Dead Sore slowly turned his head, incredulously saying, "Us...?"

The horse-faced man heard this, calmly spoke two names: "Xia Yue, Chen Lusi."

"..."

Dead Sore understood, his expression changing slightly.

If they delve into the heart of the Chamomile Alliance... it’s not the same as being in the country.

And at the same time.

Not just Self.

Many people received this news, and most people’s first reaction was astonishment, finding it unbelievable.

Then realizing it, they immediately chose to set off... heading towards Chamomile Alliance.

As for the reason... everyone has different purposes.

At this moment, Xia Yue and Chen Lusi could be said to be the focus of all attention.

However, the two concerned were rather calm about it, possibly not having received the news, or they simply didn’t care.

Ussuri Shallow.

Borderline.

Xia Yue looked at the land across the big river and suddenly crouched down, reaching out to grab a handful of sand.

Chen Lusi, carrying a ’guitar bag,’ saw this scene and asked suspiciously, "What are you doing?"

"Every Empowerer has certain geographical restrictions."

Xia Yue stood up and explained, "Because the legends and the Lady of the Underworld vary by region, local Empowerers leaving the country, as they become more distant, will have their Authority Ability suppressed to different extents.

The degree of suppression varies greatly, depending on one’s Tier and the compatibility of one’s Authority Ability with local legends. For instance, Catherine’s Authority Ability, once she leaves the Slavic Region, is greatly weakened. She must rely on local names and identities to act.

But Yevgeny’s Authority Ability, because it’s more common, and there are legends of house deities domestically, although suppressed, it’s not exaggerated.

Most of our domestic Empowerers’ Authority Abilities are generally unaffected throughout East Asia. But the place we’re going to this time is different, my Authority Ability will be suppressed, so I’m making some preparations."

"Preparation?" Chen Lusi looked at the sand in his hand, still not quite understanding.

"I carry domestic sand with me."

Xia Yue casually stuffed the sand into his pocket, then smiled, "No matter where I stand, the ground beneath me is homeland... and the Lady of the Underworld in the Chamomile Alliance has no right to suppress my Authority Ability."

"..."

Indeed idealistic.

Chen Lusi, upon hearing this, thought of what Xia Yue had said when introducing his Authority Ability, sighed slightly, and then also crouched down, grabbing a handful of sand and putting it in his pocket.

Although he doesn’t know whether it will work, because he’s never gone that far.

But regardless of its efficacy... it’s certainly a psychological comfort.

Xia Yue didn’t say much about it, merely smiled, seemingly having exceptional confidence in him.

Xia Yue clapped his hands and said, "Alright, let’s set off. Let me know if you can’t keep up."

Chen Lusi nodded in agreement.

Xia Yue said no more, abruptly lifted off.

Thunderous explosions suddenly sounded!

Like a fighter jet roaring past!

The clouds rolled over.

A massive compression wave blossomed behind Xia Yue.

He transformed into a white line, swiftly flying forward.

Chen Lusi looked up at him, then gently waved his right arm.

Flesh twisted.

Cold gleam flashed.

He raised his right arm, the image of a Shrinking Earth Talisman surfaced in his mind, then fiercely slammed it forward.

Crack—

The sound of breaking echoed.

The space before him shattered like fragile glass.

Chen Lusi’s figure vanished with it.

Then.

The sound of sonic booms and shattering began to echo alternately! Like a duet, continually resonating within the Chamomile Alliance territory!

The two headed straight for Assumption Cathedral.

And all those who tried to stop them along the way... perished!

...

Assumption Cathedral.

This cathedral, built in the early 12th century, holds the highest position in the Russian Orthodox Church and is also the oldest existing church in the Chamomile Alliance.

And the church bearing the same name located in the famous palace is modeled after this cathedral.

Its most notable feature is being constructed on steep terrain, featuring the colorless synthetic gemstone architecture popular in the 12th century, and five vibrant, full-bodied towers erected on a high base. Those five gleaming gold domes make the entire cathedral appear splendidly grand.

This is the heart of the Russian Orthodox Church.

Contrary to claims, as time progressed to the modern day.

The entire Russian Orthodox Church had long abandoned the cathedral within the famous palace and instead regarded this place as a sanctuary.

The Shepherd Leader currently governing the entire Russian Orthodox Church resides in this cathedral.

At this moment.

The interior of the cathedral exudes a solemn and awe-inspiring atmosphere, not a single tourist in sight.

A Priest hurriedly passed through the central hall beneath the dome painted with the watercolor mural of The Last Judgment, then arrived at a certain room, gently knocking on the door.

Upon hearing a response from inside.

He promptly pushed the door open and entered. 𝐟𝗿𝐞𝚎𝚠𝐞𝚋𝕟𝐨𝚟𝐞𝕝.𝕔𝕠𝚖

Inside the room, despite the lavish decorations, the painted murals and gold-embellished holy icons at every turn, the aura of decay was hard to mask.

Because the elderly man on the bed was truly ancient.

He was nearing two hundred and thirty years old.

Even as an Empowerer, this age wasn’t insignificant.

Due to his extreme age, the old man’s entire being seemed reduced to a mere skin, the wind-weathered skin clinging tightly to bones, revealing their outlines unmistakably. His face was riddled with dense, brown spots, the sagging skin bearing the marks of time... like a piece of cloth hanging on a face.