"They appeared ten thousand years ago?" Phil Gray was somewhat surprised. No wonder the Children of Night said they had appeared long ago. Then why did it take a full ten thousand years before they continued to attack the continent of Vil? What did the gods of the continent of Vil do during that time?
“Yes, and I suspect that something major happened ten thousand years ago, and these gods of the Abyss were temporarily driven away or sealed away, which is why they have not appeared on the continent of Ver for the past ten thousand years,” the prophet speculated.
The reception room fell silent. Both men were curious about that distant history, but could not get any answers.
“Regardless, we still have to fight them, so I will try my best to search for more divine power. I just hope you can help me and give me some advice,” Phil Gray broke the silence and said firmly.
"Although I know this is the gods' plan, and those gods who favor you must have given you their power willingly, I still can't understand how you managed to combine these divine powers together? Why don't they repel each other?" The prophet frowned, countless questions flooding his mind. Since becoming a descendant of the god of knowledge and wisdom, he hadn't been this perplexed in a long time.
He considers himself a prophet among men, yet today he seeks guidance from a young man.
Phil Gray's appearance seemed to be the nemesis of his pursuit of truth and wisdom.
Of course, everything is dialectical, and he may also be the opportunity for me to break through the divine path.
“I’m sorry, I really don’t know about that. I can use these divine powers freely. I can use a single divine power or fuse them together. Once fused, they will transform into a mysterious power that cannot be perceived, as if they are invisible. They do not repel each other, but rather they are very harmonious.” Phil Gray shook his head.
The prophet used his abilities and experience to judge the truth of these words and finally concluded that His Holiness the Pope of Fate had not lied to him.
"Alright, I understand. Is it the same if you acquire the power of other gods later?"
“Yes.” Phil Gray nodded firmly.
The prophet sighed, and Phil Gray could even see a hint of dejection in his serious face.
"I can tell you a way to obtain the power of the god of knowledge and wisdom; you can try it."
The prophet roused himself, wanting to offer some advice to this young "future god" in this confrontation with the gods of the Abyss.
"In what way?"
“Manzo, the god of knowledge and wisdom, once had a set of five quills that he loved dearly. He sent these five quills to earth. If you collect all five quills and offer them to Him as a sacrifice, He will grant you one wish. You can obtain His power in this way,” the prophet said.
Huh? This sounds like a children's legend, Phil Gray thought. How is this any different from the story of collecting five Dragon Balls to summon Shenron on Earth in his previous life?
However, the existence of gods in this world does have some credibility.
But in the vast world of Ver, how long would it take him to collect all five pens? He might as well try to find a way to see if Manzo would also favor him like the daytime prophet.
Seeing His Holiness the Pope of Destiny suddenly deflate, the Prophet continued, "According to the records within the inner scriptures of the Light of Wisdom, the first pen was named 'Star of Enlightenment.' Its pen body was decorated with patterns resembling the first rays of dawn, with golden patterns interwoven with pale blue lines, like the brightest star in the sky, guiding those who seek knowledge toward the path of light. I once presented this pen as a gift to the Pope of Dawn."
Wait, isn't that the same weapon that Pope Dawn gave Eli back then? To thank Eli for risking his life to save the people of Numas?
At the time, Pope Dawn did indeed say that it was the light of wisdom!
Knowing that his partner had one, Phil Gray's hope was rekindled.
"The second pen is called 'Feather of Time'. Its pen body has a pattern that resembles the river of time, with silver lines interwoven into delicate ripples, as if telling the story of the vicissitudes and changes of history. This pen represents a profound understanding and insight into the past. Unfortunately, its whereabouts are currently unknown. The last record of its appearance was two hundred years ago, and it is said to be in the dowry list of a certain queen."
"The third pen is called 'Touch of the Soul.' The patterns on the pen are a series of complex spirals and curves, just like the myriad thoughts in the human mind. This pen is currently kept in the museum of my church. I can give it to you as a way of repaying His Holiness the Pope for helping me resolve my doubts."
"Great! Thank you, Prophet." Phil Gray's eyes lit up; he hadn't expected to get two pens so quickly. "What about the fourth and fifth?"
"The fourth pen is called 'Sharp Mirror.' The pattern on this pen is that of a smooth mirror, and the pen body can reflect the surrounding light. It reminds the user to maintain clear thinking, to reflect the truth of things like a clear mirror, and not to be blinded by prejudice and misunderstanding. It was originally kept within our church, but five hundred years ago, the pirate queen Phoenix, who dominated the South Sea, stole it, and its whereabouts have not been heard of since. As for the fifth pen, it has never appeared on the continent of Ver. There is no record of it in any of the books of the Light of Wisdom, including its name and appearance. Perhaps the gods did not tell us."
Phil Gray was dejected again. The fifth pen didn't even have a name or a picture. How was he supposed to find it?
However, he could still try to find the fourth pen. Frank had previously given him a key to a treasure on the seabed, which was said to belong to a very famous female pirate in the South China Sea. Perhaps that was the Phoenix the prophet had mentioned.
“I will try to collect all five pens. Thank you for your help, Prophet. Since you have come from afar, why not stay in Destiny for a few days and experience the local customs and culture?” Phil Gray extended an invitation.
"Then it would be impolite of us to refuse. If possible, I and several scholars from our church would also like to visit your church's library. We have heard that some of the books we are looking for are preserved in your library."
“Of course, no problem. Please come with me.” Phil Gray stood up and led the prophet out of the reception room. Several members of the Light of Wisdom who had come with him were sitting in the hall outside. They all turned their curious and eager eyes to this legendary chosen one of the gods.
The prophet spoke a few words to them, roughly saying that he would answer their questions one by one later, and then followed Phil Gray to the library of the Church of Destiny.
...
After hosting the guests of the Light of Wisdom all day, Phil Gray felt his brain was about to explode. Since the prophet had said that his affairs would be kept secret, he forbade his members from asking any more questions about the Chosen Ones.
But even without asking that question, they were full of questions, and their thinking was extremely broad and logical. Phil Gray, facing them alone, felt as if he were being tested by several teachers, leaving him utterly exhausted.
But I did learn a lot, and I feel that my perspectives on problems and ways of thinking have broadened considerably.
After resting for a while in his bedroom, Phil Gray heard Kane come up to report that his Uncle Gray had invited him to a banquet at the mansion.
Night, having slept all day, seized the opportunity to jump onto his shoulder, its emerald-green eyes shining brightly. "Let's go eat, let's go!"
Phil Gray patted its forehead. "Don't talk when there are people around."
"Of course!"
The Grey family is an old and established family of the Church of Destiny. In its more than 1,000-year history, it has produced many popes and high-ranking clergy, playing an indispensable role in the development and maintenance of the Church of Destiny.
Uncle Grey's real name is Josh Grey. As the current patriarch of the family, the brother of the former pope, and the uncle of the current pope, he not only holds a pivotal position within the church but is also a highly respected figure outside.
Having returned to the Church of Destiny for many days, Phil Gray had been busy with papal affairs and had not formally visited his uncle. Now, however, he had received an invitation from his uncle, which made him both happy and ashamed.
Ever since he learned that he and the original owner of this body had swapped fates, he felt a greater sense of closeness to this uncle. This was one of the original owner's few remaining relatives, and he even wondered if he should confess everything if Uncle Gray discovered his unusual behavior one day.
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