After a long while, the immense resonant power originating from the Holy Mountain—or, more precisely, from the Hall of Light—finally began to subside. Yet Chen Rui could still feel that peculiar resonance with the source of creation lingering within him. If he could maintain this state of insight, his understanding and application of the source of creation would surely deepen enormously.
Gralin had once said that gathering the three holy artifacts and earning their recognition would grant unimaginable enlightenment and power far surpassing the Saint level. It seemed that had been no empty boast. Today, Chen Rui had truly experienced this "unimaginable enlightenment."
It was not only Chen Rui. To Ben Hong, who craved the source of creation, this temptation was equally immense. Even the soul hidden within the six-star mark could not help trembling. But both Ben Hong and Chen Rui knew perfectly well that "Arthur" possessed only Soldier-level strength. This was the enemy's nest, with terrifying foes such as Raphael and Michael present. Now was absolutely not the time for enlightenment. If they lost sight of the greater picture for a small gain and carelessly exposed a flaw, all their previous efforts would come to nothing.
Thus, Ben Hong painfully cut off the resonant power to prevent any leakage of her aura.
Unlike Ben Hong, Chen Rui had the wonderful ability of Deep Analysis. He swiftly "recorded" that sensation in his memories. There was not the slightest abnormality visible on the surface; with a thought, he put away the three holy artifacts.
Vandis displayed undisguised admiration. "Your Excellency Arthur, I never imagined that on your first visit to the Holy Mountain, you would trigger such a startling divine miracle. Clearly, you are one favored by the gods. The title of 'Holy Son' truly suits you. The ceremony to