The Church of the Holy Illuminati gathered its forces by the border of Ganbi and Terya. Their intentions were clear as day.


    Upon hearing this news, Karl and hispanions were utterly shocked. Ten holy knights, with each a Sanctuary level cultivator, wielders of divine arts, and blessed equipment, constituted an imposing force.


    Even the holy warriors, who were merely pre-Sanctuary level, were a formidable presence by themselves.


    Ten holy knights and a thousand holy warriors were a force capable of overturning any nation on thisnd. The martial power of the Holy Illuminati was undeniably terrifying. Adding to the gravity of the situation were the three judges of the tribunal, Super Sanctuaries in their own right. Such power, when presented before any nation, was impossible to ignore.


    Observing the solemn expressions of those around him, Wilbur spoke slowly, "How did youe by such precise information?"


    "Your Holiness, the three titans of the tribunal have issued a public statement, vowing to eradicate the Church of the Fire Dragon Lord and disclosing their strategic deployments," Tyrone exined.


    Wilbur chuckled, then said, "Creating a spectacle to salvage lost prestige. Well yed. However, I must admit, the strength of the Holy Illuminati is indeed formidable, especially considering their ability to resurrect Michael."


    "Yes, it is an absolute symbol of terror," Tyrone frowned.


    Resurrecting a person was a feat that, aside from the Holy Illuminati, no nation or organization had achieved in years, let alone an individual.


    At this point, Karl furrowed his brow. "Your Holiness, this may very well be our fight for survival. We must proceed with caution."


    Facing a force of this magnitude, even Wilbur, strong as he was, could not help but feel uneasy. Personal power had its limitations. Spiritual energy could be depleted, and physical strength exhausted.


    Against an army of a thousand pre-Sanctuary, 10 Sanctuary, and three Super Sanctuary level fighters, individual strength was simply inadequate.


    Moreover, the Holy Illuminati was renowned for its deep roots and vast resources. The resurrection of Michael alone was a testament to their formidable legacy.


    Who knew what artifacts they might be carrying? Thest time, the Ring of Fire was terrifying.


    Upon hearing Karl''s words, Wilbur responded calmly, "Indeed, caution is necessary, but there''s no need for panic."


    "Our power is entirely insufficient," Karl bluntly stated.


    However, at that moment, Lilian eximed loudly, "We have unwavering faith, and we canunch a holy war. We have tens of thousands, even millions of believers here. We are more than enough to ovee them."


    The young Lilian was passionate, seemingly underestimating this colossal existence. Karl sighed inwardly.


    Unyielding faith and the number of believers could notpensate for the vast difference inbat power. Several million unarmed believers would be no match for the armed forces of the holy knights and the knights of the church. Their fate would be nothing short of ughter.


    "Your Holiness, how do you n to deal with this war?" Karl asked with a furrowed brow.


    Even Tyrone looked troubled as he replied, "Your Holiness, the Holy Illuminatiunches religious wars under the pretext of holy war. There''s only so much I can do."


    As the initiator of the religious war, Tyrone could do little to help. If they dared to mobilize their armies to assist the Church of the Fire Dragon Lord, the conflict would likely escte into a chaotic war between nations. The Holy Illuminati had billions of followers in thisnd and subtly controlled several countries.


    For example, in the Kingdom of Ganbi, the entire poption revered the Holy Illuminati, with the Archbishop of the Holy Illuminati holding even higher status than the king.


    If Tyrone used the military against the Holy Illuminati, they would undoubtedly prompt the Church to attack Terya, leading to a full-scale war between nations. That was a consequence Tyrone could ill afford.


    Wilbur, understanding the situation, calmly reassured, "Mister President, please rest assured. Our Church of the Fire Dragon Lord will independently resolve the battlefield conflict and will not drag Terya into the quagmire of war."