396: Chapter 396 The Glorious Era of the World of Sophia

The Dark Era has already become history from over a thousand years ago. Today, this world has long since radiated with new vitality.

In the sky, a great sun hangs high; it is said to be the Divine Kingdom of the holy lord.

At night, a silver moon emits a cold radiance; it is said to be the Divine Kingdom of Sophia, the first Pope of the Holy See.

One religion, two gods—changing the very heavens and earth.

They expelled the original darkness of this world, allowing a realm that was once gradually heading toward destruction to glow with new life.

Though a thousand years have passed, some things remain unchanged, such as the Holy See's incredibly transcendent status.

In this world, a church exists in every town. Although the Holy See has long since stopped interfering in worldly affairs and various kingdoms are constantly in conflict, no kingdom dares to show disrespect to the Holy See.

Though a thousand years is a long time, the history of the Dark Era and the origins of the Holy See are still firmly recorded in the archives of these kingdoms.

Even though the Holy See does not manage worldly affairs now, it still possesses a territory exclusively its own; this territory is the former Dark Forest.

However, it is now called the Holy Territory.

Aside from Sophia, who inherited divinity, the Popes, Elders, and others who stood at the peak of magic or knighthood over the past millennium have all faded into history.

Of course, it wasn't that Tang Ping couldn't make these people gods. He had complete control over this world now, and condensing a Godhead was as easy as reaching out his hand.

But because this world had been too severely damaged by dark erosion, the emergence of too many gods would only become a burden.

Therefore, even now, the end of the path for magic remains the Legendary Magician, and the end for knights remains the Legendary Holy Knight.

Except for the original Glory Knight, Cain, who was promoted to Epic Holy Knight, no one else has ever broken through to that realm.

Naturally, besides the Holy See and the seven human kingdoms, there are also many powerful kingdoms and races such as the Ancient Blood God Clan, the Merfolk, the Dwarven Kingdom, and the Goblin Kingdom.

Even some powerful magical beast races have risen again after the end of the Dark Era.

Speaking of magical beast races, one must mention the bloodline families. The history of these bloodline families is as long as that of the Holy See. Unfortunately, few people know of them, as they live in seclusion in remote areas. It is merely rumored that certain kingdoms might have inextricable links with these families.

When Tang Ping was free, he liked to wander around this back garden. Calling it a back garden was no exaggeration; compared to the current Blue Star, this world was truly small, even a circle smaller than his Azure Realm.

He arrived at a mountainside covered in Phalaenopsis orchids. In the center of the hills stood an ancient little church. The person living inside was none other than the fourth Pope of the Holy See, Angel—the same Angel who had followed him from Soto City to the Holy See and later became the first Chief of the Tower of Radiance.

Of course, she was not a god, but for Tang Ping, granting her longevity was not difficult.

As for Cain, the third Pope and the man who ostensibly pioneered the era of knights, Tang Ping shook his head with regret. Unfortunately, power had clouded his original intentions, and his strength could not match his ambition. He had come from a remote tribe after all; once he gained a bit of power, he lost his sense of awe.

Thus, he had long since vanished into the long river of history.

Inside the church, Angel was preparing magic potions, which was one of her few hobbies during her long life.

Seeing the god of the Holy See arrive, Angel seemed long accustomed to it and rose to salute.

“My Lord.”