In the Forest of Tatalia, the demons no longer shared their previous joy. As Extraordinary Creatures, they were utterly unable to contain their fear at this moment, struggling to lift their heads bit by bit, peering into the pitch-black night sky where the Bright Kingdom had vanished.

They saw them, a pair of eyes, slowly opening.

No one could describe what those eyes looked like. At the moment of being watched, almost all Transcendents felt their souls quiver, as if their bodies and minds were burning themselves, shedding Blood Tears from the corners of their eyes, involuntarily dropping their heads again.

In their minds, an idea was born.

Divine beings must not be looked at directly!

That was not the "Light", it was another Divine entity.

Just before they bowed their heads for the last time, they saw one pair of eyes after another, unknowable, unmeasurable, and unviewable, opening in the boundless heights of Nihility, each containing an unspeakable horror.

The Bright Kingdom was opened by the Believers, and it faced the dreadful impact of the Origin Star, almost instantly obliterated.

The billions of people without Extraordinary Power, upon the opening of those eyes, seemed to be collectively cast with an Illusion Spell, no longer desiring the miracles of the Lord of Light; they continued with their lives as they were.

And the Transcendents, aside from a very few, all lowered their heads.

A ludicrous yet vividly real sensation emerged deep within their souls.

"At this moment, the Origin Star is being observed by All Spirits Above Mystery, not all of whom may have awakened, but they would not allow the Lord of Light to show miracles potent enough to change the faith of billions of Origin Star Humans, they are both Destroyers and witnesses."

"And on the Origin Star, no matter how powerful the Transcendents are, they are but insignificant ants by the roadside and weak Mayflies in the water, observed by those indescribable All Spirits Above Mystery."

…

Who could have imagined?

Such a bizarre and terrifying change would occur during the Light Festival, first with no preparation time given to the Transcendents, the Bright Kingdom descended suddenly.

Just as the Transcendents of the Origin Star were preparing to glimpse the majesty of the "Light," the "All Spirits Above Mystery" collectively turned their gaze.

At this moment, all Transcendents could only bow their heads.

Dare not move!

Nor dare to look up!

But their thoughts were still active, and more doubts emerged.

How many of the Mysterious All Spirits have awakened?

What do they intend to do?

And what will the Lord of Light do?

As one of the rare "exceptions," Tang Qi did not lower his head, he calmly observed the Origin Star at this moment, his eyes not filled with much doubt, nor many fearsome feelings, as if he could see through the genuine nature under this unprecedented grand scene.

"They have not all awakened!"

"Even the Lord of Light needs the Light Festival, when faith boils over, to truly wake up, and other Divine entities struggle even more so, although if other Dominator-level Gods could awaken alongside Light, they would definitely be tremendously weak, unable to immediately cause a Great Catastrophe level change or War."

As Tang Qi's thoughts drifted, his eyes seemed to reflect much of the Federation's landscape, the world becoming colorful, various Extraordinary Elements invisible to the naked eye becoming active, seemingly welcoming the descent of the "All Spirits."

But those pairs of eyes watching over the Earth did not respond, nor seemed able to respond.

"They seem more like being invited to witness something...?"

Just as this thought emerged in Tang Qi's mind, immediately more inspiration followed; his eyes, as if containing a "Dream Kingdom," suddenly looked towards the heavens above, where the Bright Kingdom still existed, seemingly making room at center stage, but never leaving.

It remained above the Origin Star, but it seemed wary of something, separated by a barrier, sacred, pure Radiance cascading down, vaguely revealing a majestic portal, and in front of that portal, some great change seemed to be taking place.

From the Radiance cascading down from within the Kingdom, mixed with pieces of snowy white feathers, responding to the chanting of the numerous Bright believers on the land below, specks of sacred light from all around the world converged, outlining something in front of the portal.

Soon, an outline that Tang Qi found somewhat familiar materialized.

"What is that?"

"Boom! Boom! Boom!"

Not only Tang Qi, but other few Big Shots also saw the gradually forming figure.

He, like Tang Qi and Rafael, was one of the absolute main characters of the recent "Thorn Event", even his performance duration was the longest.

He was a middle-aged man, noble yet cold, wearing an incredibly intricate and gorgeous golden Vestment robe, blood-red gloves and shoes; his fingers adorned with rings inlaid with various gemstones, his head crowned with what seemed like countless different types of Crown stacked together, inlaid with gemstones, gold, symbolizing the supreme authority of the Light Crown.

"Charles I!"

All of a sudden, including Tang Qi, the heads of the Big Shots buzzed.

