Infinite Terror: This Middle Continent is Rebellious

Chapter 180 Crusades

The people of Vienna were immersed in the shock of the Iron Fist Judgment. The simple and crude expression left people stunned and standing still like wooden sticks.

Until the figure fell from the sky and raised his fist again.

This time, the raised fist pointed towards the other side of the Danube.

"What is he going to do? What is he going to do?"

The people on the shore turned pale and their bodies couldn't help shaking.

The zombie dragon, acting as a punching bag, demonstrated to them clearly how powerful that man's fist was.

If this punch were to hit Vienna, the entire city would probably be razed to the ground.

"boom!"

With one punch, the earth-shaking pressure shook Vienna, and the supreme domineering force made people lose the power to think.

The water of the Danube River began to boil, and the river broke in the middle and rolled to both sides, exposing the muddy riverbed, as if a towering giant had used a pair of invisible hands to split the Danube into two halves.

A team walked down to the riverbed from the other side and walked between two high walls of water.

The believers following Wen Lie sang solemn hymns, and the majestic river formed towering and rolling waves on both sides of them. The mighty waves roared and collided with each other under the restraint of miraculous power.

The terrifying sound was so terrifying that it made people shudder. Once the two water walls collapsed, the believers walking on the riverbed would be buried in the water.

However, those people did not show any fear. Twelve men and women, led by Jonathan, led the people from between the divided rivers to the other side of the Danube.

Leo XIII, the kings, the prime ministers, and the ministers were stunned, their mouths wide open enough to swallow an apple in one breath, and their jaws were almost dislocated with shock.

After a long moment, Bishop Stephen raised his chin and, in amazement, recited the biblical allusion: "Moses parted the sea?"

German Chancellor Caprivi felt his mouth dry and said in disbelief, "Moses stretched out his staff over the sea, and the Lord caused the sea to recede overnight with a strong east wind. The waters were divided, and the sea became dry land. The Israelites walked on dry land through the sea, with the waters forming a wall to their left and right... So the strong east wind was created by the force of a fist!"

British Prime Minister Cecil simply marveled: "It is truly a genuine miracle, so simple and crude that there is no reason to doubt it."

There is nothing supernatural about it, only pure violence, and this violence is enough to destroy a city with one punch, which is more convincing than any preaching or reasoning.

When Wen Lie walked to the bank of the Danube, people knelt down in front of him, showing the most respectful and pious attitude.

Jonathan walked over with his believers, his face full of pride.

Bu Wei took a notebook and quickly recorded what he saw and heard along the way.

"Christ was walking on the Danube River and was tempted by the devil. A storm arose in the Danube River. Christ rebuked the devil, and the devil left Christ, and the storm subsided... The evil dragon was angry with Christ, and Christ taught it, 'Repent, you miserable dragon who does not know love.' The evil dragon was moved by Christ and repented..."

Jonathan glanced at what Buwei had described and couldn't help but frown. "Buwei, does what you wrote have anything to do with what we've experienced?"

Buwei turned to look at Jonathan and said helplessly, "What else? You want me to write about Christ beating the devil with his fist and beating the dragon to death? Or splitting a river in two with one punch? Please, my brother, the Bible is meant to guide people to goodness and tell us the benefits of believing in Christ, not to make future generations think that Christ is Christ only because he can fight."

In his mind, Jonathan replaced the miracles performed by Christ with the miracles he had witnessed with his own eyes. The style of miracles performed by great strength made his scalp tingle.

Watching the holy man approach, Pope Leo was so nervous that he could not express it in words. He instinctively offered a sincere praise: "Holy, holy, holy, the Lord of hosts. Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to those with whom he is pleased."

Wen Lie smiled slightly but did not speak. However, a sincere sigh rang out from him: "Peace I leave with you, my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, and do not be afraid."

An armed priest suddenly shouted, "Lord, if you are willing, you can make me clean."

The armed priest fought with the devil and had a small part of his arm cut off. He was seriously injured and bleeding profusely.

Wen Lie was moved with compassion, and he reached out his hand and touched him, saying, "I am willing; be clean."

The armed priest's wounds healed immediately, and his flesh and blood regenerated in just a few seconds.

The armed priest was overjoyed, but not because his injuries had healed, but because a miracle had happened to him.

Seeing this, the injured people hurriedly shouted, "Lord, have mercy on us."

