pjbooks Chapter 120 The Shroud
Chapter 120 The Shroud
Chapter 120 The Shroud
The news of Attila the Hun's resurrection was quickly accepted, as it was not without precedent.
In the distant East, there is a similar story: a tyrant has emerged from the annals of history and is now at war with Japan.
As for the parody, the fact that Su Fan's portrayal of Attila the Hunnic king appeared out of nowhere is enough to prove its authenticity.
Within the Europa region, no organization or individual has the capability to play such a prank, and even assuming they did, they would not be able to make such a joke.
Eliminating all possibilities, even if it seems absurd, this is the only possible answer.
However, some people quickly noticed the key point: why do these beings who have been resurrected from the long river of history not seem to be good people?
The one from the East declared, "The sun in the sky is as my people as I have. Will the sun perish? If the sun perishes, I will perish too." The people's answer was, "When will the sun and time end? We will both perish."
Attila, the Hunnic king, was equally infamous, known as the Scourge of God. In the eyes of the people of Europe, he was portrayed as a symbol of a brutal and cunning barbarian, and an instrument of God's punishment.
What's even more coincidental is that Xia Jie, who emerged from the annals of history, did not appear in the Chinese kingdom. Similarly, Attila, the Hunnic king, did not appear within the territory of the empire he ruled during his lifetime.
Some people are already planning to flee. After all, small signs indicate a larger problem. Just think about how the Xia Kingdom is now a living hell. So, with this Scourge of God resurrected in Italy, will Italy still have any good days?
After all, when the Scourge of God was alive, he struck so hard that the Roman Empire, considered a holy nation by Westerners, cried out in despair.
Demanding gold is utterly despicable. It seems Italy's good days are numbered!
However, the last time, Pope Leo I met with Attila, and with the help of the gods, he reformed the tyrant, thus preventing the destruction of Rome.
Are there still great men like Olli I to advise this tyrant?
Why did Su Fan play this tyrant? Of course, it was to put on a grand show, and he needed someone who was related to Christian faith but was also unscrupulous.
"You are a respectable elder, much like a man I know named Leo," said Su Fan, playing Attila the Hun.
"Saint Leo's courage and wisdom relied on the faith bestowed upon him by the Lord. As for me," the old priest said calmly, "I have only this meager faith and the hospitality of a cup of water. I cannot represent all of Turin, much less fathom your intentions. But at least at this moment, I see you not as a tyrant who only knows how to take. You mention being attracted, you mention being confused, and you are even willing to mention an old friend with whom you once negotiated."
"Hahaha!" Su Fan, playing Attila the Hun, let out a hearty laugh. "You're even more like him now! There's something here that's attracting me. Would you like to come and walk around with me?"
"As you wish," the old priest replied calmly, as if he were simply granting a visitor's request to tour the church.
The two walked slowly but with remarkable steadiness, their footsteps echoing clearly and uniquely on the ancient, smooth stone slabs, creating a strange symphony with the centuries-old silence that had settled over the church itself.
Su Fan, playing the Hun king Attila, remained silent, his gaze shifting between the statues of Saint Sebastian and several other martyrs. He sensed a strong power of faith emanating from the statues, which, once activated by the [Divine Mask], could be transformed into puppets or become artifacts of faith.
It can only be said that the level and breadth of faith in the West is far beyond what the East can match.
Of course, Su Fan's character, Attila the Hun, did not choose to stop in these places, but went to the place where he felt the strongest power of faith.
Su Fan, playing Attila the Hun, finally stopped in an area not far from the main altar. Looking up from here, one can see a huge dome mural depicting angels and saints surrounding heaven, a magnificent sight.
There was an exquisite silver box inside, engraved with beautiful images. Su Fan was almost certain that the Shroud of Turin he needed was inside.
Su Fan, playing Attila the Hun, turned to the old priest, his gaze intense: "What drew me here is right here. If I ask for it, will you grant it? Will your lord allow it?"
The old priest met Attila's gaze, his face showing neither fear nor difficulty, only a profound composure: "I have no right to agree, nor the power to stop it. The opening and veneration of sacred objects have strict procedures and sacred moments, which cannot be changed by the will of one person. As for whether the Lord wills it—" He paused, his voice still calm, "The Lord's will is profound and unfathomable. But the Lord gives people free will, and also the wisdom to discern. At this moment, you stand here, feeling the attraction, making a request; this in itself may be the beginning of a dialogue, and this is already His will."
Su Fan, who plays Attila the Hun, lets out a hearty laugh. Because the religious atmosphere in the country where Su Fan lives is not very strong, he finds it very interesting to encounter such a devout believer.
"Alright! You might be right, everything happens for a reason!" said Su Fan, playing the Hun king Attila.
Inside the silver box, the Shroud of Turin seemed to be drawn by an invisible force and flew directly out of the box.
What I want to achieve is quite simple: reach the sixth level of martial arts, with microscopic control. Internal energy fills all thirty-two acupoints throughout the body; at this point, the control over internal energy is perfect, and internal energy becomes, to a certain extent, a third hand.
Su Fan is now at least a seventh-level martial arts expert, and even without relying on internal energy, he has used so many emotional crystals that he can still manipulate objects remotely with his powerful mental strength.
Immediately afterwards, the neatly folded Shroud of Turin, regarded as a sacred relic by countless believers, seemed to be lifted by an invisible current and slowly and steadily floated out of the silver box.
Throughout the entire process, Su Fan, playing Attila the Hun, didn't even raise a finger. He remained standing in place, only his eyes were slightly narrowed, his gaze focused intently on the suspended holy cloth. The slight interest he had shown when talking to the old priest earlier had now been replaced by a pure, almost connoisseurly scrutiny.
The old priest gripped the wooden cross tightly in his hands, his knuckles turning white. His clear eyes were fixed on the suspended shroud, then abruptly turned to Attila the Scourge of God, who stood beside him as still as a mountain.
The old priest's chest heaved violently a few times, as if he were using all his strength to resist the soul-shaking impact of this subversive scene.
"This—this is..." the old priest's voice was so dry it was almost inaudible, "...the attraction you felt?"
"That's right! That's what attracts me!" replied Su Fan, playing Attila the Hun, the Scourge of God.