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Charlie took out a card and inserted it into the slot under the elevator. He immediately saw the floor button panel flip over and several buttons leading to the top appeared. Charlie pressed it and immediately saw the elevator start and move all the way to the top. And went, and finally stopped on it.
When you open it, you will see that this is a reception room decorated with Western classical charm. The two sides are covered with girls in maid uniforms. On the wall directly opposite, there is a blood-red reverse cross, and below it are the English letters VENTRUE. , meaning Vanzhuo, Lu Zhiyu had previously guessed where this so-called Vanzhuo Church came from.
Its name is borrowed from the Thirteen Clan in the novel. Lu Zhiyu himself thought it was just for fun, but it seems that is not the case at present. Lu Zhiyu can feel the force field fluctuations emanating from his head. , it is a kind of power that I have never seen before, and it is different from spiritual power.
Watching Charlie skillfully being led by the maid, the two of them put on black cloaks and walked through a quaint corridor filled with oil paintings. The oil paintings on the corridor were all from famous artists, and most of them were myths. Many of the legendary scenes of hell and the abyss come from Dante's Divine Comedy.
What came into view after that was a dark golden world. This was a wide hall, which should be the top of the Shard. Only internal personnel are allowed to enter and exit. There are no buttons for this floor even on the elevator, and there are no other direct accesses. of stairs.
The whole building is like a temple, with dark golden columns engraved with ancient dark myths and legends. The whole hall reveals a dark and mysterious atmosphere, especially at this moment, everyone is wearing the same black cloak as himself, His face was shrouded in shadow.
Pictures of angels and gods are outlined on the dark dome, but their eyes and the corners of their mouths all reveal an evil flavor. They are named smiles, but they make people feel a deep sense of creepiness. There is no gentleness in their dull eyes. He Guangming stared at the creatures on the ground, as if sneering.
There are no windows around, and the only few windows are opened at the highest points on the four sides of the hall. The sunlight shines in obliquely, only partially illuminating it, giving it a hazy and dreamy color, while underneath it is still dark.
The lights suddenly turned on, shining on the stage in the center of the hall. Immediately, a man in black robes was seen sitting next to the piano. As everyone's eyes fell on him, he began to move, starting from falling softly, melodiously. The music started to play.
Lu Zhiyu paused for a moment, and then he heard it. This was the prelude to the Croatian Rhapsody. The rhythm had a dark and hazy flavor, but there was a feeling of excitement and anger in the darkness. Lu Zhiyu seemed to have seen the sunset. The ruins of the wall below, as well as the lonely figure, the grave, and the sadness.
Many people even started singing along. In the darkness, a special sacred smell enveloped the entire hall. It was not the sacredness of light, but seemed to be reciting a dark Bible.
"Century is created, millet or sheep, brothers' tears are shed from the Garden of Eden."
"Exiled, forbidden power, the line of Cain extends across the land."
"In the moonlight, there is a faint fishy and sweet fragrance, who quietly wakes up the sleeping tomb."
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The rhythm gradually became faster, and the fingers on the keys changed from light to faster and heavier. The music filled the hall, as if it was filled with the smell of pilgrimage. All the people in black cloaks slowly gathered over and stood Under the stage, looking at the person playing the piano, everyone was silent. Many people even stretched out their hands and began to pray. Everyone held a cross in their hands, but it was a black reverse cross.
The hands flying over the keys became faster and faster, and the rhythm became more and more passionate. Lu Zhiyu could feel that the man on the stage was becoming more and more passionate, like a volcano about to erupt from his chest. The music aroused the emotions of everyone in the audience and set off the atmosphere so perfectly.
"I want you to dedicate the treasure of your life, the last happiness and glory."
"Once again, indulge in my arms and enjoy together the arrogance of ruling eternal life."
When it ended, there was no applause from the audience, but everyone's expressions became solemn and solemn. Many people held crosses and made reverse crosses on their chests, praying to each other.
After he walked down from his seat and stood in front of the stage, Lu Zhiyu saw that he was a young man in his twenties, with a pale face, thin body, handsome and elegant, and full of an aristocratic atmosphere.
"Today we have several more brothers and sisters here. I hope we can always be united. No matter where you come from, from different places and nationalities, since you are here, you are one of us. Now please invite us to Brothers and sisters, come to the stage."
At Charlie's signal, Lu Zhiyu walked to the stage, followed by three other people, and under the stage, there were hundreds of people. The four of them took off their cloaks and hats at the same time, revealing Lu Zhiyu's face. , immediately caused a burst of exclamation from the audience.
Even the young man on the stage said to Lu Zhiyu: "Oh, it is really a perfect race. You are born to be a member of our Vanzhuo Church. Perfect, beautiful, without any flaws."
Lu Zhiyu nodded slightly and looked at the other three people. Lu Zhiyu even knew two of them. One was a well-known female singer whom he had seen before. She recently released a single that dominated the American Billboard. Number one on the list.
The other one was an unexpected existence for Lu Zhiyu, his first girlfriend, Xia Yan. Lu Zhiyu's eyes were extremely confused. Didn't she study abroad and pursue advanced studies in medicine and biology? According to what Xia Fan said, he also joined a well-known research institution and became a laboratory assistant? How would it appear here.
When Lu Zhiyu came back to his senses, he saw the man on the stage, reciting a prayer to them, and then hung a black reverse cross around their necks. After completing the initiation ceremony, he retreated. .
The ceremony seems to be very simple, but before joining the club, you must get a recommendation from a formal member of the club. Then the Vanzhuo Church will conduct multiple reviews and reviews of your identity. Those who are not qualified or have problems will definitely not pass the membership application. After receiving the invitation, logically speaking, Lu Zhiyu would not be selected to join the Vanzhuo Church.
However, the man in front of him seemed to be very interested in Lu Zhiyu's identity and past. After reading Lu Zhiyu's information, checking Lu Zhiyu's background, and discovering Lu Zhiyu's problem, he still invited Lu Zhiyu. Join the Church of Vandro.
After the initiation ceremony was completed, the main film finally entered. Lu Zhiyu’s long-awaited prayer ceremony of the Vanzhuo Church is held once every month within the church. It is also the mysterious prayer ceremony of the Vanzhuo Church that attracts so many celebrities. And rich people rush to join them.
In Charlie Andrew's memory, every prayer ceremony would extend their lifespan, make them younger, stronger and able to cure their diseases. The man in front of him is a living example. His name is Nicholas Debye, who looks like he is only in his early twenties, is actually nearly fifty this year and is the current head of the Debye Group. All this stems from the power of this ritual.
And this power is probably derived from the existence that Lu Zhiyu sensed before, which blocked his own mental induction. It was also what Lu Zhiyu read from Charlie Andrew before, the legendary - Cain's left hand. .