——The Death Sect and the Sun Church had jointly beseeched a divine presence to descend in their True Bodies, but both the principal deity of Death and the ruler of the Sun were struck down on the spot by an unnamed divine being in Yihai City; they perished together.

This news had already stirred up a great commotion.

The Presidential Mansion and the Star Sky Church in Beijing had not come forward to refute the rumors, which gradually led the various families and the public in Beijing to become acquainted with the name Lin Yue.

In the blink of an eye, the day of the Holy Ceremony arrived.

As a grand festival tradition of the West Continent, this was the first time it was held in the East Continent, and it was presided over by the Pope of the Star Sky Church in person; Naturally, the scale was extraordinarily impressive, attracting a huge crowd of onlookers.

The President had personally ordered a massive deployment of human and material resources to renovate a splendid and majestic Star Sky Divine Palace for this Holy Ceremony.

Of course...

This was only to the mortals, but to Lin Yue, who was accustomed to the Practice World, it was not particularly noteworthy.

In front of the Star Sky Divine Palace was a vast square, completely paved with smooth white stone slabs.

Before the Holy Ceremony began, a large number of Star Sky Church clergy and the Star Sky Imperial Guard were responsible for maintaining order on the square.

A dense crowd poured into the square; despite its size, it was quite crowded, with believers standing in the front rows, and those there for the spectacle standing towards the back.

Lin Yue had already made his preparations and, disguised as a believer, had quietly infiltrated among the congregation.

Not far away, journalists from several major Beijing newspapers could be seen snapping photos.

Soon, the Holy Ceremony began.

Accompanied by the holy and solemn chanting of numerous believers, the great doors of the Divine Palace slowly opened, and a procession emerged.

Leading them was an elderly lady with an indifferent expression and silvery hair, holding a scepter. Judging by the long robe embroidered with a starry pattern she wore, she was clearly the Pope of the Star Sky Church.

Following her were four Archbishops and fifteen Bishops.

On either side of the group were the Popes and Archbishops from various churches of the West Continent.

However, the Death Sect and the Sun Church were absent, leaving only the leaders of the seven great churches.

"Even if the deities of old were to be summoned anew, forming a religion and nurturing faith would take time; a mere ten days or half a month is simply not enough."

Lin Yue was well aware of this, which is why he had chosen this method. ᴛhis chapter is ᴜpdated by Novᴇ(l)Fɪre .ɴᴇt

The moment the Pope of the Star Sky Church appeared on stage, her glance swept across the assembly, and an invisible pressure enveloped the area, instantly silencing everyone.

Many in attendance were devout followers of the Star Sky Mother Goddess, their gaze now turning fervent.

"This is the first Holy Ceremony held by the Star Sky Church after coming to the East Continent, and it holds significant meaning."

Holding the scepter, the Pope of the Star Sky Church began calmly, "However, before we start the Holy Ceremony, I have an announcement to make, a declaration to the world."

Her gaze swept across the crowd as she spoke indifferently, "Those Sun Church believers and Death Sect followers present for the Holy Ceremony must have noticed that neither your fellow disciples from the Sun Church nor the Death Sect are here. I understand the questions and fears in your hearts, and today we will clarify everything."

Even those who were not believers, those unrelated spectators, began to understand the significance of what the Star Sky Church Pope was about to say.

"Yes, the Sun Church and the Death Sect should be most aware..."

The Pope of the Star Sky Church spoke with a regretful sigh that echoed through the square: "Both the ruler of the Sun and the principal deity of Death, vassals under the command of the Star Sky Mother Goddess... have fallen."

The square erupted into an uproar.

Countless believers gazed in shock at the Star Sky Church Pope, only now confirming the news for themselves.

The believers of the Sun Church and the Death Sect, in particular, were even more devastated and in pain.

"Sorrow, pain, regret... These are feelings that everyone has."

The Pope of the Star Sky Church continued in a somber tone, "We follow the divine will, coming from the West Continent to bring peace to the East Continent, to strive for unification and equality, and to offer our power for this cause, even willing to seek divine assistance. We have been looking forward to that day."

Her voice grew colder, "But, unfortunately... These hopes and aspirations have been shattered by someone."

"That person's name is... Lin Yue."

The Pope of the Star Sky Church's voice resonated across the square, "He is a heretic who blasphemes against the divine; behind him is an Evil God, a demon that slays the divine!"

An intangible will quietly spread, causing everyone in the square to feel the dignified and angry intent of execution.

As if at any moment, divine retribution would descend.

"To tolerate such a heretic, an Evil God existing in the world, would lead to immense chaos and disaster."

The Star Sky Church Pope stood high and addressed the people below, "As the Pope of the Star Sky Church, as an Envoy of the Star Sky Mother Goddess, I hereby pronounce judgment—condemning the heretic named Lin Yue and the Evil God behind him... to death!"

"Death!"

"Death!"

"Death!"

The Pope's pronouncement seemed to represent the will of the divine, echoing continuously across the square and even piercing towards the heavens.

Just then—

"Boom!"

A vast, mist-shrouded hand materialized out of nowhere, bearing unimaginable power as it thundered down, instantly reducing everyone on the platform to a pulp!