Above Destiny

Chapter 514 Under the Tide
It was as if there was a fire burning somewhere invisible.

Throughout the Eastern Diocese, the undercurrent that had been hidden from sight seemed to gradually boil up, bubbling. Faint and tiny sounds rang in everyone's ears, imperceptible at first, but then gradually becoming hard to ignore.

Gossips circulating in the temple, secretive mutual aid societies, companions who were once ordinary or even on the edge of danger but have suddenly become outstanding in faith, the mysterious smiles on the faces of the priests, secret transactions in the streets, and even the legendary goods that are out of stock on the black market...

The inexplicable words uttered when drunk, the smug smiles or ridicule, and even the secret advice and sharing between friends and family.

It was just a rumor at first, but it seems to be gradually becoming clearer.

Until by chance or active exploration, the last wisp of fog was cleared away, and finally the magical power that was spreading more and more widely was touched.

"Have you heard? It's good stuff."

"Holy Seal? Aren't Holy Seals everywhere? If you want one, I'll give you two... Different? Why..."

"I heard from the head priest that these are all good things that have just been developed in Tiancheng. As long as you take these things with you, you can..."

"Is this the holy seal?"

"You're not right. I heard that the young believer who had a firm faith suddenly became weak in faith for several years, and his eyes were gouged out... Well, guess what? The holy seal he carried with him actually housed a trace of the Holy Spirit's thoughts. After receiving his offerings for several years, it has now awakened. Otherwise, how could he suddenly return to the choir overnight?"

"Bullshit! You are using unorthodox methods! I, I will never use them."

"That's it? It looks like it's no different from any other holy seal."

"You'll know once you put it on!"

"This is too expensive, no... Wait a minute, let me think about it... I understand, give me... give me... two, no, three!"

"No hurry, let's see what the wind blows first."

"Why is it so expensive?! Just now..."

"Supply is limited, so the price won't be the same tomorrow!"

"Hey, have you heard? The Sacrifice Cathedral has already started distributing them. Yes, hurry over there, take a walk, and old believers who join the prayer meeting can even get them for free!"

In just a few days, the wind that was originally imperceptible had blown from the darkness across the eastern parish, and even became stronger.

No matter how determined you are at the beginning, once you start to get discouraged, your bottom line will gradually be broken.

Especially with the increase of sunk costs, the progress of other peers, the shaking of one's own status, and even the temptation brought by the growth of faith... it gradually becomes warmer.

From the beginning, it was as slow and leisurely as a stroll after dinner, and now it has turned into a sprint like a marathon.

Besides, everyone is using it, so why shouldn’t you?
The believers thought, "It was given to me by the officiating priest, so how could it be fake?" The officiating priest thought, "If others dare to use it, then it must be okay, right?"
Besides, I use less, so even if something goes wrong, it can't be blamed on me! Maybe there are risks, yes, you are right, but why not enjoy it before the thunderstorm?

Caught up in the frenzy, hoping for a lucky break, or prepared to push others to jail from the beginning, everyone couldn't wait to join in the party.

Some high priests, in order to gain an advantage, have already begun to have their confidants secretly distribute this mysterious gift to the believers who worship in the church.

It even provides tips - if you feel that you are not praying fast enough, then you can bring a few more!
Pray, child, pray!

Pray day and night, pray every day! You pray, I pray, we pray together!

Prayer brings you a beautiful woman and a golden house! The more you pray, the closer you are to heaven, and the more God's grace you will receive!
From today on, be a full-time prayer hand, pray for Luo Dalu, and pray to break the sky!
Behold, the holy day is at hand, the amiable service is at hand!

Just pray, just pray. Prayer is the only truth in this world. Prayer is the most precious devotion of believers to God.

pray……

That is the only value of you cattle and sheep!
In the midst of the fanatical joy, the entire eastern diocese gradually became filled with a fanatical atmosphere, and the sound of prayer could be heard 24 hours a day.

Prostrate believers covered the earth, and hymns of praise enveloped the sky.

Points of light like stars rose from the temple, drifting between heaven and earth, turning into a gradually turbulent torrent, drifting towards the Celestial City...

