What the hell kind of monster is this!?

Are you kidding me?

...Has she really only been an Empowerer for a few months???

At this moment.

Almost everyone had the same thought.

This even included Wu You, who had always been with Chen Lusi.

"..."

Ji Xin slowly came back to her senses, hearing the commotion behind her. Even without turning around, she could guess the expressions of others behind her at this moment.

She took a deep breath and composed herself, then looked up at Tang Language.

Facing her gaze.

Tang Language first appeared evasive, but quickly she regained her confidence and looked directly at Ji Xin.

Her gaze seemed to say... it was you who kept asking, so I told you.

Ji Xin understood what she meant, and couldn't help but rub her temples.

...Who could have thought you'd be so timid!? The great Celestial Strategy admitting fear!?

However.

In the end, she couldn't bring herself to say those words.

Because just as everyone was puzzled and thinking about Chen Lusi.

A male voice suddenly rang out.

"...What are you all doing here?"

Hearing this familiar voice.

Everyone, including Ji Xin, turned their heads back and were slightly taken aback.

Xia Yue stood behind the crowd, and upon finding them looking over, smiled and walked over to Ji Xin, asking, "How's it going?"

"..."

Ji Xin wasn't surprised by Xia Yue's appearance. After a moment of silence, she directly turned to Tang Language.

"...It's resolved."

Tang Language noticed Ji Xin's gaze, replied with one sentence, and then reluctantly recapped what she had seen and heard to Xia Yue again.

"..."

Xia Yue listened quietly, and after hearing everything, fell into silence, lost in thought.

Ji Xin looked at Xia Yue and suddenly asked, "What do you think?"

"...Stop hiding it, just bring out the Celestial Punishment Weapon."

Xia Yue came back to his senses and directly replied, "I talked to a few old folks, and they're more concerned about the Celestial Punishment Weapon than we imagined. It seems the Russian Orthodox Church has a two-pronged plan and has purposely leaked related information. Otherwise, a single claim from Self wouldn't make them take such risks... But with the information released by the Russian Orthodox Church, it's different.

Next, this might not just be a domestic matter anymore, it could attract more attention for sure... So rather than letting all sorts of people jump out at that time, we might as well proactively demonstrate the Celestial Punishment Weapon to them."

"Demonstrate?"

Ji Xin realized Xia Yue avoided the question but said nothing, instead furrowing her brows slightly and asking, "How do we demonstrate?"

Upon hearing this, Xia Yue raised his hand, revealing a full, spiritual fluctuation-emitting Stone he held, and calmly stated, "Since the Russian Orthodox Church chose to show themselves and dared to take action in the Imperial Capital, we should also show them what it means to retaliate in kind.

Since their Pope is old and muddle-headed... we might as well help them replace him."

"..."

Ji Xin saw the Stone in Xia Yue's hand and roughly guessed how it came about.

After pondering for a moment, she recalled the report about Chen Lusi's strike that dismantled the Celestial Punishment Weapon during the eradication of the First Rider Position and asked, "Are you suggesting that Chen Lusi work with you? Then control the Celestial Punishment Weapon?"

"Exactly."

Xia Yue nodded and then smiled, "There's no better stage for a demonstration... using one of the three major religions' Pope as a backdrop to showcase the Celestial Punishment Weapon to everyone."

Upon hearing this, Ji Xin no longer hesitated and directly agreed, "Alright, let's do it. You convince the Security Army, and I'll convince the top levels."

In just a few words, the two of them decided on the matter.

Yet other ordinary members, shocked as they were, were completely lost.

...What?

What in the world is this Celestial Punishment Weapon!?

What do they mean by convincing the Security Army and the top levels!?

What kind of weapon is this!!?

And what does Chen Lusi have to do with all this!?

What exactly does he do!!?

All the ordinary members realized they had overheard some incredible news and, filled with uncertainty, couldn't help but start speculating.

At this moment.

They completely didn't realize, the imagination of man... has its limits.