"Tianming, welcome to our Central Holy Domain Holy City!"

As soon as they arrived, they heard the call of the Saintess Sofia from the Bright Holy Sect.

Lin Tianming followed the direction of the voice and saw Sofia's goddess-like, pure and bright figure enter his view.

"Sofia, Qingxue and I have just arrived in the Holy City, so we'll need your assistance in the coming days!"

[Who needs her assistance? Why does Brother Tianming look so happy upon seeing this little vixen?]

Ye Qingxue, the queen of jealousy, was showing a steady performance from the get-go.

Seeing that Lin Tianming was quite friendly toward Sofia, she couldn't help but grumble in her heart.

Sofia then smiled and said, "Follow me. There are three days left until this year's opening of the Light Holy Sanctuary Secret Realm. I'll take good care of you during these days!"

"Where are we going? To the Bright Academy?"

Sitting in Sofia's car, Lin Tianming curiously asked.

Who would have thought Sofia shook her head: "No, we are going to the headquarters of the Bright Holy Sect, the Bright Church. Although I am a student at the Bright Academy, I am also the Saintess of the Bright Holy Sect, and I usually live in the Bright Church."

Knowing that they were going to stay at the headquarters of the Bright Holy Sect in the Bright Church, Lin Tianming thought of someone.

That was the rival Saintess who had conspired with the previous owner of this body to persecute Sofia in the past life.

Once they got to the Bright Church, if he encountered her, he definitely should not get too close to avoid lowering Sofia's favorability.

If she intended to persecute Sofia through him, he would have to firmly oppose this to thoroughly win Sofia over.

In the car, Ye Qingxue was sticking close to Lin Tianming, asserting her sovereignty over him.

"We're here, this is the Bright Church headquarters of the Bright Holy Sect. Follow me, I'll take you to the living area. Nuns have already cleaned the rooms for you; you'll be settled here these days."

Following Sofia out of the car, as soon as they entered through the main door, Lin Tianming saw a group of Central Holy Domain people holding children, lined up in a queue.

At the front of the queue, a reasonably attractive nun lifted a child from the arms of the first mother, and then placed the child into a large wooden barrel.

After gently washing the child a few times, the damp child was lifted out and returned to its mother.

"May the Light God watch over your child!"

As a person from Jiuzhou who did not subscribe to any faith, Lin Tianming had heard that people of the Central Holy Domain believed in the Bright Holy Sect, bringing their children to the church and other such institutions for baptism after birth.

The Holy Light Sect of the Xiluo Domain also worships the Light God, having inherited similar traditions from the Central Holy Domain, including the tradition of baptizing infants with Holy Water.

However, compared to the entire population of the Central Holy Domain who follow the Bright Holy Sect, not everyone in the Xiluo Domain and Beiyin Domain adheres to the faith.

Noticing Lin Tianming's curious gaze, Sofia took the initiative to explain why so many people were being baptized today.

"Today happens to be the day the Bright Church conducts baptisms for newborns. Nearby families with newborns choose to come here for the Holy Water baptism as part of our Central Holy Domain tradition."

As the saying goes, 'when in Rome, do as the Romans do,' Lin Tianming and Ye Qingxue remembered Jiang Han's advice before they set off and did not express too many opinions on this matter.

Following Sofia through a side door out of the main hall, Lin Tianming navigated the complex areas within the Bright Church, encountering many nuns, priests, and other members of the Bright Holy Sect.

Being the Saintess of the Bright Holy Sect, Sofia received respectful looks from everyone they passed along the way.

Especially from those nuns.

In their eyes, the holy incarnate Sofia was the role model that they looked up to.

Soon, under the very familiar guidance of Sofia, Lin Tianming and Ye Qingxue arrived at their accommodation for the next few days.

Sofia said, "This is it. Make yourself at home here. Morning, noon, and evening, there will be nuns specifically responsible for delivering meals at set times, and if you need anything, feel free to contact me!"

"You're just too thoughtful, Sofia!"

"I still have some matters to attend to, so I won't accompany you for now. If you want to go out for fun, you can stroll around near the Bright Church, but don't wander too far. When I have time, I'll take you for a proper tour of my Central Holy Domain Holy City!"

"Sure, go ahead with your tasks!"

Lin Tianming watched Sofia leave, and soon after, Ye Qingxue's plaintive words sounded beside him.

"Brother Tianming, she's gone far away, and you're still looking?"

Hearing this, Lin Tianming quickly withdrew his gaze and looked at Ye Qingxue by his side.

Meeting her jealousy-written face, Lin Tianming playfully pinched her cute nose: "Qingxue, would it be better if I just kept staring at you?"

Teased this way by Lin Tianming, the easily satisfied Ye Qingxue instantly stopped her jealousy.

Moreover, she acted quite boldly, tip-toeing to quickly peck Lin Tianming on the lips with her flushed cheeks.

"Brother Tianming, I want you to always be with me. Let's stroll around and enjoy the local culture of the Central Holy Domain together!"

Lin Tianming originally wanted to rest because of the jet lag, but seeing Ye Qingxue's enthusiasm, he could only accompany her outside.

Lin Tianming was with Ye Qingxue playing outside into the late night before returning together to the Bright Church.

At that time, the Bright Church had already closed its doors.

However, there were still guards on duty at the entrance.

Upon seeing Lin Tianming and Ye Qingxue, two strangers from the Exotic Realm, approaching the Bright Church so late, the two guards immediately looked at them with vigilance.

