Global Evolution: I Transplanted the Supreme Divine Heart-Chapter 283 - 280: It’s Great Not Having to Speak

Bai Pu received another prompt, indicating that Thorn Priest Arius's favorability towards him had increased, now reaching friendly (320/1000).

Regardless, Bai Pu, who had been beaten by the Blood Spider, finally gained the trust of the Thorn Church and followed the missionary team back to Thorn Church's large stronghold in the area.

Bai Pu borrowed two Holy Warrior cloaks, wrapping himself and the Blood Spider, disguising them as natives.

Along the way, Thorn Priest Arius conversed with Bai Pu, inquiring about their origins.

Bai Pu fabricated a story, narrating that he came from another village and left his hometown to join Thorn Church.

When Bai Pu put his mind to socializing, not even a cunning old fox like Father Arius was his match, yielding useful information under Bai Pu's indirect questioning.

For example, this place is the Southwest Valley of the Original Sin Continent—the Twisted Forest; Thorn Church's large stronghold in the Twisted Forest is situated in the city of Miulan in the Southwest Valley; Thorn Church now occupies most cities on the continent, spreading its mission to remote areas.

By the side, the Blood Spider watched, eyes sparkling with stars. She was very grateful for the identity of the "Silent" arranged by Bai Pu, not having to speak was really wonderful.

To express her gratitude, the Blood Spider applied ointment to Bai Pu every so often, then mustered all her strength to swing the Admonition Stick and fiercely whip Bai Pu's body.

Bai Pu was in pain but also joyful, as he could see the proficiency of [Steel Skin] rise at a visibly fast pace.

This made Father Arius's gaze towards Bai Pu increasingly gentle, simultaneously boosting his favorability towards the Blood Spider slightly.

He sighed and said, "Now I believe you are not spies sent by those blasphemers. A demeanor like Dior's (Bai Pu's pseudonym), truly enjoying suffering from the heart, cannot possibly be faked."

Father Arius is a strong Spiritual Talent, and spiritual talent individuals generally possess the ability to detect lies.

Much like the Three Kingdoms World, where an inconspicuous scholar often possesses the ability of Observing Facial Expressions and Reading Moods. Though this is a characteristic ability of scholars in the Three Kingdoms World, it is indeed derived from spiritual foundation.

The Blood Spider possesses a vague ability to perceive the opponent's strength, and over this period, she has also gained knowledge, secretly transmitting some information to Bai Pu.

This missionary team has ten Thorn Fanatics, who are fervent followers of Our Lady of Thorns, each a Level 7 Elite.

Three Thorn Saint Warriors have the strength of Level 7 Enhanced Elite.

And the strongest, Father Arius, is a Level 7 Warrior Template.

What is called a Warrior is another term for the "Leader" template in the Advanced Spirit Realm.

The native templates in the Advanced Spirit Realm, rank from low to high as Ordinary, Elite, Enhanced Elite, Warrior, Enhanced Warrior, Lord.

Bai Pu contemplated that perhaps in the Advanced Spirit Realm, "Leader" template strengths are merely mid-tier within the faction.

Referring to them as "Leader" may be somewhat misleading for a mid-tier position; hence, Spirit Realm Will renames the Leader template to "Warrior" template. However, in terms of attributes or priority, Leader equals Warrior.

The Blood Spider's vague perception ability comes from her equipment: the Mask of the Fearful's Additional Skills [Danger Perception], this passive reception perception does not trigger the spiritual sensing of the perceived object; its downside is unable to know the target's detailed panel and skills.

While Bai Pu was pondering these thoughts, suddenly the sound of a bowstring echoed in his ear.

Twang!

An ice-blue arrow burst in the sky above the team, the descending ice flowers transformed, creating a cold region covered in white frost.

Frost Flower Arrow Level 4 Effect: Frost Descent!

[You are affected by Awakened Lan Feng's Frost Flower Arrow-Frost Descent, Movement Speed decreased by (10) points (5 points of deceleration effect resisted). You may initiate legitimate self-defense counterattack against Lan Feng and their companions; killing the target won't increase Bloody Value, and the drop rating of Bloody Treasure Chest +1.]

"An acquaintance…" Bai Pu and Blood Spider exchanged glances.

Currently, if Bai Pu releases Blood River Fighting Qi and employs Blood River Territory, he can reduce the movement speed impact to around 3 points.

He did not do so, however, as it was clear Lan Feng and others' target was not them.

Within the frost descendent area, the missionary team fell into the deceleration effect.

However, since Lan Feng is after all only Level 5, in this generally Level 7 Advanced Spirit Realm, her deceleration control effect was mostly resisted. The missionary team remained calm and quickly formed a formation, placing Father Arius in the center.

Bai Pu and the Blood Spider, too thanks to Father Arius's blessing, found protection in the center area.

The instant after the Frost Flower Arrow descended, a whirlwind-like figure charged out of the twisted trees! His movement was extremely fast, within a few strides, he reached the battlefield, effortlessly dodging the Hardwood Spears thrown by several Thorn Fanatics.

The one charging out was none other than the Border Town Wanderer. Holding a long and thin Tachi, he flashed to the side of a Thorn Fanatic, slashing lightly with a knife!

That Thorn Fanatic, perhaps seeing the little threat in the slash, slightly sidestepped, holding the War Spear horizontally, thrusting viciously.

Swish!

When Border Town Wanderer's blade touched the Thorn Fanatic's neck, it seemed as if an invisible breeze condensed, rendering the blade into a solidified blue Wind Blade form, creating a large wound on the Thorn Fanatic's neck!

Blood splattered!

The Border Town Wanderer deftly evaded the spear assault, turning to face the second Thorn Fanatic.

Three Thorn Saint Warriors, wielding swords and shields, covered in armor, roared and lunged at the Border Town Wanderer.

Yet on the sidelines of a dense forest, emerald light flashed, a rapidly spreading vine on the ground slow down the three Saint Warriors' advance!

Simultaneously, the green light flashed again, transforming twisted wood into four tall Tree-men, steadily and firmly advancing to confront the three Saint Warriors.

A tall and robust figure rushed out from the forest, straight at Father Arius, with a black-red Great Halberd in hand!

"A total of four Awakened... all people I know."

Bai Pu squinted, observing the emerging individuals, identifying two as Border Town Wanderer and… Overlord, while surmising the identities of the other two in the jungle.

The one casting Natural Magic and summoning Tree-men is likely "Chen Ge", from Western Capital University, his profession a Forest Sage, Level 6 Hero. Presumably, Overlord was brought by her team.

The other continuously shooting arrows is surely Lan Feng, who teleported along with the Border Town Wanderer.

The Blood Spider gestured at Bai Pu, asking if they should join the fight.

Bai Pu lightly waved his hand, "Level 7 natives, aren't so easily dealt with."

Just now, when the Border Town Wanderer and others launched their surprise attack, Bai Pu took the opportunity to employ Nine Chapters and check some details about the Thorn Fanatics and Thorn Saint Warriors.