Tyrone visibly sighed with relief, though the worry on his face remained difficult to dispel.


    That being said, winning the war for the Church of the Fire Dragon Lord was not something that could be achieved solely through one person''s strength, especially when facing such overwhelming power. The military strength of the Church of the Fire Dragon Lord and the Holy Illuminati was vastly disparate.


    The only advantagey in the formidable martial prowess of Wilbur personally. However, this prowess appeared feeble when pitted against three Super Sanctuary, ten Sanctuary, and a thousand pre-Sanctuary level fighters.


    "Your Holiness, I believe it''s time to mobilize our believers for a rtive holy war. We have a considerable number of followers, enough to assemble an army of two hundred thousand able-bodied believers. Only then do we stand a chance of victory," Karl suggested.


    Wilbur nced at Karl but did not say a word.


    He understood Karl''s suggestion. Karl was trying to equalize the military disparity through sheer numbers. However, such an equalization relied on the sacrifice of these believers and might not guarantee sess.


    After all, thebat prowess of the Holy Illuminati''s holy knights and holy warriors was beyond the imagination of ordinary people. In addition to possessing the strength of pre-Sanctuary and Sanctuary level, they had a significant advantage in equipment.


    The enchanted gear they wore made it nearly impossible for an ordinary person to inflict any damage with a mere de. Engaging in battle with ordinary believers against holy knights would be akin to a death sentence.


    Even with an army of 200 thousand, it was uncertain whether they could defeat a thousand holy knights, given the overwhelming advantage in strength and equipment.


    Karl was aware that such a move would lead to horrifying casualties for the Church of the Fire Dragon Lord. But now, it seemed there was no other option. They had to rely on sheer numbers to fight.


    Catherine and Cameron were aware of the consequences of such a decision, yet both maintained silence, tacitly agreeing with Karl''s opinion.


    Tyrone was even more concerned. These believers were evidently being gathered from the Terya Kingdom, and they were his subjects. However, as a member of the Church of the Fire Dragon Lord, he naturally could not voice opposition. He had to support this decision, even if it meant keeping silent.


    Lilian stood up, waving her small fists energetically. "Everyone, as long as we gather enough believers, we can surely defeat the Holy Illuminati Church. The Lord of the Fire Dragon is with us."


    The crowd remained silent. Lilian seemed excited, perhaps unaware of the severity of the situation.


    At that moment, Wilbur spoke slowly, "I disagree with this approach."


    Tyrone visibly rxed, but Karl frowned, "Your Excellency, do you have a better n?"


    "I am prepared to face the army of the Holy Illuminati Church alone. Let me see how powerful they truly are," Wilbur said indifferently.


    "What?" Karl, Catherine, and Cameron werepletely shocked. Tyrone was also incredulous. Even Lilian was stunned.


    No one could believe that Wilbur would suggest such a thing. Even if he was a powerhouse at the Emperor level, it was impossible for one person to confront so many formidable opponents.


    Facing a thousand pre-Sanctuary and ten Sanctuary level individuals alone would be exhausting, not to mention the three judges of the tribunal who would undoubtedly provide support.


    It was a strategy without any chance of sess.