The disc that appeared above Bai Qingshuang was known as the Truth Disc.

Everyone thought that the Truth Disc and the Dawn Disc were just different names, but only each generation's Pope knew.

The Dawn Disc represents Holy Radiance, an embodiment of energy.

Whereas the Truth Disc truly represents Sequence, an embodiment of rules.

These two things are very similar, yet the power they represent is completely different.

Very few people knew this.

The power of the Truth Disc gradually connected with Bai Qingshuang's arm, and she looked at Qi Gefei before her.

"Qi Gefei, are you ready to dedicate everything to the Dawn Church, for the sake of the Holy Light?"

At this moment, Bai Qingshuang's smile had faded, her expression turning solemn and reverent.

As if sensing something, Qi Gefei immediately prostrated himself at Bai Qingshuang's feet.

"I am always ready to dedicate everything for the sake of the Holy Light."

"Very well. The ancestors who watch over the dawn have heard our call. Those who pursue the truth are about to descend upon this world."

CRACK!

No sooner had Bai Qingshuang finished speaking than the Truth Disc suddenly vanished, turning into scattered stars.

The power of the stars fused into a white stone coffin, and the slab was abruptly pushed open.

A withered arm extended from the coffin.

This… Qi Gefei felt a little surprised. After so many years, is it still alive?

The figure that appeared before them was a completely desiccated mummy that staggered towards Qi Gefei.

Its shriveled eyeballs fixed intently on Qi Gefei, who knelt on the ground, and then glanced at Bai Qingshuang.

Its voice, reduced to an indiscernible rasp, asked, "Have you finally come?"

Bai Qingshuang still smiled and placed a finger on Qi Gefei's head.

"He is the one I have chosen, Lord Inheritor!"

The mummy nodded slightly, then shook its head.

"This person's aptitude is simply too poor. With such talent, a perfect fusion is probably impossible, isn't it? Are there truly no sufficiently talented humans left?"

Bai Qingshuang smiled. "Qi Gefei, it seems the Lord Inheritor isn't too satisfied with you. Maybe your talent and determination aren't enough. What do you think you should do now to gain the Lord Inheritor's approval?"

At this point, Qi Gefei finally raised his head, his gaze firm and resolute.

"It's simple. I just need to show the Lord Inheritor my determination!"

The mummy seemed not to fully understand the meaning behind Qi Gefei and Bai Qingshuang's conversation, but it quickly grasped it.

Qi Gefei, who had stood up, suddenly dropped to the ground, landing on all fours.

His bones shifted with a series of CRACKING sounds.

Intense Dark Energy coursed around Qi Gefei.

This was Qi Gefei's Exotic Species form, his Gray Panther Form, the complete version he was revealing for the first time since Nightmare Castle.

The Gray Panther Form originated from the power of the Black Cat Tong Yuan.

Or rather, it was through a special ritual mastered by the Nightmare Demon that the Grooms were infected with Exotic Species power.

Although Qi Gefei's current strength wasn't particularly formidable, his form was already very similar to that of Chen Mo, Gu Fangyi, and even Lu Luo.

They possessed the most complete Exotic Species form while still retaining all the reason, power, and habits a human should have.

In the Church, this form would also be called Perfect Sanctification.

The mummy stared at Qi Gefei, now in his Gray Panther Form. In its shock, it inadvertently bit down, and its already withered lips and cracked teeth crumbled and fell off.

"I never expected that such Perfect Sanctification would manifest in someone of such ordinary talent. The Holy Light of our Lord truly is the most incredible thing in this world!"

The mummy slowly walked toward Qi Gefei but was stopped by Bai Qingshuang at his side.

"Lord Inheritor, your will should not linger too long. Keep your distance; it will be more comfortable for all of us."

The mummy nodded. Whether it was because it found Bai Qingshuang's words reasonable or for some other reason, it stopped its advance.

It slowly extended its finger and touched Qi Gefei's forehead.

Watching this action, Bai Qingshuang's face showed anticipation.

But the mummy did not continue, instead looking around at the still-sleeping coffins.

"Why am I alone?" it asked.

Bai Qingshuang explained simply, "History is, after all, history, and humanity has undergone hundreds of years of baptism. Thus, we cannot be certain which histories are true and which are false."

"Shouldn't the contents of the frescoes be clear enough? Such behavior should have nothing to do with caution. You don't trust us? Why not trust us?"

Faced with the mummy's question, Bai Qingshuang appeared completely unfazed, her calmness seemingly the only emotion she could exhibit.

"I believe I just addressed this. Things like frescoes are man-made. All man-made things can be falsified. I don't distrust the Inheritors; I distrust those defilers from the past."

