Master the Abyss, starting from an apprentice priest

——[Dragon Hunter Rockland]!

When he saw this name, Luo Xiu wondered several times whether he had seen something wrong.

His first reaction was——

...fuck me?

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"Rockland", this is the "man of knowledge" who was supposed to be killed by "Executioner" Kross and his black teeth outside Songyuan City a few months ago, but his name actually appeared in Barbour Lun summons the suffix of the golem!

Until Luo Xiu confirmed that his vision was clear and he had not seen anything wrong, various possibilities emerged in his mind.

At that time, the "generalist" Lockland Skach of the Sina City Alchemy Institute, his body was recovered by Babylon and stuffed into a "natural disaster" graded demon, and it was refined into a flesh demon? ...No, it's impossible. Because the news about Lockland's death was due to the [Supreme] people of Songyuan City discovering his body, there is no possibility of counterfeiting here.

Was it that when Kross killed Lockland, he used some method to extract his soul? His subordinates, who believe in nothingness, can indeed do this kind of thing...but they shouldn't. As a "four-fold destiny" transcendent, Lockland's soul can be used for other purposes, but it should not be stuffed into a golem. Only among knights...

Because Luo Xiu knew very well that "Hidden Elder" Babelun did not master the relevant skills.

Although the fragments of "Said's Codex" are indeed in the hands of Koros and Barberon, and it does contain records of the forbidden technique of "investing the soul" as the core of operation, Luo Xiu has already torn up all the relevant pages. , he was convinced that Babylon could not reproduce them, at least not in a short time.

"..." Luo Xiu's mind was spinning, and he was still thinking about why the three words "Lockland" appeared.

Suddenly, he noticed another deep gaze, looking at him from under the dragon hunting knight's armor.

"Dragon Hunter Lockland", when it saw Luo Xiu, it seemed to be surprised and hesitated for a moment.

Luo Xiu, who has increased his perception attribute to nearly 150 points, can detect such subtle emotional fluctuations.

He was sure he couldn't feel wrong.

But the "golem" shouldn't show such an emotional reaction!

This is equivalent to the "golem" coming to life, from a simple creation that operates based on instructions to a certain kind of life form.

On the premise that the relevant taboo skills have been torn apart by Luo Xiu, Babylon cannot do this - although the alchemist of [Intellect] can indeed bestow creation upon becoming a "demigod" after the eighth level of destiny. Real life, but that is definitely not a level that the current Babylon can reach.

Suddenly, just when Luo Xiu was still surprised by what he saw.

His panel jumped, triggering a new branch task——

[Hidden Mission: Forbidden Ghost]!

This is a "branch mission" triggered by special conditions in a series of serial missions in "Saed's Notes"!

[Hidden Mission: Forbidden Ghost (Nightmare Difficulty)]

[Recommended level: lv.40+, fifth life path and above]

[Task type: chain tasks, branch tasks]

[Task description: You have met "Hidden Elder" Babelun and started a fierce battle with him. In the middle of the journey, Babelun summoned the demon puppets of the ‘natural disaster’ – the ‘Scorching Sky Dragon’ and the ‘Dragon Hunter Knight’. Among them, you felt an unusual wave of emotion from the ‘Dragon Hunter Knight’. 】

[That is not the emotional fluctuation that a "golem" should have. You have been keenly aware that it is closely related to the previous owner of "Sed's Notes" - Lockland Scacchi. 】

[You will make your decision: crush it here and resolve this unstable factor once and for all; or act by ear to dig deeper into the hidden truth behind the incident. 】

[Mission goal (optional one): Defeat "Dragon Hunter Rockland" and completely incapacitate it. 】

[Mission Objective (Option 2): Observe, wait, maybe "Dragon Hunter Rockland" will show you a special motive. 】

[Completion reward (completion of mission goal 1): Basic experience +35000, free attribute points +15, limited epic specialty "Dragon Hunter"*1]

[Completion reward (completion of mission objective 2): Basic experience +35000, free attribute points +15, limited epic feat "???"*1]

【……】

A "branch task" is triggered - that is a supplement to the "chain tasks" that are linked one after another. Only when the main task of the corresponding "chain task" has been triggered, and at the same time meets certain special triggering requirements Only then will the corresponding "branch tasks" be triggered.

Generally speaking, "branch tasks" are equivalent to the hidden content of "serial tasks", just like the "hidden levels" in the game map - whether they are completed or not will not affect the progress of the main line most of the time, but it can gain some relatively Special rewards.

Hiss... After quickly browsing the content of this branch task, Luo Xiu became more and more certain of a certain possibility.

——"Dragon Hunter Rockland", he is indeed "Rockland Scatch" himself!

Judging from his previous reaction, he obviously recognized who he was - the surprise and hesitation shown by "Dragon Hunter Lockland" just now revealed this!