"Who are you? What are you doing at our Bright Holy Sect headquarters, the Bright Church, so late?"

Faced with the guard's questioning, Lin Tianming and Ye Qingxue exchanged a glance, and Lin Tianming spoke up in reply.

"We are guests invited by your Central Holy Domain to participate in the Light Holy Sanctuary Secret Realm trial, and have been arranged to stay here these days."

Who would have thought that Lin Tianming's explanation would make the two guards look at him and Ye Qingxue with even more ferocity.

"Do you think we are fools? The Light Holy Sanctuary Secret Realm is only open to Awakeners above Level 55 from our Central Holy Domain. How could it possibly invite people like you from the Exotic Realm?

"You two from the Exotic Realm want to sneak into our Bright Holy Sect headquarters to cause trouble, at least make up a plausible reason!"

Hearing that these two guards didn't believe them made Ye Qingxue lose her temper.

Lin Tianming promptly stopped Ye Qingxue, who was about to make a move, and continued, "I know your Central Holy Domain's Bright Holy Sect Saintess Sofia. If you don't believe me, you can ask her!"

"Who do you think you are? How could our Bright Holy Sect's Saintess possibly know you?"

"If you keep causing a commotion here, don't blame us for treating you as heretics sent from the Exotic Realm to create havoc, and capture you!"

Seeing that the two guards still didn't believe them, Lin Tianming's eyes turned sharp.

At this moment, the tightly closed doors of the Bright Church were slowly pushed open.

A tall, young nun walked out.

Upon seeing this nun, the two guards at the door immediately showed a respectful demeanor.

"Miss Sarah, why have you come out?"

"We can handle the situation here; Miss Sarah, it's so late, you should rest well!"

Sarah didn't pay any attention to the two guards but walked towards Lin Tianming and Ye Qingxue.

"You must be Lin Tianming and Ye Qingxue who were invited to participate in the Light Holy Sanctuary Secret Realm trial this time.

Since you are the first people from the Exotic Realm being invited to participate in the Light Holy Sanctuary Secret Realm trial, it's normal for these two guards to be suspicious of you. I'm here on their behalf to apologize to you.

My name is Sarah, and I am the Chief Nun at the headquarters of the Bright Holy Sect. Please follow me inside, and I'll take you back to your residences in the living quarters."

The appearance of Chief Nun Sarah suddenly left the two guards bewildered.

So Lin Tianming and Ye Qingxue really were invited to participate in the Light Holy Sanctuary Secret Realm trial?

Although they found it hard to believe, Chief Nun Sarah's status was second only to Saintess Sofia of the Bright Holy Sect, and they certainly did not dare to stop her from bringing people into the headquarters.

Seeing someone to take him and Ye Qingxue inside, Lin Tianming didn't trouble the two guards who weren't aware of the situation.

"Then we are in your debt, Chief Nun Miss!"

Ye Qingxue, too, was holding onto Lin Tianming's arm, and the two of them followed Sarah's lead into the Bright Church.

"The Bright Church is the headquarters of the Bright Holy Sect. Besides the main hall being open to the public during the day for worshippers and other activities, the Bright Church is only open to members of the Bright Holy Sect at night.

I am sorry again for the misunderstanding, and I would like to give each of you a Bright Holy Sect member badge. This way, when you go out for late-night adventures, you can safely come and go with these badges."

Back at their residence, Chief Nun Sarah also brought Lin Tianming and Ye Qingxue two Bright Holy Sect member badges.

Ye Qingxue held a favorable impression for Sarah, who had just helped her and Lin Tianming.

She sweetly expressed her thanks: "Thank you, Chief Nun Miss!"

"Truly, we owe you one, Chief Nun Miss!"

Lin Tianming also thanked Chief Nun Sarah, who showed such goodwill.

"No need to thank me. Mainly, it is because we in the Central Holy Domain did not prepare well enough for your visit to the Central Holy Domain Holy City that this misunderstanding occurred. You should rest early, I won't disturb you any further!"

After Chief Nun Sarah left, the tired Lin Tianming and Ye Qingxue retreated to their rooms for rest.

Yawning lazily, Lin Tianming collapsed onto the bed. Just as he was about to put the badge given to him by Chief Nun Sarah into his Storage Space, a small piece of paper slipped from his palm.

Puzzled, Lin Tianming picked up the fallen note on the bed and scrutinized it. The content also came into his view.

"Lin Tianming, I am very glad to meet you. I am Sarah, the Chief Nun of the Bright Holy Sect headquarters' Bright Church.

I've watched your impressive performance in winning the Global High-level Awakening Academy Competition, and I have a deep respect for you. Would it be possible to add you as a friend?

If I could make a friend with someone as eminent as you, that would truly be wonderful!"

After a lengthy passage from Miss Chief Nun Sarah filled with admiration for Lin Tianming, her contact information was also left below.

Lin Tianming had just received a friendly favor from her, and just adding a friend was something he could accept.

Without much thought, Lin Tianming promptly added Sarah as a friend.

After adding her, the somewhat weary Lin Tianming decided to put his phone away and go straight to sleep.

However, when his mind suddenly flashed through the information of Saintess competitors mentioned in Sofia's profile, Lin Tianming could no longer fall asleep.

Could this Chief Nun Sarah be the same Saintess competitor who colluded with the original owner in the past life to persecute Sofia?

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