Despite the distance between them, the bishop high in the sky saw Qin Ran's gesture perfectly clearly.
At once, the bishop's expression turned utterly foul.
But a moment later, it returned to normal.
"You're nothing but a fallen god's son!"
"Without a true god, what waves could a mere god's son like you possibly stir up? Besides... the sea has long since vanished. All that remains is a swamp!"
"Did you think I came here for you?"
"You think far too highly of yourself!"
The bishop spoke slowly, then raised a hand.
At once, the golden light grew even more intense.
It was dazzling, blinding, and tinged with searing heat.
Even those standing on the ground felt sweat break out all over their bodies.
"Wh-what is that?"
"Another sun?"
The people of the Mystery Side stared in terror at the airship and the man radiating light and heat in the sky.
Even though they knew far more than ordinary people, when confronted with the unknown, they were only a little better off.
Still, that small difference gave them more opportunities.
For example, the chance to survive.
As the strange change unfolded in the sky, the people of the Mystery Side began retreating.
Despite their terrified expressions and bedraggled appearance, they were far better off than those still kneeling and bowing.
Because in the next instant, all those people died.
Boom!
A thick beam of golden light shot down from the airship. The shock wave from the enormous explosion instantly tore apart the bodies of those kneeling worshippers.
The earth shook, and dust filled the air.
When the dust settled, the people of the Mystery Side who had fled far away instinctively turned to look.
Then they saw something they would never forget for the rest of their lives.
The sprawling