Don't Talk, Keep Eating
After waiting for a while, Su Luo tried to release her senses to see what the priest presiding over the Awakening Ritual was doing.
After a night of intensive training, coupled with the increase in his mental Attributes, Su Luo significantly altered his original mortal Essence. Although his current Constitution was capped at 12 points, the organs and flesh within his body were quite different from those of ordinary people.
Su Luo has already done her best to reach the maximum of her Constitution, and is currently stuck here.
Without the influence of extraordinary elements, high technology, or supernormal power, 12 Attribute points are actually the upper limit of a mortal body in this world. This is determined by the laws of physics. Going higher requires either extraordinary abilities or external objects.
Further up, ordinary calcium-rich bones and unchanged Essence and other basic structures cannot withstand the exertion of force or the consumption of energy. Su Luo also cannot conjure up any magical body tissues out of thin air; she lacks the conditions to create them.
However, Su Luo's Divine Power is considered a semi-external force. It can slowly influence one's own body, penetrating to the bone and strengthening the tendons and lungs, or even directly seize the body of a powerful Awakened.
If only I had a seed of Transcendent Seed — Mana, Martial Will, Heartfire, Dreamscape, Inner Circulation, faith... anything would be wonderful!
There was absolutely nothing there, but since the other Survivors didn't have anything either, Su Luo could barely accept it.
With his exquisite Divine Power, Su Luo's vision expanded, somewhat similar to the "divine sense" of cultivators, sweeping across most of the [Church] area, leaving him speechless.
The priest, dressed in white robes, with a full beard and a kind-looking face, was in a room not far away, blocking a Nun and doing something naughty.
His white robe was pulled down to his waist, revealing his loose upper body, with his belly piling up around his waist like a swimming ring, as if driving away Devil.
"High Priest, can we really become full Nuns by doing this?"
"Don't talk, keep eating."
Damn it, this whole thing about daytime debauchery.
Su Luo expressionlessly subdued the two men. A minute later, the old priest, blood still oozing from the crotch of his pants, staggered out of the room.
"Oh, so you must be the distinguished guests here today for your awakening? There's only one spot available, Mr. Leonhart, are you the one who wants to awaken?"
Ignoring the pain in his lower body and all discomfort, the priest devoted all his energy and effort to his piety towards the Holy Light and his dedication to his work, and questioned Su Luo, whose identity was most suitable for him.
"Him." Su Luo pointed at Qi Yuan.
Given this gentleman's noble status, he must have sold all his possessions to obtain a temporary qualification for awakening, right?
Moreover, I know all the nobles in the city, so why do these people look so unfamiliar?
"Well... okay, please follow me."
Unable to think too much, the priest didn't ask any more questions and led Qi Yuan into the awakening room, carefully closing the door behind him.
Su Luo casually opened the app and forcefully observed the awakening scene, while the curious Church personnel behind her were driven away by Kundina's mental suggestion.
This is a room that looks very luxurious. The Holy Stones embedded in the walls gleam with a warm golden light, and there are black stones carved with scriptures and angel patterns on Four Directions. The air is filled with a strange scent of incense and holy water.
The priest, dressed in a black robe embroidered with silver thread, held a scepter made of pure crystal. His eyes were lowered, and his expression was solemn, showing no trace of the indulgence he had shown during his previous revelry.
Qi Yuan hesitated for a moment before kneeling on one knee at the priest's request, lowering his head, straightening his Spineback, folding his hands over his heart, and showing piety.
"In the name of the Creation Holy Light, with the faith of all ages, we respectfully invite the supreme holy radiance to descend upon the mortal realm, cleanse it of its impurities, and bless the bodies of the loyal and courageous—"
The priest spoke slowly, his voice deep and resonant, each word of his prayer echoing softly, as tiny golden lights gradually spread around him.
Su Luo felt that her control over the priest's soul was being blocked.
The priest's face contorted in a split second, and the pain in his lower body caused him to stagger, but with his devotion to the Holy Light, he steadied himself and continued to preside over the Awakening Ritual.
A sacred golden magic circle was drawn out, Su Luo stared intently at it, memorizing every detail.
The priest uttered ancient and profound prayers, and with each syllable, the golden light in the air intensified, even causing faint golden ripples to appear on Su Luo and the others who were watching.
Suddenly, a soft golden beam of light appeared without warning at the top of the quiet room, pouring down with pure Holy Light without any obstruction, enveloping Qi Yuan.
The pillar of light lasted for ten minutes. The priest's back was soaked with cold sweat, and the blood from his lower body was so strong that it filled half of his shoes.
Finally, before he fainted, the Holy Light slowly dissipated, revealing Qi Yuan, whose entire demeanor and spirit were completely different.
The priest concluded the Ritual, then stood in the room watching Su Luo before unconsciously falling into a coma.
"Not going to kill them?" Qi Yuan felt the immense power within his body, watched the group turn and leave, and hurriedly followed, just like last night.
"No need. Let him die inside. I already extracted his soul before I left." Su Luo didn't seem to care much.
In this city, there is only one [Church] that can hold [Awakening Ritual], and only six priests can preside over it, working in shifts.
There's no need to worry about other Survivors tracking Su Luo based on her actions; Su Luo has completely covered up any traces, and they won't be able to find her without extraordinary means.
There's no need for Survivors to assume the Survivor was someone who heard about trouble within the [Church] or even the killing of a priest.
Recently, 99% of those who have come to engage with the [Awakening Ritual] are Survivors, with the exception of Qi Yuan, who is following behind Su Luo.
"How about it?"
Back at Su Luo's detective agency, which also served as her doghouse, Su Luo looked at Qi Yuan was becoming increasingly familiar with his powers.
I paid the rent to the landlord this morning and found the thug to return the money. There aren't many people like Su Luo who are so good at repaying their debts these days.
"I feel great!" Qi Yuan clenched his Fist, feeling that he had really followed the right person and had so easily obtained the power of Awakened.
In this strange and dangerous world where he could obtain awakening qualifications in a single day and Suppression the pursuit of the Judgment Knights, this was the backer he needed.
"Alright, in that case, Mr. Qi Yuan, we now need to discuss the commission you requested."
Su Luo glanced at Ye Zizhen and Brutus, who were still logged in, then went to the table and pulled out a yellowed, low-quality notebook.