Chapter 314

Even if the Pope wanted to keep Lu Li in the Holy See, he knew it was impossible; Tai Yin You Ying and Tai Yang Zhu Zhao would be the first to not allow it.

Especially above Tai Yin You Ying and Tai Yang Zhu Zhao, there was that Ancient Kingdom founding Supreme! He knew very well what that Ancient Kingdom founding Supreme was planning.

Moving his gaze away, the Pope sighed in his heart, but quickly adjusted; after all, he was also someone who had seen all kinds of storms.

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"Could it be that this time it's because Ancient Kingdom people have arrived, and an Ancient Kingdom Saintess candidate is participating in the Bone Burial Ground inheritance trial, that His Holiness the Pope has appeared?"

Although the Pope's gaze only stayed on the Ancient Kingdom party for a few seconds, everyone present noticed it.

No matter what, the Ancient Kingdom was an empire of the same level as the Holy See, and Yan Qian was one of the four Domain Lords of the Ancient Kingdom, equal to the Popes of the six major religions; the Pope couldn't ignore the other party.

And if it was because of this, it wasn't unreasonable for the Pope to appear.

But not everyone could accept this, for example, the Saint and Saintess candidates of the major religions, as well as their guardian knights.

This was their Holy See's home turf, but now the limelight had been snatched away by outsiders, and it was in front of the Pope.

Even if this might be because the Pope was curious about the candidates participating in the inheritance trial from the Ancient Kingdom, these proud Saint and Saintess candidates were unwilling to accept this scene.

Especially those Saint and Saintess candidates who had received information on their personal terminals before this, some of whom had hesitant gazes, now made their decisions.

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"It seems that we have become public enemies unknowingly," as the center of the storm, Lu Li naturally felt the unkindness in the gazes of those Saint and Saintess candidates.

However, Lu Li didn't care too much about this.

Even without mentioning the three super-spec existences of Celestin, Tiamat, and Sister Daji, Lu Li's Magic Card Spirits were not to be trifled with.

"The upcoming inheritance trial is not going to be peaceful," Yan Yuexin also nodded, a trace of worry appearing in her eyes: "Is there a problem?"

"Actually, I'm quite looking forward to it," seeing the trace of worry in Yan Yuexin's eyes, Lu Li reached out and gave her a head pat.

"Don't flip over when the time comes," being head-patted by Lu Li, Yan Yuexin couldn't help but puff out her small cheeks: "Also, I'm not a child anymore."

Thinking of Sister Daji's absurd performance yesterday, the trace of worry in Yan Yuexin's eyes gradually dissipated, and the other party's slightly casual attitude made her feel inexplicably at ease.

It had to be said, although Lu Li was a bastard, teaming up with him was undoubtedly a very reassuring thing.

591. The confrontation between Supreme and Undying.

"It seems our daughter has indeed grown up." Behind, Yan Qinyun saw this scene, and flames of gossip couldn't help but rise in her eyes; after all, this melon was her own cabbage.

"Alright, I know you are very excited now, but we have another problem that needs to be solved." Yan Tianlu patted Yan Qinyun on the shoulder and looked at Yan Qian with a solemn face: "Father."

Although the Pope's gaze just now fell on them, Yan Tianlu could still feel that the other party was clearly more interested in Lu Li; that gaze spent most of its time on Lu Li.

Even for his father, the Domain Lord of the Southern Domain of the Ancient Kingdom, the Pope's gaze just swept over. As a Supreme, the Pope indeed had the confidence not to care about existences below the Supreme.

This had to make Yan Tianlu suspect whether this Pope had discovered Lu Li's secret as an original Magic Card Creator.

If that were really the case, then it would be troublesome.

Thinking of this, although Yan Tianlu's surface didn't change much, his heart couldn't help but sink slightly.

Because of Yan Qinyun, he had met this Pope of the Holy See a long time ago, so he knew very well how capable the other party was.

