In the next moment, a woman with Ireland-style chestnut wavy hair, tall stature, and an alluring figure slowly appeared in everyone’s view.
The woman was dressed in very simple casual wear, looking just like an ordinary woman, not eye-catching at all, maybe just a bit prettier than usual.
Even though time had left its traces on her face, she still gave off an unearthly vibe, resembling an ethereal being.
Her figure was exceptional, but her beauty no longer matched her younger years, yet it carried a unique mature charm.
Upon seeing this woman, Michelle’s face subtly changed, her strange purple eyes began to flicker with unease.
Nicholas, however, was filled with unprecedented joy upon seeing this woman!
"Evelyn..."
Evelyn!
If Olivia were here, she would have surely told Ye Xunhuan that this Evelyn was completely the old relic of the Church, the sort that should be dead but stubbornly lives on!
Unfortunately, Olivia wasn’t there, she couldn’t tell Ye Xunhuan these things.
Though Olivia couldn’t inform Ye Xunhuan that Evelyn was an old hag refusing to die, Ye Xunhuan could instinctively sense a hint of danger from her.
"Predecessor hidden by the Church?"
"My name is Evelyn!" Evelyn stared at Ye Xunhuan and said, "In your Huaxia terms, I should be considered a protector within the Church!"
"Are you going to stop me?" Ye Xunhuan didn’t waste words with Evelyn, directly asking her intent.
"Marshal, you’re attempting violence within my Church, do you think I’d sit idly by?" Evelyn coldly remarked, "If I merely watch and let you succeed, everyone would think the Church is devoid of people!"
Indeed, Evelyn’s words made sense. If Ye Xunhuan managed to kill Nicholas at Pope Louis III’s funeral, everyone would deem the Church as declining, on its way down.
But how could the Church possibly decline when it has existed for millennia?
The foundation left by these millennia is unimaginably strong, which is why the Church continues to flourish without waning!
"So, to kill him, must I step over your corpse?"
"What do you think?"
"Then I’ll slay you, old hag!" Ye Xunhuan’s eyes immediately shot out a chilling gleam, then he surged forward to attack Evelyn first.
At this moment, Ye Xunhuan seemed one with his sword, he was the sword, the sword was him, launching a shocking strike at Evelyn!
"Swish!"
The sharp blade tore through the air, emitting a piercing noise, Ye Xunhuan and the sword becoming one, like lightning, like a falling star, rapidly streaking toward Evelyn.
Upon witnessing this, Evelyn’s face showed a solemn expression.
Right now, Evelyn sensed Ye Xunhuan was like a king of beasts, exuding a bloodthirsty aura that made hearts tremble.
"Swoosh!"
In almost an instant, Ye Xunhuan was before Evelyn, the sword in his hand thrusting rapidly toward Evelyn’s left chest.
Just as Ye Xunhuan’s sword was about to pierce Evelyn’s left chest, Evelyn suddenly floated backward, creating some distance from Ye Xunhuan.
Seeing this, Ye Xunhuan snorted coldly, reversed his grip and swung the sword swiftly!
"Swoosh!"
A massive sword beam fell from the sky, overwhelming everything in its path.
The lengthy sword beam descended, imparting a gigantic shock!
"Boom..."
As the sword beam landed, the ground shattered, and the entire land seemed to tremble, like a thousand horses galloping, or an earthquake arriving, instilling deep fear and anxiety from the soul!
Facing Ye Xunhuan’s swift sword attack, Evelyn could no longer maintain calm, her face became somewhat grim.
In the next moment, Evelyn grabbed swiftly with her right hand, seizing a long spear in her grip.
Upon seeing this, Michelle’s heart trembled, instinctively shouting, "Marshal, that’s the Church’s Holy Artifact Laoginsus Spear!"
Laoginsus Spear is the spear that slew Jesus!
According to the Bible, when Jesus was nailed to the cross, a centurion stabbed his side with the spear. This centurion was called Laoginsus. When Jesus’ blood fell into Laoginsus’ eyes, Laoginsus was instantly transformed, giving up his old identity, becoming a monk and possessing miraculous capabilities.
Later, he was canonized as a saint, known as "Saint Laoginsus."
Legend has it that anyone within a hundred twenty feet of Laoginsus’ spear will surrender, and its wielder can dominate the world’s fate, but losing it spells immediate death, becoming a symbol of power in Ancient Rome, held by many victorious monarchs who won countless battles with it.
It’s also rumored this Laoginsus Spear allows its wielder to evade death in war, triumphing on the battlefield, but losing the Holy Spear ensures instant death.
Even Hitler once wielded this spear!
Regardless of whether the legends are true or not, the Church regards Laoginsus Spear as a Holy Artifact, undoubtedly extraordinary, otherwise the Church wouldn’t hold it as a Holy Artifact!
It was unexpected that the current owner of this spear was a woman.
As Laoginsus Spear appeared in Evelyn’s hand, Nicholas’ face became filled with intense excitement.
Laoginsus Spear has appeared, Marshal, let’s see how you fare against Evelyn!
Holding Laoginsus Spear, Evelyn’s aura transformed, she became like a female War God.
"Swish!"
In the next moment, Evelyn wielded Laoginsus Spear and swung forcefully!
"Crack!"
With a single swing, Ye Xunhuan’s sword beam shattered, fragmenting.
Though the sword beam broke, Evelyn was nonetheless forced to retreat, her figure slightly swaying.
Upon closer observation, one could find Evelyn’s hand holding the spear was subtly trembling.
Clearly, she deflected Ye Xunhuan’s sword, yet it caused significant impact, not easily neutralized.
Seeing Evelyn shattering his sword attack, Ye Xunhuan remarked, "I never expected the Church to have such a female War God!"