Whether or not the Sculpture's eyes had moved, the instant the curse was completed, the "Lord" must have received some energy from his believer's "Curse Ritual."
That energy had given the "Lord" greater access to the outside world.
That was why the liquid could leave the Church, and why Zhao Xun had felt a stronger sense of being watched than ever before. He had even felt some unknown force pluck at the nerves in his brain.
It had only happened once, but all of this was enough to prove his conjecture correct.
Without a "Curse Ritual," the "Lord" could not touch or attack people.
Through a "Curse Ritual," the "Lord" could actively attack a target.
But the restrictions were also clear.
These "targets" were limited to the people believers wanted the "Lord" to execute. The "Lord" could not touch just anyone.
Otherwise, given such a perfect opportunity earlier, Zhao Xun would certainly have been attacked by the "Lord."
He did not believe the "Lord" would spare a false believer like him if he could touch anyone he pleased.
Even so, he could not let his guard down.
If more and more "Curse Rituals" were performed, the "Lord" would eventually grow powerful enough to intervene in person.
There was no doubt about that.
So whether he wanted to try triggering a hidden mission or take some other action, now was the best time.
Zhao Xun checked the time and decided to make a move that afternoon.
Between noon and two, all the believers would go into town to put on performances and promote their religion. Even if anyone remained to guard the Church, there would not be many. It was the perfect opportunity.
After Zhao Xun and John returned to the apartment, John called to order a pizza for lunch.
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