Global Crossing: Empire of Stars - Section 834

Someone took the lead, and the others could no longer hold out. They all prostrated themselves on the ground. Unnoticed by anyone, the hidden taint of evil power was driven away by divine power.

A sacred golden domain swiftly spread. In the blink of an eye, it covered the entire planet, then contracted just as quickly to an area several kilometers around the temple.

The Sacred Domain was the Emperor's sanctuary. All Emperor followers within it would find peace of mind, while all heretics who entered would constantly face spiritual trials. Those corrupted by evil power—especially the demon worshippers—would be scorched by divine power until they turned to ash.

At the very moment the Sacred Domain spread, three regions across the planet erupted with dark-red evil power as if they were on fire. The corrupted places secretly created by cultists through their sacrifices were instantly purified, and the cultists themselves were burned to ash by sacred flames.

It was not only these visible signs of corruption. At least a hundred Komodons who had been secretly tainted by evil power had their souls purified, saving them from falling to corruption before they even realized they were at risk.

This planet-wide purification was simply a benefit of the temple's consecration. From then on, only those who entered the Sacred Domain would enjoy its protection.

So, in theory, as long as people visited the temple to pray from time to time, they could purge the evil power from their bodies and avoid corruption.

With the Sacred Domain activated, the consecration ceremony was complete. But Anke did not stop praying. As he continued to recite the Emperor's Holy Word Record, golden holy-power runes shimmered through the temple and merged into the rock walls. By the time he had recited the entire book, an hour