Chapter 1753: The Two Holy Artifacts

Astonishingly, the crown had several spikes around it that pierced deeply into Grelio's head, yet he felt no pain. "This is... the Crown of Thorns?" Leo's pupils contracted sharply. "Indeed," Grelio replied with a proud smile. With a wave of his long sleeve, the sky changed color. It was as if a powerful stimulant had been injected into the Church, causing an uproar of cheers. The dark clan members fell silent, their faces filled with fear. The Crown of Thorns, one of the three holy artifacts left behind after Christ's death, inherited the pain and anger Christ felt when he was nailed to the cross. Among the three holy artifacts of the Church, the Crown of Thorns was the most lethal weapon. Over the millennia, during the long and brutal dark wars, it had claimed the most dark clan members' lives. Leo quickly regained his composure and said slowly, "Now that we've tested each other, it's time to show our true strength." "I very much look forward to seeing the pope's true power.