Divine Flame Crystal

Chapter 621: Holy Son Plan

The priests initially thought that this was "the people regaining their faith under the guidance of the God of Light."

It was not until the fourth day that the real adjutant of the Fallen God Army lord came with his troops and brought out three packaged Flame Hammer "promotional supply packages": containing divine flame filtering masks, dry food, clean water, spices and a thank-you letter signed by "Sky City Starfall".

"You still think it was the God of Light who did it?" the adjutant sneered. "It was Xingluo. Your God can't give you a mask, but he can. Can your God purify the air? Look at the dust storm outside, and they can make even dogs breathe smoothly thanks to their alchemy workshop."

The three red-robed priests' faces turned pale.

"Either join the Flaming Hammer's 'Civilization Cooperation Alliance' or get out of Yunling." The adjutant waved his hand. "We don't welcome worship here."

Tiffany received a tip-off and was so angry that she crushed her prayer supplies: "Starfall!!"

She tried to restart the "Faith Relief Program" in the East, distributing Church supplies and providing free medical treatment. But...

Xingluo took the lead.

The eastern border town, Ferrier Market.

This was originally the "God's Grace Market" built by the Holy See of Light after the war, specifically for disaster victims to receive basic supplies. Tiffany personally arranged for the priests to prepare the rituals and relief, and erected a stone tablet with the inscription of light in front of the temple.

However, just as she led her team out of the city gate—

boom!

There was a loud noise in the air, and a triangular airship slowly landed.

The Flame Hammer's latest development, the "flying shop", is located directly next to the temple.

"Ladies and gentlemen—Welcome to the 'Faith Freedom Supermarket'! Register as a supporter of the Freedom Alliance and enjoy a 30% discount!"

Free magical hot water, non-toxic soap, glow-in-the-dark boots, and trinkets with self-defense spells! Children rushed forward like crazy, and the priests watched helplessly as their believers turned and threw themselves into the arms of the flaming hammer.

"You can't sell these here! This is the temple's territory!" Tiffany shouted angrily.

Xingluo, wearing a white robe, walked down from the airship and handed her a "Zero Faith Tax Franchise License" with a smile.

"You are in charge of life and death, and I am only responsible for three meals a day." Xingluo said, pointing outside the city gate, "Oh, and there are hot showers - free today."

This bloodless battle completely destroyed the Church of Light's influence in Ferrier. Wherever the Church of Light was, Xingluo was also present. Xingluo's influence spread like a tide, and in just a week, the religious landscape of Ferrier had been reshaped. Believers flocked to the "Freedom of Faith Supermarket," enjoying unprecedented benefits and convenience. Tiffany reluctantly withdrew from the priesthood, secretly vowing to avenge her fate. Meanwhile, Xingluo, deep within the base, continued to deepen his understanding of spacetime magic, preparing for greater challenges. Xingluo knew that true power lies not only in material supplies but also in the guidance of the mind. He sat quietly in his secret room, toying with the Divine Flame Crystal.

Barrett, the High Bishop of the Eastern Territory of the Holy See of Light, was a devout elder with a profound faith. He had personally presided over hundreds of redemption rituals, saving countless believers. However, he also had a hidden past—he was one of the first nobles in Fallen God City to oppose the "absolute authority of the Holy See." For disobeying religious doctrine, he was expelled from the High Council, but was only able to return to the Holy See thanks to Tiffany's "forgiveness policy."

"Faith should not enslave the human heart." This is what he said in a secret meeting in the past.

It was this sentence that was intercepted by the Yueyun Intelligence Organization and delivered to Xingluo.

So, Xingluo sent an old acquaintance of the other party: Mo.

"Bishop Barrett." Mo expressionlessly pushed open the stone door covered with holy emblems, holding a document in his hands. "Thirteen years ago, you attempted to submit a draft proposal that was rejected - 'Proposal for the Coexistence of Faith and Civil Rights.' This is a copy."

The old bishop looked at the young man in front of him and asked softly, "Why are you looking for me? To save me? Or to threaten me?"

"Neither." Mo spread out the information in his hand page by page, "I want you to personally put an end to the thing you have tried so hard to protect but has gradually decayed."

That night, the lights in the secret room of Ferrier Temple were not turned off.