And right on the street, in front of the church, the old man who was vomiting blood fell to his knees and crawled towards the church with difficulty, still praying and praising, with the holy seals on his neck shining.

All the people passing by stopped involuntarily, staring in shock, encouraging and shouting in admiration, praising this devout faith and asceticism.

Until, with a happy smile, the last bit of the old man's self was burned out in front of the door, his face dissolved, and he completely turned into an empty shell.

All of them rushed forward at once, admiring in ecstasy, surrounding him, reaching out to touch this respectable sacrifice and risk, sharing in God's grace, and even scrambling for the old man's clothes.

"are you crazy?"

In the distance, Yan Fei's expression twitched again and again. He couldn't help wanting to kill people, but he couldn't understand the instigator behind this ignorant fanaticism.

"They, they really don't care about the consequences?"

"Consequences, what will be the consequences?"

Ji Jue asked indifferently: "Since ancient times, believers are like cattle and horses, and priests are shepherds. Do shepherds feel sorry for the sheep that have been slaughtered?

Even if the animals are cut into pieces on an invisible assembly line and blood splatters, everyone will just admire how plump and delicious this year's beef is, right?"

Yan Fei was stunned for a long time, and his voice trembled: "Then, what about the Holy Seal..."

"The Holy Seal is the Holy Seal. How could there be any problem? I don't know. I don't understand. It was all done behind my back by the people below. I was also doing it for the good of the Order. I am fighting for the faith of the Holy Spirit. What can I do wrong?!"

Ji Jue came up with 100,000 standard answers in one second: "Besides, everyone is using it, so as long as I use less, won't it be fine?

Even if there is a problem, it doesn't mean we have to kill everyone, right?

Some people even hope that everyone will be killed."

Faced with the tide, fools rush into the water, adding fuel to the waves and drifting towards chaos. Heroes and brave men will sacrifice themselves, standing in front of the tide and the wrath of fools to turn the tide, or become a stumbling block that is mocked and stepped on.

The instigator will stop after reaping the greatest benefits, while the so-called "smart people" have already figured out how to guide the tide and decide which hell to go to...

"Look, everyone is partying and immersed in happiness. How can someone who doesn't understand the atmosphere come out to disrupt the situation? Even if you have such a long-term vision, apart from seeking benefits, at best you are just taking care of yourself."

Ji Jue narrowed his eyes and looked towards the highest point in the Central City, the Sacrifice Cathedral, grinning silently: "Instead, the person who is truly responsible for all this...

Hey, you're still having a blast."

Everyone worked together to add bricks and tiles, fan the fire and add wood, and a raging flame was lit. On the heated stake, the archbishop at the highest point was still admiring this scene of piety and fanaticism, and was excited.

While he was pretending to be ignorant and planning how to use this miracle to grow further, enter the Privy Council and then get rid of the relationship, a letter of complaint from the Eastern Diocese was already placed on the table of the Privy Council of Tiancheng.

"...Holy Seal?" The Pope on duty stared at his subordinate's report, frowning slowly, "Nonsense! This is simply nonsense! The high priest below doesn't understand, doesn't he, an archbishop, understand either!

Presumptuously speculating on God's will and greedily seeking God's grace is simply madness!"

"Reprimand or warning?"

The secretary picked up the pen and read the saint's expression, preparing to draft the document. "Or, dismissal or exile?"

"..."

The Pope lowered his eyes and said nothing. In silence, he stared at the records in the report and the existence of the strange holy seal. His expression became more and more serious: "No, the things behind those holy seals are of great importance... Order Saint Idra, who is on tour in the south, to stop the tour and go to the central city in the east first to take full charge of all matters involved.

besides--"

He paused for a moment, a hint of blood appeared in his gloomy eyes: "Tell Idra to root out all the evil and never let heresy harm the kingdom of God!"

The secretary's hand trembled, and a stain of ink appeared on the order in his hand, just like the blood that was about to flow out of the East...

Winding endlessly.

In fact, within less than a month, in just over ten days, the Miracle Holy Seal had spread throughout the entire Eastern Diocese. No, not just the Eastern Diocese.

