212: Truly a once-in-a-century event

The Holy Church's test was very simple, and also very crude.

One just had to place their hand on a crystal ball and watch the blooming light.

Little Fatty placed both hands on the crystal ball and closed his eyes, not daring to look.

Many people had placed their hands on it before, but the result was only a faint glimmer, and they were immediately eliminated.

A three-foot-high white light bloomed from the crystal ball. The priest responsible for recording immediately had his eyes light up, and his cold voice gained two degrees of warmth.

"Three feet of intense light, superior Aptitude. You may skip the subsequent tests and be directly enrolled as an Acolyte Priest."

Hearing this, Little Fatty immediately opened his eyes and jumped with excitement, then asked nervously, "Can I choose to be a knight?"

The priest's face immediately turned cold. "With such excellent natural talent, why would you go be a silly knight with no future? Only priests are messengers of God and can listen to God's teachings."

Little Fatty was instantly convinced and nodded, abandoning his sixteen-year dream.

He stood up and looked at Xu Le, his eyes filled with a bit more arrogance and disdain.

Xu Le: "..."

The people who had barely passed the test before swarmed over to flatter him; the fatty had suddenly become a hot commodity.

The priest watched, his eyes showing no sign of resentment, but rather a kind of appreciation that this was how it should be.

Xu Le stepped forward, feeling somewhat apprehensive in his heart.

He didn't know if the crystal ball opposite him could sense his Divine Soul.

After planning an escape route in his mind and confirming an escape plan with Kunpeng, Xu Le placed both hands on the crystal ball.

A wisp of white light followed his hands and rushed into his Sea of Consciousness. Xu Le was startled and was thinking he should run away early, but then a flicker of black light appeared, enveloping his Divine Soul.

Instantly, he recognized that it was the Divine Power of the God of Death!

The white light circled around Spu's Soul once and, carrying a bit of white light, returned the way it came.

The black light enveloping Xu Le's Divine Soul also immediately released its restraint.

"What Skill of the God of Death is this?"

Xu Le looked at his panel but found nothing new. Having no time to study it slowly, he continued to use that wisp of Divine Soul to control his Physical Body.

What met his eyes was a room full of intense light, so bright it made his eyes ache. The people around were covering their eyes, and several who had stared unprepared already had blood-red eyes, tears streaming down.

It was too blinding!

Xu Le let go with both hands, and only then did the intense light stop.

"A room full of blinding intense light, excellent Aptitude, seen only once in a century. Exempt from subsequent tests, directly enrolled as an Acolyte Priest."

Little Fatty's heart, which was originally so jealous it felt like his cell membranes were splitting, finally relaxed a bit: 'His treatment is the same as mine; our Aptitudes are about the same.'

Xu Le felt relieved. Priests were the backbone of the Holy Church and definitely the most promising profession. He figured he would soon learn the common knowledge of this world and escape the god of light's sphere of influence.

"Testing is temporarily suspended for today; everyone, please come back in the afternoon."

The people lined up behind immediately became upset.

"Lord Priest, it's still early in the morning. Usually, you can test for at least another hour."

"Lord Priest, look, we came from Baideli and had to take a carriage for four hours. Please be kind and test us now!"

"We beg you, Lord Priest, we've already paid the money!"

The priest scolded them coldly, his Aura fully released. "If you want a refund, go to Sister Rais; if you're not satisfied, go challenge Knight Raylin to a duel. Don't bother me. If you delay my important business, I'll lock you in the Heresy Inquisition!"

Everyone's expression froze, not even daring to breathe loudly. Then they saw the matchlessly overbearing Lord Priest walk up to Xu Le with a warm smile.

"Priest Spu, please come with me. I will personally take you to handle the procedures."

Everyone: "???"

This is the 'important business' you mentioned? He's just a newcomer who hasn't even started, while you are a Lord Priest with seniority and prestige.

The priest chuckled, completely ignoring everyone's astonishment as he led Xu Le away to handle the procedures.

A bunch of hicks, do they know what a 'once-in-a-century Genius' means?

That is a talent that only a Son of God can possess when they descend to the human world to eradicate the world's demons and redeem the people.

Is the person before me an Acolyte Priest?

No, he is the Son of God who redeems the world!

Can't I, Priest Barton, respect such a great act?

...While Barton was taking Xu Le to handle the procedures, in the church's meeting room, the Bishop gathered all the High Priests and told them about Xu Le's matter.

"Great! In nearly ten thousand years, this is the first time a Son of God has descended to our Ku Mu Fort!"

"Praise the Light, praise the Lord, praise the Lord Son of God."

"We can finally advance!"

Just as everyone was envisioning a beautiful future, a voice spoke up faintly.

"What if he isn't a Son of God, but just happens to have a slightly higher talent?"

Everyone wasn't angry; instead, they burst out laughing. "Priest Ken, I must say, you are very humorous."

The Bishop shook his head and laughed. "Do you know what a room full of blinding intense light signifies?"

Ken felt a panic of being laughed at like a hick and forced himself to say, "Three years ago, my friend..."

The Bishop shook his head and interrupted, "Your friend's light was at most intense light, lighting up half the room. Could it sting your eyes so much you couldn't open them? Such a person is rare even in a thousand years; most of his Soul is naturally assimilated by the Holy Light. I suppose... well, he's probably not very smart!"

Ken was shocked.

The Bishop continued, "To reach... well, Priest Spu's level, the Soul must be entirely assimilated by the Holy Light. This also requires him to be exceptionally gifted with a noble Bloodline. Do you think that's possible?"

Ken was stunned. Thinking of his friend's usual behavior, he unconsciously shook his head.

Holy Light can dispel demons and drive away diseases, but because it is too overbearing, a single slip can dispel everything in the Soul, turning a person into a complete idiot.

Could an idiot walk over to take the test?

Ken sighed in disappointment, then suddenly his eyes sparkled. Since the Son of God had descended to Ku Mu Fort, wouldn't he also All Ascend to Heaven?

...The procedures were very convenient. The people of the Holy Church were all very friendly, with sincere smiles on everyone's faces.

In less than ten minutes, Xu Le had received four sets of white priest robes, a key, and more than ten types of Holy Light Spells, including "Holy Light Healing Spell," "Holy Light Dispelling Spell," "Holy Light Shield," "Holy Light Illumination," and "Holy Light Cleansing Spell."

"Priest Spu, welcome to Ku Mu Fort!"

The Bishop personally welcomed him with a group of High Priests.

"Thank you, Bishop!"

Xu Le was also very happy. Having obtained a large pile of Spells from the Holy Church and being so highly valued, he figured he could easily get what he wanted and leave this place.

"Priest Spu, no need to be polite. You and I are destined. I happen to have a 'Holy Light Shield' Spell here..."

The Bishop was halfway through when he saw two knights helping Xu Le carry his clothes and books out. The book at the very top was "Holy Light Shield."

He glared at Barton indignantly, thinking that this guy was inflating the price of favors and had too low emotional intelligence; in the future, he would just let him be in charge of registration testing long-term.

When he looked at Xu Le, he smiled slightly and took a book from his bosom. "This Spell is called 'guardians of light.' When your faith Rank reaches level 6, you can summon guardians of light to protect your safety in times of danger."

Everyone: Giving away a level 6 Spell directly? The Bishop really isn't thinking about the future anymore!