Wanted

It was clear to everyone at a glance that Gilmer could not hold on much longer.

However, not everyone possessed the ability to launch long-range attacks.

The few Temple Knights within the protective barrier of the Light Guardian could only watch helplessly, unable to do anything.

Once they stepped or leaped out of the barrier, they would be crushed to death by the immense gravity in an instant; even a level nine warrior could barely hold on for a moment by relying on their physical body and battle qi.

Lampson said, "Who exactly are you? Do you have any idea what the consequences will be for killing us?"

Jonathan squinted at him coldly.

Not long after, Gilmer's Light Guardian was clearly on the verge of collapse.

Lampson began to silently chant a spell, preparing to cast the level nine light-element magic, Song of Life. Although this was a single-target self-healing spell powerful enough to regenerate severed limbs, it could only be applied to one person.

In a life-or-death crisis, people are always selfish; better the friend dies than oneself.

With a few cracking sounds, the Light Guardian shattered like broken glass, dissolving into tiny specks of light that vanished into the air.

Everyone let out a miserable scream, just like the Temple Knights before them.

A mage's body is fragile; even a level nine grand mage is barely comparable to a level four warrior. Only by relying on their powerful spiritual energy could they barely hold on.

As for those below level nine, whether it was battle qi or spiritual energy, they were all nothing but weaklings in this gravity field twenty times stronger than normal.

Because Gilmer had exhausted too much spiritual energy, even after burning his remaining reserves to resist, he only lasted for a moment before exploding into a mist of blood with a wail.

He died even faster than the Temple Knights.

Lampson, however, had cast the Song of Life on himself at the critical moment. His powerful self-healing ability and spiritual energy allowed him to survive longer than anyone else.

Just as he thought he was about to follow in Gilmer's footsteps, the gravity suddenly vanished. He looked up and saw that the figure in the black robe was already gone.

His face pale, he collapsed to the ground with a thud, drenched in sweat and gasping for air. He looked around and couldn't help but feel a sense of bitterness.

It was truly a hellish scene!

"Who on earth is he? I have never heard of a Gravity Spell with such power. Could it be the Saint Realm?!"

Because the Song of Life was still taking effect, his body fully recovered after a moment, and he fled Wushan Mountain in a panic, like a frightened little rabbit.

He did not linger at Wushan Mountain, instead returning directly to Fenlai City and the Light Temple to report the incident to the Pope.

On the top floor of the Light Temple stood an elderly man with a shaved head and silver robes. He had a slender build, stood nearly two meters tall, and held a two-meter-long scepter in his left hand.

He was the supreme ruler of the Light Church, the Pope, Heidens.

"Gilmer is dead? And you don't even know what the attacker looks like?"

Lampson knelt not far before him, trembling as he felt a wave of holy pressure descend upon him.

"That person intentionally concealed his appearance, but to possess such a powerful Gravity Spell, he must be a level nine earth-element grand mage. He must also have some special item that allows his gravity to far exceed that of an ordinary level nine grand mage."

"Furthermore, he was able to hover in mid-air, so he must also have an affinity for the wind element."

"What? You aren't sure?"

Lampson said, "Because he never cast any wind-element magic from start to finish, I am not entirely certain, but he was indeed floating in the air."

"If he is not a wind-element mage, then there is only one other possibility."

Heidens said, "The Saint Realm? An earth-element Saint Mage?"

Lampson recalled something and added, "The Jonathan from the Dark Church who came this time is a dual earth and dark element user."

"Are you trying to tell me that a level seven dual-element grand mage killed a level nine Gilmer and all those Temple Knights?"

Lampson also felt it was impossible, so he immediately fell silent.

"Lampson, why were you the one who survived?"

Facing Heidens' soul-searching question, he broke into a cold sweat, his heart pounding with nervousness. "This... this I do not know. Perhaps he felt I was certain to die and simply left, or perhaps he left me alive to... report back to the Church."

Whoosh!

A surge of immense pressure erupted from Heidens, causing his white robes to snap in the wind.

"I will deal with your matter later."

"Lampson, take Marcus, Marina, ten White-robed Priests, and a squad of Honor Knights, and capture Wesport!"

"Your Holiness, are you saying that this matter is related to—"

"Go at once!"

"Yes!"

After Wesport waited in vain for Jonathan, he sensed something was wrong the next day and left Fenlai City with his men.

However, before they could even leave the territory of the Holy Union, the Light Church had already dispatched men to apprehend them.

Lampson, Marina, and Marcus—three level nine powerhouses—along with ten White-robed Priests and a squad of Honor Knights, surrounded them completely.

"Lampson, what are you doing? Are you not afraid of starting a war?"

Lampson gave a cold laugh. "Since your Dark Church struck first, my Light Church naturally won't take the beating lying down!"

"Where is Jonathan? Why isn't he here?"

Wesport said, "He went to Linley's hometown, Wushan Town, to pay his respects and hasn't returned yet."

Lampson's expression changed slightly.

"What exactly happened?"

"What happened?" Lampson said, filled with rage. "Just a short while ago in Wushan Town, within the mountains, Archbishop Gilmer was attacked by your Dark Alliance people and killed on the spot!"

Wesport's face changed drastically. The image of Jonathan immediately surfaced in his mind, but he quickly dismissed it.

Even if Jonathan were both a seventh-rank dual-element mage and a seventh-rank warrior, it would be impossible for him to kill Gilmer while Temple Knights and White-robed Priests were present.

Furthermore, Gilmer was a ninth-rank grand magus, making it even more impossible!

Temple Knights and White-robed Priests were all powerhouses of the seventh rank or higher, the elite of the elite.

"This has nothing to do with our Dark Church. Do you think Jonathan did it?"

"Who knows? Perhaps you sent out experts, or maybe you hired assassins!"

Lampson said decisively, "No need to say more. Everything will be settled before His Holiness the Pope!"

A great battle began!

But the number of people Wesport brought was so small that breaking through was simply impossible!

In less than half an incense stick's time, Wesport was heavily wounded and captured. His entire body was covered in blood, his hair disheveled, looking utterly miserable.

As for the others, they had no value and were all executed.

While taking Wesport back, Lampson had Clyde issue a wanted notice for Jonathan throughout the entire territory!

Since they had already torn off the mask of civility, capturing the opponent's genius and "recruiting" him was naturally more in line with the interests of the Light Church.

Because Jonathan possessed immense potential and was very likely to become a Saint Realm powerhouse in the future, the arrest warrant specifically stipulated that he must be taken alive.

It didn't matter how severe his injuries were; the Light Church had plenty of ways to heal him.

At this moment, Jonathan had already entered the Magical Beast Mountain Range from the Wushan side. He did not dare to go deep, moving quickly along the periphery to return to the Dark Alliance.

The Magical Beast Mountain Range was fraught with danger, and no major power could afford to send large numbers of people in to search, as the losses would be unbearable.

Seven or eight days later.

Jonathan returned to the Dark Alliance.

Thanks to Jiejieyao for the reward and support!