Chapter 88

One of our own?

The Chief Judge's voice wasn't loud, but everyone present had good hearing, and they heard it clearly.

This explanation left everyone bewildered.

Someone with an aura similar to a god's curse actually turned out to be one of our own?

Moreover, the Archbishop's attitude toward him was surprisingly good!

"Chief Judge, what exactly is this person's background?" the God General asked.

This question was not only wanted to be known by NPCs, but players were also extremely curious.

What background does the Level Ranking's first place, Xiao Feng the Great God, have?

Not to mention the terrifying power of instantly killing Divine Hall Knights, just the aura of being able to stand unfazed before many big shots in the Divine Hall, even adopting a high and mighty demeanor, already surpasses ordinary players by Ten Thousand Times!

The Chief Judge glanced at Xiao Feng's staff, sighed, and after a moment explained: "He should be the direct disciple of the previous generation's Archbishop of the Blazing Flame Divine Hall."

"The previous generation's Archbishop!"

"Hiss! It's that legendary senior who guards the Earthcore Fire Lake!"

"So that senior's name is La Luo Na Er..."

In an instant, everyone was moved.

The presiding judge also added: "That staff is a divine artifact, there's no mistake. Lord La Luo Na Er's strength has already reached the god level; it's impossible for the staff to be taken away, only he himself can produce it. It seems we may have some misunderstanding with this young person..."

While he was speaking, the archbishop also addressed Xiao Feng.

Archbishop Beiluote said: "Since it is Master La Luo Na Er's instruction, I will certainly attend to it as soon as possible. However… I would like to ask you, how has Master La Luo Na Er been lately? Is everything all right at the Earthcore Fire Lake?"

Xiao Feng pursed his lips, "Master is doing fine, just a bit lonely. If you have filial piety, you can send a few people to keep him company."

The fight's over, his mood is a bit off.

The Flame Monarch's strength cannot be tested; just showing his face is a outright waste of mana!

"Sure, sure, I'll send a few people to visit Master La Luo Na Er soon." The archbishop replied.

Then he asked again: "Besides inquiring of the Weather God, does the master have any other orders? This staff… can it be returned to the temple?"

His tone was cautious and deferential, not at all like an archbishop, more like a lackey.

Xiao Feng couldn't help but marvel inwardly, gaining a fresh understanding of La Luo Na Er's power.

This cheap master is truly awesome!

Xiao Feng replied: "Nothing else, go ask; I'll wait here for your news." He directly avoided answering about returning the staff.

Joking? Can a super artifact be handed over?

This is far more precious than a hundred mythic items!

"Er..."

Hearing that, the archbishop's expression turned awkward; he quickly explained: "Well… communicating with Shen Jie is no easy task, requiring thorough preparation; all told it might take several days. Warrior Xiao Feng, if you wish to wait, please stay in the temple and wait patiently."

"That long? Forget it, I'll go level up first." Xiao Feng pursed his lips and turned to leave.

He certainly doesn't have the leisure to wait several days; with that time he could already grind to third transformation!

Since we won't get a result that quickly, let's first do something else—like finish the quests of the Four Great Wraiths and unlock the level‑2 city!

"Warrior Xiao Feng, wait a moment!" Archbishop Beiluote called out to him.

"Anything else?"

Beiluote took out a badge and said: "Although I don't know why Master La Luo Na Er values you, I have complete faith in his judgment. You still bear a curse that would make traveling inconvenient. Wear this badge, and thereafter no major temple will give you trouble."

"Oh? There's such a good thing!"

Upon hearing it, Xiao Feng instantly became overjoyed.

The NPCs' attitude has always been something that leaves him helpless; if it could be resolved, that would be perfect!

Taking the badge, Xiao Feng glanced at its stats and couldn't help but smile.

【Badge of Divine Glory】: All attributes +10, movement speed +10%; when worn allows free entry and exit of any temple. (Special equipment, does not occupy equipment slot)

This not only lets him avoid trouble from clergy, it also grants an extra 50 total attributes and movement speed—quite effective!

"Thank you, Archbishop." Xiao Feng expressed his thanks and directly pinned the badge to his chest.

"Please convey my greetings to the master; his efforts we have always kept in mind." Beiluote added, his tone sincere with a touch of reverence.

Obviously, guarding the Earthcore Fire Lake is no easy task for La Luo Na Er; it comes at a great cost.

"I will deliver your words."

Xiao Feng said that, then turned and left.

The temple clergy watched him go, their feelings complex.

Whoosh~

The Flame Monarch's massive form suddenly collapsed, recalled by Xiao Feng's own will, and vanished on the spot.

The onlookers who had been watching the spectacle all gasped in amazement.

"So awesome, so awesome!"

"Taking down a temple knight at the temple gate not only caused no trouble, but he also walked off with a piece of gear that looks incredibly powerful!"

"This Xiao Feng the god is the one truly playing the game; we… are practically being played by the game."

"Ah! I forgot to add the god as a friend—damn it!"

Everyone's mood varied.

Several even ran up to Xiao Feng, wanting to befriend him.

Xiao Feng ignored them, preparing to take the Teleportation Array elsewhere to hunt down two wraith bosses and finish the quest.

Unexpectedly, as soon as he left the temple gates, he was blocked by a group of NPC soldiers!

"Xiao Feng! You dare to brawl and kill innocent citizens within the main city—your crimes are heinous! In the name of the commander of the City Guard's First Legion, Third Detention Squad, I place you under arrest!"

The leading NPC was a level 185 Legendary leader, with the title "City Guard Army Commander".

Beside him were over a hundred City Guard Army soldiers ranging from levels 120 to 150, as well as squad leaders.

Xiao Feng blinked at the words, pointed at the badge on his chest, and said, "Look closely at what this is—you dare to give me trouble, aren't you afraid the gods will come after you?"

He still thought his newly acquired special equipment had failed, and he explicitly pointed that out.

But the City Guard Army Commander wouldn't have any of it!

He glanced at the Gods' Glory Badge, snorted lightly, and said, "That's a privilege of the divine temple, not of the main city! Immediately drop your weapons and submit to arrest, or you'll be wanted by every main city!"

Xiao Feng instantly felt awkward.

The divine temple?

The main city?

You mean they're not on the same side?

They used to team up against him, jointly excluding him.

Now the divine temple has improved, yet the main city army still acts this way!

Oh, right—the badge's item description says "free entry to any divine temple," but it doesn't mention the words "main city".

It seems he was overthinking it.

Looking at the surrounding NPC soldiers, Xiao Feng wondered whether he should unleash an ultimate move to wipe them out.

At that moment, a divine temple general walked over, ran up beside the City Guard Army Commander, and whispered a few words.

After hearing that, the commander glared hatefully at Xiao Feng and snapped, "This time, for the sake of the divine temple, I'll let you off—but if there's a next time, I won't go easy on you!"

Xiao Feng shrugged and said, "This is just my conflict with the War God Temple—what's it to you? You're meddling like a dog chasing a mouse; get out of the way!"

He had no intention of being polite toward these nasty NPCs.

At worst, we'll just fight—who's afraid of whom?

He didn't want to clash with the main city; he was merely a Dragon Country player, and didn't want to wreck the main city and spoil the experience for domestic players.

If it really came to a fight, it's not certain who would lose.