All kinds of incredulous thoughts surged like a tsunami, swept like a typhoon.

How could it be possible? Charles I sacrificed himself, the real him was truly dead, and his body was completely transformed into the "Fallen Lord," banished to some unknown Exotic Realm, impossible to be resurrected.

Big Shots were almost beside themselves, heedless of potential dangers, incessantly staring at the sky, right before the portal.

Charles I, resurrected, remained cold and noble, yet inexplicably also exuded an aura of tranquility.

Behind him, when the first pair of snow-white wings that only Angels possess were born, Holy Light and feathers continuously intertwined and gathered, endlessly sprouting wings one after another.

A wondrous enlightenment, unbidden, sprung uncontrollably deep within the minds of the Big Shots.

And then, they all heard it.

From within the Bright Kingdom, obscured yet great, separated by a barrier from the Origin Star, came a voice, supreme and transcendent, gentle yet sacred.

In the minds of all Transcendents, echoed an oracle, utterly sacred and immense.

"I declare, this is the beginning of the new Holy Epoch Book."

"I have awakened from my slumber. I have seen a king, leader of believers, bearing their sins, pain, betrayal... and yet, at his death, he was invoking my name."

"I declare, he shall return from the land of the Dead, he shall ascend to my kingdom, he shall become king of Angels, he will guide the bewildered believers, he will be the mediator of disputes, he will be the judge of sins."

"Whoever follows him, chanting my name, will receive my blessing."

While the oracle recited, everyone visualized the power that Charles I was receiving.

Holy Radiance shone upon him, resurrecting him.

He was to enter the Bright Kingdom, becoming Guiding, Judging, and Judgement Angel, as well as the king of the Angels.

Silently, Charles I opened his eyes.

In his left hand, he held a staff inscribed with wondrous symbols, and in his right, he wielded a Judgment Sword, before him lay a terrifying Golden Balance.

Across the Earth, in every Church, in every family, atop the heads of all Bright believers, a gap opened, pure light poured down, bestowing peace and health upon them.

Among these believers, some received even more gifts.

They were ardent supporters of Charles I; tears in their eyes, they lay prostrate on the dusty ground, chanting the name "Light."

Tang Qi, the Big Shots, and other Transcendents numbly and shockingly watched this scene.

A miracle?

No, it was more like a whole new myth, an epic being enacted.

At this moment, Origin Star seemed dyed in unimaginable, fantastical hues; a myth was taking place, recorded by a scroll called "New Holy Era Book" within the Light Camp.

The night before, it was its prelude.

Engulfed in it, Tang Qi, along with giant mysterious eyes above, watched the resurrected Charles I, not knowing what he saw, a mocking smile gradually forming at the corners of his mouth.

He blinked, chuckling softly: "As usual, since there has been a gift, what should come next... punishment?"

Tang Qi seemed to pre-empt the storyline, just as his words fell.

Charles I suddenly raised his head, his gaze reverent towards the great portal inside, as if eyeing a supreme being, initially overwhelmed with joy, then seemingly troubled, his expression turning puzzled and sorrowful.

He raised his staff, clutching the Holy Sword and the Balance, asking in a voice all Transcendents could hear:

"Bright My Lord, if Your brother betrayed You, would You forgive him?"

"Thunderous!"

As this question emerged, along with Transcendents of the Light Camp, all Transcendents were stunned, sensing an even deeper surge of mythical and epic essence, heralding the rise of the next "main character," another Dominator-level Divine Being.

The brother of the Light, ah, the former brother, the Lord of Thorns.

The question by Charles I naturally corresponded to the recent Thorn Event.

Everyone eagerly awaited the answer from the Lord of Light, determining whether a fearsome war concerning both Divine Systems would erupt instantaneously.

Tang Qi was among them, sure that Rafael too, was watching all this from somewhere "Mysterious."

In their minds, they even drafted a chapter title for the Light Camp.

New Holy Epoch Book, the second response.

Guiding, Judging, and Judgement Angel asked: "Bright My Lord, if Your brother betrayed You, would You forgive him?"

The Light decreed through oracle, responding:

"The old covenant says: Vengeance is mine; I will repay."

"New Holy Epoch Book, I declare, there has been a misunderstanding between my brother and me. I do not need to resolve it; I will banish Him from the realm of Light, He will fall to Earth, wearing the garb named 'Truth'..."

ps: This chapter took four hours to write, I don't know how the effect is, pitiful Fat Fish seeking a monthly ticket. Also, I've revised the previous chapter, adding a thousand words, it's free, everyone can go look again.

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