Because of the demon's rampage, thousands of Vienna citizens were injured and even dozens died. People who were farther away did not see Wen Lie's arrival, but the shouts spread from one to ten, from ten to a hundred, and from a hundred to a thousand.

But in a short moment, everyone knew about the series of miracles that Jesus performed, including his coming to the world, killing the dragon, parting the river, and healing the wounded.

The sound was like a sea, echoing in the sky of Vienna.

Wen Lie remained calm, moved his throat, and spoke with a thunderous voice, drowning out the sound waves in Vienna.

"Do you believe I can do this?"

Everyone shouted in unison, "Lord, we believe."

Wen Lie said, "According to your faith, I will grant you what you have desired."

Inch by inch, light emanated from Wen Lie's body. That golden light was the sunlight that helped all things grow. The substitute, the god Anubis, used the top-level group healing spell. After dozens of seconds, the spreading light finally enveloped all the injured citizens.

The citizens' injuries gradually healed, and in less than ten minutes, everyone's injuries were healed.

Wen Lie took out the gourmet tablecloth again and took out enough food to feed a million people.

First, he used absolute violence to shock the hearts of the unbelievers, and then he showed them kindness by providing medical care and food. After all this, there was no one in Vienna who did not believe in Wen Lie anymore, and everyone worshipped Wen Lie as the Son of God.

In the face of people's admiration, Wen Lie said: "Do not think that I have come to bring peace to the earth. I have not come to bring peace, but a sword."

Cecil, Caprivi, Princess Sissi, and Joseph I couldn't help but change their expressions.

Miracles are all violent manifestations, so what is the explanation for this so-called use of swords and weapons?
The armed priests of the Thirteenth Division of the Rebels cried out in unison: "The grass withers, the flower fades, because the breath of the Lord blows on it; surely the people are grass. The grass withers, the flower fades, but the word of our God stands forever!"

Unlike the prime ministers and emperors of other countries, the priests were not shaken in the slightest by what Wen Lie said.

Their eyes were determined, and they regarded themselves as weapons of divine punishment. No matter where Wen Lie pointed, or who Wen Lie asked them to fight, they would not question it at all.

Wen Lie said, "Truly I tell you, there is a devil in Transylvania. His name is Dracula, the king of the demon world. From five hundred years ago until today, he has always wanted to destroy humanity. Even though God's favored ones have defeated him time and time again, he can still use the darkness in people's hearts to resurrect again and again. He has been resurrected again this year. In order to eliminate Dracula, humanity needs an army to defeat the demons led by Dracula."

Pope Leo lowered his head and asked devoutly: "Lord, the Orthodox Church once fought against Dracula, but was defeated. How can we defeat Dracula and his army?" Although he usually looked down on the Orthodox Church, Pope Leo could not deny the strength of the Orthodox Church. The Orthodox Church tried its best to attack Devil's Castle, but all its troops were defeated in Devil's Castle. Even if the Vatican took action, it would not necessarily be much stronger than the Orthodox Church.

However, after seeing the power displayed by Wen Lie, Pope Leo realized that the power of Wen Lie alone exceeded the entire military strength of the Vatican.

To defeat Dracula, couldn't he just go alone? Why bring along this burden?

Pope Leo was very curious and asked in a tactful way.

Wen Lie took out the holy grail and filled a cup of river water.

"Whoever drinks this water will have a spring within him, overflowing with eternal life."

The premise is that you don't take risks, don't fight, and don't learn any supernatural powers. In this case, the water of the Holy Grail will only increase the number of cells in large quantities, and with the stagnation of evolution, it will not be a problem for ordinary people to live for hundreds of years.

Pope Leo's eyes widened.

The cup was not more magnificent than any holy object, but as the Pope, he could see from the cup an aura more sacred than any holy object.

"This cup... could it be the Holy Grail?"

A holy object of that level, in the shape of a cup, Pope Leo could not think of anything else except the Holy Grail that Jesus used at the Last Supper.

Bishop Stephen murmured, "This is my blood, which is shed for many for the forgiveness of sins."

Cecil, Caprivi, Humbert, Joseph... everyone looked at the Holy Grail with eyes filled with fanatical and greedy emotions.

