Chapter 528: A world where light and darkness coexist
In the Fanite City-State, the atmosphere within the Church grew increasingly tense, mainly because developments within the Qinggelie Empire had become far too strange.
The Qinggelie Emperor had been taking frequent action, including wiping out bandits within the empire, replacing outdated weaponry, and recruiting and training new soldiers.
Like a celebrity touring Earth, the old emperor Wogevde appeared throughout the country with the Royal Guard, allowing the great nobles and some of the common people to see his rejuvenated self with their own eyes.
At the same time, rumors that the Celestial Realm favored the empire and His Majesty spread throughout the country. The Divine Sacrifice was being publicized alongside them, but this too bypassed the Church's traditional theological framework, leaving no room for the Church to participate.
Today, however, the unease within the Fanite City-State's central cathedral stemmed from one man: the Sword Saint, Degoni.
"Ugh... argh!!!!!"
This legendary powerhouse was kneeling on the ground in the central cathedral's inner courtyard, clutching his forehead in agony. Worried Divine Officials and Divine Attendants surrounded him.
The Sword Saint's three novice disciples were the most anxious of all, standing beyond a safe distance and watching their teacher with concern.
Footsteps approached from afar. Whatever Leit had been doing earlier, he hurried over as soon as he received the news. The bishop was also rushing toward them from another direction.
"Argh!!!!!"
As Degoni roared, his right hand blurred among the two hands clutching his head. In his agony, the Sword Saint slammed a fist into the ground.
Boom!
The surrounding Divine Officials, Divine Attendants, and even guards lost their footing and grabbed one another for support. A few were knocked to the ground by the tremor.
Thin cracks spread four or five meters