Long Yue and Dugu Yan went out into the streets.
As soon as they stepped outside, they could see the magnificent Pope's Palace halfway up the mountain. Its columned structure and dome gleamed in the sunlight, its golden exterior glittering brilliantly.
"His Holiness the Pope lives there." As something of a local, Dugu Yan introduced it to Long Yue, who had come from overseas.
"A fine place." Long Yue offered a calm assessment, though a trace of arrogance colored his tone.
That naturally revealed arrogance also provoked the people from Spirit Hall.
"Hey!" Yan, who had been eavesdropping nearby, immediately couldn't resist shouting, "And where do you live, that you can judge the Pope's residence like that?"
"And you are?" Long Yue had long since noticed the three people furtively following him and Dugu Yan.
Xie Yue stepped forward. He was the tallest and the leader of the trio. "We're from Spirit Hall Academy, here to meet the genius from the Divine Realm Empire. I'm Xie Yue."
"Yan." The impetuous boy had long, fiery-red hair spilling down his back and held his chin high with pride.
"Hu Liena." She was the only girl among the three. At first glance, she didn't seem particularly beautiful, but closer observation revealed an unusual allure.
"Long Yue."
"Dugu Yan."
Long Yue and Dugu Yan introduced themselves as well.
Long Yue said, "I can't compare with His Holiness the Pope. I'm only a mere Soul Ancestor. But haven't you heard what the ancient texts say? A body of water need not be deep; with a dragon, it becomes divine."
With my abilities, wherever I live will find even its humble walls graced by my presence.
Xie Yue found Long Yue's way of speaking rather interesting. He stopped the impulsive Yan. "Would you let us show