Chapter 161 Don’t force me to transcend! (4k3)

The First Redemption Church sent a message that Redemption, regarded as the messenger of God by billions of Catholics on the earth, met with the Transcendent who had saved the world several times to discuss the disposal of psychic pirate masks.

“The grassland is endless, so you don’t have to worry about destroying anything, and there are no cameras.

If anything happens, it's simply the best place to fight. "

Aquaman shook his head, feeling vaguely uncomfortable from the location chosen by the other party to meet.

"Maybe he just really wanted to keep the mask just in case?"

The Flash winced and whispered a possibility.

But others were obviously not as optimistic as he was, especially Batman, who never trusted anyone. He knocked on the table.

"No matter what, the mask must not be handed over to him."

He knew that the mask had been returned to the paradise island of the Diana clan by David. As an Amazon who had guarded the Mother Box of Apokolips for countless years, he was more concerned about where the mask was than the sudden 'salvation'. .

In addition to 'redemption', the First Redemption Church is a Catholic sect funded by some wealthy people. There is no power to protect the mask.

"I have found some clues about the past of the pastor named Hightower. He once talked about his experience in a sermon. He participated in a meat grinder-like battlefield. Some of the details, coupled with his age, Most of them are talking about World War II.”

Cyborg frowned.

"Maybe if you give me some more time, I can find out his detailed origins."

A priest who fought in World War II.

David knew that they had discussed last time that there was nothing to dig deep into about 'redemption'. His life could easily be found, with evidence from neighbors, teachers and classmates. Before he joined the First Redemption Church, he was just a man with a passion. God’s ordinary people.

"It was the mysterious 'Hightower' who discovered real gold in a pile of gravel, which transformed Jarrod into the 'Salvation', God's messenger. This man with no trace of his past is full of doubts."

"The appointment for 'redemption' is tomorrow morning. Is it too late?"

Hal Jordan coughed and asked.

He didn't actually care about the issue of 'redemption' before. He has always been a person who doesn't worry about tomorrow's events that haven't happened yet. However, the trend shown by 'redemption' has the potential to shake the world.

An inexplicable appointment, a special mask that can drive any religious fanatic crazy.

"There was no Internet during World War II..."

Cyborg looked troubled.

To be honest, he didn't have much confidence that in just one day, with a few vague clues, he could sift through the vast world of online information to find Hightower's true identity, not to mention that it was possible that Hightower's identity might not be known in the online world. record.

"It doesn't matter."

David stood up slowly.

“No matter what his identity is or what purpose he has, he will always use the hand of ‘redemption’ to complete it.

In the end, we have to return to strength. "

He would like to see how far the 'redemptive' power of fame can grow after it spreads around the world.

Clark and everyone else knew that if nothing unexpected happened tomorrow, there might be a battle between the two, and no one would be able to help him in that battle. Tomorrow's battle might be a battle between the two strongest humans.

…

In the quiet night, starlight shines into the church through the large glass.

‘Redemption’ Jarrod was wearing a blue battle suit. His tall body was carved out of marble and he knelt in front of the pulpit. With a little confusion on his brows, he prayed in a low voice.

"I know it puts a lot of pressure on you to take on too many people's beliefs."

An old and gentle voice floated over, and Hightower, wearing a nightgown, slowly walked out from the lighted bedroom at the back of the church, holding a cup of hot tea.

"Would you like some tea?

Tea can calm the nerves. "

"No, thank you, Father."

Redemption has a hard tone.

“Not only are others’ expectations of me, but also the faith that the congregation has placed in me in the Lord, my power has now been enhanced to an unimaginable level.

I don't even dare to speak loudly now, for fear of shattering the houses and people in front of me.

This is more dangerous than Yasir's situation last time. "

Last time, Yasir was unable to control the sudden surge in power, causing a military base to evaporate into the world along with hundreds of lives.

And this time not only did his power surge, but compared to the increased power, the energy he originally had in his body was simply insignificant, like a rabbit suddenly having the power of an elephant.

“I’m sorry about Yasser.

None of us originally wanted to. "

Hightower took a leisurely sip of tea.

“But you have to control your power with patience and faith.

My child, you and I rely on each other and have gone through the most difficult journey.

The sudden appearance of dawn is the Lord’s revelation to us. Are we so weak that we ignore the Lord’s help? "

“We have an immediate opportunity to spread the glory of the Lord to the entire world, all we have to do is get that mask.

Live up to the Lord’s gaze on us, the Lord is paying attention to us. "

Upon hearing these words, 'Salvation' straightened his body, and a hint of excitement gradually appeared on his face.

