Free Web NovelChapter 1078: Chapter 1048: The Pope’s Visit
In the major cities of the Nine Nether Continent, almost everyone stayed awake all night around the central square, watching the giant projection in the sky above.
At this moment, it was clear that each person’s face was filled with indescribable heaviness and sorrow.
The entire vast city seemed like a ghost town, silent and still.
The reason for these people’s demeanor was the scene in the magic mirror image:
It was a pitch-dark forest deep within, the sky pouring down rain, even the air exuding a damp, misty sensation.
What made everyone’s expression so grim, and even faint sobbing could be heard, were the bodies scattered across the ground in the image.
Among them were demons, and humans too.
Perhaps until now, no one would have ever imagined that this much-anticipated competition for the divine heir would be so brutal.
They witnessed the fall of one prodigy after another in that mysterious demon forest;
They also saw the dark sides of these geniuses, who resorted to every means for survival.
Indeed.
This harsh selection also made the people of the Nine Nether Continent witness Lin Yi’s power for the first time.
The fame of the Jialan King rapidly spread throughout every corner of the Three Great Empires due to this event.
However, this battle for the divine son felt extremely heavy to the vast majority of people on this continent.
Except, of course, for the high ruler, the Pope of the Light Church!
While everyone was silent due to the continuous fall of talents, only he sat expressionless in the grand hall.
Yet no one noticed the trace of disdain and anger hidden under that face.
At this moment, Pope Frederick suddenly stood up and said:
"The first round of the trial is over, teleport the remaining people back."
Bishop Holland was taken aback.
Because not only was it not yet time, but the number of remaining people far exceeded fifty.
But since Pope Frederick had spoken, he dared not question anything.
It wasn’t until Frederick disappeared from the hall that he reacted and shouted:
"The first round of the divine son competition ends here." freёweɓnovel.com
"Teleport them back."
Afterward, Holland glanced at the rack beside him where only a few life pearls remained, a hint of an intriguing sneer flashed at the corner of his mouth, then he turned and left.
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"Lin Yi, are you alright?"
Seeing Lin Yi walking step by step from the rain, Ling Yuwei ran out anxiously without caring about the rain on her head.
At the same time, as Lin Yi returned, the others also breathed a sigh of relief.
In this perilous environment, losing Lin Yi felt like losing their anchor, having no sense of security at all.
Now that Lin Yi was back, their suspended hearts fell back into their stomachs.
But at this moment, someone took out that belonging to themselves [Yang Token], its surface was flashing with a faint light.
Everyone was surprised:
"What is this?"
Then more and more people took out [Yang Tokens] from their bodies:
"Mine is glowing too."
"Mine too."
"What’s going on?"
Someone might have guessed something and immediately said with joy:
"Could it be the trial is over, and we can go back?"
But as soon as this person finished speaking, someone nearby splashed cold water on the idea:
"Don’t be silly."
"There are more than fifty people here alone, how could it be ending early?"
However, as soon as this person finished speaking, he suddenly disappeared.
The group was stunned:
"Where did that guy go?"
"I don’t know!"
Then, as more and more people disappeared, each face carried an expression of disbelief, and some even shed emotional tears, saying:
"Could it be we can really go back?"
After surviving time and again, no one wanted to leave the ’Death Forest’ more than they did.
The remaining people silently prayed:
"If I can go back alive, I will definitely cherish my family."
Someone else said:
"I just want to have a good sleep, sleep till the world goes dark."
This thought was agreed upon by most, several people echoed:
"Me too."
"This time when I go back, I must have a good rest and sleep."
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Listening to the conversation, Lin Yi also took out that [Yang Token].
Initially intending to use the token’s special ability to locate Charles and the others.
But now it seemed unnecessary.
Just as Lin Yi was momentarily dazed, Ling Yuwei beside him also vanished.
Then Orana, Jun Moqian, and others...
As more disappeared, everyone finally confirmed that they were indeed teleported back.
And this ’thrilling’ journey could finally be marked as concluded.
At this moment, Sikong Tingzhi suddenly walked beside Lin Yi, leaned in and whispered something, causing Lin Yi’s expression to change.
Facing Lin Yi’s incredulous face, Sikong Tingzhi said:
"Consider this as my payment for saving me."
"See you in Jialan City."
As soon as the words were spoken, Sikong Tingzhi also disappeared before Lin Yi’s eyes.
Looking at the [Yang Token] in his hand glowing brighter, Lin Yi shrugged and remarked:
"Kill me? Ha~"
"I think he should be glad not to encounter me."
Then Lin Yi gestured towards the Golden Behemoth:
"Thank you for your effort."
"Go back and rest well."
The Golden Behemoth roared in response to Lin Yi:
"This is what Xiao Hei should do."
After the Golden Behemoth disappeared, Lin Yi was basically the last to vanish from the temporary camp.
And soon after everyone had disappeared, the magic walls instantly collapsed into points of light and scattered.
The crackling campfire was extinguished by the incoming rain, leaving only a wisp of smoke rising from the forest.
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On the other side, when Lin Yi reappeared, he found himself outside the room Ling Yudao had arranged for him, not in the Vatican Square before entering the demon forest.
At the same time, a voice reached Lin Yi’s ears:
"Tomorrow at noon, the results of the first round will be announced at Qiling Square. If not present, you will be deemed to have forfeited."
"The ownership of the Demon Core belongs to the current holder, any abnormal actions or trades will also be considered forfeiture."
After saying this, the voice disappeared.
And it was clearly the voice of that bishop Holland who announced the event rules, Lin Yi still remembered it clearly.
While Lin Yi was still wondering why the trial ended early, he heard someone shouting outside:
"Lin Yi!"
Then saw Ling Yuwei running over, not even having time to sort her hair.
When Ling Yuwei saw Lin Yi standing in front of the room, she also stopped in her tracks.
After confirming Lin Yi was alright, she didn’t continue approaching, but instinctively revealed a sweet smile and said:
"I just wanted to see if you’re back."
Seeing Ling Yuwei’s disheveled appearance, Lin Yi wanted to laugh and was also touched.
Lin Yi said:
"I’m fine, thank you."
"Go back, change your clothes, and rest well."
Ling Yuwei seemed to just realize, blushed and ran away with an "Ah~".
Watching Ling Yuwei leave, Lin Yi shook his head helplessly and smiled bitterly.
When Lin Yi turned to open the door, to his surprise, he saw inside sitting with a welcoming smile was:
"The Pope?!"
