Li Rui shattered the barrier, creating an opportunity for Bamonde.

Just now, he used the Escape Technique to follow Wang Xiangru, observing his actions clearly.

This guy initially wanted to recruit Bamonde, but after learning his target, he gradually changed his mind.

Instead of befriending a level 35 rogue Extraordinary, he might as well use this person to curry favor with the Holy Judgment High Court.

So he first stabilized Bamonde, pretending to offer help, but drove straight to the Holy Judgment High Court’s church after going out.

He had seen through it long ago; in this place, the Holy Judgment High Court was the ultimate authority, and befriending anyone else was less useful than currying favor with this organization. 𝘧𝓇ℯℯ𝑤ℯ𝘣𝓃ℴ𝓋𝑒𝑙.𝑐𝘰𝑚

In this place, he had seen too many people rise suddenly and fall abruptly, insight that left him feeling even more insecure, so he chose to rely on others’ strength.

Lately, the Holy Judgment High Court has been extremely strict with unexpected situations, which made him see an opportunity. After much hesitation, he finally chose to betray Bamonde in exchange for Morris’s favor. If he could get in good with a high-ranking priest who was about to be promoted to a Bishop, he would be prosperous.

But now, his dream shattered along with that transparent barrier.

Wang Xiangru’s legs were trembling, and the blood-soaked Bamonde had already locked onto him. It wouldn’t be more than two seconds before his body would be cut in two.

Clearly, Morris could not allow such a thing to happen. If the informant who provided the clues died right in front of him, it would be too embarrassing.

Suppressing his shock, he raised his rapier to stab the back of Li Rui.

A buzzing sound emanated from the sword tip, spreading a layer of sharp killing intent.

Compared to the method against Bamonde, this sword clearly used true skill.

In this instant, members of the Holy Judgment Institute guarding the surroundings were rushing toward the scene, Bamonde was stepping forward toward Wang Xiangru, but their attention was all caught by the sharpness of this sword.

The high-ranking priests of the Holy Judgment Institute did not merely pray to statues; they were executioners who enacted Divine Punishment on this land.

Once such a person made a move, the target had no reason to survive. Even Bamonde paused his forward rush, planning to withdraw and help block this sword.

Despite not knowing who this person was or having the confidence to block Morris’s serious attack, he couldn’t just ignore the young man in the cap, who had come to help.

What he didn’t know was that Li Rui did not need any help.

Facing what seemed like an unstoppable sword, he merely stood in place, took a slight step back with his right foot, and then smoothly turned around with a large spin move.

Boom!

The sword that had turned into a shadow to pierce him was neutralized.

To be precise, even the person holding the sword disappeared.

The high-ranking priest who just dominated the scene was lying in a newly created large pit, unable to move.

The other clergymen were terrified, but they couldn’t just turn and flee. However, after witnessing the intruder’s slap that ended the fight, their steps inevitably became hesitant.

Li Rui was always an understanding person.

He knew that if this group didn’t fight and ran away, they would definitely be punished when they returned, but facing him, they were somewhat intimidated.

So he took the initiative to act against these people.

In front of a teleportation skill like Thunderbolt Flash, those clergymen, who were at most no more than level 40, had no power to resist.

Li Rui didn’t even need to use other skills; sheer physical prowess was enough to knock down those already advanced Extraordinary, while the stunned Bamonde still hadn’t managed to finish off Wang Xiangru.

"You do your thing, it has nothing to do with me. I just need to talk to these gentlemen."

He instructed Bamonde, then began dragging the Holy Judgment Institute members together.

He hadn’t originally planned to take action, but the priests of the Holy Judgment Institute were rare catches. They were the organization that handled the dirty work for the Holy Judgment High Court, holding many secrets.

Normally, Li Rui couldn’t even find these people easily, but now, having witnessed a plot, someone had conveniently brought them right to him. He had been lurking on the rooftop contemplating whether to reveal himself, but seeing the unfortunate Bamonde about to die, he simply chose to intervene.

This level 35 Extraordinary had never dealt with someone so formidable, guessing again and again about his background.

Bamboo Gang? No way, why would they be here and attack people from the Holy Judgment High Court?

"Hurry up and do your thing, then come and help."

Li Rui glared at the dazed man.

Bamonde shivered and quickly turned toward Wang Xiangru, who was trying to sneak away, his gaze growing cold.

...

After a short while, Bamonde had efficiently controlled those from the Holy Judgment Institute in the basement. The orphans that originally hid there had long been taken out.

Li Rui brought a chair and sat in front of Morris.

"Hello, I have some questions I want to ask."

"Go ahead."

Unexpectedly, this high-ranking priest did not show any panic, even displaying some calmness.

"I need to know what happened on the Holy Mountain."

"That’s impossible."

Morris said, "If I tell you, I’ll die."

"Then I have to use some methods." Li Rui chuckled.

Bamonde stood at the door, scrutinizing the two who were speaking.

He didn’t need to think to know that many were investigating the Holy Mountain explosion case, but even so, none would do it this way.

"What methods would he use?" He wondered what kind of interrogation techniques this mysterious master would use, hoping to learn for future use.

However, at this moment, Li Rui stood up and glanced at him: "Leave it to you, find a way to make him talk."

"..."

Bamonde was once again unprepared for this turn, but he couldn’t refuse, given this was a life-saving favor.

Li Rui handed the scene over to him, then went outside to contact Cheng Mingyue, explaining the situation. There was a pause before the response came.

"Why did you take action?"

Li Rui replied, "This person I caught is from the Holy Judgment Institute; he must know the inside story."

"The Holy Judgment Institute? Then that’s fine. Maybe he can help us complete the task."

Cheng Mingyue didn’t expect to actually find someone from the Holy Judgment Institute. They usually either hide among the populace, their identities unknown, or are surrounded by great power at the center of the Holy Judgment High Court, making it extremely difficult to capture them without major repercussions.

In any case, if they could get information, their mission would progress significantly. Ideally, they could withdraw immediately.

After explaining and waiting for a while, Li Rui returned to the basement and saw Bamonde was already wiping the blood off the tools.

Evidently, this guy, having roamed the chaotic lands for so many years, was no saint and was adept at interrogation.

Li Rui asked, "Did he talk?"

"He said that on the night of the explosion, a lot of strangers appeared in the cathedral, their power terrifying, even he couldn’t see through them."

Bamonde quickly relayed the information many had paid a hefty price to obtain.

"Who are these people? Are they related to the Polar Alliance or the Western Kingdom?"

"Definitely not anyone he has seen, likely unrelated, but he doesn’t know where this group of powerful people came from."

"Is that all?" Li Rui was unsatisfied.

"No, there’s more. He said that some top-level members inside the Holy Judgment High Court might have been purged; some prominent figures he used to see haven’t appeared in a long time, including their Holy Blade."

Li Rui squinted: "Are you saying those outsiders have already controlled the Holy Judgment High Court?"

"I can’t say for sure." Bamonde didn’t make any presumptions, "But according to Morris’s account, many originally stationed outside have been recalled to the Holy Mountain, as if preparing for a war."