These abilities of his are the gift of the Lord, and his coming to the world contains the will of the Lord. As Father Hightower said, he is the messenger chosen by the Lord to spread the gospel.

“What do these have to do with the tests of faith that Abraham and Isaac received from the Lord.”

Hightower shook his head and chuckled.

Hearing this, a trace of devout enthusiasm emerged from the eyes of 'Salvation', like a defender who could be martyred at any time.

This is an allusion in the Bible. God tested Abraham's faith in him and asked him to take his and his wife's only son Isaac to a mountain with a journey of three days and three nights, and kill and sacrifice him with his own hands.

When the young Isaac went to the mountain with his father who did not bring any sheep but wanted to sacrifice to God, he saw his father raising a dagger and realized what was about to happen, but he did not resist at all and bowed his head in obedience.

The loyalty of the two people has been tested. When the tragedy is about to happen, an angel appears to stop them. From then on, the Lord's eyes have been watching over them.

"I have been involved in the most brutal wars of mankind.

When my comrades and I were ordered to attack a German front line, we dropped tens of thousands of corpses but still failed to break through the front line. "

Next to the window, Hightower was holding black tea in one hand, wiping the fingers of the other hand across the cold window sill, looking at the moonlight pouring down like frost on the ground.

He seemed to have returned to that cruel and cold night when ammunition and food were exhausted, when more than 20,000 German soldiers launched a late-night raid with guns in hand like devils. Their defense collapsed at the first moment, and everyone was about to die at the gunpoint.

“Under the flames from the gun muzzle, in the trench, I knelt on the ground, shaking and crying, praying to God that I could survive and return to my hometown to see my parents again.

When I was in despair...the Lord cast His gaze unstintingly, and a miracle happened! "

A blue light bloomed between his praying palms, brilliant and sacred, and then the light illuminated the entire battlefield.

“With the Lord’s protection, I survived that meat grinder battlefield.

After that, I vowed to spread the glory of the Lord to every corner of the world! "

His eyes glowed blue, and reflected in the glass, he looked like a powerful angel under the throne of God, exuding divine power.

“Until the last moment of my death, my faith in the Lord did not waver, and I passed His test.

Tomorrow may be the Lord's test for you, Jarrod. "

Hightower took a sip of tea and turned his gaze back.

"You don't have to go through the same trials as Abraham, and you are luckier than me and don't have to face death."

Redemption shuddered and clenched his fists. He seemed to see a corner of the kingdom of heaven and the door opened to him with a deep and powerful voice.

"Father, I understand. I will get that mask back."

"You are the energy and I am the engine. We are the two people chosen by the Lord to change the world. No matter how many thorns, bumps and tests there are on the road ahead, I will stick to the faith of the Lord!"

“Very well, after you set off tomorrow morning.

I will, as always, lead the congregation in praying for you. "

Hightower's eyes glowed brighter, as if in response, and Jarrod's body also emitted a powerful blue light, like a blue sun containing infinite energy.

"——Help you fulfill the Lord's will!"

…

In the hot weather, the cool wind blows through the grass half a man tall, and from time to time you can see hyenas, cheetahs and even lions and elephants passing by on the grassland.

Redemption was suspended in the air with his arms folded, his eyes closed. The powerful magnetic field of life emitted from his body made even the most ferocious predators on the grassland tremble and retreat. Not far away, dozens of meters away, an elephant group raised its trunk and screamed in terror. Neighing, he suddenly backed away.

The elephant herds that have never encountered natural enemies on the African grasslands will actually flee in the hope of wind.

"You are late."

Suddenly, he opened his eyes and looked up to the sky.

"Half an hour has passed since our appointed time."

A rich purple light emitted from his body, slowly descending from the sky. David was wearing Shazam's purple suit, with a golden thunder and lightning symbol on his chest, making him look like a majestic god. He had his hands behind his back.

“It’s good that I can come.

Did I say that I would agree to your appointment? "

A few hundred meters away, Clark, Diana, and Batman Cyborg landed on the side, looking solemn and ready.

"The Beyonder set out half an hour late to give me time. I still haven't found any information about Hightower."

Cyborg was a little annoyed and frustrated.

Both Batman and he had a hunch that the mysterious Father Hightower might be the key to the matter.

"Perhaps his identity information has been secretly sealed by his country in written documents."

Batman frowned and suggested a possibility to comfort Cyborg.

They searched for clues about Hightower's sermons, in which he said that on the battlefield, the Lord's mercy had never been greater than before, allowing him to survive and making him aware of his mission.