On the second day, the Southern Dispatch Department of the Holy See of Light received an urgent secret letter:

"Because miracles have not been seen for a long time, people's faith has weakened. To maintain order, the local church will temporarily implement a 'soul neutrality' system and will no longer force preaching. We will wait for the Lord's instructions."

——Signature: Barrett Glory Holy Flame

When Tiffany saw the secret order, the holy book in her hand was crushed.

However, what she least expected was that on the third day, the 12 towns belonging to the Ferrier Diocese changed their flags overnight and hung up the emblems of the Sky City Mercenary Group. The people were safe and sound, order was maintained, and the market was operating as usual. The only thing that disappeared was the Holy Light Assembly.

"He chose Xingluo." Tiffany's voice was so cold that it could shatter the window frame.

"He chooses people," her most trusted guard whispered softly.

At this moment, Xingluo was standing in front of a makeshift tea stall, drinking licorice tea while reciting:

“People vote with their hands, and they also walk with their feet.”

He looked at the "Declaration of Religious Neutrality" signed by Barrett and suddenly remembered what Uncle Li said in his childhood:

"Xingluo, faith can't make you full, it just lets you know that you can't believe everything."

Faced with the declining authority of the Church, Tiffany had to play her last card -

The Advent Plan.

A "Son of God" who claims to have received inspiration from the Lord of Light in a dream will walk out of the ancient ruins of the "Nest of Holy Light" in the north, wearing a robe of seven stars and holding the "Scepter of Redemption", announcing that the gods have returned to the world and guiding believers to rebuild their faith.

All this was supposed to unfold like a drama, with the Son of God performing miracles, healing the sick, and lighting thousands of magic lamps...

Sadly, the script was stolen.

To be precise, on the eve of the launch of "The Coming of the Son of God", Xingluo led his men to sneak in, replaced the spell structure of all the Holy Light Seals, and turned the planned "miracle glory" into - fireworks.

When the "Holy Son" stepped onto the ceremony platform in his magnificent robes, deafening fireworks roared all around him:

Bang! Bang! Snap! Snap!

A golden light shot up into the sky, carrying a banner that read: "Congratulations: Yueyun Supermarket has a grand opening!"

The crowd was bewildered.

Tiffany's face sank, her fists clenched as she watched helplessly as her carefully planned revival of faith turned into a farce. Xingluo stood among the crowd, a smile on her lips, thinking to herself, "If faith doesn't resonate with the heart, it will eventually be abandoned by reality." That night, Xingluo quietly departed, leaving behind a city filled with fireworks and laughter. Tiffany gazed at the sky, realizing that this battle of faith was no longer a contest between the temple and believers, but a choice between the heart and reality. Xingluo didn't shout, but her actions ignited new hope.

The Son of God was stunned.

The Vatican sorcerer standing by looked ashen.

In this awkward moment, a trained carrier pigeon flew over, landed on the Son's shoulder, and read out a voice using an onomatopoeic device:

"May the light be with you, but don't forget, the supermarket sale is only for today!" The Son of God froze. The warlocks looked at each other in bewilderment, the crowd roared with laughter, and the solemnity of faith crumbled in an instant. Tiffany took a deep breath, turned away, and vowed to herself, "This is only a temporary setback." She knew that while Xingluo's actions had shaken her faith, hearts were fickle, and rebuilding only required time. She gazed at the temple in the distance, a new plan brewing in her mind. Xingluo, on the other hand, smiled in the night, knowing that true change often begins in the most insignificant moments. As the night deepened, Xingluo retreated into the shadows of a street corner, his heart as clear as a mirror.

“If light descends from the sky, why would it need fireworks as a backdrop?” — Signed: Sky City·Starfall

This farce not only completely destroyed the myth of the Son of God, but even the Holy Knights who were supposed to stand behind the Son of God caused a large-scale mutiny.

"We were fooled."

“True faith…should not be created by props.”

"He can't even cast a fireball, and he's a Holy Son? Even the monsters in my well are more divine."

Ultimately, the "Return of the Son of God" plan failed and was nicknamed the "Lantern Festival Preview" by the Freedom Alliance. Some people even began making "Son of God Fireworks Decoration Packs" among the people and selling them to children everywhere.

Tiffany gritted her teeth and ordered, "Kill Xingluo!"

Xingluo was lying on a sunshade rattan chair, chewing on grilled fish, and said lazily, "If you have the guts, come in person."