Dimensional Codex System: I'm really not a cultist!

Chapter 140: Chapter 139 This is Quite Embarrassing

“Dang————!”

The resonant sound of the bell suddenly rang out, echoing throughout the entire city.

Where is the bell sound coming from?

Not only the people inside the Sanctuary but also everyone in the Northern Capital of the Northern Alliance looked up curiously, searching for the origin of the sound. As the capital of the Northern Alliance, there naturally was a bell tower for alarm purposes. However, this bell sound was different from the bell tower’s sound. In fact, almost everyone could tell where the bell sound was coming from.

But precisely because of that, they couldn’t believe their own ears.

“Dang————!”

The bell sounded again, and this time, among the crowd of onlookers, a nobleman suddenly raised his hand, looking astonished towards the sky.

“Look, look at the sky!!”

Indeed, without his reminder, everyone had already seen it. Behind Fang Zheng, the heavy, white clouds in the sky gradually parted, revealing a city amidst the clouds that shimmered with a golden radiance. Even faintly, people could see the towering gates in front of the city in the clouds and a high tower vaguely emerging behind them. The splendor and magnificence of those pure white buildings were so attention-grabbing that many were stunned by the spectacle.

“Could that… be the Heavenly Kingdom?”

Gazing at the City in the Clouds in the distance, everyone was dumbstruck. And those devout citizens elsewhere in North Capital immediately fell to their knees, beginning to pray in hushed voices. Comparatively, those in front of Knight Commander Brand were utterly befuddled, not knowing how to react.

What in the world was happening?!

Brand was certain that this was not an illusion, for he could feel that thick Sacred Aura. Even he, as a Knight Commander, felt the involuntary urge to kneel in reverence of this great divine sign. But… why had the Holy City of the Supreme Heaven appeared here? Could it be…

Before Brand could ponder any further, in the next moment, he saw dozens of lights emerge from the City in the Clouds. They transformed into streams of colorful light shooting across the sky, then landed on the ground, taking form as armored beings with Wings of Light on their backs.

“Angels!”

Watching those armored figures with Wings of Light unfurled, many people screamed. The devout Believers immediately prostrated themselves and started praying. However, others, including Bishop Carl and Shi Dong, wore grave expressions. They watched Fang Zheng uneasily and glanced at Brand, uncertain of what to do.

Those Believers and Nobility might still be immersed in the shock of the Angels’ descent, but they had clearly sensed that something was amiss. The Angels had descended to stand in front of Fang Zheng and Nymph, effectively protecting them!

Not only that, those who knew the inside story of the Holy Spirit Knight were thinking even more!

Why the Holy Spirit Knight had disappeared from the Sanctuary was clear to the higher-ups. After that dark incident, no Holy Spirit Knight had appeared in the Sanctuary — until Fang Zheng came along.

So, there was a question. Now that the Holy Spirit Knight had reappeared, would those Angels allow history to repeat itself?

Of course not. Anyone with a bit of sense would understand that not even one person would make the same mistake twice, let alone Angels.

So, if this Holy Spirit Knight faced the same situation as before, then… did they not have a countermeasure?!

This is bad!

Realizing this, Bishop Carl’s face went pale as he urgently looked towards Brand not far away. And Brand, with his face ashen, gripped the Blade of Justice in his hand, glaring at Fang Zheng in front of him. Clearly, he too had realized the problem with the current situation — if these Angels were indeed here to protect the young man, then he had no way of attacking Fang Zheng any longer, because if he did, he would inevitably have to battle with these Angels! ƒrēewebnoѵёl.cσm

A Templar Knight Commander attacking the Angels of the Sanctuary’s faith in full view of the public?

The situation calls for the Highest Bishop and the Pope to intervene!

But for now… would Fang Zheng simply let things rest?

“Charge.”

However, Fang Zheng’s command shattered Bishop Carl’s wishful thinking.

Fang Zheng certainly wouldn’t stop there; he had expended a usage of the Soulstone, and it wasn’t just for show. Since this Knight Commander Brand was so formidable, then let’s see who was more powerful, him or Malthael!

After enhancement, Malthael now possessed not only the Power of Death but also the dual forces of the Angel of Death and the Angel of Wisdom. That was the reason Fang Zheng could Summon the projection of the Supreme Heaven. After all, Malthael was one of the Five Great Archangels—if it couldn’t even summon underlings, that would be a huge letdown!

At Fang Zheng’s command, the angels immediately raised their weapons and charged towards Brand and the others.

And as the angels charged towards them, the Templars were at a loss for what to do!

Among these Templars, there were not a few strong individuals, but now, faced with this situation, they really wanted to just turn around and leave. The church’s strong warriors were certainly devout in their faith, which was precisely why, upon seeing these angels, they were internally cursing up a storm.

How were they supposed to fight this? To fight or not to fight? To strike at the messengers of their worshipped Deity, what sin would that be?!

Quite a few Templars chose to back down, not being fools. Fang Zheng and Knight Connie had just fought fiercely, and she had repeatedly called Fang Zheng a Cultist. Many had witnessed this scene, and although they hadn’t thought much of it then, now the appearance of the angels immediately brought the term Holy Spirit Knight to their minds. Recalling the earlier events, many turned pale.

Damn it, is this a replay of the Dark Fallen Moon? I refuse to be an accomplice!

The impact of the Dark Fallen Moon was profound. Anyone in the Sanctuary with a bit of status knew the disaster it had brought about. That’s why, ever since, the internal scrutiny of colleagues within the Sanctuary had always been strict and secretive; unless there was solid evidence, it was rare to actually accuse a Templar of being a Cultist.

Because Fang Zheng and Connie had been fighting so intensely earlier, everyone had been too confused to react. Now, after calming down and giving it some thought, they felt it was as if they had been smacked by the sun.

My goodness, isn’t this just a repeat of the Dark Fallen Moon?! Back then, those Bishops had greedily and arbitrarily accused Holy Spirit Knights of being Cultists, and now the tables have turned and it’s the same scene again?

No wonder “the higher-ups” are furious!

Realizing this, most of the Templars and Bishops immediately recoiled. They still didn’t know the complete details of what had happened, but now it seemed clear that the right was not on the side of Connie and Knight Commander Brand. If that was the case, would they not be out of their minds to assist them?

If all the other Templars had realized this, then Knight Commander Brand must have as well. He clenched the Blade of Justice, his face pale as he looked at the angels charging towards him. Truthfully, as a Knight Commander, he should never have crossed blades with an angel. But as a father, he couldn’t just stand by and watch his daughter die!

“Knight Commander Brand, take Knight Connie and leave quickly!”

Just then, several Templars rushed in front of Brand, blocking the angels. These were Brand’s personal guards, who were quite loyal to him. Although they also worried about punishment, they still hurriedly moved forward and blocked the angels. Hearing his guards shouting, Brand snapped back to reality.

Right, no matter what, I need to get Connie out of here first!

“Run!”

Thinking this, Brand hurriedly grabbed Connie, trying to turn and leave.

Upon witnessing this scene, Fang Zheng narrowed his eyes, a cold murderous intent flashed through them.

Trying to leave? Did you even ask me?!

The next moment, a white light suddenly flashed within Fang Zheng’s body, and in the blink of an eye, he reappeared in front of Brand with Malthael, blocking his way!

“Damn it!”

Seeing Fang Zheng blocking his path, Brand knew that today’s affairs wouldn’t end peacefully. He let out a roar and, raising the Blade of Justice, charged at Fang Zheng.

Meanwhile, the Angel of Death behind Fang Zheng also moved, raising the Scythe of the Soul and meeting the roaring Brand head-on!