Chapter 130 Chapter 130 Holy City.
The Silver Moon Empire Palace.
The towering dome of the hall was hidden in the shadows, and the stained glass windows were painted with patterns of circling dragons, casting swaying spots of light on the white jade floor.
The air was filled with a mixture of various scents: the smell of metal, leather, and various magical spices. You could also hear the humming sound of the huge teleportation array in the center of the palace.
The circular magic array had a diameter of over ten meters, easily enough to accommodate dozens of people. Ancient runes were densely dotted within the circle of the array, and the swirling silver light resembled a flowing river.
The air above the magic circle would occasionally twist, causing faint ripples.
Dozens of young men gathered in the hall, whether they were mages or warriors, each of them was at level five or above. Their robes were made of luxurious fabrics and their armor was shining and pleasant.
There are also some family crests on the chest, shining together with the rank emblems.
Two days ago, the Trial of Divine Grace came to an end, and it was said that the last participant had also returned from the plane.
——It is said that there was a problem with the teleportation array, so those people were unable to successfully return to the palace. Instead, they appeared around the imperial capital, and occasionally landed in places farther away.
But no matter what, there is no one left in the Echo Plane.
This trial had not been launched for many years, so it was not surprising that there were some unsatisfactory aspects, and it did not cause much disturbance in the empire.
Although there were rumors among the upper aristocratic circles that on the first day of the trial, an evil god invaded the palace and caused chaos.
But the royal family never acknowledged it.
Therefore, it did not affect the subsequent Dragon Knight Trial.
All the participants have arrived and are talking in groups of three or four. Some of them are from noble families, while others are from ordinary families.
But since they are qualified to stand here and are usually influential figures in top colleges, most of these young people are quite calm when looking around.
There were also some younger ones with faces full of anticipation.
There was still some time before the event officially started, and as everyone was chatting, they couldn't help but look in a certain direction.
Murong Yue stood in the crowd, talking with two friends, and from time to time people's eyes fell on him.
“…Yes, that’s him.”
"That God-favored One..."
Because the people here have similar strength, even if there are some differences, they are not too big, so there is not much awe in their eyes when they look at him.
Most of them are just watching the fun and gloating.
"If you don't quit early or late, you'll find someone to break off the engagement as soon as you become rich..."
"You don't understand. How could I have come up with such a reason as concentrating on cultivation earlier? I should have achieved something before I could say anything. Otherwise, it would be like the Murong family using their power to bully others. After all, he's just the vice president of the Chamber of Commerce, a commoner with some money..."
"That's hilarious! Isn't it just about using power to bully people? I just didn't expect to get into trouble."
"Come on, all of you! If that person wasn't a God-favored one, you would probably still mock her for not being worthy of Murong Yue, right? What are you all pretending for?"
"You're wrong. If that girl has no talent and no background, I won't laugh at her. I'll even support breaking off the engagement. Otherwise, she won't be able to fit in with Murong Yue's circle and will be looked down upon by his cronies. Why bother? She doesn't have much money anyway."
"Yeah, I just think Murong Yue is ridiculous. What's more, that person is probably so happy about it—"
"She must be happy. Don't tell me, I think this is her plan. Otherwise, why would she keep the identity of the God's Favored Person hidden? Isn't it just to let the Murong family bring it up first?"
"Hiss, I heard she knows Duke Oulu, and she has a good relationship with both archbishops..."
"Oh, I also heard that she and her lover are in Hongqiao Town..."
Murong Yue had sharp senses, and those people didn't deliberately avoid him. They just lowered their voices a little because they were in a public place, so he heard everything.
Whether discussing Su Cheng or discussing him.
"...I give up. They're so sanctimonious all day long. Both father and son are disgusting, wanting everything."
"How dare you call yourself a famous family? You're so dishonest..."
"What a disgrace! I don't even have the face to say I'm related to their family..."
He clenched his hands quietly at his sides.
But what else can we do?
It was impossible for him to fight with others here. Even if there were a few people who were weaker than him, there were also some who were stronger than him.
What's more, there are more than one or two people spreading rumors.
