Chapter 192: Mountain-Shaking and Sea-Roaring, the Sky Overturns

On this day, it was not just the Shenluo and Sunlight countries that arrived together.

Even the delegation from Sha'e Country entered the New Nation from the northern border and arrived at Tianjing.

They came to Tianjing naturally to sign the compensation treaty already negotiated with the New Nation, but choosing to do so specifically during the time of the Shenluo Pope's visit seemed to have other motives.

However, with an Immortal presiding, the officials of the New Nation did not care about this, possessing a sense of pride and confidence that remained unmoved regardless of the wind and rain.

On the evening of the day when the delegations of the three countries all arrived.

In the guesthouse, the heads of the delegations from Sha'e and Sunlight gathered together in the Western Hall, where the Shenluo Holy See was staying.

"Greetings, respected Pope."

Hmm?

Saint Peter's words caused the expressions of all the high-level officials of the New Nation to shift slightly; Zuo Guanglie frowned and said:

On the Sha'e side, Alexander I also said in a cold, hard voice:

"It is not just them; our Sha'e finances are currently stretched thin, making it difficult to pay such a huge sum, and we hope to renegotiate."

And when the Yushen Emperor saw Guan Ye Yixin and the others, his numb, lifeless eyes suddenly came to life, and his mouth trembled as he said:

"What does the Pope mean? These are terms we have already negotiated with them, and it should have nothing to do with you."

Within the Sha'e delegation, after a tall, lion-like old man from Sha'e took his seat, he kept sizing up Saint Peter, who looked like an ordinary old man, his eyes flickering as he said:

Alexander I said slowly:

Saint Peter smiled faintly:

Forcibly suppressing the jealousy and unwillingness in his heart, Alexander I took a deep breath and put on a more respectful expression:

"Alexander I, it is truly surprising that you could come in person. Thinking back to when you were still on the throne, the national power of Sha'e was at its zenith, and there were many disputes between our two countries; thinking about it is quite nostalgic."

After the words fell, not only him, but the other ministers and attendants of Sunlight Country also knelt down one after another, gritting their teeth and saying:

"We beg Your Holiness the Pope for protection, to spare us from the humiliation of the New Nation!"

Ever since most of their high-level officials were wiped out and the Yushen Emperor was captured, the entire Sunlight Country had suffered unprecedented heavy damage and was on the verge of collapse.

And just as his voice fell.

"Mr. Guan Ye, you have finally come."

At the moment when Saint Peter's holy light shone like an angel descending to the world, standing tall in the void, all the high-level officials and Imperial Guards of the New Nation were shocked, momentarily struck dumb.

"Of course you can."

"Of course, we are not stopping your country from demanding compensation from them; it is just that Sunlight Country is currently suffering from heavy damage and simply cannot afford such a high price. We hope your side will grant an exemption for the sake of the Holy See."

In order to save the Sunlight Country on the verge of collapse, and also to have a chance for revenge, they did not even hesitate to submit to another powerhouse; this was also their consistent national character.

"Do not think that you are the only transcendent existence in the world. The reason I came to visit the New Nation is to tell you that the world is far larger than you imagine. Even with a so-called Immortal as your backing, do not think you can act recklessly and dominate the entire world!"

He smiled at the terrified Alexander I:

This person was thin, with lifeless eyes, and looked extremely dejected; he was the Yushen Emperor who had been repenting in Yinghun Hall for a full three months.

The light sword seemed to contain unimaginable violent power; cold sweat broke out behind Alexander I, the chair beneath him shattered violently, and then he retreated wildly.

Saint Peter smiled:

"In your words, it is just speaking out of a sense of justice. I forgot to tell you that the three countries of Shenluo, Sha'e, and Sunlight have already planned to form a tripartite alliance, developing together and forming a mutual defense pact. Furthermore, the Holy See is about to establish a diocese in Sunlight Country, so their affairs naturally concern us as well."

"Your Holiness the Pope, you and I have known each other in spirit for a long time. I never thought our first meeting would be under such circumstances; I must say, the ways of the world are truly unpredictable."

The reason was simple: today's four-nation meeting should have been scheduled after the ceremony of the Sunlight people redeeming the Yushen Emperor, but the Sunlight people suddenly proposed to them that the meeting and the redemption happen simultaneously, which clearly indicated that some collusion had been reached between these three parties.

"If you want to take the person back, that is no problem; just sign the compensation agreement we already negotiated first."

Seeing the Yushen Emperor, whose appearance had changed drastically, Guan Ye Yixin and the many high-level officials of Sunlight all had red-rimmed eyes and let out sorrowful cries, wanting to step forward but being blocked by a group of Imperial Guards.

