owlsbooks Chapter 133 Chapter 133 The war for favor in Shuguang’s heart!
Chapter 133 Chapter 133 The war for favor in Shuguang’s heart!
Chapter 133: The War to Win Dawn's Favor!
Upon hearing Lilia's bold proposal, Grand Protector Rock of the Ancient Tree of Life, who should have opposed it, merely paused for a moment before falling silent.
Fishley, on the other hand, was somewhat astonished.
She immediately objected:
“Your Majesty, is that really necessary?”
“For countless years, the Elven race has been rooted in the Forest of Elves. Even after the Demon race's invasion, we never changed our territory…”
“Moreover, the Ancient Tree of Life needs protection. If we leave, what will happen to the Ancient Tree? What will happen to the newborn Elves?”
“If the Ancient Tree of Life has a problem, the Demonic Abyss will take advantage of it, and we'll have to trouble His Holiness the Pope again.”
“Even if we want to express our devotion, there's no need to come all the way to the Land of Origin!”
Lilia remained silent, gazing intently at Fishley.
After a long while, her gaze became meaningful.
“With the Seed of Life and the Dawn-level power, a second Ancient Tree of Life can quickly grow in the Land of Origin.”
“The wills of the Ancient Trees of Life are connected. When the time comes, the Ancient Tree of Life in the Forest of Elves can completely transfer its will here.”
Recalling the current state of the Ancient Tree of Life in the Forest of Elves, Lilia asserted:
“The Ancient Tree of Life in the Forest of Elves will definitely prefer to be near Dawn's territory.”
“We won't completely abandon the Forest of Elves either. We can send people to stay there, but we'll focus on developing the new territory in the Land of Origin.”
“Besides, with His Holiness the Pope deterring them, the Demon race certainly won't dare to attack the Elven race in the short term. They have already lost the ability to plot against us there.”
It was evident that Lilia's words were not a spur-of-the-moment decision. She had likely thought about it many times in the past few days, but the miracle of resurrection today had solidified her idea.
Fishley paused, glancing at the silent Rock.
She guessed in her heart that Lilia and Rock must have discussed this matter beforehand.
Fishley pursed her lips, still unable to accept it.
“But… the Forest of Elves is, after all…”
“Fishley!”
Lilia's tone became slightly heavier, interrupting Fishley and gently patting her shoulder.
She pointed to the Winged race, the Dragon race, and even the other guests from the Hundred-Race Alliance not far away.
“The Rodri Continent has changed!”
Fishley didn't understand Lilia's meaning, and the latter helplessly lowered her voice and said:
“His Holiness the Pope possesses the power to defeat the Demon King, sever the Demon King's claws, and make the Demon King retreat in fear.”
“He also possesses the divine art of resurrecting the dead.”
“Think carefully, Fishley, is His Holiness the Pope really just His Holiness the Pope?”
“Even if it's a divine blessing, why aren't Bishop Leyar and the others blessed by God?”
“Why is it that only His Holiness the Pope possesses this authority?”
“Why did the Church of Dawn emerge out of thin air only after His Holiness the Pope appeared?”
“Why can His Holiness the Pope exercise the authority that only a god should possess?”
Fishley froze, looking at Lilia in astonishment.
The latter stopped beating around the bush and went straight to the point.
“The *Divine Oracle* says that the Pope is the beloved of God, the body of the Lord walking in the mortal world.”
“Don't you understand yet, Fishley!”
Lilia looked at Fishley solemnly.
“The Elven race must get closer to the great Lord!”
Fishley covered her mouth in disbelief.
“Are you saying that His Holiness the Pope himself is…”
“Is there any other possibility?”
Rock spoke, looking up at Ian with reverence, and whispered:
“Possessing the love and majesty of God, wielding the power and authority of God…”
Fishley felt as if an electric current ran through her body, and she couldn't help but shudder.
Recalling everything she had seen and heard in the past, it all seemed to be explained by this reason.
Besides Dawn itself, who else could be so hateful of evil?
Besides Dawn itself, who else could possess such great power?
The Lord has never been in heaven; the Lord is by our side!
“But, why would the… Lord want to…”
“Because His Holiness the Pope is benevolent.”
At this moment, Lilia, the Elven Empress who had not yet officially joined the church, displayed a level of faith far surpassing that of Fishley, the leader of the Holy Anthem Troupe.
“The benevolent Lord hopes to see His children willing to confide their grievances to Him.”
“The kind Father is more willing to listen to the prayers of His believers in a mortal form.”
“Perhaps this is the true greatness of the Lord, that He needs to listen to the more authentic demands of His people.”
Lilia placed her hand on Fishley's shoulder with a pious expression.
“Do you understand? Only by getting closer to God can we bring a better future to the Elven race!”
“Only then can His Holiness the Pope see the loyalty and dedication of our Elven race!”
This was a slightly embellished way of putting it.
In fact, what truly made Lilia make this decision was the Winged race, the Dragon race, and the guests from the Hundred-Race Alliance who had come today.
Look at the Winged race, a race that had weakened to the point of almost disappearing from the Rodri Continent.
Now, because they are closer to heaven, they have become an important fighting force in the Church of Dawn.
They have become the Night Watchers, blessed and shown love by Dawn.
After today, the Winged race, which had been silent on the Rodri Continent for a long time, will inevitably become envoys of God, revered by the Hundred-Race Alliance, along with the prestige of the Church of Dawn.
They are now not only the Winged race, but also messengers exercising the will of God.
From being a race on the verge of disappearing, even bearing the name of traitors, to becoming hero warriors under the Church of Dawn, a great race revered by the world.
All the changes are because of Ian's trust and their closer proximity to heaven, and their earliest surrender to Dawn.
