The Seventh Base

Chapter 959: Chapter 30: The Arrival of the Church

On Chloe Star, Tis Palace is considered a top-tier Extraordinary Cultivation Place.

However, even so, in front of the Cultivation Holy Land Mystic God Temple in the O’Brian Republic, Tis Palace still seems particularly insignificant. Not to mention Tis Palace, even if all the cultivation places on Chloe Star were combined, they wouldn’t be qualified to be compared with Mystic God Temple.

Therefore, Mystic God Temple’s word can determine the life or death of Tis Palace without any issue. Stripping Tis Palace of half its recommendation quota is a matter of survival for Tis Palace, but for Mystic God Temple, it has basically no impact.

The recommendation quota of Tis Palace has merely been transferred to other places, and the top-tier transcendents on Chloe Star will still aim to enter Mystic God Temple. No one can change that, whether it’s Tis Palace or the Uranos Family; they are merely stepping stones, and they’re willing to be stepping stones after all. Mystic God Temple only recruits a few, while most transcendents are still being attracted by various major forces.

Today’s events almost foreshadow the fate of Tis Palace. Although on the surface, only half of the recommendation quota was stripped without directly affecting the strength of Tis Palace itself, in the future, the top-tier transcendents will no longer choose Tis Palace. To recruit talent, they will need to pay a greater price.

Tis Palace will start to decline and fall behind from today.

Once left behind, it will be difficult to climb back up.

As the instigators of this incident, Elder Hollen and Roso’s fate is predictable.

Soon after the incident outside Mystic God Temple, Hollen was subjected to a thorough investigation by Tis Palace. Charges of embezzlement, dereliction of duty, and using resources for personal gain were levied against him, demanding that he compensate Tis Palace for huge losses. Despite surrendering all his assets, it proved to be futile, and he was sent to the Extraordinary Prison by Tis Palace.

Roso’s fate was similar; he too was ultimately sent to the Extraordinary Prison.

Moreover, even this doesn’t seem to quench Tis Palace’s hatred for them, because due to Solo’s selfishness and Hollen’s inadequate supervision leading to a single command, Tis Palace fell into decline. Their end is easily imagined.

It’s likely over for them in this lifetime.

Of course, that’s another matter.

Outside Mystic God Temple, apart from the people of Tis Palace leaving, all other major and minor forces still remained. Chloe Star has too many Extraordinary Agencies, and even though Tis Palace is a top-tier transcendent force, its influence is actually very limited.

Institutions like those top-tier Extraordinary Academies are well beyond Tis Palace’s reach.

Augustus, who left Chloe Academy as the first on the scoreboard, remains the absolute protagonist.

Even if there were some small incidents in the process, allowing the people of Chloe Star to meet a talented transcendent named Xu Mo, it still cannot overshadow Augustus’s brilliance.

Everyone knows the weight carried by being first on Mystic God Temple’s selection scoreboard.

At that moment, a crowd surrounded Augustus, with many wanting to befriend him.

Of course, apart from Augustus, those ranking in the top ten are still prominent figures.

However, Saye, ranking eleventh, wasn’t as fortunate.

Just recently, he was full of himself, but as Xu Mo stepped over him and entered Mystic God Temple, Saye’s current mood can only be imagined. Additionally, this made the halo around him dim considerably; from now on, whenever talking about Saye, the first thing that will come to mind is this battle.

Among the crowd, Xu Mo glanced at the bustling people, but it had little to do with him.

After bidding farewell to Hodge Uranos, Xu Mo and Zero along with their group left here, waiting to formally enter Mystic God Temple for cultivation in a few days.

Next, they would first enter the abyss and then strive to be Skywalkers.

This year’s selection at Mystic God Temple officially concluded. Chloe Star’s headlines reported one after another; among them, many included Xu Mo’s name, while Tis Palace and Saye became mere backdrops.

……

In Chloe Star Church, within the ancient-style building, the Archbishop was reviewing the documents related to Xu Mo.

With such a commotion outside Mystic God Temple, how could the Church not pay attention?

The Church’s goal is to have their followers spread across every corner of the universe. God created the world and loves humanity; everyone should bathe under the Creator God’s glory, as God will bring goodness to the world.

They aim to help humanity.

Two sets of documents: one concerning Xu Mo on Chloe Star, with limited information.

The other relates to the death of Lansiding Star Church’s Bishop Solan, with the photo of the perpetrator astonishingly being the same person as Xu Mo.

Thus, Xu Mo had once killed a bishop.

“Looks like he is indeed a guest from afar,” the Archbishop commented softly, his tone very calm without revealing joy or anger.

Xu Mo had once claimed he traveled across the Star Domain and came for Mystic God Temple, and he didn’t lie about that. Coming from Lansiding Star to Chloe Star is indeed no easy feat.

“Archbishop, how should we proceed?” a person ahead bowed and asked.

Solan’s identity is not simple; he was sent out from here by the Archbishop, who was Solan’s godfather and his key mentor.

Yet he died at Xu Mo’s hands.

There aren’t many daring enough to kill Church members, let alone a bishop.

“God loves humanity and will forgive the sins committed by the people,” the Archbishop stated calmly, “Let him undergo the divine fire baptism so he may rest under the grace of God.”

Divine fire baptism, also known as execution by fire.

Xu Mo killed a bishop, a crime that is unforgivable. No matter Xu Mo’s identity or high talent, the Church will not show any mercy.

Otherwise, how would the Church make followers believe?