With this thought, Luo Xiu followed the requirements of "Mission Objective 2" and applied several auxiliary holy spells on himself while observing the reaction of the opposite "Lockland".

Just as the Burning Sky Dragon was still circling in the sky, "Dragon Hunter" Locklan had already flashed and rushed towards Luo Xiu.

A hurricane like a barrier was set off around it, and the fierce air waves pressed down one layer after another, and then pressed heavily on the mid-air!

Luo Xiu felt that his "perception" seemed to be blocked - the spiritual reaction of the outside world became thinner and thinner because of the barrier that suddenly appeared, and it seemed that he could only perceive the sound and the surge of breath inside the barrier.

Then, "Dragon Hunter" Locklan, his figure flashed, and he rushed in front of Luo Xiu with the curved hunting knife raised high.

Just when Luo Xiu was ready, "Dragon Hunter" Locklan was about to cut down with a knife, and he would resist or dodge according to the established operation.

Suddenly, a somewhat sluggish and rusty voice came to his ears-

"Help me."

"...I am not your enemy."

"..."

"Locklan" said these two sentences first, and then the curved hunting knife in his hand slashed down fiercely!

-Bang! A huge explosion sounded, and a sharp sound like the sound of metal vibrating was scraped in Luo Xiu's ears, causing obvious stinging on the skin of Luo Xiu's face.

However, even though he was prepared, Luo Xiu did not feel the actual feeling of being chopped.

The shield of his "Triple Holy Guard" was only affected by the surging air waves and rippled. "Lockland"'s slash exploded backwards along Luo Xiu's side, and the ground suddenly cracked into a narrow, terrifying deep scar.

...Did he deliberately cut it off? Luo Xiu looked at the "Dragon Hunter" who was close at hand, and such a thought flashed through his mind.

While "Lockland" was slashing, Luo Xiu had already dodged backwards and distanced himself from it.

At this time, the wind wall released by Lockland, which was like a barrier, had gradually dissipated, and Luo Xiu could see the figure of "Hidden Elder" Baberon behind him again.

His expression was indifferent, as if everything was under control. It seemed that he did not notice the abnormality of the "Dragon Hunter".

In other words, when the "Dragon Hunter" Rockland appeared, the wind field he summoned was just to cover the perception of the "Hidden Elder" Baberon? And the purpose of "Rockland" doing this was to convey two words to him without being noticed?

Out of caution, Luo Xiu has not yet completely believed "Rockland"'s words, but from the perspective of the mission, he has decided to carry out the second mission goal of [Hidden Mission: Forbidden Ghost].

At the same time that "Rockland" slashed the air with a knife, the "Fen Tian Ao Long" hovering in the sky also moved at the same time.

"Roar!——" The bronze dragon in the air roared, its two slender necks, one of which was shining with cold green light, and the other with blazing red light, and the two bloody mouths immediately gushed out frost and burning flames!

Sizzle! Luo Xiu seemed to hear the sound of breaking ice in his ears, and the dazzling fire immediately engulfed him, making him feel a cycle of cold and heat——

Before the frost mist of ice or the raging flames really engulfed his body, Luo Xiu had already mounted the "Golden Pegasus" Pegasus and flashed away from the battlefield at a faster speed.

"Roar!——" The bronze dragon was still roaring and chasing him, and the "Dragon Hunter" Rocklan on the ground also took an exaggerated step and kept running wildly along the shadow of the dragon.

In Luo Xiu's field of vision, the figure of the "Hidden Elder" Baberon had gradually shrunk and blurred. In a flash, Luo Xiu had run a considerable distance with the bronze dragon and the "Dragon Hunter" Rocklan.

This was exactly Luo Xiu's purpose, and he was ready to release the holy art later.

While running, Luo Xiu took out the "Poison Bite", and the crystal core of the magic staff flashed with golden luster, pointing to the direction of the "Burning Sky Dragon" behind!

Two cross-shaped rays of light flew out of the staff and flew slowly and unstoppably in the direction of the dragon.

In midair, the cross-shaped rays of light continued to expand and emit extremely bright light. Soon after, they collided with the huge body of the bronze dragon!

——Boom! ! The dazzling light bloomed violently in midair, and the roar of the bronze dragon was immediately drowned out, and its pursuit speed slowed down.

At the same time, Luo Xiu had already driven the "Golden Pegasus" Pegasus back to the ground and appeared in front of the "Dragon Hunter" Rockland who followed closely.

While the bronze dragon above was still blocked by the "Holy Cross of Glory", Luo Xiu had already raised his staff and prayed:

"——The moment of supreme majesty!"

"——I pray for your gaze, I pray for your grace, I pray for your hearing..."

"——I pray for you to lower the 'Lightless Cage'!"

"..."

This was the "authority" that Bishop Fabian entrusted to Luo Xiu at that time!

