Liens felt an invisible force rapidly spreading from him as its center during the New Kara City ceremony.

Its spread even exceeded the range he could perceive, and within that force, he also sensed the aura from the God of Absolute Fairness.

This was why Liens frowned; he didn't know what that existence was doing.

At the same time, an existence outside the city, like Liens, also discovered that invisible force, though it didn't notice it through its own perception.

"Hmm? The instrument lit up, which means the ancient records were correct… But why only now? I've been to this place before."

"Forget it, too lazy to think. As long as the place isn't wrong, it's fine. Let me see… This direction is… a human city… Hmm, a bit troublesome."

The huge, grotesque face revealed a human-like expression of contemplation.

...

After the ceremony and the cheers, the people began to leave the square one after another, resuming their daily lives.

Although the ceremony was important and worth commemorating, Kara City was still in a state of disarray, and both internal problems and external threats prevented them from stopping.

As the spreading force gradually disappeared, Liens also prepared to find the God of Absolute Fairness to inquire about the situation.

Although he didn't know if that existence would answer him, not asking would make it even more impossible to get an answer.

"Mr. Liens, please wait a moment."

"Our Bishop would like to invite you to the Church for a sit-down. Are you free now?"

Monica stopped Liens, who was about to leave, and invited him to the Church.

Liens remembered that Bishop Roxana had invited him that day, and at the time, he thought it was just a courtesy, but now it seemed she might genuinely have something important to discuss with him.

Thus, Liens temporarily put aside his plan to inquire with the God of Absolute Fairness and followed Monica to the Church first.

On the way, not wanting to waste time, Liens used wind to carry Monica, just like last time, to hasten their journey.

Because of Liens' apparent urgency, Monica, who had intended to speak, temporarily held back her words, planning to approach Liens after this matter was concluded.

Soon, the two, who had been silent throughout the journey, arrived at the Church, and Liens truly stepped into the Church of Heavenly Light for the first time.

Gazing at the indistinct statue of Heavenly Light and feeling the sacredness naturally rising in his heart, Liens couldn't help but be deeply moved.

Even in instances, he rarely entered churches, and almost always when he had not yet advanced to an Extraordinary One, so the feeling back then was far less pronounced than it was now.

He only felt that churches could suppress evil thoughts in people's hearts at the time, but now, gazing at the statue again, he realized what a magnificent existence a True God was.

Light, pure yet omnipresent, "light" that seemed to encompass all cognitive worlds.

Invisibly, he seemed to see a luminous gateway, pure white and vast, and he walked on suspended steps, moving step by step towards that gateway.

After an unknown period, he stood before the luminous gateway; with just one more step, he would enter that unknown world of light.

He could feel an inner craving, a desire to enter there.

This was not some delusion but a longing for endless mysteries from the depths of his consciousness, just as he had never stopped exploring the mysteries of heaven and earth, even knowing his "condition."

Unfortunately… he was rejected.

"Alas… is this luck or misfortune?"

Liens sighed.

Monica, who had led Liens into the Church, heard this sudden sigh and turned her head to look at him with some confusion.

"Mr. Liens, are you…?"

Monica asked in confusion; she didn't know why Liens, who had been silent just moments ago, would sigh as soon as he entered the Church. It was too inauspicious, wasn't it?

Or was there some story between the Church and Liens that she didn't know about?

"Nothing, I just experienced a special event that can't quite be called an opportunity or a crisis, and it's likely to be very difficult to encounter again in the future."

Liens responded gently.

The experience just now seemed long, but it was only the duration of a single glance for him.

Relying on his excellent perception, he continuously extended along the statue of Heavenly Light until he touched that gateway, then he was rejected and sent back.

Because he hadn't truly touched the crucial part, he didn't know whether this was an opportunity or a crisis.

If he had truly entered that "world of light," he speculated that he would encounter two situations.

One, he would gain understanding about "light" and return safely.

Two, he would get lost in that world of light, completely losing himself, just as he was currently affected by the infinite information of heaven and earth.

Considering the latter situation, his rejection might actually be a good thing.

"Let's go, Bishop Roxana must be waiting impatiently."

Without much further explanation, Liens urged Monica to continue leading the way.

Hearing this, Monica also put away her doubts, glanced at the statue following Liens' previous gaze, and then quickly led Liens to a room.

"Creak!"

The door was gently pushed open, revealing Bishop Roxana with long brown hair sitting on the sofa, watching Liens and Monica slowly enter the room with a gentle smile.

Although Bishop Roxana and Monica didn't share many facial similarities, based on age and hair color, Bishop Roxana did fit the role of Monica's mother quite well.

However, Bishop Roxana, this "mother," was in some aspects inferior to Monica, this "daughter."

Wearing similar loose nun's habits, Bishop Roxana's attire was unassuming, but Monica had already accentuated her pride.

"Mr. Liens, long time no see… I apologize for inviting you in this manner. If it has taken up your cultivation time, please forgive me."

Bishop Roxana bowed slightly in apology.

"It is I who was in the wrong… I've been busy cultivating these past few days and had forgotten Bishop Roxana's invitation."

Liens shook his head, responding politely and indicating that he also had his faults.

After speaking, Liens sat on the sofa opposite her at Bishop Roxana's gesture, silently waiting for her to explain why she had summoned him.

"Bishop, if there's nothing else, I'll take my leave now and not disturb your conversation."

Her task completed, Monica felt she shouldn't stay and hinder their conversation, so she expressed her intention to leave to Bishop Roxana.

"No need to avoid us, Monica."

"I will be leaving Kara City very soon. The Church will be entrusted to your management next, so it's good for you to listen to some things and have a clear understanding."

Bishop Roxana stopped Monica, also revealing that she would be leaving soon.

Hearing this news, Monica showed a surprised expression; clearly, it was the first time she had heard about Bishop Roxana's imminent departure.

"Bishop…"

Monica wanted to inquire about the details.

"I will explain the situation to you in detail after I finish speaking with Mr. Liens."

Bishop Roxana interrupted Monica's question and responded to her earnestly.

Hearing this, Monica stood solemnly behind Bishop Roxana, complying with Bishop Roxana's request to stay in the room and listen to the upcoming conversation.

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