Chapter 550: The origins of the Church
Only after Leit, Neil Luo, and their companions had gone far away did the terrifying pressure in the room abruptly ease.
"Whew..."
The clergy who lived in pampered comfort on the Holy Mountain each steadied their rapid breathing. Even Awakened such as the Holy Knights and Demon Hunters were still shaken.
Degoni, the Sword Saint they had branded a "fraud," had far exceeded everyone's expectations.
Archbishop Sha Duoman stared blankly at the gemstone fragments in his hand, his expression bewildered.
There was no doubt that, despite its lack of luster, the gemstone in his hand was no ordinary object, judging by the strange sounds and images he had perceived and its exquisite shape. That was without even considering that it had been hidden beneath an ancient statue of the god.
Yet Leit and the others had left in anger one after another at the mere sight of the gemstone, leaving everyone present shrouded in confusion.
"Your Excellency, what exactly is that gemstone in your hand? Do you know what they meant by what they said?"
Everyone present shared this confusion, and one Bishop in the crowd voiced it.
"I..."
The agitated Sha Duoman had barely uttered that word when he noticed all the curious eyes around him seeking answers. His dignity as Archbishop forced him to pull himself together.
"This gemstone is a treasure passed down within the Church. It was originally hidden inside the old statue in the Central Grand Cathedral, a symbol of the god's gospel!"
The Archbishop caught his breath before continuing.
"For them to become so angry at the sight of this gemstone, I believe that is sufficient proof that Neil Luo, Leit, and those Divine Officials have abandoned their faith in the Supreme God... yes!"
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