The continent of Aslant was bustling in September, with the destruction of the Papal fleet in the Sea of Mist, followed by the news of Pope Pius VII's breakthrough into the Sanctuary.

Looking at how hard Hudson is, you can know how much influence a Sacred Domain powerhouse can have on the pattern of the continent.

It can cause a sensation, it is because it is the Pope who broke through the Sanctuary. If you change someone, it will be a non-governmental conversation after tea and dinner, and it will not achieve the effect of causing a sensation on the mainland.

The only ones who were really stimulated were a group of eighth-order powerhouses who were stuck outside the Holy Domain Gate.

In the past, everyone stopped at the peak of the eighth order, and even if there was a gap between them, it would not be too different.

But now in the blink of an eye, the guy from the Seventh Protector actually broke through the Holy Domain first, and directly opened a level with everyone, which made many old antiques unhappy.

For a while, everyone was in retreat, looking for opportunities, and there was no idle anyway.

In addition to his unusual status, the strength of the Seventh Asylum is also the focus of everyone's attention. In the eyes of many people, he is a three-piece artifact in his hand.

The inheritance artifact given by the Lord of the Dawn is completely consistent with the attributes of the Seventh Protector, and the power of the anti-devouring power used is definitely the smallest of all the artifacts.

At the eighth order, the Pope who was holding a three-piece set of artifacts was able to fight against the powerhouses of the Holy Domain. Now that this threshold has been crossed, the artifact's strength increase against Asylum VII is even stronger.

At the same time, the seventh generation of Shelter, which has collected magical attacks, physical attacks, and comprehensive defense artifacts, is an invincible existence in the eyes of many people.

The title of the strongest person in the continent has fallen to the head of the seventh king of Patron at this moment. Hudson was envious.

It is not the name of the first powerhouse that is envious, the seventh generation of protection who has lost two attack artifacts, the moisture of this first powerhouse is too heavy.

Even if the Holy See had other artifacts, they were snatched from elsewhere, and they would definitely not be as smooth as the inheritance.

The seventh generation of Shelter, who is full of defensive attribute points and lacks attack power, is obviously not the strongest person in the continent.

It's okay to bully those under the Holy Domain, but when you meet a strong person of the same level, you can only take advantage of it slightly.

After all, although the artifact is easy to use, it also consumes a lot!

The release of the Guardian Enchantment, that is also time-limited. Gathering a dozen eighth-order powerhouses to besiege can make the seventh generation of Patronus escape.

Of course, it is limited to driving away. A powerhouse at the level of the Holy Realm, as long as he doesn't die, he basically can't die.

Invincible is always relative.

However, the sacred crown in the hands of Pius VII still made Hudson's eyes drool.

Exclusive defense artifacts, the number of this thing, is really too rare. With the Divine Crown Protector, the personal safety factor will definitely be greatly improved.

Under the influence of Pius VII's breakthrough into the Sanctuary, a special meeting was held in the kingdom.

Unlike previous meetings, except for the prime minister and the king, the rest of the participants in this meeting were eighth-order powerhouses from all over the world.

As the combat power of the kingdom, Hudson will naturally not be missing.

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"Pius VII's breakthrough through the Sanctuary proves that the gates of the Sanctuary are once again open to humanity. In the next few years, the mainland will surely produce many strong people.

The main purpose of inviting everyone here today is to provide a platform for everyone to exchange cultivation experiences and exchange cultivation materials, and I hope that everyone can break through the holy realm as soon as possible. ”

Caesar IV said expectantly.

The Sanctuary is not something that can be broken through if you want to, as if it is a reincarnation. Every few hundred years on the mainland, a wave of strong people will erupt, followed by hundreds of years of silence.

Caught up with the strong people of the times, missed the opportunities of the times, and those who were able to break through against the world were all talents.

Looking at the entire Aslant Continent, there are not many eighth-order powerhouses in the Alpha Kingdom, but these powerhouses have all come out of the battlefield, and their combat effectiveness is slightly superior.

But if you want to break through the Sanctuary, these are not enough. Combat experience and comprehension of the law are two completely different fields.

The treasures that assist in comprehending the law don't need to be considered at all, they are all legendary things, which can be encountered but not sought.