With the power and means possessed by a Supreme, it was possible that the other party could really see through Lu Li's secret in such a short time.

"Don't panic, things might not be as serious as you think." Yan Qian naturally understood Yan Tianlu's meaning, but compared to Yan Tianlu, Yan Qian was much calmer.

When talking to the Night Queen back then, the other party had already mentioned that the Supreme knew about Lu Li's situation, and the Supreme had also promised her that he would personally visit the Pope.

Stopping it was impossible, especially since the Pope himself was an original Magic Card Creator, and he was very sensitive to this aspect.

But they also had a Supreme backing them up; with the two sides having greeted each other, Yan Qian felt that the Pope shouldn't play dirty.

"It seems you already know that the You Ying girl has visited me," suddenly, the Pope's voice came into Yan Qian's mind.

*You Ying! Girl! *

Hearing the Pope's address to the current Supreme of the Ancient Kingdom, Yan Qian's mouth couldn't help but twitch; only this old man dared to call the other party that.

Yan Qian didn't dare to call Tai Yin You Ying that, especially now that he was in the Holy See.

"That's right, Your Holiness the Pope, before setting off, I had already received news that our Majesty had communicated with you regarding Lu Li's situation." After complaining in his heart, Yan Qian responded silently to the Pope, while reminding him: "I hope Your Holiness the Pope can follow the agreement with our Majesty."

Even though he had received the Night Queen's guarantee before coming, it was impossible for Yan Qian not to be nervous when truly facing this strongest person of the Holy See.

The Undying Realm is very strong, and even as long as the soul is not extinguished, one can achieve rebirth from a drop of blood, which is extremely difficult to kill.

But being difficult to kill doesn't mean there is no way to kill, and very unfortunately, the Supreme, as an existence more powerful than the Undying, possesses the ability to kill the Undying.

Therefore, even Yan Qian had to treat this strongest person of the Holy See with caution and had to bring out the Supreme of the Ancient Kingdom.

"I do have an agreement with You Ying, but if I really wanted to target Lu Li, do you think with your strength, you could stop it?"

"Don't forget, although You Ying and I are both Supremes, she is now in the Ancient Kingdom; even if she sets off immediately, there is a time difference."

"And Zhu Zhao is even in the Ancient Battlefield guarding this Star Eater, and cannot leave."

The Pope's voice was very flat, but Yan Qian could still hear the other party's absolute confidence. More importantly, what the Pope said was the truth; even if Yan Qian wanted to refute, he couldn't.

However, Yan Qian was not in a hurry this time; if the Pope really wanted to snatch someone, the other party wouldn't need to say those words just now.

And since the Pope said it, it meant that the other party would follow the agreement between Supremes, at least not making a move right now, which was also the reason why Yan Qian was slightly relieved.

"You don't need to worry about anything; at our level, what we value more is the growth of original Magic Card Creators, rather than which force the other party belongs to." The Pope's next words also confirmed Yan Qian's thoughts...

"And, regarding Wu Zhao's plan and intentions, I know no less than you do." Mentioning Wu Zhao, even this strongest person of the Holy See couldn't help but sigh in his heart.

Wu Zhao, the founding Supreme of the Ancient Kingdom; strictly speaking, the other party was very likely the first Supreme Realm powerhouse in the history of Magic Card civilization.

The reason it was very likely, rather than 100% certain, was because even the Pope himself didn't know if there were other Supreme Realm Magic Card Masters before Wu Zhao.

Or rather, in the history before Wu Zhao appeared, there was no record of any Supreme Realm Magic Card Master.

Even a behemoth like the Holy See, one of the three great empires of Magic Card civilization, had no records in this regard.

This was also where the Pope found it strange, and also the reason why the Pope was wary of Wu Zhao.

Although they were both Supreme Realm existences, the Pope asked himself that his strength would not be much worse than other Supremes, but even so, he had to admit that whether in temperament or courage, Wu Zhao was indeed a point stronger than himself.

