script, recited, "The Pope finally learned that for many years, the one causing trouble in Luoying Valley has been a blood dragon. Of course, he must go to resolve this great disaster for the people of Saint Torris."
"Although this blood dragon is difficult to deal with, for the sake of these people, the Pope will go without hesitation!"
Chen Fan's face was filled with emotion as he wiped his eyes, "The Pope's integrity is truly beyond our reach."
"However, this is already the third day. If there's still no news, could it be…"
Ge Jun interrupted him with a stern tone, "Don't say such inauspicious things!"
"The Pope will surely be fine!"
"But—" Chen Fan interjected anxiously, "But is the Pope also waiting for us to go in and rescue him?!"
"He has protected Saint Torris for so many years! Protected the Divine Hall for so many years! Is he waiting for us to protect him this time!"
Ge Jun was silent.
After an unknown amount of time, he let out a sigh, "The Divine Hall army was ordered to surround Saint Torris outside the city to prevent the people from acting rashly."
"The Pope… he is protecting this city with his life."
The central plaza was the most crowded place in Saint Torris.
Countless people came here every day to gaze at the Pope's statue and seek protection.
Even though the two lowered their voices, their words were still heard by many.
Everyone looked at the majestic statue before them with emotion, listening to the "two Divine Hall Venerables" speak with tears in their eyes about everything the Pope had done for them!
How could these devout believers not be moved!
An incredibly strong belief slowly rose in their hearts—their Pope was suffering in Luoying Valley and needed their rescue!
Ordinary people like them were also needed by the Pope!
This news spread through Saint Torris as if it had grown legs.
Under the instigation of those with ulterior motives, those who hid under the black牌 were ignited!
Their god was suffering in Luoying Valley!
They must enter Luoying Valley and rescue the Pope!
"To Luoying Valley!"
"Yes! The Pope is waiting for us! To Luoying Valley!"
"The Divine Hall army outside won't let us leave, so we'll rush out! No matter what, I must bring Pope out today!"
Amidst the resounding determination,
Chen Fan and Ge Jun, the two "instigators," quietly retreated.
Luo Sheng was truly unconvinced.
He stood to the side in a black robe, watching the two walk towards him, his brows furrowed tightly, "Brother Fan! Why did you choose him and not me!"
"How can I not do this kind of thing!?"
"Don't you appreciate my talent for delivering lines?"
Chen Fan frowned, "This has nothing to do with delivering lines."
"Then why!!"
Luo Sheng was very unconvinced!