What can be called the Lord's unprecedented mercy? I am afraid that something very unusual happened to Hightower on the battlefield, which may have caused his country to block the information.

“Now I can only watch David’s.

I don't know if we can help for a while. "

Looking at the two people facing each other in the air nearly half a mile away, Clark clenched his fists. The last time Redemption appeared, his speed was superior to him. He didn't know how far Redemption's power had increased now, and whether David could deal with it. .

"I hope that guy isn't too powerful." Hal Jordan didn't know what to say.

Have other Lanterns been in a situation like this?

Not to mention dealing with interstellar affairs, he is not even capable of solving the problems within the planet itself, relying on his team members to maintain the world.

"I think as long as that guy doesn't exceed my speed, I should be able to help the Beyonder in the battle."

The Flash twisted his wrist.

“Where is the mask of the man who attacked Metropolis?

The transcendent. "

Withdrawing his gaze that glanced at the Justice League members in the distance, Redemption lowered his arms without hesitation, as if he was a lion preparing to pounce, with a cold and stern voice.

"You have to hand it over, it's dangerous."

“You don’t have to worry about whether it’s dangerous or not.

I'm curious why you asked for it. "

David didn't seem to notice that he was about to attack, and his expression was calm.

"Should we really seal it away as an object created by the devil, or should we use its power to achieve the ulterior purposes of you and the church behind you?"

"'Redemption' becomes different than before."

In the distance, seeing Redemption's aggressive expression through the mecha's screen, Batman's brows immediately furrowed.

From previous meetings and some images of Jarrod, one can clearly see the hesitation and kindness contained in this young man's brows, but now he is like a Templar who has been incited, with nothing more than the goal he wants to achieve.

Uh-huh!

Facing the undisguised doubt in David's words, Redemption ignited a huge blue flame. He exuded majestic energy, like a super volcano on the edge of eruption. The scorching heat instantly scorched the earth, and the energy The ripples spread and stirred up gusts of wind.

"Hand it over, don't force me to do it.

I can't control the power I have now! "

The low roar containing warning echoed far across the grassland.

"What's the meaning.

Are you afraid that you will accidentally kill me? "

The blades of grass turned into ashes, the high temperature hitting his face was several hundred degrees, and the energy fluctuations made people feel heart-stopping. It was like a breeze on the pavement, and David just raised his eyebrows.

"The energy index he emits has exceeded any nuclear reactor in mankind."

A harsh warning came from the system, and Cyborg looked at the astronomical numbers scanned in front of him with a horrified expression.

“Even beyond!”

"Back off, we must back off!"

"What do you mean?" Hal Jordan lowered his arm in mid-air.

"Don't we even have the ability to stand here and watch."

Their teammates were about to start a fight. If they weren't ready to step forward to help, they would still retreat?

"If you think you can survive a nuclear explosion, you can ignore this."

Cyborg warned in a deep voice, pulling Arthur back quickly.

"Ahem...ahem, I think I can support the Transcendent remotely.

Come on, Barry. "

Seeing that the two people in front of them were at war with each other without saying a few words, and the battle was about to break out. Green Lantern raised his hand to form a round platform and lifted up the Flash, and the two of them retreated to the back with the others.

Only three people remained.

Clark, Batman wearing Fenrir armor, and Diana carrying the Guardian Shield, the three of them stared into the distance.

Needless to say, David and Redemption can tell from each other's attitudes that the other is determined to leave no room for anything. One has no intention of handing over the mask, and the other is determined to get the mask. If the situation needs to change, I'm afraid only one of them can use their strength. Overwhelm the other party.

Boom!

"As I thought, you guys have other plans."

The two faced off remotely, their eyes sparkling with electricity. David's face was filled with coldness, and the sky seemed to be affected by his emotions. The weather suddenly changed, dark clouds rolled in, and there was lightning and thunder.

His slender and powerful body was surrounded by dazzling divine thunder and lightning, and strong winds blew low across the grassland.

"I'm not interested in what plans you have, but lest you worry about the mask and cause trouble in the future, I'll deal with you right here!"

The reason why he agreed to meet Redemption here was that David had no reason to back down, and secondly, if Redemption really had evil intentions, he might 'visit' the Justice League headquarters, which is very close to Metropolis, in order to get the mask.

And 'Redemption' is not a guy with ordinary strength. If the two fight, the entire city and nearby towns may suffer disaster.

"Transcendent, is this your choice?

You are disobeying the will of the Lord! "

Redemption roared, and the energy in his body exploded, like a dazzling sun rising on the ground. The explosive force shattered the ground hundreds of meters in radius. His figure was like a comet and the air wiped out flames, and he punched David with a bang!