Drinking the water from the Holy Grail can not only forgive original sins, but also grant eternal immortality. Who wouldn't be tempted by such a treasure?
However, when they thought of the identity of the cup holder, a stream of cold river water immediately extinguished their desire.

The owner of the Holy Grail is Jesus. Jesus, who performed miracles with his fists, snatched the Holy Grail from that man's hand. Isn't this seeking death?

"This is the cup I use to drink water," Wen Lie said as he handed the cup filled with river water to Jonathan. "Drink the water in the cup, and the power of the ripples will be enhanced, giving you the strength to fight the demons head-on."

Although Jonathan had become familiar with the use of Ripple Qigong after half a month of training, his training time was still too short. Without the Holy Grail, he would not be able to exert much strength in the upcoming war.

However, as Wen Lie's first disciple, his performance could not be too poor, and it would also not be acceptable for him not to drink the holy water.

Although drinking holy water is very dangerous, Jonathan, who has half a month more time to practice than others and is a genius, is actually safer after drinking the holy water than others.

At worst, he would lose 3000 reward points. What was that? As long as he destroyed the Demon City, he wouldn't need those 3000 points.

Jonathan didn't know what Wen Lie was thinking. He took the Holy Grail and asked excitedly, "As long as I drink the holy blood, can I fight Dracula?"

Wen Lie said: "That's right, you have to believe in my strength."

Jonathan raised the chalice and poured water into his mouth.

He drank the river water in big gulps, and everyone stared at the corners of Jonathan's mouth.

Slow down! Slow down! Don't drink it all!

People wanted to take the Holy Grail away from Jonathan's hands.

Jonathan drank up the water from the Holy Grail and immediately began to practice breathing techniques. Ripples rippled in his blood, and power gradually generated. The powerful ripple energy turned into golden lightning and wrapped around Jonathan's body.

"So strong! So strong! Lord! Thank you for the divine power you have given me!"

Jonathan felt a sense of full power, which was like a leap to heaven. The energy generated by the ripples increased by more than ten times.

Wen Lie said calmly, "Those who join me in the sword fight will drink from the cup, learn my fighting techniques, and march towards the Demon Castle."

"Lord! Please let me drink the Holy Blood!" Pope Leo looked at the Holy Grail in Wen Lie's hand with fiery eyes and said excitedly, "Destroying the devil is the mission of the Vatican!"

Joseph hurriedly said, "I am willing to serve the Lord, too! No! Lord, please allow me to sacrifice my life for you!"

No one could remain calm. Priests, prime ministers, kings, believers, ministers... people all vied to pledge allegiance to Wen Lie, hoping to be qualified to drink the water from the Holy Grail.

However, although he was looking for cannon fodder, Wen Lie did not intend to take a group of people with insufficient capabilities.

First, a sincere faith is essential. Second, soldiers who are good at fighting and have combat experience are preferred.

Pope Leo, who knew that he was eliminated, immediately had other thoughts. He realized something from Wen Lie's actions.

"Lord, are we going on another Crusade?"

The first Crusades were launched by Pope Urban II between 1096 and 1291. There were nine Crusades in total, lasting nearly two hundred years.

Because everyone who participated in the expedition wore a cross on his chest and arm, it was called the Crusades.

That period can be said to be the time when Catholicism was at its strongest.

Pope Leo's face flushed, his nostrils flared unsightly, and he couldn't help but exhale hot air.

"Having you as the commander of this Crusade is the highest honor for all believers!"

It was also Pope Leo's greatest achievement during his papacy.

There was no possibility that the Crusades initiated by Christ himself would fail. After the Crusades, the soldiers blessed by Christ would be the trump card for Catholicism to once again place divine power above royal power.

Cecil, Caprivi, Humbert, Joseph... the kings and prime ministers of various countries also changed their expressions, and their excited emotions gradually calmed down.

They also realized what the nature of this behavior was.

Cecil immediately said, "Lord, please allow our soldiers to make sacrifices for the glory of the Lord!"

What does it matter?

The reason for rejecting theocracy above royal power is that God's power is not on earth. The so-called theocracy is only the will of Catholicism, not the will of God.

If there really is a God, and God's will has come to earth, what does it mean to let theocracy override royal power?
After all, as mortals, what ability do we have to defy divine authority?
Politicians from various countries have expressed their loyalty and are planning to contribute to this crusade and gain a voice for their countries in the changing world of the future.

(End of this chapter)