What the Kingdom can do is provide a platform for everyone to communicate and hope that someone will be able to take this crucial step.

Hudson had no say in this. Although he has a Sanctuary mount, he is still a weak chicken himself.

Dragons and bears are both talented, and their breakthrough experience has no reference significance for humans.

Communication, that is, everyone is responsible for speaking, and Hudson is responsible for listening.

"Your Majesty, many of us have been stuck outside the Sanctuary for many years, and now we are just one step away from the final touch.

But it is precisely this last step that has trapped countless heroes throughout the ages.

If it were before the destruction of the Papal fleet, I would suggest that my dark friends plan the Nether Ship Heart Core. But for now, I can only advise you to give up the idea of looking for external help. ”

Morrison said meaningfully.

Those who can set foot in this realm are either gifted or cultivators. Now the realm of the Holy Realm has become an obsession in the hearts of many people.

In order to break through the realm, they can do anything.

It is not easy for the kingdom to accumulate some masters, and Morrison doesn't want to watch everyone run to the misty sea to die in order to seize the opportunity.

"Morrison, you're talking nonsense. The three major fleets of the Holy See came out together, and the eighth-order masters who accompanied them were eighty, if not a hundred, and they were all wiped out in the end.

There are only many eighth-order powerhouses in the kingdom who cultivate the dark system, aren't they going to give away people's heads? ”

Robert said angrily.

It seems to be complaining to Morrison, but it is actually said to the strong man in the crowd who cultivates the dark system.

As he spoke, Robert also deliberately glanced at the two undead archmages who were eager to try, and the warning was full of meaning.

After a slight hesitation, the two undead archmagers finally did not open their mouths to refute.

is also the top wave of masters in the kingdom, but when it comes to networking, Robert, the dean, hangs them in all directions.

Even if the dark powerhouses mobilize their connections together, it is difficult to pull everyone on an adventure with them.

The Alpha Kingdom can't afford to gamble, and the forces behind the strong people can't afford to gamble either.

What's more, even if you get the heart core, it's not enough for everyone to share!

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In the palace of Lutesia, Charles III, who also received the news of the breakthrough of Pius VII, looked at everyone and said mockingly:

"The Holy See is running out of skills this time!

The expeditionary fleet was wiped out, and I thought they would take revenge and use a thunderbolt to wipe out the ghost ship that had cowered in the misty seas.

Unexpectedly, they actually used the news of the Holy Protector VII's breakthrough to divert their attention.

As the spokesperson of the Lord of Dawn in the human world, half of the previous popes have broken through the Sanctuary, and it is not surprising to add another one.

But I don't believe that he broke through such a coincidence.

I am afraid that it was the successive failures of the Holy See's layout, and the unstable position of the Pope of Pius VII, which was forced to be announced to the outside world. ”

Breaking through the Sanctuary is a good thing, but the later the news is announced, the better.

Now that this stimulation has stimulated the fighting spirit of the eighth-order powerhouses in the entire continent, it is not of much benefit to the Holy See.

It seems to have saved a lot of prestige, but in the eyes of the real big forces, this only exposes the weak nature of the Holy See.

If you really have the confidence, then immediately start to retaliate and go back, and take out the domineering spirit of the top forces.

There are only three ghost ships, as long as the Holy See is willing to pay for it, it can definitely be taken down.

The outside world does not care about objective factors, let alone the risks, and everyone only sees that the Holy See is cowardly.

The strength of the Holy See will have a direct impact on the foreign policy of the countries towards them.

"Your Majesty, after this continental war, the power of the alien race will inevitably decline further. Now that the Holy See is in a state of decay, it is the best opportunity for the Kingdom to move further.

Our next plan can be accelerated.

It is necessary to speed up the front line to destroy the Orc Kingdom, if it drags on too long, the situation in the Northern Continent will collapse first. ”

The Prime Minister, Duke Bergson, said murderously.

As the first kingdom on the mainland, the military strength of the Frankish Kingdom is no worse than some empires in the history of the human race.

It was not able to become an empire, and in addition to the opposition of the nations, the most important thing was the obstruction of the Holy See.

In the past, empires had a common feature - the divine right of the emperor.

Before the Holy See grew stronger, the power of the empire was still guaranteed, and the most honorable person on the continent was the emperor.