Not to mention the change in status, what kind of terrifying combat power does the Winged race now possess under the light of Dawn?
All kinds of divine blessings.
Immortality, potions, equipment…
And now there is resurrection.
The Winged race is almost becoming a race of gods!
How could Lilia not be envious?
Moreover, just the fact that the Winged race has Ian, who can defeat the Demon King, standing behind them, the Winged race has gained glory and the eternity that countless races crave.
Liliais would vouch that if the anti-magic war were to be won, the Winged race would be a great race recorded in history.
They would be legends who could follow the Dawn Church to redefine the world order and ascend to the heavens with the gods.
Even if the anti-magic war were lost, with the protection of the Dawn, the Winged race would continue to be passed down.
But could the hundred races who had not pledged allegiance survive?
The benefits of being close to paradise were far too many.
For the sake of the endless future of the Elven race, Liliais had to move the Elven race closer to Ian.
Furthermore...
Today, the Dawn Church would surely become famous among the Hundred Race Alliance, and I'm afraid that many weak races are already eager to submit to the Dawn Church.
Even Roskold, in all likelihood, is now figuring out how to get the Dragon race onto the Dawn's warship.
The Elven race is already one step behind the Winged race, but fortunately, there are Fishley and the others, and Liliais has already expressed her willingness to submit to Ian.
If they don't seize the time to submit as a race and get closer to Ian,
are they going to wait until more races join and snatch the Elven race's position in Ian's heart?
If one day other weak races surpass the Elven race because they are closer to paradise,
what face will Liliais have to face the Elven race's ancestors?
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This is also a war without gunpowder!
Competing with other races for favor in the heart of God!
In Liliais's view, this war is as significant as the anti-magic war!
Thinking of this, Liliais said without doubt:
"In any case, the Elven race must move!"
"Even if we don't move the entire race, we must at least bring most of the clansmen here so that they can be watched by the Dawn from a closer distance!"
"This matter is decided! After going to the Land of Origin to offer loyalty to His Holiness the Pope, Locke, you will immediately go back and bring people over."
"We must build a new home in the area closest to the Land of Origin before other races do!"
"The Elven race must be like the Winged race, becoming the race closest to His Holiness the Pope and most loved by His Holiness the Pope!"
Locke nodded without hesitation.
"Yes!"
Therefore, Fishley didn't say anything more.
Although she couldn't completely see the stakes involved, she was, after all, the next generation successor cultivated by Liliais.
This matter is of great benefit to the Elven race, so let's move.
Being close to the Dawn also means being close to the chasm.
But Fishley firmly believes that the Land of Origin is even safer than Dragon Island, which is isolated overseas and untouchable by the demons.
...
Besides the Elven race, who directly made the decision to move once and for all,
there was no shortage of smart people in other races as well.
Like Roskold, who was currently complacent.
He was glad that he came out in person this time and joined the Dawn, becoming a loyal Dawn Dragon.
With the miracle of resurrection and Ian's strength, Roskold now dares to challenge other Demon Kings.
Becoming a Dawn believer is the proudest thing Roskold has ever done.
However, Roskold still has a sense of the big picture after all.
He has joined the Dawn and will have no worries in the future.
But the Dragon race...
Roskold's huge dragon eyes flickered constantly, and finally, they settled on the Ender Dragon.
"For the future of the Dragon race, the Ender Dragon must be crowned Emperor!"
The dragons on Dragon Island who are still vying for the position of Dragon Emperor probably don't know yet.
Roskold, who came out for a trip, is already taking a different approach, planning to directly bring back a mature Dragon Emperor.
However, in the end, letting the Ender Dragon succeed to the throne is not the goal, but letting the entire Dragon race join the Dawn is the key.
Roskold can see that.
In the future Hundred Race Alliance, whoever joins the church first, whoever is more favored by the Pope, will have a higher status!
"The great Dawn needs more dragons to show its supreme and unparalleled glory!"
...
The resurrected Jero and others did not stay on the judgment platform for long.
After them, there were more Dawn Knights and Night Watchers waiting to be resurrected.
Ian originally thought of showing the miracle of resurrection and then letting the remaining knights return to the Land of Origin to be resurrected slowly.
However, seeing that the atmosphere in Divine Advent City was completely ignited by the Dawn, Ian didn't mind showing more.
The power of resurrection is already shocking, but...
what if this resurrection magic that rejects death can be continuous and in batches?
Ian was not idle while Markov and the others were on the Western Expedition.
Ian had put his heart into crafting this Holy Realm Guardian Staff.
The magic power condensation speed was raised to the maximum level, recovering three points of magic power every two and a half seconds.
Even the magic power storage was increased six times.
According to each increase of 15% in the magic power storage limit...
this staff has nearly six thousand magic power storage.
And how much magic power does the Heroic Undying spell consume at a time?
A mere one hundred and fifty points...
The louder the devout prayers in his ear, the higher Ian's interest.
Since he was already creating a miracle, he might as well create this miracle into an eternal epic in one breath!
Today, he will resurrect all the sacrificed Silver Armor Pillar warriors in one breath!
Let the world forever remember a truth.
"As long as you are loyal to the Dawn, death is not a mandatory choice in life!"
As batches of coffins were carried up, Ian cast Heroic Undying again and again.
Twenty people were reborn with a flash of holy light.
Slowly, the scriptures that the believers prayed to the Dawn could not even keep up with Ian's resurrection speed.
In the end, everyone could only kneel on the ground and shout "Long live the Dawn" over and over again.
The people here finally understood why the original Bilka King would change its name to Divine Advent City.
On this day of universal attention, the supreme God walked out of His heaven.
The Dawn transformed into a loving Pope, tirelessly pulling His children back from death again and again.
Therefore...
on this day, their God truly descended beside them.