The person below showed a pensive look. Chloe Star has planetary laws, and Xu Mo did not violate them on Chloe Star.

If they wanted to execute Xu Mo, it would conflict with Chloe Star’s laws.

This raises a question: is the Church’s code of laws more important, or the laws of Chloe Star?

In the eyes of the Church’s people, of course, the Church’s code takes precedence over everything, even the laws of Chloe Star must give way.

Therefore, this choice is not difficult.

“Yes.” The person bowed and retreated, leaving the place.

The Archbishop turned to look out the window. This time, among the people arranged by the Church, several successfully entered the Mystic God Temple. They will grow and practice among the top forces, like many others.

Until one day, the light of God will shine in every corner of the universe.

As for Xu Mo, killing a church leader, a bishop, is an unforgivable crime.

……

Many people gathered at Xu Mo’s residence.

In addition to Xu Mo’s group, there were Gao Hong, Reine, and the siblings Nois Uranos and Erin Uranos.

“Roso and Hollen have both been sent to prison; it’s over. It’s worth celebrating a bit,” said Gao Hong, who had heard the news about the two from friends, feeling satisfied that they finally got their comeuppance.

“Uncle Hong, what are your plans for the future?” Xu Mo asked. Although Roso and Hollen received their due punishment and Xu Mo would enter the Mystic God Temple for cultivation, for Gao Hong, it was just a relief without compensation.

“Haven’t thought about it yet, no rush,” Gao Hong replied with a smile.

“Mr. Gao Hong, would you be interested in considering our Uranos Family?” Nois Uranos invited. He could see that Gao Hong had a good relationship with Xu Mo, and because of Xu Mo, Gao Hong had left Tis Palace in anger, so he likely held some weight in Xu Mo’s heart.

Furthermore, he himself had significant cultivation achievements, working in Tis Palace before. The Uranos Family could certainly arrange a position for him, attracting a top transcendent and earning Xu Mo’s favor. Why not?

In the future, both Xu Mo and Erin would enter the Mystic God Temple, so it would be good to look out for each other.

Gao Hong seriously considered Nois Uranos’s words, as the Uranos Family was indeed stronger than Tis Palace. Working for the Uranos Family seemed like a very good option.

Moreover, from the Uranos Family’s attitude towards Xu Mo, it was clear they valued talent highly.

“If there’s a suitable position in the Uranos Family, then I can give it a try,” Gao Hong didn’t refuse, as he knew he had his own value.

“With Mr. Gao Hong’s strength, there will certainly be suitable positions for you to choose from when the time comes,” Nois said with a smile.

“Thank you,” Gao Hong nodded, as he was indeed a straightforward person.

“Then, I wish Uncle Hong can advance further within the Uranos Family,” Xu Mo also smiled and offered his well wishes. He had asked deliberately, and Nois indeed showed remarkable tact and was a good person.

Offending the Tis Palace carried risks for Gao Hong, but after joining the Uranos Family, Tis Palace wouldn’t dare make a move, putting his mind at ease.

As for the favor, he would return it later, and the Uranos Family should take care of Gao Hong.

The group chatted casually, feeling quite relaxed.

As they were talking, several flying devices approached from a distance. These high-tech flying devices arrived swiftly and paused high in the air before descending to land below.

Xu Mo and the others seemed to sense something, and they looked up.

With just one glance, Xu Mo noticed the emblem on the flying device, and his expression changed suddenly.

The emblem belonged to the Church.

“The Church?” Gao Hong also frowned. They recognized the Church’s emblem but rarely had contact with the Church. Why did the Church appear here? Could it be that the Church also took an interest in Xu Mo and wanted to recruit him before he entered the Mystic God Temple?

“Uncle Hong, you all should leave here first and help me notify the Chloe Star law enforcement,” Xu Mo said. “Mr. Nois, you all should go as well.”

Upon hearing Xu Mo’s words, the others’ expressions changed slightly. Did Xu Mo have a grudge against the Church?

“What grudge do you have with the Church?” Gao Hong asked.

“In the Lansiding Star of the Chloe Province, a local bishop attempted to seize my warship, and I killed him. Lan Qing, the daughter of the Lansiding Star’s Governor, can testify to this,” Xu Mo responded.

Lan Qing, being involved, didn’t look well. Is the Church really this audacious?

To directly come after Xu Mo on Chloe Star like this.

Gao Hong and Noisy Star realized from Xu Mo’s words that the matter was serious. The Church wasn’t a place for reasoning; they were always strong-handed, and their followers spanned various industries, making them extremely powerful.

This matter was something neither Gao Hong nor the Uranos Family could afford to provoke.

“Xu Mo, the Uranos Family can’t handle Church matters; you hold them off first, and I’ll notify the Mystic God Temple,” Nois said softly and decisively left the area.

Only Chloe Star’s official powers and the Mystic God Temple could contend with the Church.

Xu Mo could understand. The Uranos Family was a top local family force on Chloe Star, but they couldn’t afford to offend the Church. They had a vast enterprise, and it was impossible for them to offend the Church over some personal favor for Xu Mo.

Even being able to help notify the Mystic God Temple was already a help.

“Uncle Hong, you should leave as well,” Xu Mo said.

Gao Hong stood up, staring at the flying devices landing above without leaving.

The flying devices hovered overhead, and soon, the cabin doors opened, and figures in full gear descended from the flying devices, scanning the ground below, locking onto Xu Mo with their gaze.