However, after the development of the Holy See, the divine right slowly became dominant in the struggle, and the Pope gradually became the boss on the continent.

In the subsequent collapse of the empire, in addition to internal conflicts of interest, the papal see's promotion was also an important factor.

It was not easy to overthrow the rule of the Holy See, and the Frankish kingdom was naturally unwilling to bow to the Holy See for the sake of the name of an empire.

As the kingdom grew stronger, the voice of the Frankish kingdom became louder and louder.

If there is no legal basis, then find your own way to create it. If the Holy See is disobedient, then change to an obedient Holy See to administer the faith.

"Prime Minister, once we destroy the Orc Kingdom, the Elves will definitely join the war immediately.

The collapse of the situation in the Northern Continent is almost a foregone conclusion, and it is very likely that the Alpha Kingdom will adopt a strategic contraction and let the elven army go south.

At present, the war situation of the countries on the continent is still in a stalemate, and the advantages of the human race have not been brought into play, in case the elven army joins the war, the situation in the central continent is very likely to be reversed.

When the time comes......"

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Marquis of Jesús, said worriedly.

Not all Terran nations are as powerful as the Frankish kingdom; Not all alien races are like the half-orc kingdom, and they are dying of suppression.

The current stalemate on the battlefield is mainly due to the fact that the Frankish kingdom is training with orcs, and has not launched an all-out attack.

Once it is ruthless, it will naturally be easy to destroy the orc kingdom.

After all, this war was launched on their own initiative when they were ready.

"The situation on the mainland really needs to be taken into account.

At present, among the major powers in the continent, the Alpha Kingdom is under the greatest pressure, and they can't stop the elven army if they want to go south.

However, the strength of the three kingdoms of the Central Continent is not weak, and they still have spare strength, which should be to prevent the elven army from going south.

Even if they can't defeat the elven army, they will be able to hold back the enemy, and the situation will not deteriorate much in a short time.

When we have stabilized the fruits of victory, we will send troops to support them, and there will be no time at all. ”

The Prime Minister, Duke Bergson, said lightly.

It can be seen that he does not care about the life or death of the central countries, and even has the intention of taking the opportunity to consume the three countries.

Politics is such a reality, after the annexation of the orc kingdom, Frank's national power will further increase, and the advantages over other countries will become more and more obvious.

As the boss, suppressing potential threats in advance can only be regarded as a routine operation.

"The Prime Minister is right, the situation has changed. Some of the Kingdom's past foreign policies also needed to adapt to the times.

Send the order to the various departments to strengthen their attacks, I hope to defeat the orc kingdom within three months, and completely destroy them within a year! ”

Charles III said domineeringly.

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The Kingdom of Hesse, when he first heard that Pius VII had broken through the Sanctuary, Alexander V was still startled.

Don't panic, as one of the participants in the fall of the Holy See fleet, if the Holy See investigates them deeply, it will be able to find them out sooner or later.

Directly facing the Holy See, Alexander V's heart was still a little drumming. It's just that this anxiety quickly disappeared.

"The Holy See actually stopped?

There are at least three artifacts in the hands of Pius VII, all of which happen to restrain the ghost ship.

With such a good opportunity to stand up, he actually chose to give up, and there must be other reasons behind it. ”

Alexander V said with a frown.

The same thing, falling into different eyes, will naturally see different problems.

Among the monarchs of his time, Alexander V was not a man who loved to be in the limelight. When encountering problems, they usually think twice, typical of the middle-of-the-road monarch representatives.

Even if he was also unhappy with the Holy See, Alexander V did not directly confront the Holy See, and even if he was wronged, he would only secretly stumble and retaliate back.

For example, this time the survivors of the Holy See fleet were hacked, and they were all done in the vest of pirates, leaving enough buffer room.

"Your Majesty, the Pope did not take the opportunity to break through the Sanctuary to launch a counterattack, perhaps it was not the ghost ship that was afraid of, but the Alpha Kingdom.

Having suffered a loss, if they act again, they will definitely not be able to act with the fleet.

Without the protection of a large army, just a group of masters ran to the waters of the Alpha Kingdom to do things, and the danger inside was definitely not small.

In case the Arfa suddenly turns around, it will be difficult for them to leave.

