Zhang Wei heard Zhang Chao's words, and couldn't help but exchange a lewd smile with each other. He then said:
"Wait until I get back, and you'll become a top Ghost King."
"No need to wait, just wait to see the forum refreshed, see the Potential Image Ranking, and see me charge into the top ten."
Zhang Chao said with soaring ambition.
Regarding this.
Wu Nian, for once, smiled and clasped his hands together, teasing:
"Amitabha, this humble monk is already in the top ten. Zhang Chao, work hard to get into the top ten as well."
Zhang Wei chimed in:
"Zhang Chao, you work harder. I've already broken out of the top ten and entered the Veteran Ranking. I'll be waiting for you on the Veteran Ranking."
After speaking.
Zhang Wei and Wu Nian were met with Zhang Chao's middle fingers raised in both hands.
And so.
Amidst their playful banter, Zhang Chao and Wu Nian watched Zhang Wei and the others enter the ticket gate.
...
Time flew by.
Vatican, International Airport.
After a long flight, Zhang Wei and his group arrived at the Vatican. As soon as they disembarked, Zhang Wei was greeted by familiar faces who had been waiting at the airport for him. It was Father Dannock and other priests like Fry.
They had received Zhang Wei's arrival time from Matt and had come to wait for him in advance.
"Brother Zhang Wei, long time no see."
Dannock struck a pose for Emperor Armor transformation towards Zhang Wei.
Seeing this.
Zhang Wei laughed heartily, also striking an Emperor Armor transformation pose towards him, then ruffled Dannock's hair and said:
"Dannock, your strength has improved a lot recently."
"Heh heh, of course. I'm a key cultivation target for our Vatican. His Holiness the Pope met us yesterday and praised us as the future of the Vatican."
Dannock said proudly, but then looked at Zhang Wei and pouted slightly:
"But compared to you, Brother Zhang Wei, my improvement is quite small. How did you improve so quickly, and you're also managing artifact refining."
"After all, I am Emperor Hero."
"That's true. Brother Zhang Wei must have been transforming into Emperor Hero to exorcise demons during this period, making yourself stronger. Hmm? Brother Zhang Wei, what are you looking at?"
Dannock noticed that Zhang Wei was looking in a certain direction.
Out of curiosity.
He followed Zhang Wei's gaze. It was an exit door in the arrival hall. Many passengers were coming out of the door, and there were many people, but they were all strangers.
The others also noticed Zhang Wei's actions, especially Lu Lianxue. She was the first to notice that Zhang Wei, while chatting with Dannock and the others, had inexplicably looked in that direction. She knew that the door was quite far from them, and there was a door directly in front of them, so there was no need to go through that particular door.
In other words.
Zhang Wei probably wasn't looking at how to exit the airport.
"What's wrong?"
Lu Lianxue asked.
Sensing the gazes of Lu Lianxue and the others, Zhang Wei shook his head slightly:
"No, I saw wrong. I thought I saw an acquaintance just now."
As soon as he said that.
Matt responded:
"As expected of Mr. Zhang Wei, you have many friends. Do you even have friends in the Vatican?"
Zhang Wei said casually:
"Haha, not bad. I probably saw wrong. But honestly, the Vatican truly lives up to its reputation as the holy land of Christianity. The architecture is truly beautiful, and the international airport is built in a very Western style."
While speaking.
Zhang Wei subtly glanced in that direction again, then took out his phone as if to take a picture, and after taking it, showed it to Lu Lianxue and the others.
Upon seeing it.
Lu Lianxue and the others were stunned.
They saw that Zhang Wei's phone showed no photos, but instead, a line of text written by Zhang Wei:
"I think I just felt the aura of a fallen angel."
"This..."
Matt was somewhat surprised, but quickly concealed his expression and said with a knowing smile:
"This architecture doesn't feel anything special to me, as I see it often. Perhaps it's your first time here, Mr. Zhang Wei, so you find it beautiful. Could it be an illusion?"
"Perhaps it's an illusion. Enough of this, we shouldn't just stand here. Let's go out."
Zhang Wei nodded.
It was inconvenient for him to reveal the true situation, as he had heard a system prompt in his mind.
"Ding! An unknown monster... Is that Zhang Wei? As expected, he's as young as the rumors say. Killing someone like this, I won't be considered bullying the younger generation."
"Host has obtained System Points +520."
It was precisely this system prompt that made Zhang Wei realize that there were monsters around. And this was not the "Stealing Country" (偷国 - likely a derogatory term for a country), but his first time in the Vatican. If there were monsters who wanted to kill him, the only ones he could think of were fallen angels.
However.
Although he was not afraid of fallen angels, with Lu Lianxue and Dannock by his side, it was inconvenient for him to actively pursue them. He planned to stay by Lu Lianxue's side to protect them and observe the situation.
...
Meanwhile.
Outside the airport entrance that Zhang Wei had been looking at, a woman emerged, blending in with the crowd. She had a hot figure, and even among European beauties, she was extremely captivating. Although her attire was low-key, passersby who caught a glimpse of her face couldn't help but look twice.
However.
The woman paid no attention to the sideways glances of these passersby, with a fleeting look of surprise:
"It seems the rumors are true. Zhang Wei is very powerful. I was almost discovered."
She was the fallen angel Felice. Just this morning, she had learned from a young man from the Dark Church that Zhang Wei would arrive at the Vatican around noon, nearing evening.
Upon receiving the news.
Felice did not hesitate and set off to observe Zhang Wei, so that she could find an opportunity to kill him as soon as possible.
As a result.
As soon as she confirmed Zhang Wei's location, she was indeed detected by Zhang Wei. She had consciously restrained her aura, and merely by looking at Zhang Wei a few times, she was discovered by him.
"Such keen insight."
Felice murmured, her beautiful eyes narrowing slightly:
"It seems killing him will be a bit more troublesome than I imagined."
Muttering to herself, Felice took out her phone and sent a message to Hill:
"Zhang Wei is more powerful than I imagined. His insight is the most formidable among all the humans I have ever met."
"Oh? Do you need me to make a move?"
"No need. He's just a child who hasn't even reached a fraction of my age. If I can't handle him, I might as well not be part of the fallen angel race."
"Haha, then I'll wait for you to bring Zhang Wei's soul to me."
...
On the other side.
After exiting the airport, led by Matt, Zhang Wei and his group checked into the highest-rated hotel in the Vatican.
Soon.
After completing the check-in, Matt said:
"Mr. Zhang Wei, I have contacted the Holy See. His Holiness has some matters to attend to, so I will take you on a tour of the Vatican today. Feel free to eat, drink, and have fun; the Holy See will cover all expenses. Then, tomorrow morning, I will take you to the Holy See. His Holiness wishes to have breakfast with you to thank you for your previous help."
"Alright, let's head out quickly then."
Zhang Wei took Lu Lianxue's hand, ready to see where they would go to play in the Vatican.
However, at this moment.
Matt said again:
"Mr. Zhang Wei, please wait a moment. We'll depart a little later. We're waiting for someone."
...