Murong Yue's expression became increasingly ugly.
As time passed, more discussions were heard in the hall.
"It seems like it's time already? Why hasn't the teleportation array started yet?"
"Isn't this going to cause any trouble?"
"...Can you please stop being such a pessimist?"
At this moment, the heavy bronze door at the end of the hall slowly opened.
Two people walked in.
Some people have recognized him, and one of them is the director of the Imperial Dragon Knight Affairs Department.
The director was walking side by side with another person, talking as they walked forward.
The latter's face was unfamiliar. He was a young man wearing a crimson windbreaker, with messy reddish-brown curly hair and a pair of pointed red horns on his head.
There was a faint red glow on his face, and there were tiny scales at the corners of his eyes.
There was a small commotion in the hall.
—Is that the Dragonborn?
Also a participant?
However, judging from his posture and expression when communicating with the director, his identity was obviously not ordinary.
"...Alright everyone."
The director looked around the entire hall. "The teleportation array has been connected to the Rain and Dew Mountains where the first test took place. However, there is a problem now—"
After she finished speaking, she turned to the red-haired young man and the two of them whispered a few words in some awkward language.
"The dragons of the Rain and Dew Mountains have sensed your presence—"
The director turned around and glanced at them sharply. "They refuse your entry unless one of you leaves. That person carries a curse that makes the dragons uncomfortable."
The entire hall was suddenly in uproar.
What curse?
It can actually make the dragons feel uncomfortable?
And it wasn't even close contact, I could feel it from such a distance.
The participants looked at each other in confusion, then subconsciously glanced at the crowd, secretly wondering what was going on.
"Who is this?" someone couldn't help but murmur, "You come to participate with a curse..."
The next second, an invisible pressure spread in the hall.
Almost everyone was suppressed and couldn't say anything for a while.
There was complete silence.
"I don't want to waste time here, so I'll just say it straight—"
The red-haired young man with horns took a step forward, his eyes casually sweeping over the talented men of the empire with a hint of disdain on his face.
“This person.”
He pointed at Murong Yue and said, "Let him go, and everything will be fine."
The hall was so quiet that you could hear a pin drop.
Everyone turned to look at him.
Murong Yue's face was gloomy. "Sir, we are strangers to each other—"
"I'm not interested in getting to know you either," the red-haired young man interrupted him, "If it weren't for His Highness Pei'e, I wouldn't even want to enter the human palace."
Everyone present was well-informed. Who didn't know that the prince was a dragon knight? And a giant dragon knight at that!
Mature dragons can basically transform into human form!
Therefore, what they saw before them was most likely Prince Pei'e's contracted dragon, a truly high-level dragon!
"...blind-eyed thing."
The red-haired young man said coldly, looking at Murong Yue with eyes full of disgust, as if he was a piece of smelly rotten meat.
After saying that, he turned to the director.
"I suggest you don't let this human into the palace or any important places in the future. Not every dragon is as good-tempered as I am. If we encounter some crazy black dragons, they might tear everyone, including him, into pieces because of his aura."
Murong Yue's expression was extremely ugly, and her clenched fists were almost shaking. "You are talking nonsense, I have never been cursed—"
The red-haired young man gave him a clown look and said nothing more to him. He looked directly at the director and said, "The rest is up to you guys to handle."
After saying that, he left.
The director didn't say much, just looked at Murong Yue.
"Since Lord Kalides has said so, perhaps you have accidentally touched something and thus acquired some special power. I think it is imperative that you resolve this issue first, otherwise it may affect your health and cultivation—"
She spoke slowly and calmly, yet with an aura that could not be refused.
Murong Yue chuckled softly, "Your Excellency the Marquis, isn't it unfair to conclude that the problem is mine based solely on the words of a giant dragon?"
The director smiled and said, "I'm trying to save your face, but you're wasting my time."
Murong Yue took two steps forward and said, "I have never come into contact with it—"
The director snapped his fingers.
The space around Murong Yue began to fluctuate violently. Before he could even mobilize his fighting spirit, he was forced to his knees on the ground.
