Chapter 1529: Chapter 170: 9 Divine Thunders of the Sky God_4
Just as the seven-colored lightning was less than ten meters from the ground, a hint of struggle suddenly appeared in Ah Dai’s eyes. The spiritual power that had entered another realm returned to his body, and Xuan Yue’s previous warnings echoed in his ears. Looking at the descending seven-colored lightning, he shouted, "No—" All of his spiritual power burst forth at once, and under his full control, the seven-colored lightning forcibly halted three meters above the Light Altar. Due to the overload on his spiritual power, Ah Dai couldn’t help but spit out a mouthful of blood, but he knew he absolutely couldn’t stop now. Should he pause, the seven-colored lightning could erupt at any moment. He forcefully gathered a breath of True Qi, and the white Sheng Sheng True Qi began to swirl chaotically around his body.
"Ascend—" A plume of blood mist burst from Ah Dai’s body, staining his one-day-old blue outfit red. A miracle occurred. Under Ah Dai’s desperate urging, the seven-colored lightning formed by the Nine Heavens God Thunder transformed into a stream of light and vanished into the sky, with the large cloud of colorful clouds disappearing along with it. Ah Dai’s whole body trembled incessantly under the white Sheng Sheng True Qi wrapping him, and the divine light in his eyes gradually dimmed.
Among everyone present, besides Ah Dai, Judgment Chief Xuan Yuan had the highest martial skills. Seeing Ah Dai in this state, he immediately exclaimed, "Not good, he’s going to succumb to Qi deviation." Having witnessed Ah Dai’s earlier confrontation with the three Red Robe Priests, Xuan Yuan was deeply impressed by Ah Dai’s formidable martial skills. Although he had always aimed to be a Sword Saint, he didn’t truly understand the Sword Saint’s prowess until today, realizing the vast gap between them. He knew that Ah Dai’s mastery was something he would never surpass in his lifetime, and a sense of admiration emerged in his heart. Upon witnessing Ah Dai nearing a breaking point, he was filled with shock.
Seven or eight figures rushed towards Ah Dai in the air simultaneously. The first to appear beside Ah Dai were two figures: the Prophet from the Pu Yan tribe, Pu Lin, and the other was Xuan Yue. Using the Instant Teleportation of Space Magic, they outpaced everyone else and reached Ah Dai first. Xuan Yue no longer cared about anything else. She swiftly took out the Angel Wand, first placing a healing Golden Core crafted by the religious order into Ah Dai’s mouth, and immediately cast an intermediate Recovery Magic. The golden light flashed suddenly as she fully exerted herself to suppress the chaotic Sheng Sheng True Qi within Ah Dai.
Ah Dai’s consciousness was already muddled, and his body only remained aloft due to the rampant Sheng Sheng True Qi preventing him from falling. Under Xuan Yue’s Light Healing Magic, his whole body shuddered, he spat out another mouthful of blood, and then fell limp into Xuan Yue’s embrace.
Xuan Yue tightly held onto Ah Dai’s body, their magical energy supporting them both from falling. Prophet Pu Lin, relying on his mastery of space, floated beside them, frowning, "It’s fortunate you stabilized his injuries in time, or else, if his Qi deviation intensified, with his level of power, he might have exploded. Retracting the Divine Thunder he unleashed himself—it’s simply incredible." At this moment, the Pope, Judgment Chief Xuan Yuan, Xi Wen, Feng Wen, Larthas, and Byinlog had already flown to Xuan Yue’s side. Xi Wen grabbed Ah Dai’s wrist and, without probing his internal state, first transmitted a stream of pure Sheng Sheng True Qi, using his own profound skills to help sort out Ah Dai’s chaotic internal breath.
Feng Wen said in a deep voice, "Big brother, how is he? Do you need my help?" Xi Wen shook his head and said to the Pope, "Your Holiness, you have likely seen what just happened. By any measure, Ah Dai should be considered to have passed this trial. I hope the church will not trouble him further. You know, this child is innately kind-hearted and has no intention to oppose the church."
The Pope had no intention of making things difficult for Ah Dai. He nodded and smiled, saying, "Rest assured, I will handle this matter. Take him down first."
With everyone escorting them, Xuan Yue carried the unconscious Ah Dai back down to the Light Altar. The three Red Robe Priests on the altar now all looked ashen. They could not have anticipated that three Holy Light Magisters together would be unable to handle a young man in his twenties. Although the Nine Heavens God Thunder didn’t strike in the end, anyone with a discerning eye knew the outcome. In front of so many Clergy, they had lost, leaving the three Red Robe Priests with complicated emotions—resentment, fear, and a bit of relief.
In the sky, only the Pope remained wrapped in golden light. Looking at the thousands of disappointed clergy before the Temple of Light, the Pope excitedly declared, "Most loyal followers of the Sky God. I’m thrilled to share some wonderful news with you. The Savior we’ve long awaited, searched for, and anticipated has finally emerged. He is the young man who just competed with the three Red Robe Priests." The Pope’s announcement immediately stirred the clergy into an uproar, filling the front of the Temple of Light with noisy discussions. Every clergy member knew what the Savior entailed. A thousand years ago, the church’s first Pope, God Feather, led all the human races to fend off the Dark Demon Clan’s invasion in the name of a Savior, eventually establishing the Tian Yuan continent as a peaceful nation. The church also rose at that time due to God Feather’s achievements, leading to its esteemed status today. These high priests and Judges present had nearly all undertaken the task of searching for the Savior on the continent. As believers in the Sky God, they naturally held the prophecy of the millennium disaster in high regard. With the Pope proclaiming the Savior’s appearance, how could they not be excited? Yet, doubt still occupied most of their minds, puzzled as to why the Pope would declare Ah Dai the Savior.
The Pope promptly dispelled the doubts lingering within the clergy. His voice resonating with fervor, he said, "You all witnessed the earlier events. Ah Dai, the third-generation disciple of the Tian Gang Sword Sect, successfully summoned the Nine Heavens God Thunder from the heavens during his contest with the three Red Robe Priests. According to the church’s authoritative scriptures, the Nine Heavens God Thunder can only be wielded by the Sky Gods, yet he accomplished it. Based on the diary left by His Majesty God Feather a thousand years ago, I have every reason to believe he is the Savior who will rescue the continent. Therefore, today’s prevention of the wedding was a divine intervention by the Sky God, appointing him to lead us in battling the Dark Forces. With the millennium catastrophe approaching and the Dark Forces rampant, I hope all clergy members will rally around the Savior to contribute to the continent’s peace. The Savior, with his compassionate heart, refrained from letting the Nine Heavens God Thunder strike. His kindness is truly admirable. I order, from this moment onward, all clergy present must not leak any details of what transpired or the Savior’s whereabouts to the outside world, or they shall face the Sky God’s most severe punishment. Judgment Chief Xuan Yuan, Red Robe Priests Xuan Ye, Mang Siu, Yu Jian, immediately escort all clergy back to the Divine Mountain to rest and await orders."
Under the Pope’s authority and the shock of the Savior’s emergence, the clergy remained silent. While some harbored doubts, they could only keep them hidden, faced with the church’s supreme leader. Xuan Yuan and the three Red Robe Priests directed the clergy towards Divine Mountain, while the guests gathered at the front of the Light Altar. Apart from Quan Yi, who appeared somewhat dazed in shock, the other guests all showed expressions of anxiety or admiration.