"Lightless Cage" is a level I authority, and after Luo Xiu was promoted to the "Fivefold Destiny", mastered the new [Glorious] skill "Glorious Authority", and thus obtained two new level I authority slots, he immediately accepted Fabian's "letter" and obtained this new authority.

"Lightless Cage" is the same as other level I authorities, and can only be used once a day. And its specific effect is to create a cage field that completely isolates the inside and the outside.

The coverage of the "Lightless Cage" can be freely controlled by the holder of authority. It can be as large as covering the entire church, which requires additional spiritual energy to maintain; or as small as covering a hemisphere with a diameter of ten meters, which is just enough to accommodate a duel between two people.

As Luo Xiu prayed, the originally clear sky gradually dimmed, and a semicircular sarong that blocked out the light quickly emerged and enveloped it.

Taking Luo Xiu as the starting point, the sarong that swallowed up the light quickly spread behind "Dragon Hunter" Rockland, and then stopped expanding, blocking everything else outside.

Including soldiers from both sides fighting fiercely not far away, as well as a giant dragon hovering high in the sky, accumulating breath of ice and fire.

Now, in the entire "Lightless Cage", there are only Luo Xiu and "Dragon Hunter Knight" Lockland. From the outside in, you can't see any pictures inside, nor can you feel any movement inside, and the same is true from the inside out. Except for Luo Xiu, the wielder of authority, "Lockland" cannot sense any breath from the outside world.

Luo Xiu cautiously replenished himself with defensive holy spells, while quickly completing several prayers for attacking holy spells. The "Holy Annihilation Sword Formation", "Golden Star Explosion" and "Light Winged Sky" were already condensed in his palms. "Punishment" holy magic light group.

Once "Rockland" makes any hostile move, Luo Xiu will definitely attack him without hesitation - this "Lightless Cage" is completely his home field. Luo Xiu has already figured out that he is completely You can kill "Rockland" before "Burning Sky Dragon" shatters the curtain!

It wasn't until he finished all this that Luo Xiu looked at the "Dragon Hunter Knight" opposite him with a scrutinizing gaze.

"Okay, I have created a completely closed environment, a knight in magic costume."

Luo Xiu said.

His voice was calm and cold, the tone of indifference when facing an enemy.

"You seem special? Tell me, what do you want to do?"

"Remember, you don't have much time."

"..."

He did not directly reveal the identity of "Rockland" and needed to confirm something from its answer.

After Luo Xiu asked this question, "Rockland" also made new moves.

It put down the dragon-hunting sword in its hand and dug it deeply into the ground. This was a classic action to avoid fighting.

Then, "Rockland" said:

"Haha, that's a very smart move."

"I do need an environment where I can talk to you alone, and your... well. Is this 'authority'? It has indeed given me such an environment."

"Very good, Luo... the 'priest' of Red Maple City. Or, I should respectfully call you 'bishop'."

"..."

It really has an independent and complete mind... Luo Xiu thought to himself.

No, maybe calling it "mind" is not accurate. Should we call it "intelligence"?

Moreover, it does want to plan something with us...

But that’s not critical. What’s important is that it really seems to recognize me!

Luo Xiu's thoughts were spinning.

"Rockland" seemed to blurt out "Luo Xiu"'s name just now, but it suppressed it, but Luo Xiu caught the clue.

That is to say...

It...he really is "Rockland"!

He is the "universal" Lockland Scatch himself, not a puppet named after him!

Luo Xiu has completely determined the identity of the opposite "Dragon Hunter".

But he remained silent, waiting for Rockland to continue.

"..."

"To make a long story short."

"Whether you believe it or not, this is not my body -"

Lockland made a somewhat sour sound through the small parts of the "golem" and said:

"...I've already died once."

"And for some reason, oh, my consciousness is placed on the 'golems' and I can control them in a certain way, just like controlling my real body."

"Now, as you can see - my consciousness is using this 'Dragon Hunting Armor' as a container, and I can control it to the maximum extent, even ignoring most of the instructions given by the 'Hidden Elder' Babylon."

"I thought this would be a perfect container, but I found that I couldn't get out of it."

"Because there are two orders that I cannot disobey at all - [Summon] and [Retrieve]. As long as the connection between this armor and Babylon is not severed, I will not be able to break away from this deepest shackles."

"..."

After a pause, Lockland said with a somewhat dull metallic voice in a sincere tone:

"So, I seek your help, Your Excellency, Bishop."

"I don't expect to kill Babylon, but at least please 'kill' the dragon above. In this way, I can use my own way to forcefully break free of the shackles at the bottom."

"Before 'Hidden Elder' Babelun notices, I will assist you at the critical moment."

"If you promise to help me, I will do my best to repay you."

"As long as I can, once and for all, regain my freedom."

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