Chapter 2444 The Monkey Effect (2)
The news brought back by Sister Leibniz has already attracted considerable attention.
When her spirit was brought back to the church, the surrounding Christians were shocked and uneasy.
The fact that this nun, who once devoted herself to the convent, is now appearing in spirit form indicates that her physical body has been completely destroyed.
Inside the Pope's palace, Cardinal Arnold Oleb, carrying the spirit of Leibniz, approached the steps and requested an audience with Pope Alexander X.
Almost everyone felt sorry for the tragic fate of this former clergyman, especially when her spirit appeared before the Pope; the silence and solemnity of that moment made the entire church seem exceptionally sacred.
However, just when everyone thought the Pope would take action on the matter, he did not come out of the church.
Orib and Leibniz waited for a long time before finally seeing a figure in a white robe emerge from the dark doorway.
He stood quietly on the high steps, looking down at the two Apocalyptic Knights before him.
He is not the Pope.
Instead, it was the blond boy, George Higgins, who had been standing next to the Pope.
“My children, you have done very well.”
His voice was cold, his gaze icy, and his eyes revealed a vicissitude and profundity beyond his years.
Arnold Oleb paused for a moment, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes.
my child?
This seemed somewhat comical to them, as Higgins was only sixteen, the prime of his life, and had been a favorite of Alexander X for many years.
But no matter how much the Pope valued him, he should not have spoken to two revered knights of the Apocalypse in such a tone.
"Who are you?"
"Isley asked in a serious voice, his eyes showing doubt," Orib asked.
"Alexander X is dead."
Higgins said calmly, his voice devoid of any emotion.
But these words caused a sensation in the square in front of St. Peter's Basilica!
The Pope is dead!
The heavens of the Holy See have collapsed!
Before they could react, Higgins uttered his second sentence.
"From this day forward, I am the new Pope!"
He slowly raised his palm, and a sacred radiance emerged from his palm, eventually appearing before everyone as an ancient book.
The pages were worn and tattered, as if they had been unearthed from the dust of time.
However, its dilapidated state cannot conceal its sacredness; on the contrary, it gives people a sense of the vicissitudes of time and its enduring existence.
"That's... the original Book of Revelation!"
"Orib and Leibniz said in surprise."
The Book of Revelation is the authority of the Pope, and only the Pope himself can control it.
Even if he bestows it upon his subordinates, he can take it back at any time.
It embodies the grand vision and power of the entire Holy See over thousands of years.
Only the most devout believers can master it.
However, at this moment, it actually appeared in Higgins' hands!
This means that Higgins has gained the approval of the Apocalypse.
This is not a simple bloodthirsty usurpation of power, but a divinely granted authority!
George Higgins, that young and handsome boy, has now directly announced that he will inherit the papacy.
A moment of silence fell over the scene, as if all these changes were difficult to adapt to.
George's temperament and aura are not like those of a young man; instead, he gives off an unusually profound and ancient feeling.
“You—” Arnold tried to speak, but the words failed him. George simply smiled slightly, his eyes concealing a secret unknown to others.
"You...you are!"
Orib's eyes suddenly widened. He looked up at Higgins and seemed to see something in those eyes that should have been young and clear, yet were clearly filled with vicissitudes!
"Greetings, Your Holiness the Pope!"
Cardinal Oribou, who was originally the most likely successor to the papacy, respectfully lowered his head.
Leibniz seemed to understand something as well, and placed his hands on his chest and bowed.
The Knights of Apocalypse had already expressed their approval of Higgins' position, and although the others had doubts, they still bowed to show their support for his ascension.
"From this day forward, I will assume the office of Pope. You may call me Saint Peter II."
"The current Baitigan is no longer the Baitigan of the past."
George said calmly, as if he had foreseen everything. "Lebniz's death and the appearance of her spirit signify that we are entering a new era. And I am the one who will lead the church into the future."
Everyone felt that aura; it seemed that George's gaze and presence had plunged the entire hall into a suffocating atmosphere.
Although he was handsome and gave off a very approachable vibe, his deep eyes and resolute attitude made him appear much older than his actual age.
The change of pope, the tragedy of Leibniz, and the sudden rise of Higgins plunged the Bytigne into unprecedented turmoil.
Inside St. Peter's Basilica, on the throne made of gold and jewels, Alexander X, who had lived for over 120 years but was now nothing but skin and bones, had completely turned into a pile of skeletons.
Higgins looked up at the sky. It was daytime, but he could vaguely see the pale shadow of a moon.
“Mammon, Samael… five more are left.”
……
The training room deep within the Tianhai Fortress in Tianhai City (District).
Zhang Yi remained in seclusion, absorbing the power he had gained from the Lunarians and Samael, preparing to face an even more intense storm.
During this time, everyone was quietly making plans; the future world was no longer peaceful.
Everyone has their own goals and tasks, and the relationships between them begin to become intricate and complex.
Zhang Yi also knew that no matter how strong he became, the challenges of fate would always approach him in more unimaginable ways.
During his three-day seclusion, Zhang Yi immersed himself in the meditation techniques taught by the Black Moon Priest.
This meditation method was completely different from any cultivation method he had ever encountered before, bringing him unprecedented inspiration and insights.
Compared to Wang Yangming's "The Philosophy of Mind," this method of meditation is more detailed and profound, like a treasure trove explaining the laws of the mind and the universe, guiding him into a new realm.
The core concept of meditation is exactly the same as that of the philosophy of mind: "I think, therefore I am".
This short philosophical proposition lingered in his mind for a long time.
Meditation is not simply reflection, but a deeper level of perception and understanding.
Zhang Yi realized that superpowers were not simply a matter of strength.
It is the power of the mind, the unfathomable connection between the mind and the universe.