The mummy shook its head slightly, apparently somewhat dissatisfied with Bai Qingshuang's attitude.

"It is true that human nature can lead to many despicable acts, but these acts do not affect the human will. In the face of difficulty, there will always be those who stand up. Humans are indomitable, and it is because of this resilience that we exist."

As the mummy spoke these words, even its shriveled eyes began to show a hint of divinity.

Bai Qingshuang seemed to highly regard its statement, her expression becoming solemn as well.

"I am aware of our ancestors' resilience, which is why I am so cautious. It is because of their exemplary conduct that humans have a future today. But, Lord Inheritor, you do not understand the humans of today, nor the Wasteland Alliance of today. Time causes a governing body to decay, and the Church today is no longer the Church that once sought the truth."

The mummy moved its mouth but, in the end, did not continue to argue with Bai Qingshuang.

"It seems you and your predecessor, the Pope, have some irreconcilable differences," it noted.

The mummy was unexpectedly astute, inferring from the brief conversation the distrust between Bai Qingshuang and the Pope.

"It's no longer just a matter of differences, Lord Inheritor. I, Bai Qingshuang, the Judgment Chief of the Dawn Church, exist precisely because of the Church's and the Alliance's decay."

The mummy nodded. Bai Qingshuang's Holy Radiance was very pure and sacred, and it held no distrust toward her. Its questions toward Bai Qingshuang were merely due to a lack of understanding.

The mummy turned its gaze back to Qi Gefei.

"Alright, as an Inheritor, I should not remain in this world for too long. Enough has been said today. Lucky one, the power of an Inheritor is always outstanding. Receive it well!"

"Huh?"

Qi Gefei was still in a daze when the mummy's body in front of him suddenly transformed. Its withered form seemed to gain new strength in an instant.

It quickly became younger and more robust, turning into a man of similar height to Qi Gefei.

The Inheritor's visage was very handsome, and he looked much younger than Qi Gefei.

"This is perhaps my last legacy to this world."

After saying these words, the Inheritor's fingertips had turned crimson. Qi Gefei immediately felt an intense heat emanating from them.

This was no longer mere heat; it was scorching.

Qi Gefei, enduring the pain on his forehead, looked pleadingly toward Bai Qingshuang.

Bai Qingshuang immediately said, "Endure it. If you can withstand this, it will be your golden opportunity."

"Okay! I understand."

Qi Gefei gritted his teeth; the burning pain had gone beyond his skin.

It had penetrated his skull and entered his brain, his soul.

The figure before him grew redder and redder; his body was no longer human but had become like molten lava.

Then he began to speak slowly, "Sequence Chain A-05—Lava Controller."

"Sequence Chain? What is that?"

Just as Qi Gefei voiced this question, he was rendered completely unable to speak.

The Inheritor's body transformed into a stream of molten lava that burrowed into Qi Gefei's brain.

Qi Gefei had pondered many ways the inheritance might grant him power, but he had not expected such a straightforward and brutal method.

At that moment, he felt a scorching stream of lava flowing into his brain.

It scorched away his original thoughts, spirit, everything!

AAAAH!~

Qi Gefei howled in the vast subterranean space. The stars overhead, as if sensing something, began to continuously release a special power toward him.

This power was similar to what Lu Luo and Bai Qingshuang possessed—the Sequence Force!

The lava completely melted Qi Gefei's body, yet it merged with his ash-like remains, forming a new state.

He became a crimson, fiery being, filled with a destructive aura.

The magma flowing from his body trailed onto the ground, following the Sequence runes engraved there.

These marks seemed to feedback a power to Qi Gefei, allowing him to grow rapidly in a short time.

The molten lava burned away everything of Qi Gefei's—his Tier, Holy Radiance, and Dark Energy all disappeared beneath the lava's searing heat.

After everything had been wholly consumed, Qi Gefei obtained something new.

His foundation was rebuilt, and his body was repeatedly enhanced by the lava.

His Tier began to rise incessantly: First Tier, Second Tier… only halting at Fifth Tier.

Bai Qingshuang, watching Qi Gefei's aura and Dark Energy climb ceaselessly, nodded in satisfaction.

"What a remarkable technique. Such powerful strength is indeed what Inheritors should possess."

ROAR!

Qi Gefei exhaled a breath so hot it seemed as if it could set the air in front of him ablaze.

Such power truly inspired awe.

He stood naked on the spot, staring at his hands in disbelief.

"I am so strong!"

He clenched his fists tightly, feeling an unparalleled sense of power welling up in his heart.