Carried by many pilgrims and even promoted by the resistance camps, it has spread to the four major dioceses, like a flame growing under paper that is difficult to conceal.

There was no waiting for the end-of-month statistics.

There is no need to wait.

In just over ten days, the increase in faith in the entire Eastern Diocese has doubled compared to the past, and is even still increasing!

Just as the hymns filled with joy and praise were echoing, thunder suddenly sounded from the sky above the central city. Countless believers looked up in amazement and saw the legendary wonder.

A huge door opened from the sky.

Behind the gorgeous and majestic relief, the magnificent scene of the heavenly city was projected, covering the sky and the sun, and under the protection of angels, brilliant light shone, and the dazzling chariot pulled by Pegasus slowly descended from the sky!

"Saint! It's a Saint!!!"

"The Saint has arrived!!!"

Countless believers cried for joy, knelt down to pray, and shouted in ecstasy.

It turned out that my prayers had moved the Holy Spirit. In my lifetime, I could actually witness such a magnificent miracle from the Holy Spirit. For a moment, the voices of prayer once again reached a new climax.

And that dazzling frame just passed indifferently across the sky and fell straight towards the Cathedral of Sacrifice.

Soon, all the high-ranking leaders of the sect gathered together to the hasty and tense ringing of bells, some were surprised, some were happy, some were afraid, and some were suspicious - it was too fast, and too hasty, without even any notice!

The archbishop knelt down to greet him without even having time to put on his robes.

The saint who was always amiable just walked past him indifferently, without even stopping for a moment, which made his heart suddenly sink to the bottom.

Many angels followed in as the vanguard and took over the defense of the temple. As the door opened, Saint Idra stepped in, walked into the pilgrimage hall, and sat directly on the main seat.

"Who else hasn't arrived yet?" Idra looked at the half-filled meeting room and suddenly asked.

In the dead silence, everyone looked at each other. Someone mustered up his courage and wiped his sweat: "There are two other colleagues. It happened suddenly and we were too far away, so we couldn't..."

"The neglect of the sacraments is an unpardonable sin."

Idra said: "Send him to the prison."

The angel knelt down and received the order, then turned and left. The brilliant light outside the window rose into the sky, and soon came back again. He raised his hands and smashed the two heads that were screaming for mercy in fear to the ground.

In the solemn atmosphere, there was only wailing, and no one dared to speak.

The saint simply waved his hand and threw the letter of complaint on the table.

"Tell me about it."

Idra looked down indifferently: "What's going on?"

The archbishop was struck by lightning, sweating profusely. He stood up tremblingly, but could not stand up. He knelt on the ground and shouted: "It was all the people below who acted on their own. I, I really don't know. The saint is magnanimous, the saint--"

Before he finished speaking, someone slammed the table and stood up.

It was the chief priest present.

He pointed at the archbishop and shouted angrily: "——I will report the archbishop for heresy, blasphemy, and defilement of the church. He is guilty of unforgivable crimes!"

The indignant words were so powerful that they were like iron and steel, and they were intended to nail the bishop to the pillar of shame.

Unfortunately, there was more than one person who wanted to hammer in the nail.

He was not the only one who suddenly slammed the table and pointed at the archbishop and shouted...

Some were even slower, and the first person stood up halfway through his speech. In the moment of shock, his mind raced instinctively, and he shouted loudly, "Me, me too!"

"Me too!"

"And I!"

For a moment, the prepared faces turned red, they uttered incoherent words, and their eyes were filled with shock and dullness when they looked at each other.

Why, inexplicably, did we complete the matching and form a team?

No, I, I chose solo, and didn’t choose five-person match!

Yes, indeed, there is no five rows.

Because, there were eight letters of denunciation thrown out by the saint!

A thick stack of letters of denunciation were spread out on the table, with the names of every person who stood up clearly written on the envelopes.

In this sudden awkwardness and dead silence, all the people who stood up, the moment they suddenly realized what had happened, couldn't help but... feel a chill all over their bodies!
broken!

(End of this chapter)