Putting aside other factors, the three inheritance artifacts in the hands of the Seventh Protector alone are worthy of the Alpha Person's secret attack.

Even if their family can't eat, they can ask the Franks, who are also incompatible with the Holy See, for help. There are many forces that worry about inheriting artifacts, and they don't have to worry about having no allies.

It was easy for Pius VII to dare to go out with these artifacts, but it was difficult to bring them back. ”

Duke Milton analyzed with a smile.

Mo said that it is Alpha and Frank, two countries hostile to the Holy See, even if it is a big country with good relations with the Holy See, there is a high probability that they will not be tempted.

This is the legal system of the Holy See, and whoever gets it will have the initiative.

Whether it is through negotiations with the Holy See to fight for more rights and interests; Or directly set up a separate portal, these are the most important bargaining chips.

"It's really as the prime minister said. If the seventh king of Astous dares to come out with an artifact, I can't help but make a move.

Forget it, such a good thing is not possible.

The seventh generation of Asylum is not stupid, even if he comes out with an artifact, he will visit openly.

We can't remember the artifact, let's consider how much benefit we can get from the destruction of the Holy See fleet! ”

Alexander V shook his head and said.

Disappointment is fake, relief is the truth. If the Holy See's inheritance artifact was delivered under his nose, that would be the real problem.

As a Central Continent country, the Kingdom of Hesse inevitably became the land of four wars. Other countries have taken the artifact as a treasure, but they have taken the artifact and become a scourge.

When it comes to artifacts of the legal system, it is not that whoever grabs the legal system will follow whom, and the source of the artifact must be proved to be legitimate.

The reason for obtaining the artifact can be made up casually, but it is not possible to rob it openly. Once something is put on the surface, there is no way to do it.

"Your Majesty, the destruction of the Holy See fleet and the plummeting of their influence in the international arena are not a small benefit to the development of the kingdom's overseas trade.

But these are long-term gains, and in a short period of time, we can get the benefits, mainly the proportion of tithes paid, which can be further reduced.

How much it can be reduced still needs to be negotiated with the Holy See. If the Kingdom is resolute, they will choose to compromise no matter how much we propose to drop. ”

Count Baxström said with great interest.

Before the outbreak of the war, the finances of the Kingdom of Hesse had been very good. As long as there is no major natural disaster, the treasury will have a surplus.

As soon as the war broke out, the situation changed dramatically. Years of financial and tax accumulation are not worth mentioning in the face of the gold-swallowing beast of war.

Although there is no debt accumulation at the moment, the Hessian Kingdom's fiscal deficit has indeed appeared, and it is still expanding at a rate that is visible to the naked eye.

There is an opportunity to cut the flesh of the Holy See and make up for the lack of its own finances, and the Ministry of Finance will certainly have to work hard to win it.

"The country that is now asking for a lower tithing should not be one or two families, and there is no need for the kingdom to rush forward.

First, on the grounds of war necessity, withhold this year's tithes. After the war was over, the results of the negotiations between the Holy See and the parties were expected to come out.

When the time comes, referring to the results of the negotiations of various countries, and then taking the results to negotiate with the Holy See, I think their receptivity should be greatly improved. ”

Alexander V said calmly.

There is no mention of how to deal with the "tithes" withheld during the war, and it is clear that the idea is to repay the debt.

The resumption of negotiations after the war seemed to be full of sincerity, but in fact they were waiting for an excuse to cut the "tithes".

War is inevitably damaged. Exaggerating the losses is the best reason to cut taxes.

Anyway, this kind of war with other races can be crowned as fighting for the living space of the human race, and the force is full in an instant.

If the Holy See continues to decline in the war, then the Kingdom of Hesse will be able to gain more initiative in future negotiations.

Even if it is like the Alpha Kingdom and the King of the Franks, it is not impossible to pay a symbolic amount of gold coins every year.

To be exact, the two countries have not even cashed a single gold coin. It was not that they were unwilling to give this last gold coin, but that the Holy See felt insulted - it refused to accept it.

As for the "tithes" that disappeared, they were naturally spent by the local churches. Repair churches today, engage in charity giving tomorrow, and launch public welfare ...... the day after tomorrow

It's just an account, and the Holy See doesn't have the ability to check it anyway. In essence, the ruling class is trying to maintain its own legal system.

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