However, Bai Qingshuang threw a bucket of cold water on his enthusiasm.

"That sense of strength is just an illusion. Your foundation is too weak. Even after undergoing the Inheritor's baptism, you are merely at the Fifth Tier level."

"Ah, Judgment Chief."

Qi Gefei didn't lose any of his reverence for Bai Qingshuang despite his newfound strength.

On the contrary, at this moment, he felt even more reverent than before.

In his eyes now, Bai Qingshuang was like a scorching sun, countless times hotter than he.

This was the difference in the essence of power; he and Bai Qingshuang were not on the same dimension at all.

"Alright, now try your strongest form again. The fusion of the Trinity—I am looking forward to it too!"

Qi Gefei was somewhat unclear about Bai Qingshuang's meaning. What is the Trinity?

However, he had some understanding of his strongest form.

Lava coursed over Qi Gefei's skin as he once again bent down, touching the ground with all four limbs.

A lava tail slowly extended from his posterior as his body grew larger, swelling.

Soon, Qi Gefei possessed a body as robust as that of a giant Exotic Species beast.

His limbs, like blocks of rock forged from molten lava, were not only strong but also carried an unprecedented heat.

This state was the ultimate form Qi Gefei could achieve by pushing the power of the Exotic Species and the Sequence Force to their limits.

But it wasn't over yet!

At heart, Qi Gefei was still a Knight of Justice.

Maintaining the dual empowerment of the Exotic Species and the Sequence Force, he began to attempt to summon his Holy Radiance, which was as if in a dormant state.

At that moment, a beam of light descended from the starry sky above, a sensation with which Qi Gefei was somewhat familiar.

"Is this the illumination from the Dawn Disc?"

"That's right. Those who are bathed in the light of the Dawn Disc all possess the potential to become a Believer of Light."

Qi Gefei clutched his claws tightly, greedily absorbing the power from the Dawn Disc.

When his Holy Radiance reached a critical point, a burst of purple miasma suddenly erupted from his body.

This was the second form of a Knight of Justice: the Knight of Evil!

It was the ultimate state that Qi Gefei had used the first time he met Lu Luo.

The power of molten lava, the Gray Panther Form, and the Knight of Evil—all these forces merged into one.

At this juncture, Qi Gefei finally understood what Bai Qingshuang had meant by the strongest state.

Now, he even felt he had the confidence to challenge Wan Jing, the leader of their Knights Group.

"Judgment Chief, my current state is quite special."

Bai Qingshuang looked at Qi Gefei and slowly approached him.

She touched Qi Gefei's molten lava-like body with her finger, and immediately the smell of something scorched spread from her hand.

"Human, Exotic Species, Sequence—this is what life's meaning is all about! Qi Gefei!"

"I'm here."

"Let me see your strength."

"Ah, alright!"

Without much hesitation—Qi Gefei wouldn't be so foolhardy as to think that a slight enhancement could give him the ability to challenge the strongest individuals in the Alliance.

"Judgment Chief, here I come!"

The ground beneath Qi Gefei trembled dully. Due to its exceptional sturdiness, the floor didn't shatter from his stamp.

He unleashed the Holy Seal of Justice from his evil form, augmented with the power of molten lava and fortified by the robust body of an Exotic Species.

Qi Gefei's punch produced an air-blast effect similar to Lu Luo's Deliberate Bombardment Fist.

BOOM!

The punch was caught by Bai Qingshuang with a single hand.

Neither molten lava, Dark Energy, nor Holy Radiance could leave even a slight mark on Bai Qingshuang's body.

As Bai Qingshuang gradually tightened her grip, Qi Gefei's arm, under the power of her Holy Radiance, actually solidified and shattered.

Soon, it turned into a pile of debris, falling to the ground.

The terrifying aura Qi Gefei had possessed just a moment ago dissipated, leaving him with only a look of astonishment on his face.

"Judgment Chief, my arm… you broke it."

Bai Qingshuang glanced at the gravel on the ground and shook her head slightly.

"Sorry, I seem to have overestimated the strength of your current body. Do you need my help to heal?"

Ask the Judgment Chief for healing? Is he crazy? Doesn't he want to live?

"No need, Judgment Chief. I think I have a new way to heal."

As Qi Gefei spoke, his arm began to regrow amidst the undulations of the molten lava.

The fact that molten lava could regenerate was incredible, a true testament to the power of a Grade A Sequence Chain.

"Judgment Chief, where shall we go now?"

Bai Qingshuang, very pleased with Qi Gefei, said with a smile, "Now? We should go and pay a visit to His Holiness the Pope."

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