On the plaza, a group of high-level officials from the New Nation, including Zuo Guanglie and even representatives of the Council, were already waiting. Seeing this scene, they could not help but frown slightly.

"Actually refined Incense Power for their own use?"

Saint Peter swept his gaze over indifferently:

"I am an apostle favored by the glory of the Lord of Heaven, possessing peerless power, an existence equal to your Immortals of Shenzhou. How dare you be disrespectful?"

Soon, a large group of people arrived in a mighty procession, and Zuo Guanglie welcomed them with a smile:

"Welcome everyone to this place. If there is any lack of hospitality, please forgive us. Please."

Guan Ye Yixin took a deep breath and said loudly:

Saint Peter smiled:

With a shout of "Presumptuous!", everyone within a hundred meters felt their heads buzz violently, as if a giant god were scolding them in their ears, and they were struck with terror.

As the group entered the auditorium, they saw that seats had been prepared on four sides in the grand hall. Guan Ye Yixin scanned the surroundings, unable to wait, and said:

"Chief Zuo, where is our Emperor?"

"That is all in the past."

And Saint Peter looked down at the people of the New Nation, who were like ants at his feet, his voice thundering:

After Saint Peter broke through to the Ninth Stage, he leaped into an existence that he could not contend with. This move was clearly intended to integrate other countries. Alexander I's expression changed several times, and finally, he lowered his proud head:

"Fine, we will also join."

As his voice fell, he tapped his finger lightly on the armrest, and then an invisible ripple spread out. The hall in everyone's eyes changed abruptly, transforming into an incomparably grand, sacred, and magnificent cathedral.

Zhao Shuhua said indifferently from the side:

The only one who could remain unmoved was Alexander I, who had already stepped into the Eighth Rank. At this moment, he also deeply felt a sense of horror and suppression, like a wild beast encountering a prehistoric Tyrannosaurus Rex. But just as he was about to mobilize his vigorous internal energy to resist this suppression that came from the essence of life, he saw the holy light on Saint Peter's body flow out in an instant, immediately forming a huge light sword that hovered above his head.

"The reason I came here in person is that I wanted to see a so-called Ninth Stage existence with my own eyes. May I ask, I observe that Your Holiness the Pope's power is restrained, and I cannot see anything unusual; could you let us witness it?"

Guan Ye Yixin said sorrowfully:

"Your Majesty, you have suffered. Today, we are taking you home!"

"God loves the world. As long as there is a heart for repentance, the sins of the past can be forgiven by the Lord of Heaven. Although the Sunlight people once invaded your land and committed many sins, your country's Immortal previously went to the Sunlight homeland, not only capturing the Sunlight Emperor but also causing many innocent souls to perish, which can be considered as having taken revenge. I believe you should no longer be so harsh toward them."

Zuo Guanglie signaled with his gaze, and a team of Imperial Guards in the side hall escorted a man in plain clothes out.

"Both are true."

Including the figure of Pope Saint Peter, who at this moment radiated holy brilliance and towered infinitely, becoming as huge and majestic as a deity; compared to him, the crowd below seemed as insignificant as grains of sand.

Subsequently, all the high-ranking officials of the New Nation present watched in shock as Saint Peter's entire body burst forth with holy light, while a pair of enormous wings of light extended from his back, bearing his body as he slowly rose and stood in the void, looking down upon the ground from above:

Zhao Shuhua knew the other party might be intending to intervene, and said neither humbly nor arrogantly:

Meanwhile, the people of Sunlight Country finally reacted, and Prime Minister Guan Ye Yixin asked with wild excitement:

Although they already knew Saint Peter had stepped into the so-called Ninth Stage level, no one expected that he would also possess the abilities of a Heavenly Master!

Compared to the shocked expressions of the New Nation's high-ranking officials, Abraham and the others from the Shenluo side looked fanatical at this moment as Saint Peter displayed his power, waving their arms and shouting.

Because at this moment, whether it was the wings of light on his back, the holy light surrounding him, or his method of standing in the air, it all looked remarkably like their Supreme Heavenly Master in some respects.

"What I originally cultivated was the Priest Path; after stepping into the Ninth Stage, my soul transformed, my will communicated with Heaven and Earth, and manipulating and releasing Saint Power at will is merely a basic method."

Guan Ye Yixin did not expect a figure like Saint Peter to fight to the death for Sunlight Country, so he immediately gritted his teeth and said:

Under the threat of the New Nation, Sha'e Country could no longer be arrogant and could only rely on the power of Shenluo; Saint Peter smiled and nodded:

"After all, that Immortal of Shenzhou stepped into the realm of the Human God a step before me; we are evenly matched, and it is almost impossible to kill each other. All the Holy See can do is ensure you will not be bullied and annexed by the New Nation, understand?"

