[Ding! Hill was dumbfounded... What kind of joke is God playing?]
[Host gained System Points +1300]
Looking at Zhang Wei, whose pale complexion had returned to its former radiance, his spirit invigorated as if a god of war had descended, Hill was somewhat bewildered.
The next moment.
Upon coming to his senses, Hill's expression was complex:
"Zhang Wei, are you crazy? Is it worth such a great sacrifice for just a church?"
In his words.
As Hill, who had just fought Zhang Wei, he was certain that Zhang Wei's previous weakness was not feigned. His vitality had indeed declined, and it was confirmed that the side effects of his strength enhancement had appeared. Now, with another increase in strength, in his view, there was only one possibility...
That Zhang Wei must have paid with his lifespan or other severe costs to forcefully boost his strength again. Otherwise, how could he still improve after experiencing side effects? This situation was tantamount to overdrafting his life.
Not only Hill thought so, but everyone present did as well.
"Mr. Zhang Wei, on behalf of the church, I thank you for your great kindness. Once this matter is resolved, we will definitely thank you properly!"
The Pope's voice was filled with undisguised emotion and gratitude, his eyes reddened.
As a top-tier existence among ghost exorcists, he knew very well how much damage it was to forcefully enhance one's strength while injured. It not only severely consumed lifespan but could even leave irreversible damage. Yet, Zhang Wei had done so for the church and to deal with the fallen angel.
The Pope asked himself.
If he were in Zhang Wei's shoes, he might not have done the same. The reason was simple: he was young, only in his twenties, and had already reached the Half-Step Town-Guardian level. His future prospects were certain to reach the Town-Guardian level, and he would even hold a significant position among them. There was no need to do something so reckless.
However.
Zhang Wei had done it.
This selfless act moved everyone in the church, including the Pope.
"No wonder Mr. Zhang Wei was able to obtain the power to purify fallen angels. With his selflessness, if he believed in God, I believe God would grant him even greater blessed power than me."
The Pope murmured with emotion.
He finally understood the difference between himself and Zhang Wei. It wasn't that the Jade Emperor gave him more blessings, but that Zhang Wei simply had the qualification. His selflessness was like God on earth, fearless and selfless.
On the other side.
Zhang Wei, not hearing the Pope's words, looked at Hill, grinned, and said:
"Come, fight again."
With that said.
Zhang Wei continued to advance.
Hill was slightly stunned but quickly met Zhang Wei, his eyes gleaming as he spoke:
"I must say, Zhang Wei, you've impressed me once again. Even with your human identity, I respect you. Since you're fighting so desperately, I won't hold back either and will use my full strength."
As his voice faded.
Even Hill, a fallen angel, couldn't help but feel a sense of respect for Zhang Wei's 'self-sacrifice' and decided to unleash his full power. This was his tribute to Zhang Wei.
The next moment.
Hill unleashed even more terrifying power, his aura surging, becoming three parts stronger than before. He was like a demon god emerging from hell, his black wings wreathed in dark hellfire, demonic horns sprouting from his head. With every movement, he was like a deep-sea demon king.
"My God, he still has a backup plan?"
"Damn it, it seems he was confident in the previous battle and didn't use this ability."
"It's over."
The church members' faces changed drastically as they saw Hill reveal his original form, suddenly realizing that Hill hadn't used his original form before. Clearly, the opponent had never truly panicked and had been confident all along, knowing he had a chance to hold out until Zhang Wei's strength increased.
However.
This time, Zhang Wei's insane performance made him reveal his full strength for the first time.
At this moment.
Feeling the change in Hill's strength, the church members felt despair.
But in the next second.
A light shout came from Zhang Wei.
Then.
As Hill's eyes widened, and as the church members' eyes welled up with tears of emotion, Zhang Wei's strength increased again.
With his bug-level ability to grow stronger when facing a stronger opponent, Hill's improvement indirectly caused Zhang Wei to also increase his strength, reaching the same level as him.
Instantly.
Feeling his strength increase, Zhang Wei's eyes sharpened, and he slowly said to Hill:
"Your strength is formidable."
Hill: "???"
Samir: "???"
Pope: "???"
[Ding! Hill... What the hell are you talking about? Damn! How did you improve again, you... you were holding back too?]
[Host gained System Points +1400]
Hill's eyes widened, looking at Zhang Wei, whose strength had increased by three parts, as if he had seen a ghost.
However.
There was no time to think. Zhang Wei had already charged forward, and during the process, he didn't forget to shout to the Pope and the others:
"Your Holiness the Pope, I will hold off Hill with all my might. You quickly assist the heavenly soldiers and generals in killing the enemy. I will stall for as long as possible."
His voice was not loud.
But it was like a shot of adrenaline, stimulating all the church members. Even the Pope went mad, raising the Staff of God with one hand and shouting:
"Everyone, charge!!! Don't let Mr. Zhang Wei's sacrifice be in vain. For Mr. Zhang Wei, kill! Kill all these self-proclaimed fallen dark ones."
The red-robed archbishops also echoed with shouts:
"Charge! For Mr. Zhang Wei."
"Kill! Send these fallen angels back to hell, for God, for Mr. Zhang Wei."
They were all going crazy.
Like people who had taken stimulants, their eyes were filled with madness.
In their eyes.
Zhang Wei's strength had surged, and he must have paid even more of a price. If they weren't in the midst of a great battle, they would have almost cried with emotion. Everyone's eyes were red, and Zhang Wei's image in their hearts was infinitely elevated. Besides God, Zhang Wei held the highest position in their hearts.
Matt even roared maniacally:
"Fuck! You dark church bastards all deserve to die. I'll kill you all for making Mr. Zhang Wei sacrifice so much. Kill, kill them all. I'll kill you all and send you to hell for judgment, send you to see God!"
His frenzied actions.
The surrounding dark church members were terrified. They looked at the equally frenzied church members around them, wondering if they were the evil side or if the church members were. How could they be more ferocious than them?
At the same time.
The Pope was also moved by Zhang Wei's 'sacrifice.' He picked up the Staff of God and used it like a club, imbued with the sealing power of God, and swung it wildly at Samir. In the past, he would never have dared to do this, cherishing his Staff of God dearly.
But now he couldn't care about that anymore. As long as they could win.
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