Then the whole person disappeared in the twisted ripples of water.
People heard the sound of something heavy falling to the ground.
Everyone turned around.
In the garden outside the palace, Murong Yue fell from the sky and was thrown heavily into the pool.
With a splash, water splashed around the pool, wetting the neatly trimmed green lawn around it.
…
Southwestern part of the northern continent.
The central area of the Holy Alliance, the north gate of Solan.
Under the brilliant light of morning light, the Holy City of the Vatican looked like a miracle that had fallen from the clouds to the earth.
The towering city walls are like the snow on the top of a glacier that has existed for thousands of years, reflecting the blue sky and the sparkling lake. They stand on the vast plain with a divine and noble aura.
"Yes, I am an Imperial, and here is my ID."
Su Cheng took out his household registration documents.
The paladins guarding the door were all wearing silver armor, and they all had handsome looks and were of similar height, looking extremely pleasing to the eye.
One of them took it and examined it. "...No problem. What is your reason for entering the Holy City?"
Although there are some access restrictions to the core areas within, the holy city itself allows non-clergy to enter.
From the residents in the surrounding area to the foreign believers who come from far away to worship, they all have the opportunity to visit the location of the highest temple.
"A few months ago," Su Cheng said, "Archbishop White invited me to participate in your summer training course for those favored by God. It should be starting now, right?"
Paladin: “?”
The Paladin stared at her dully.
The surrounding paladins were all very alert and noticed her - the strength of her magic and fighting spirit also made people pay attention.
Now almost everyone put down their work and turned to look at her.
Su Cheng faced the baptism of gazes calmly, and raised his hand to show the mark of the one favored by God.
"...I'm so sorry, sir!"
The captain of the Paladins immediately came over and bowed deeply to her. "I will arrange a carriage for you and take you in—"
Most of the believers queuing to enter the city were ordinary people. They couldn't hear the conversation just now, and their faces were full of surprise and envy.
Although they may not understand the symbolism of the emblem, they realize that an important person has arrived.
Su Cheng shook his head. "I want to take a leisurely stroll. I came here by myself..."
The Holy Union is the territory of the Holy See. Unlike secular monarchy, there are no kings or nobles here. It is an absolute paradise for believers.
The entire Federation is not large in area, but the land is fertile and the products are abundant.
It is very easy for citizens of the Empire to enter the country; they just need to provide proof of identity.
Su Cheng was teleported in directly.
Because I didn't have a map and was too lazy to go back, I missed a few levels.
Finally, I saw the tall tower of a border temple in the distance, determined the direction, and came in in a daze.
The Paladin Captain nodded respectfully, "Please come in."
Su Cheng then stepped into the platinum city filled with sunshine.
The atmosphere here is peaceful and orderly, yet not overly solemn, and a subtle fragrance wafts through the fresh air.
The streets are clean and tidy, with lush trees, irises and orchids soaked in rain and dew. White statues carved from jade can be seen from time to time on the roadside.
Most of those statues are historical figures, heroes of the Church, and some have even become gods.
Most of the people walking on the street were clergymen wearing robes or windbreaker uniforms, and there were also scholars in plain clothes holding books.
They all looked calm, either chatting with friends or colleagues, or walking leisurely alone.
Perhaps it’s because of the color, or perhaps it’s because the buildings outside the Holy City are not very tall, so compared to the palaces in Highgarden, the atmosphere of life here is more intense.
Su Cheng walked across a street and came to a quiet little square. The white stone tiles were shimmering with golden light, and a flock of gray and white pigeons were walking on the ground.
There were a few people sitting scattered on the benches, reading books.
She looked up and saw a familiar figure.
Someone was leaning on a light brown wooden bench. His snow-white shirt was spotless and its slim fit highlighted his beautiful shoulders and slender waist.
His golden hair shone brightly in the morning sunlight, making his delicate and flawless face even more perfect.
"So," Ian silently closed the book in his hand, "I hope you have a pleasant journey."
His light-gold eyes, filled with the dawn light, looked over. "...Although judging from the aura you carry, you must have had some rather interesting experiences."
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