However, Saint Peter clearly had no intention of truly taking action; he just waved his hand casually, and the soul-stirring cathedral and giant sword of light all shattered like a dream or bubble, turning into streams of light that merged into his body.

Guan Ye Yixin did not speak, but his gaze shifted to Saint Peter, who had seemed like a bystander all along; the latter could not help but smile and say:

Almost everyone at this moment felt the urge to prostrate themselves in worship; the difference was that Abraham, Hellers, and others from the Holy See were kneeling on the ground willingly, while the Sunlight side and even the Sha'e side suffered incomparable mental pressure, involuntarily kneeling down in a subconscious state of trembling body and mind.

An ethereal voice then sounded:

"To achieve such accomplishments in such an era, Your Holiness the Pope can be called the light of humanity; with your existence, this world will not fall into darkness."

A unique meeting was officially held in the newly built auditorium outside the Imperial City. It was noon; the auditorium square was paved with red carpets, and solemn honor guards stood respectfully on both sides. Shenluo Pope Saint Peter, Alexander I, and even Guan Ye Yixin and other Sunlight ministers walked down from their carriages with ugly expressions, and under the reception, stepped into the square.

"It is nothing much, merely ten billion Silver Yuan worth of grain, seeds, steel, gold, and silver; this is also the compensation that should be given for their past aggression and slaughter."

"Your Holiness's methods are soul-stirring and indeed far beyond the Eighth Rank category. May I ask what that was just now? Energy attack, or soul attack?"

"Presumptuous."

"Do you think that by uniting the three parties, you can force the New Nation to make concessions? Forgive me for speaking bluntly, but none of you likely have the qualifications for that now."

"Human God, a name well-deserved, Your Holiness the Pope. That Immortal of Shenzhou relies on his power to act recklessly, as if he treats the world as his own possession. If he is not stopped and eliminated, the world will never have peace. I wonder if you...?"

Sunlight Prime Minister Guan Ye Yixin and several ministers bowed respectfully to Saint Peter in the seat of honor, then sat to the side without saying a word.

Everyone else in the city woke up as if from a dream, still shaken. Alexander I also stared fixedly at Saint Peter, who had once been on par with him but had now completely stepped into an unimaginable realm, his voice dry:

Saint Peter nodded and smiled:

"Very well. Since that is the case, when I meet that Immortal of Shenzhou, I will negotiate on your behalf. Additionally, Shenluo intends to form a multinational alliance to contain the development of the New Nation, with the Holy See in the lead. Alexander, is your Sha'e Country interested in joining?"

Seeing the Sunlight people kneeling in submission, Saint Peter looked calm and said leisurely:

The next day.

Hearing this, the faint smile on Saint Peter's face faded:

"Are you trying to ask who is stronger between me and that Immortal of Shenzhou, and whether I can kill him?"

Saint Peter was clearly very satisfied with Alexander I's reaction and smiled faintly:

The Heavenly Guardian Pavilion can be rebuilt if it is gone, ministers can be selected again if they are gone, and soldiers can be recruited again if they are gone, but when a nation's belief is completely crushed, then what follows will be total collapse and destruction.

"No need to be so nervous; this was just a small demonstration."

"Eh?"

Suddenly, not only the Sunlight people, but Sha'e Country also took the opportunity to rebel. All the high-ranking officials of the New Nation were furious, and Zuo Guanglie coldly scanned the three parties:

"We have come to receive you!"

"Your Sunlight Country also has hundreds of millions of citizens; if you are willing to embrace the Lord of Heaven, I, as the spokesperson for the Lord of Heaven, will naturally protect you. However, it is unrealistic to expect me to fully avenge you.

Guan Ye Yixin did not deny it and immediately gritted his teeth and knelt:

"The entire Sunlight Country is willing to believe in the Lord of Heaven, submit to the Shenluo Empire, and follow the lead of Your Holiness the Pope in everything, only asking that you protect us and let us be free from the bullying of the New Nation!!"

"May I ask what price the Sunlight people need to pay to redeem the Emperor?"

"Your Holiness the Pope is right; our country was already in deficit due to expansion. If we have to pay such a large amount of resources, I fear we will face national collapse and starvation everywhere. I ask that your side grant a reduction!"

"Understood, many thanks for the mercy of Your Holiness the Pope."

"Your Majesty the Emperor!"

"Interesting, interesting. You are called Saint Peter, right? I am very interested in your secret."

The voice was not loud, yet it resounded through the entire void as if resonating with Heaven and Earth. At the same time, a huge pressure swept over like a mountain torrent or a collapsing sky, causing Saint Peter's heart in the air to jump heavily, and he looked fiercely in a certain direction:

"What?"