267: Sofia Breakthrough

The Pope spread news that God had descended, granting the entire Kelei City three days of sunlight, and that she would serve by God's side for the next month.

As soon as the news broke, the entire Kelei City erupted, with all its people cheering and congratulating the arrival of God.

The entire Kelei City was filled with joy. In this city with sunlight and color, vibrant life force surged, and endless faith converged towards the statue of God.

City Lord's Mansion

The City Lord of Kelei City stood on the castle, looking at the vibrant world outside, and finally sighed weakly, slowly saying, "Let Ya Ya join the Holy See."

The butler behind him changed his expression: "City Lord! Ya Ya is your most beloved child, with the highest magical Talent. She has great hope of becoming a Archmage in the future!"

"Heh heh, you also said she only has hope of becoming a Archmage, but what does that matter now?" The City Lord of Kelei City's eyes showed relief. "She is too powerful, and do you think the current Kelei City is still the Kelei City of the Kelei family?"

The butler opened his mouth, looking at the colorful world outside, with awe in his eyes. This, perhaps, only God could achieve. That Pope, not only possessed terrifying Talent and great strength, but also had a God standing behind her... The Kelei family was destined to become history.

No, that's not right. Perhaps joining the Holy See is also a very good choice.

Unbeknownst to him, the butler's heart had also begun to yearn for the Holy See. Looking at the scenery outside the window, a trace of obsession unconsciously appeared in his eyes.

The City Lord of Kelei City smiled, not caring about these things: "Kelei City might become history, but my Kelei family will not."

The butler's spirit was shaken: "City Lord, are you planning to..."

"Announce to the entire city that the Kelei family has been blessed by divine grace and is willing to dedicate the entire family to God, to follow God and the Holy See forever and ever, and to rename Kelei City..."

The City Lord of Kelei City seemed to have used all his strength: "...as the Holy City, dedicated to God."

"Dedicated to God." The butler's eyes were filled with shock. Kelei City and the Kelei family were ancient families with a thousand-year heritage. The City Lord actually made these choices. He wanted to speak to persuade him but didn't know what to say.

"Go, Old Kro."

"Yes, City Lord."

Holy See

The Pope sat on the papal throne beneath the statue of God, and after listening to Old Kro's words, she opened her eyes.

Her golden pupils carried unparalleled majesty and oppression.

Old Kro's body was tense, cold sweat seeped from his forehead, but he dared not react, merely bowing his head, standing below like a decaying piece of wood.

"Welcome the Kelei City Lord's joining."

With that one sentence, Old Kro instantly felt a huge weight lifted. He was afraid that this esteemed Pope would refuse the City Lord's surrender, especially given their unique status.

But, fortunately, they had now finally boarded the ship of the Holy See. In the future, there would be no Kelei City or Kelei family, only the Holy See's Kelei family.

"Have the Kelei Clan Leader come to see me. God has a holy artifact to bestow upon him." The indifferent voice echoed in the church, but Old Kro's spirit was invigorated.

God, holy artifact!

He suppressed the excitement in his heart: "Yes, Your Holiness."

Soon, the Kelei City Lord, or rather, the Kelei Clan Leader, stood respectfully below.

"Your Holiness."

"Mm."

In Sophia's hand, a bloodline radiating holy light appeared. The bloodline slowly descended in front of the Kelei Clan Leader.

"After consuming this item, you can receive God's blessing, possess a special Holy bloodline, and this bloodline can be passed down. As for whether you choose to consume it yourself or give it to your descendants, it is up to you."

"bloodline?" The Kelei Clan Leader was puzzled, but as a piece of information appeared in his mind, his pupils instantly widened, and his hands holding the bloodline trembled with excitement.

"Praise the benevolent God!"

"Respected Your Holiness, the Kelei family is willing to follow you to the death!"

The church doors slowly closed. Sophia closed her eyes, and the surging power of faith transformed into the purest Holy magical power. This magical power, like light and fire, purified all defilement and burned away all decay; it was power from God.

The golden-red lotus between her eyebrows grew brighter.

Sophia held her breath and concentrated, entering a deep state of meditation.

When she emerged again, perhaps she would become the first person above a Archmage on this land in a thousand years.

At this time, Tang Ping, as if omniscient and omnipotent, only needed to dedicate a trace of his mind to Sophia. With the remaining mind, he began to deduce the mystical art jade tablet and comprehend the bark book.

Time slowly passed. Three days later, the light of the Holy City disappeared, and the world returned to quietness. However, a rumor quietly spread: as the Holy City's faith in God became purer, more devout, and vaster, the days enveloped in light would become longer and longer in the future, until one day, the light would never disappear, and their Holy City would ascend to the Divine Realm on that day!

A month passed quickly, followed by two months, then three months.

The Pope never appeared, but the aura within the church grew increasingly vast. Everyone knew that their Pope might become the first person on this land in a thousand years!

Since the darkness descended, no one on this land had been able to break through to a realm above a Archmage.

After March 10th

The church suddenly lit up the night sky! A golden pillar of light, burning with golden-red flames, shot straight into the heavens!

Within the pillar of light, a giant lotus, hundreds of meters tall, slowly bloomed, and a pure aura spread throughout the entire Holy City. Sophia appeared atop this golden-red lotus.

After a moment of silence, the Holy City suddenly erupted in earth-shattering cheers.

"Pope!"

"Pope!"

"Pope!"

On this day, the Pope of the Holy See broke through to the realm of a Legendary Magician.

Even a thousand years ago, this was an extremely powerful existence in this world.

At this moment, in the statue space, Tang Ping also awoke. He had successfully deduced the method for creating the Mystic Light of Flora from the mystical art jade tablet, and even deduced a method for creating a spatial storage jade tablet from the Azure Realm!

Of course, this storage was not limited to jade tablets; it could also be rings, bracelets, necklaces, etc. However, it had very high material requirements, and its creation required a spiritual attribute of 100, meeting the conditions for external release. Moreover, the production method was very complex, and the required materials were also very precious.

It also required materials with spatial properties. Of course, if a Talent User with spatial Talent created it, that would also work.

If these could be made, the Heavenly Mansion Base would gain another pillar industry in the future.

"After I return this time, perhaps I can prepare to cultivate some Talents for creating spatial storage items."

Besides these, Tang Ping also studied Green Lotus Birth. Unfortunately, after the power of faith helped Sophia break through to a Legendary Magician, he secretly used the power of faith to convert the entire Holy City into divine power, giving it a simple baptism. Ordinary contamination could no longer invade the Holy City.