Chapter 260: The Archbishop's Suspicion

Chapter 260 The Archbishop's Suspicion

Li Wei remained at the Temple of Light.

Lancelot sent men to scout the movements of the undead at the ancient battlefield ruins thousands of kilometers away.

Three days later, Lancelot received confirmed news.

A vast number of undead had resurrected within the ancient battlefield ruins, converging into a sea of skeletons, advancing toward Storm City.

They were expected to reach Storm City in one month.

However, no trace of the legendary lich was found.

Lancelot was not surprised by this.

The legendary lich had hidden within the ancient battlefield for so long without being discovered.

How could he be found so easily?

After confirming that what Li Wei said was true.

Lancelot immediately contacted the high echelons of the Tower of Elements.

"Lancelot, what do you want from us?"

At the top of the Tower of Elements, Lancelot's projection appeared before everyone.

Those present were all the highest-ranking figures of the Tower of Elements.

Every word they spoke could affect countless people within the Tower of Elements.

Lancelot informed the high echelons of the Tower of Elements about the movements of the undead at the ancient battlefield.

"When your Tower of Elements originally constructed the secret realm, you inadvertently isolated a legendary lich's phylactery within it."

He did not mention Li Wei.

He merely told the high echelons of the Tower of Elements about the matter of the legendary lich.

Upon hearing this, the high echelons of the Tower of Elements were all astonished.

"How is this possible? The locations we chose to build secret realms were thoroughly investigated; anything hidden would have been discovered."

"Such is the fact; I hope the Tower of Elements can take action soon to find that legendary lich's phylactery."

"You know better than I how difficult liches are to deal with; if the phylactery cannot be found, the lich is immortal."

Lancelot looked at the crowd calmly.

After a brief discussion, the high echelons of the Tower of Elements replied to Lancelot.

"Very well, next we will conduct a focused investigation of the secret realms held by the Tower of Elements to find the phylactery if possible."

"Beyond this, we have a doubt; how did the Archbishop learn of this matter?"

The high echelons of the Tower of Elements were all puzzled.

Logically speaking, even if the phylactery was hidden within a secret realm, the Tower of Elements should have discovered this first.

How could it be the Archbishop of the Temple of Light, who had nothing to do with them, who discovered it first?

Did he perhaps wander inside the secret realm?

That is impossible!

Lancelot said faintly: "This belongs to the confidential secrets of the Temple of Light; you need not inquire further."

Having said this, he withdrew.

The projection turned into a beam of light and vanished within the room.

The several mages sitting in the room glanced at each other, feeling something was amiss.

The Tower Master of the Tower of Elements spoke: "Regardless, first investigate the truth of Lancelot's words."

"First, clarify the movements of the undead within the ancient battlefield ruins."

"Then, find the lich's phylactery."

After speaking, the room fell into silence.

Someone whispered: "The legendary lich, could it be him?"

"Impossible, he died long ago."

"But if he successfully transformed into a lich, it would be normal for him to still be alive."

The Tower Master said solemnly: "Even if it is him, he is now a lich, an evil undead creature, an evil lich bringing destruction."

"He is our enemy!"

"Enough, discussion on this matter ends here; regarding scouting the undead movements at the ancient battlefield ruins, Zhu Feng, you go personally."

"If possible, find the trace of the legendary lich."

"Mm, I understand." Zhu Feng responded.

Lancelot hoped the Tower of Elements could find the legendary lich's phylactery.

This way, dealing with the legendary lich would be much easier for them.

Perhaps they could even dissolve a disaster into nothingness.

After meeting with the high echelons of the Tower of Elements, Lancelot without stopping found the Lord of Storm City and told him of the undead movements. He did not tell the Lord of Storm City about the lich.

The Temple of Light and the Tower of Elements would find a way to resolve the legendary lich.

Storm City only needed to prepare to resist the sea of undead.

After doing these things, Lancelot still had to report to the Pope.

He rushed to the Holy City, stayed in the Holy City for a day, before seeing the Pope once.

Having spoken only a few words, Lancelot returned to Storm City.

It was already night when he returned to Storm City.

For the vast Church of Light, merely the movements of undead at the ancient battlefield ruins were not worth too much attention.

Even if this matter involved a legendary lich.

Even if the undead had fought their way to the gates of Storm City, it was not considered a major event.

For the Church of Light, only matters related to the gods were important.

Returning from the Holy City, Lancelot walked alone on the quiet streets.

He quietly gazed up at the night sky.

"One step further... become a Cardinal Archbishop."

"To better serve the God of Light, I also need higher authority."

If he were a Cardinal Archbishop, he would not have had to wait a day in the Holy City today to see the Pope.

Wanting to become a Cardinal Archbishop was not a sudden whim.

Today's events were merely the last straw that broke the camel's back.

Lancelot had grown weary as well.

He had remained in Storm City for thirty-six years.

In the eyes of others, he was the unapproachable Archbishop of the Temple of Light in Storm City.

His status was even higher than that of the Lord of Storm City.

Yet within the Church of Light, he was merely a marginal figure among the archbishops.

Guarding the Storm Great Wall was important, yet it offered few chances for him to ascend further.

The position he stood upon was already lofty enough.

The resources here were no longer sufficient to allow him to advance another step.

Lancelot was not content with the status quo; he desired more.

The opportunity Levi brought was a chance Lancelot could not afford to miss.

Missing this chance, he might not encounter a better one even after several more decades.

Lancelot walked along the streets, his gaze growing ever deeper.

He had never wavered in his faith.

He firmly believed that reaching a higher position would allow him to serve the God of Light better.

The next day, Lancelot requested a meeting with Levi.

He felt there were still many secrets hidden upon Levi.

When Levi saw Lancelot, he felt there was something more in his eyes.

During their first meeting, he felt Lancelot's gaze was like sunlight capable of melting the human heart.

This time, Lancelot's gaze remained warm as sunlight, yet it was mixed with some special implication.

Lancelot said, "The undead from the Ancient Battlefield Ruins are approaching Storm City."

Levi did not feel surprised.

When Lancelot sought him out, Levi had already surmised he had verified the matter.

Levi had originally thought it would take some time to verify this matter.

After all, this was merely his speculation.

He did not expect Lancelot to verify it so quickly.

Lancelot looked at Levi and said, "I find it strange, why are the undead coming toward Storm City?"

"According to your words, if the Legendary Lich wants to reclaim his phylactery, he should go to the several secret realms occupied by the Element Tower."

"Yet he is heading straight for Storm City, could it be the phylactery is in Storm City?"

Levi felt his heart grow numb under his gaze.

He steeled himself and said, "I think it should not be so, perhaps the Legendary Lich just wants to surround the Element Tower, forcing them to abandon the secret realms."

"Storm City just happens to be in the path of the undead's advance."

(End of Chapter)