Chapter 1915 The Rope of Life
The convoy had just left Heathrow Airport, and the news of the Pope's sudden arrival in London was like a hurricane, quickly blowing through every corner of London and reaching everyone's ears.
The first time they heard the news, people could hardly believe their ears, thinking they were hallucinating.
However, people soon learned from various sources that just ten minutes ago, the Pope's special plane did land at Heathrow Airport, and the Queen and Prince Philip personally went to pick it up.
At this time, the huge convoy of the Pope and the Queen of England was driving towards the downtown area of London, and it would not be long before they entered the urban area and appeared on the streets of London.
Not surprisingly, the whole of London was a complete sensation.
After confirming that the news was correct, many people immediately rushed out of their homes and stood on both sides of the street, waiting excitedly for the arrival of the Pope and Queen's motorcade.
The many media reporters gathered around the Temple Church, as well as the crowd of onlookers who were eager to see through, immediately developed rich associations when they heard the news.
Did the pope come to London without warning this time because he came for the Templar Church, for the ongoing joint exploration operation here, and for the treasure of the Knights Templar?
In a blink of an eye, the area around the Temple Church was completely boiling, and everyone started talking about it.
"I'm sure that the Pope's visit to London this time must be aimed at the Temple Church, and it is very likely that it was written by that guy Steven, who has always been good at taking advantage of the situation!"
"If this is the case, then there is no doubt that the joint exploration team must have discovered the treasure of the Knights Templar, and there must be those legendary Christian relics in the treasure, maybe it is the Holy Grail.
If not, no matter how proud Steven is, it is impossible to invite the Pope, today is really the right time, we will witness a major discovery that will shock the whole world with our own eyes."
Just as people were talking, a large number of Scotland Yard police cars and many heavily armed special police vehicles suddenly drove up from the streets around the Temple Church.
In addition, many royal security personnel from Buckingham Palace and secret service personnel from No. 10 Downing Street rushed to the Temple Church in special service vehicles.
Seeing this scene, many media reporters and onlookers around the Temple Church immediately strengthened their judgment and became more excited, cheering one by one.
As for those who came with the joint exploration team and coveted the treasure of the Knights Templar,
At this time, they all looked like they were bereaved, and their faces were ugly, as if their own father had died.
Each of them is clear that the treasure of the Knights Templar has nothing to do with them, at least the treasure of the Knights Templar buried under the Temple Church is completely irrelevant to them.
After confirming this, some of them immediately turned and left here, walking very simply.
If he didn't leave now, he might not be able to leave later. Could it be that he was waiting for the British police to present him with a pair of silver bracelets? How about treating yourself to a taste of British prison food?
"The convoy of the Pope and the Queen has entered downtown London and is heading towards the Temple Church"
In the crowd, the guy who didn't know shouted loudly, and instantly detonated the scene.
"clap clap"
Thunderous applause suddenly sounded, resounding throughout the area where the Temple Church is located, and throughout London.
Accompanied by the enthusiastic applause, there were countless excited cheers one after another.
Underneath the Temple Church, at the bottom of the secret passage in the middle of the confessional cell.
Looking at the arrow feathers and javelins piled up in disorder on the ground in the depths of the secret passage, the expressions of Prince William and the British Minister of Culture changed suddenly after they had just descended to the bottom of the secret passage!
A trace of fear flashed in the eyes of both of them, and the excitement on their faces disappeared in an instant, becoming extremely dignified, and even their footsteps became much heavier.
At this time, Prince William and the British Minister of Culture were wearing a full set of protective equipment, tightly wrapped from head to toe, and both of them were tied with safety ropes around their waists.
The other ends of the two safety ropes were tied to two stone pillars weighing 600 to 700 kilograms in the confessional cell, which was very firm!
Wearing a full set of protective equipment, and exhorting some precautions after entering the secret passage and underground palace, and then carefully descending to the bottom of the secret passage, has successfully consumed more than 20 minutes.
And this is exactly what Ye Tian wants to see.
The dangerous secret passage in front of him is the second big meal Ye Tian prepared for Prince William and the others. Using this secret passage, he is confident that he can delay it for another 20 minutes.
Compared with Prince William and the others, Ye Tian stood a little further forward.
When Prince William and the others went down to the bottom of the secret passage, he immediately turned around, looked at the two Brits with a smile on his face and said:
"Most of the traps in this secret passage have been dispelled by me. The crossbows and javelins that the Knights Templar arranged here to protect the treasure have basically been used up, that is, those on the ground.
However, this secret passage built seven or eight hundred years ago is still full of dangers. There are still many treacherous flap traps here. Due to time constraints, we have not had time to deal with the landfill.
Coupled with the extremely slippery ground here, you must be extremely careful when walking in this secret road. Every step forward must follow my command and be extremely firm.
Your Highness, your identity is too sensitive and important, and Your Excellency the Minister, your identity is also very important. To be honest, I don’t want you to enter here, it’s too risky.”
Hearing these words, Prince William and the British Minister of Culture immediately looked at each other. For the first time, they felt that the cunning guy in front of them didn't seem so hateful.
However, the two of them shook their heads lightly at the same time, and instantly got rid of this ridiculous idea.
Immediately afterwards, Prince William smiled and said:
"It's okay, Steven, since the employees of the Daring One Exploration Company can safely pass through this secret passage, so can we. In fact, we also want to experience the fun of exploring the treasure.
Don't worry, when passing through this secret passage, we will definitely obey your command and never act without authorization. I am very interested in what is hidden behind the stone door deep in the secret passage."
"Well, gentlemen, let's pass one by one. Your Excellency, come first. Please follow my steps closely. You must never make a wrong step. And you must always hold on to this safety rope. It is the rope of life!"
With that said, Ye Tian handed the British Minister of Culture a safety rope about one meter long, and asked him to tie it around his waist with the safety lock, and tie the other end around his waist.
After everything was ready, he stepped out and walked carefully into the depths of the secret passage, almost step by step, showing extreme caution, definitely worthy of an Oscar statuette.
Behind him, the British Minister of Culture followed closely, with a tense expression and eyes fixed on Ye Tian's footsteps, not daring to make a wrong step, for fear of losing his life here, it would be too wronged.
After only three or four steps forward, Ye Tian stopped, and suddenly stepped on a marble floor in the middle of the secret passage, and then retracted his right foot like lightning.
With his movement, the marble floor suddenly turned ninety degrees, revealing a dark hole hidden under the floor, like the huge mouth of a monster, always waiting to devour human life.
Seeing this scene, the British Minister of Culture, as well as Prince William who was standing behind, couldn't help but gasped, secretly terrified.
Before they could ask, Ye Tianqing's clear voice came over.
"This is the first flap trap in the secret passage. It is about four or five meters deep. There are a few sharp and rusty javelins standing on the bottom of the pit, and there is water about two meters deep. The walls are extremely smooth, very fatal.
No matter who falls into this flipper trap, it is almost impossible for anyone to escape alive. There are several traps like this behind, and each one is more vicious than the other! "
Hearing this, the British Minister of Culture, who was following Ye Tian, immediately felt his legs go limp, and he was almost unable to stand up in fright, and cold sweat broke out on his forehead and back.
At this moment, he already felt regretful and terrified.
He wished he could give himself two slaps in the face, he was full enough! Why do you want to do this? Wouldn't it be good to put yourself in such a dangerous place and live well?
Prince William, who was standing behind, was in no better condition, also sweating profusely.