178: The Great Magician, Sophia

The power of wishes transformed into pure magic power; the already vast power of wishes became even more immense after conversion into magic power!

And it was extremely pure magic power!

Sophia felt that power, and more than the advancement, she was happier that the Divine Lord had never forgotten her!

However, soon, several years of experience as a Pope allowed her to stabilize her mind and begin to break through with all her heart!

Only by gaining stronger power could she better serve the Divine Lord. She resolved to spread the Divine Lord's glory to every corner of the world!

At this moment, Tang Ping looked at the remaining abundant power of wishes, his gaze falling upon the other believers.

He could clearly feel the extent of these believers' faith in him.

"Very well, since they are here, let's create a grand coronation for Sophia, a coronation from the Divine Lord."

The power of wishes radiated divine light, seeping from the statue and illuminating every corner of the church!

Even the holy light penetrated the church, and its radiance enveloped half the city.

Darkness receded at this moment.

And for the thousands of people enveloped by the power of wishes, those with low faith were cured of all illnesses, while those with high faith had their bodies strengthened, comparable to knights.

As for the fanatical believers, they stepped into the transcendent realm, becoming Holy Magicians favored by the Divine Lord, with golden flames igniting between their brows.

Finally, it transformed into an imprint.

Of course, this flame was far inferior to the flame he bestowed upon Sophia.

But these flames also carried extremely strong physical and spiritual attacks, and they were extremely effective against the specter monsters and dark creatures that countless people feared!

This was a dedicated force Tang Ping created for Sophia.

Just as everyone was stunned, they opened their eyes and saw a Pope's robe, materialized from nothingness, unfolding on their Pope.

In addition, there was the scepter, emitting scorching golden flames, and the crown radiating a warm glow.

Sophia also opened her eyes at this moment.

The scene before her instantly made her understand. How could she not comprehend the Divine Lord's painstaking efforts? Moved in her heart, she quickly entered a state of focus.

The pressure of a Archmage instantly spread out!

"Praise, my Lord!"

At this, the believers inside the church also understood.

Looking at the statue still radiating divine light, their eyes instantly became fervent!

God is the true God! There really is a God!

The Divine Lord is watching them!

Thousands of believers shouted!

"Praise, my Lord!"

"Praise, my Lord!"

"Praise, my Lord!"

The sound spread through most of the city.

And the unusual phenomenon from the church had already been noticed by others.

The pressure of a Archmage even caused the other two Archmages to change their expressions.

The two quickly gathered together.

One was a middle-aged man with reddish-brown hair, the City Lord of Kelei City.

The other was a stooped old man with half-white hair, the Kleist Guild Master of Kelei City's largest merchant guild, the Kleist Merchant Guild.

"You noticed what just happened, didn't you?" The City Lord's face was solemn.

"Nonsense, with such a commotion, the whole city was alarmed," Kleist Guild Master said in a deep voice.

"What's going on with Sophia's aura? Wasn't she already a Archmage a year ago? What's going on with this breakthrough?"

"You ask me, I'd like to ask you."

The City Lord said, "Now I suspect that before this, she might not have been a Archmage at all."

Kleist Guild Master's eyes narrowed, "If that's true, then the problem is a bit serious. From now on, Kelei City might really see a change in power."

The City Lord's expression was uncertain; he took a deep breath: "It seems we need to pay a visit to this Holy Pope."

Kleist Guild Master was not as worried as the City Lord; after all, he was just a merchant. No matter who governed Kelei City, it would not have much impact on him. After all, he controlled many of Kelei City's economic lifelines. Kelei City, as not a rich city, was highly dependent on products from other places, and the transportation routes for these products were all in his hands.

Kleist Guild Master's flickering gaze finally turned into shrewd calculation: "I'll go prepare gifts. The Holy Pope's breakthrough to Archmage, we must go congratulate her."

After speaking, he left without giving the City Lord a chance to speak.

The City Lord's face immediately darkened: "A cunning merchant."

After composing himself, the City Lord also returned, preparing to bring gifts to offer congratulations and, incidentally, to inquire about the other party's strength, whether it was truly as terrifying as he had just perceived.

For a time, Kelei City was in turmoil. Those High-level Magicians had clearly also noticed Sophia's breakthrough. Connecting it to her having slain the Pope of the Holy Light Church before her breakthrough, they became even more respectful and fearful, preparing generous gifts to offer congratulations.

At this moment, inside the church, the statue gradually calmed down, but the hearts of those thousands of believers could not be calmed.

The church, after being cleansed by the power of wishes, became even more sacred and inviolable. Holy and exquisite flame patterns wound around the pillars. In the center of the golden dome, a dazzling pale golden flame lotus appeared at some unknown time. The lotus was lifelike, as if truly burning like a flame, and this lotus carried a peculiar spiritual power; merely a glance made one's spirit feel as if it were burning.

Only devout believers would feel an incomparable warmth, as if their body and mind had been purified.

Sophia led the believers in reciting the lengthy prayer.

Finally, she opened her eyes: "Today, I received the Divine Lord's instruction. The great Divine Lord has recognized the Holy See and bestowed upon me the authority to walk the world in her stead!"

"And you, having received the Divine Lord's blessing, shall also become the first batch of clerical members of my Holy See, representing my Holy See to spread the Lord's glory!"

"From today onwards, some of you shall go to the villages and towns around Kelei City to proclaim the Lord's mercy, justice, forgiveness, glory, and greatness!"

"Are you willing!"

"I am willing!"

"I am willing to dedicate everything to the Lord!"

"I will spend my life proclaiming the Lord's glory!"

"This is my honor, Pope."

Sophia gently tapped the ground with her scepter, the sound resounding in everyone's hearts.

The large church instantly fell silent, so quiet that a pin drop could be heard.

"Very good. Then, next, I will select from among you priests, Holy Knights, elders, and bishops for the surrounding small towns."

These thousands of believers, cleansed by Tang Ping's power of wishes, had also completely become his devout followers, who would unconditionally believe in him. This was the terror of the power of wishes.

And this was another gift he left for Sophia for her many years of hard work: a strong foundation!

Nearly half of them had their bodies cleansed and strengthened, becoming physically powerful knights. They were not afraid of the invasion of darkness, and even with their physical bodies, they could cause great damage to dark creatures!

Dozens more became esteemed Magicians, and they possessed magic power with the characteristics of golden holy flames. They would also become bishops of the surrounding small towns and elders of Kelei City.

As for the ordinary people, they became priests of the villages, and each would be accompanied by a knight.

Meanwhile, outside, the leaders and patriarchs of Kelei City's major forces were already on their way to pay a visit.