This guy basically didn't lie.
It just omits some details.
This ice cave was actually discovered by the church thousands of years ago.
Strictly speaking, its use by the church is almost as old as the founding of the church.
It is no exaggeration to say that this ice cave has always existed in the internal records of the Calamity Raven Church.
The turbulent cold air blowing upward from the pit became a natural isolation.
Without adequate means of shelter from the cold, it would be difficult for outsiders to descend a thousand meters against the cold wind and enter the ice cave.
Because of this, the branch of the church in Jackdaw Valley chose to build the second church here.
By the way, the natural ice cave here was also used as a "cold storage" for storing food.
It just so happens that the space here is large enough.
You can even build a small settlement.
Silently checking the information.
When Mai Raven stopped explaining, Zong Shen looked at him with half-smiling eyes.
"Why don't you tell us about those side roads and what's hidden under the church?"
After hearing his words, Mai's expression changed again.
The original indifference and slight dissatisfaction turned into deep surprise.
He was absolutely sure that the person in front of him had never been here before.
But he was able to tell the biggest secret in this ice cave in an understatement!
"It seems that you are no stranger to the Frost Dragon Ice Cave."
Mai slowly narrowed her eyes and said meaningfully.
Zong Shen still maintained a faint smile on his face.
Said in a casual tone.
"I am the messenger of God."
"The secrets of the Church are no secrets to me."
"Your Excellency Mai, it seems that you are not pious enough to the great god."
Now that he has raised the banner of the Raven God of Disaster and Frost, Zong Shen doesn't mind continuing to climb along the pole.
He didn't take advantage of Mai Raven's words.
Instead, the core of the argument was shifted to the gods.
His words made the corners of Mai's mouth twitch slightly, matching that indifferent expression.
It does seem a bit funny.
This church force in Jackdaw Valley originally had three red-robed bishops.
Among them was an archbishop named Byron Passata.
He is the Archbishop Byron mentioned by Sally.
However, in the giant city of Lentax, he decisively dedicated himself.
Now, the biggest leaders in the Calamity Raven Church in Jackdaw Valley are Mai and another red-robed bishop who is still outside the giant city of Lentax.
Moreover, these two red-robed bishops have also become vested interests in the sacrificial ceremony.
Originally, their strength level was only equivalent to that of seventh-level magicians.
That is the level of the legendary primary level.
After the sacrifice ceremony, their strength was upgraded to the legendary mid-level.
Even many of the original church elders have jumped from the epic level to the legendary level.
These are just the overflowing powers after the sacrifice of God's projection.
As long as they go through a series of subsequent rituals, Mai and another red-robed bishop will soon grow to the level of archbishop.
It was not easy to take over the big stick of power.
He is about to become a decisive figure in the church.
But someone from the clan came out halfway.
To be honest, Mai Raven is still very depressed.
The most outrageous thing is that this guy actually holds the absolutely authoritative [Jade of Raven Divine Will (Special)].
That thing represents God's will, and no believer can disobey it.
Including Mai Raven himself is no exception.
Anyone who dares to deny the authority of the Jade of Divine Will is equivalent to denying the faith of the church.
This is a deep-seated problem, and it is also the key reason why Mai Yi had to bow to Zong Shen.
The most outrageous thing is that the one who took out the Jade of Divine Will in the first place was actually a nightmare.
And they just couldn't make any drastic reaction.
He could only kneel down and salute obediently to a nightmare.
For Mai Raven, it is impossible not to feel frustrated.
But faith cannot be violated, it is the core of a church.
It is also the key to the church being able to win over a large number of believers.
The consequence of questioning one's faith is to be severely criticized by believers.
As a bishop, Mai knows very well how crazy those fanatics are.
Compared with those fanatics, his piety can only be regarded as pan-faith.
His respect for the Raven God of Calamity and Frost is not as deep as it seems.
In fact, Mai was also very confused.
He was chosen to become the Holy Son in the church because he had a relatively good talent for sensing the frost element.
Then he received baptisms and ritual blessings along the way, and gradually grew into a red-robed bishop.
Mai Yi was trained by the old bishop Byron.
Their relationship is very complicated. Sometimes they are both teachers and friends, and sometimes they are like father and son.
When he was young, Mai once asked the old bishop why God chose him as his Son because he was not religious enough.
I regretted it as soon as I said these words.
Talking about faith at any time in the church should never be associated with ungodliness.
Otherwise, it will become a basis for attack.
Fortunately, Bishop Byron did not blame him. Instead, he touched his head and said some interesting words.
Now that Mai thinks about it, the scene at that time seems to be vivid in her mind.
That's what the old bishop Byron said to him at that time.
"Silly boy."
"God needs more than just fanatical and devout believers."
"He also needs believers who are smart enough."
It was not until many years later that he gradually understood this sentence.
Gods do care about faith.
But what is faith?
It is a kind of firewood.
To be continued...