Especially, he also knew clearly what the Ancient Kingdom's founding Supreme was planning during the time he disappeared; that was a plan that even he had to sigh for, and a plan he had never considered.

"Since that's the case, then I will believe your words, Your Holiness the Pope," hearing this, Yan Qian thought for a few seconds before responding.

Even if he didn't want to believe it, he had to believe it; the strength of the Supreme Realm was there.

However, since the other party even brought out Wu Zhao, the Ancient Kingdom's founding Supreme, it could basically be confirmed that the Pope, this Supreme, would not make a move against them, which allowed him to put down a lot of the stone in his heart.

Perhaps this trip to the Holy See didn't have as much trouble as imagined; regardless of whether the Pope was out of the reasons he said, as long as the Supreme didn't target them, Yan Qian still had quite a bit of confidence to bring Lu Li back to the Ancient Kingdom safely.

Of course, Yan Qian also understood the principle of being careful, and even with the Pope's promise, he couldn't put everything on it. ===== CHAPTER 315 =====

592. Sacred Item: Dragon Summoner?

The Pope was indeed the Supreme of the Holy See, but he could not attend to everything in his daily life; it could not be ruled out that people under him might target them without the Pope's knowledge.

Therefore, Yan Qian did not let down all his vigilance.

However, with the Pope's guarantee, the only variable now was the attitude of the other five major religions besides the Pope and Yan Zhen.

After all, the Popes of the five major religions were all Undying Realm experts of the same level as him; they did not need to fear him, and they were the most likely to act.

But if the five major religions really wanted to act, they would still need to consider the pressure from the Ancient Kingdom; weighing the pros and cons, they might not necessarily act.

As for those not at the level of the five major religions, Yan Qian really didn't take them to heart.

Without the existence of the Undying Realm, Yan Qian naturally could not fear these religions; did they really think his Undying Realm strength was given for free?

He was wary of the Pope because the other party was a Supreme Realm existence; he felt the five major religions were tricky because they were existences of the same level as him, but if he really wanted to run, the Popes of the five major religions could not keep him.

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After some negotiations, the position of the protagonist of this inheritance trial was handed over to the Pope. With his status, strength, and position, no one present could compete with him, including the Popes of the six major religions.

"This old man just came on a whim. Now that the opening of the inheritance trial is near, let's get straight to the point and not waste time." The Pope scanned the crowd and spoke slowly.

Hearing the Pope's statement, all the Saint and Saintess candidates and guardian knights participating in the inheritance trial also became solemn.

"After entering the Land of Buried Bones, all of you will receive a blessing of damage immunity."

"However, once this layer of blessing is consumed, you will also be teleported out of the Land of Buried Bones, losing the qualification to continue participating in the inheritance trial."

The Holy See's inheritance trial was essentially to allow the participating Saint and Saintess candidates to obtain the inheritance, not to let these candidates become fodder for evil spirits.

Therefore, the Holy See naturally could not fail to have some protection mechanisms.

If too many Magic Card masters of this talent level were lost, even the Holy See could not afford it.

However, although the Holy See had protection mechanisms, triggering them also meant that these Saint and Saintess candidates lost the opportunity to continue participating in the inheritance trial.

It is a very simple principle: if there were no such protection mechanisms, what these Saint and Saintess candidates would lose would not be the opportunity to continue participating in the inheritance trial, but their lives.

Whether one's own life is important, or obtaining the inheritance and becoming a Saint or Saintess is important, depends on the choices of these candidates.

Of course, if one cannot pass the trial, then one naturally does not have the qualification to obtain the inheritance; this is actually a two-way choice.

Regarding this, everyone was not too surprised; after all, they had known about the protection mechanism from the beginning.

"Alright, now receive the sacred items. The sacred items are the key to purifying evil spirits. If you lose the sacred item, it actually means you have lost the qualification to continue participating in the inheritance trial."