A person who can hold down a region for hundreds of years, which one of them isn't an exceptional hero capable of bold and decisive actions? Able to seize and let go, just like that!
In fact, for soone at the Pope's level, more often than not, the choices made are rely a matter of negotiating benefits.
Kneeling to a group of ordinary people indeed entails losing dignity, but it also signifies reconciliation and safety. As long as this hurdle is passed, losing a bit of face is not sothing too hard to accept.
Moreover, even the representative of the Dark Council has frankly knelt down. His status is not lower than mine, so in this case, what more is there to say? Just kneel.
"Mr. Xu, regarding the matter with your friend, although I am unaware, as the Pope, I bear unavoidable responsibility. It's my failure to supervise, my poor managent that led to this issue."
Now that he has knelt, it certainly can't be for nothing. At this mont, the Pope's face is full of sorrow, as if truly grieved, sincerely apologizing towards Old Hu's body, "Dear brothers, you ca to our Church of Light as guests, yet such a thing happened, I cannot escape responsibility! But rest assured, dear brothers, our Church of Light stands upright and acts properly. Since our Church of Light is at fault, we will certainly give you and everyone a satisfactory explanation!"
His words sounded righteous and dignified. Now, the Pope sternly shouted at Ma Wenli by his side, "You wretched things! Why haven't you apologized to Mr. Xu, and Mr. Xu's young brothers yet?"
Even though everyone could see that the Pope's stance clearly contained a performative elent, Shi Lei, Chen Dongdong, and others couldn't help but tear up.
This is the Pope of the Church of Light! Normally, they wouldn't possibly stand a chance of eting such a high and mighty, extrely noble existence!
Yet at this mont, this Pope willingly knelt before Old Hu's body, kneeling in front of everyone, appearing deeply pained while apologizing to everyone.
Ask yourself, how many people in this world can enjoy such treatnt? How many people can make the Pope kneel down on the ground to apologize?
All of this was naturally brought by Xu Fan. With such a great leader, what more could one ask for?
In an instant, all the humiliation everyone suffered before, the grievances lingering in their hearts refusing to disperse, vanished into thin air.
Sumr Xiaodie tightly gripped Xu Fan's sleeve, tears streaming down, her beautiful eyes filled with emotion.
Having such a man to rely on, this life is worthwhile!
At this mont, everyone's gaze was fixed on Xu Fan, with a touch of awe in their eyes, including the Pope and the elderly man in black.
Previously, Xu Fan was too gentle and agreeable, no one took him seriously. However, when this gentle youth revealed his vicious side, everyone was engulfed in boundless fear, suddenly realizing how absurdly wrong they were!
"Mr. Xu, what do you think..."
The Pope's voice surprisingly carried a hint of humility, his deanor lowered to the utmost.
Having apologized and done all that should've been done, Xu Fan remained silent, leaving an asphyxiating stillness, even the mighty Pope couldn't bear to breathe.
Xu Fan's expression remained indifferent, his cold eyes devoid of any emotion staring at the Pope, causing his heart to pound, and the upward gazing position made the Pope feel incredibly humiliated.
The Pope felt bitter, thinking that after all this, Xu Fan still wasn't satisfied?
Of course, Xu Fan wasn't satisfied!
You're joking, just apologizing and it's over? Who do you think you are? The last Immortal Emperor?
If an apology sufficed, what use would my Star Shatter Lance be? Could I wipe out your entire Church of Light and then apologize to it, calling it even?
Since it's a blood debt, it naturally must be repaid with blood!
At this mont, Xu Fan's cold gaze swept across the people of the Church of Light, speaking coldly, "Everyone, kneel down for , apologize and bid farewell to my brother!"
Xu Fan didn't care about whether these people ever bullied Old Hu, or if Old Hu's death had any relationship with them, since Old Hu died in the Church of Light, everyone from the Church of Light must give Old Hu an explanation!
Everyone was sowhat stunned.
This youth demanded everyone in the Church of Light kneel! Such forcefulness, such tyranny!
Seeing as everyone was slow to respond, the Pope couldn't help but swear, "Why the hell are you all still standing there? Hurry and comply with Mr. Xu's orders? Kneel down, all of you!"
The dignified Pope knelt, so a group of subordinates kneeling wouldn't be hard to accept for the Pope. The so-called dignity was long discarded when the Pope chose to kneel. Right now, the Pope only worried that Xu Fan might get angry and burn the entire Church of Light to the ground.
Crash.
There were tens of thousands, squeezing each other in the front and the back, tens of thousands of Church of Light followers, with varied expressions, knelt at Xu Fan's feet.
Though they were unwilling, even feeling deeply humiliated, faced with absolute power, everyone could only yield to Xu Fan's will.
Despite the thousands kneeling, Xu Fan's face showed no trace of victory, just took a deep breath, closed his eyes montarily, and suddenly reopened them.
"Jiang Quan!"
"Present!" Jiang Quan by his side instantly straightened his back. Previously, Jiang Quan was just a minor Blood Slave and had never seen such a spectacular scene of thousands bowing before him. Anxiousness, excitent, various emotions intertwined, keeping Jiang Quan's entire body tense.
"Kill!"
"Yes!"
Jiang Quan didn't need Xu Fan's reminder, gripping the Qing Niao Immortal Sword, he laughed cruelly as he walked towards the kneeling Ma Wen.
Jiang Quan long noticed that Xu Fan was ultimately a bit soft-hearted, unwilling to actively slaughter the entire Church of Light, especially now with the Pope subdued, and the entire Church of Light lowering their heads, Xu Fan no longer had a reason to comnce a massacre. The only person left to kill was this unfortunate Archbishop Ma Wen.
In truth, Jiang Quan hoped Xu Fan would unleash a slaughter, but he never doubted Xu Fan's command, only obeying unwaveringly.
"Mr. Xu! Don't kill ! Don't kill ! Your holiness! Ah!"
Ma Wen was already severely injured, and had long been terrified by Xu Fan. Facing the Qing Niao Immortal Sword, all Ma Wen could do was continuously plead, looking in despair as the blade flashed past his throat.
Jiang Quan sheathed the Qing Niao, returning to his previous standing position.
Thunk.
Ma Wen's eyes widened, full of despair, as his head fell from his neck.
The scene was utterly silent!
In the Church of Light, right in front of all its followers, publicly executing an Archbishop! Such a thing was unheard of!
"Old Hu, may you rest in peace on your journey." Xu Fan said calmly, extending his hand to gently pat Old Hu's shoulder.
Beside him, Shi Lei and Chen Dongdong were already sobbing.
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