From Celestial Feather City, even taking a shortcut through the outskirts of the Demon Forest, it would take at least two days to reach the Jialan Imperial Capital.

But now, Lin Yi was aboard the exclusive airship of the Linlang Pavilion Commerce, and this time was nearly reduced by two-thirds.

On the evening after the auction concluded, Lin Yi departed under Ling Yuwei's arrangement.

When Lin Yi could see the vast Jialan Imperial Capital from the air, it was precisely when the sun was hanging high the next day.

Ling Yuwei stood on the deck and gently uttered:

"We've arrived at Jialan Imperial Capital."

Lin Yi looked through the clouds at the immense vista of buildings below, a touch of awe deeply stirring his nerves.

A city full of exotic charm and grandeur, like a painting described by a giant, slowly unfolded before Lin Yi's eyes.

A rich fragrance of civilization rushed towards Lin Yi.

Looking down from high altitude.

In front of this massive city, humans appeared as tiny as ants, extremely insignificant.

On the avenue at the city gates, the ceaseless flow of people was like ants moving home, bustling under a hundred-yard-high city wall.

Lin Yi was deeply awestruck by this human giant city that emanated a primordial aura just by looking at it, and murmured:

"So this is the Jialan Imperial Capital."

In comparison to this giant city, the Four Major Cities of the Hua Country War Zone on Rafam Continent were like little brothers.

On the way here, through Ling Yuwei's scant words, Lin Yi had already imagined this city as incredibly immense.

Yet upon truly seeing it, he couldn't help but be profoundly shaken:

"So magnificent!"

Simultaneously, as the airship descended.

As the airship passed through the thick clouds, various airships from all directions instantly came into view.

Observing the orderly landing of airships on a spacious ground outside the city.

And also watching the airships setting sail simultaneously.

The bustling scenes below were unprecedented on Rafam Continent.

Of course, this referred to the natives and did not include players.

Seeing this scene, Lin Yi couldn't help but exclaim in his heart:

'This is the real Otherworld!'

...

When a hovercraft from Celestial Feather City slowly docked at the skyport outside the Imperial Capital.

Within a luxurious palace in the Jialan Empire.

A middle-aged man donning a golden crown, in a splendid robe, and holding a scepter suddenly opened his soul-piercing eyes.

His eyes seemed capable of piercing through the void.

He looked toward the skyport outside the Jialan Imperial Capital, watching a pair of men and women disembark the hovercraft surrounded by an entourage of servants.

The authoritative man revealed a faint smile on his face, saying:

"You've finally arrived."

This middle-aged man was none other than the highest authority of the Light Church: Pope of Light, Frederick.

At that moment.

Frederick gently tapped the ground with his scepter:

A sound of "Dong~" echoed.

A mysterious Pentagram Array suddenly appeared where the scepter struck, emitting an enigmatic glow.

Before long.

A low roar emanated from the array, followed by a hoarse voice saying:

"Honorable His Holiness the Pope, what do you seek from me?"

Although the owner of the voice added the word 'Honorable' from the start.

But to Frederick's ears, there was a piercing mockery in the tone.

However, Frederick didn't mind at all, saying:

"This time I am here to notify you."

"Prepare the items; someone will personally come for them in a few days."

Upon hearing this, the other party hesitated for a moment.

Yet Frederick was not in any hurry, quietly waiting.

The vast palace suddenly plunged into silence.

Soon, the hoarse voice broke the silence again:

"Do you think it's possible?"

Hearing this, a grimace flashed across Frederick's face:

"For that item, I've been trapped in this plane long enough."

"You cannot stop it."

An icy laugh came from the opposite side then:

"So this is the true purpose behind your Divine Son election."

"I should have known earlier."

Frederick suddenly sighed:

"Old friend, you know."

"It has been long since anything could excite me this much."

"You understand my feelings now, don't you?"

At this moment, the other party suddenly became agitated:

"Understand? I can't understand!"

"To pursue your so-called freedom, must you sacrifice the future hope of the Human Race's next generation?"

"You're severing the fortune of the Human Race, is it worth it?"

Frederick suddenly warned sternly:

"Rek'sa, I hope you understand."

"His arrival is not simply coincidence, heh..."

"Certain things cannot be stopped just because you decide to act."

"What I am doing is merely aligning with destiny, bringing everything forward."

In the dense forest, like a Peach Blossom Spring, opposite the array, Beast King Rek'sa sat beside a clear stream covered in fur.

Listening to the voice from the Pentagram Array, Rek'sa firmly looked at the reflection in the river, speaking with unyielding resolve:

"If that is fate's decree, then I shall defy the heavens."

As he spoke, Rek'sa threw a stone into the river:

"Splash~"

Watching the ripples spreading away and the river stirred up, Rek'sa continued:

"Some things must be done by someone."

"I believe someday he will understand my intentions."

Just as Rek'sa finished speaking, Frederick's angry shout came from the Pentagram Array:

"Stubborn fool."

"I..."

But before Frederick could finish speaking, Rek'sa clasped his hands:

"Boom~"

The Pentagram Array on the ground suddenly shimmered into stardust and dissipated, abruptly silencing Frederick's voice.

Deep within the papal palace complex, Frederick sat at the top of the great hall with a stern expression.

At that moment, the hall door was slowly opened by someone:

"Creeeak~"

As the door opened, gentle sunlight streamed through the door crack into the hall.

At this instant, the entire grand hall covered in gold and jade became exceptionally bright and sacred under the sunlight.

The warm sunlight not only illuminated here but also dispelled the previous icy aura permeating the hall.

A man clad in bright silver armor, paced with heavy and powerful steps, back to the sunlight, walked toward the center of the hall and knelt on one knee:

"Your Majesty, the chosen sons of heaven on the list have all arrived, what are your instructions?"

Sitting high atop the great hall, Frederick said:

"No!"

"There is still one person..."