Chapter 1399: Chapter 142 Xuan Yue in Red_3
Xuan Ye saw his father so enraged and was instantly shocked, hurriedly saying, "Your Holiness, this time it was indeed inappropriate, but he was also driven by emotion which led him to do so. Considering the contributions the Ba Family has made to the Holy Church for generations, please have mercy on him." Knowing that once the Pope had issued an order, it would not be changed, Xuan Ye had no choice but to plead in advance.
A cold glint flashed in the Pope’s eyes, "Forgive him? Do you not realize how grave his mistake is this time? Not only did he let the Savior leave us, but he also greatly impacted the reputation of the Holy Church. The powers represented by Ah Dai’s friends, though not extremely powerful individually, together they could very well threaten the strength of the Holy Church. What’s more, behind Ah Dai is the continent’s strongest, the Sword Saint of the Tian Gang, a man I dare not to offend lightly. Xuan Ye, think carefully, if Ah Dai is not the reincarnation of the Savior, why would all kinds of powers be gathered around him? Pu Yan’s Prophet Pu Lin is the most far-sighted; he was the first to win over Ah Dai. I believe that the Pu Yan will definitely see considerable development, as long as we can ultimately defeat the Dark Forces. Ah, what a tragic fate! Could it be that the heavens really want to punish our Holy Church?"
Only then did Xuan Ye realize the seriousness of the situation, anxiously saying, "Your Holiness, what should we do now? Allow me to go look for Ah Dai, to clear up the misunderstandings with him, and bring him back to see you."
There was a tired look in the Pope’s eyes, as if he had suddenly aged ten years, he sighed and said, "Look for him? How are you going to find him? And with your relationship with Ah Dai, do you think he would believe you? I can see that Yue Yue has sealed off her heart because of Ah Dai. The emotions between them can only be resolved by themselves, external forces will not be able to have an effect. If it’s destined by the heavens for the Holy Church to collapse, how can human power reverse it? The Savior has his own divine guidance. Let the future be whatever it may, go back to get some rest. As for Ballon, let it be, after all, the Ba Family has made great contributions to the Holy Church. However, warn Ballon to keep his son in line."
Seeing his father looking like this, Xuan Ye also felt uncomfortable; the Pope’s life, like that of the late Na Yan, was dedicated to the Holy Church. At this moment, facing such a crisis, Xuan Ye could fully understand the Pope’s feelings, but he did not know how to comfort him. The Pope’s gaze turned to Sasha, his voice much gentler, "Sasha, I feel remorseful about Na Yan’s death. It was my lack of consideration in sending them on that mission that led to this outcome. Please, accept my condolences, and if you need anything, just tell your father-in-law."
Sasha’s eyes reddened and tears began to flow, her voice choked with sobs, "Father-in-law, this matter is not your fault, no one could have expected such a great change. My father sought benevolence and received it,..." She wasn’t able to continue, burying herself into Xuan Ye’s arms and weeping inconsolably. The Pope sighed, turned his head to the Red Robe Priest Yu Jian and instructed, "Go arrange support for the families of the victims of this incident; meet their demands as much as possible, and provide them with consolation. Xuan Ye, you may go and rest. Take good care of Sasha. Also, Yue Yue is currently in an unstable mental state; you all should pay more attention to her."
Everyone took their leave, and the bright hall became empty. The Pope turned and faced the tall Angel Statue behind him, devoutly reciting the Prayer Charm. Under the influence of his spell, the Angel Statue began to emit waves of golden halos. The Pope murmured, "Great Sky God, please bless the Holy Church, protect your children. Allow the departed warriors to rest in Heaven."
In the wilderness, Ah Dai kept on rushing. He didn’t know where he was, only discerned the direction by the sun’s rays. For the past few days, he had been living almost like a savage, eating wild fruits when hungry. When tired, he would randomly sit down to cultivate. Perhaps because he had expelled all his thoughts from his mind, his spiritual power was unusually focused, and the speed at which his True Qi progressed was extraordinary fast, and his physical state had completely recovered as well.
In his rush, Ah Dai suddenly noticed a wisp of smoke not far ahead, and a thought struck him – it was the first sign of human habitation since he left the Elf Forest. Without a second thought, he swiftly floated toward the source of the smoke. As the smoke drew closer, Ah Dai clearly heard the sound of babbling water, a sound he yearned for! This was the first river he encountered since his recovery. Subconsciously driven, he passed through a stretch of forest and finally saw the shimmering waves he had longed for – it was an exceptionally wide river, with unnaturally clear and blue currents flowing northwest. Ah Dai, covered in dirt, did not hesitate to leap into the river from the two-meter-high bank. With a splash, water sprayed everywhere and soaked in the icy river, Ah Dai was instantly invigorated; the huge thrust of the flow lifted his body, and he exuded white vitality as he used his True Qi. Back at the seaside, his skills were weak, yet the ceaseless waves could not wash away his body; at this moment, the river’s force was even less significant. Ah Dai focused his Qi, and steered his body to sink towards the bottom of the river, where he could clearly see fishes sliding by in the clear flow. The impact of the water continuously washed the filth from his body. The river was deep, and it took a while to reach the bottom – at least ten meters, he estimated. The riverbed was surprisingly clean, devoid of the expected sludge, replaced instead by smooth, round pebbles. The True Qi within Ah Dai circulated endlessly, forming an inner cycle, which allowed him to stay submerged for several hours without needing to surface for air. Having not bathed for many days, he was indeed very dirty. Ah Dai changed his position repeatedly, letting the torrential river current cleanse the filth from the surface of his Gigantic Spirit Snake Armor.
