Chapter 1100 - 643: Version 3.0 Is Coming (Part 2)
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Special status: [Blessing of Dawn Light]
Duration: Ten minutes
Status effect: You are blessed by the power of the God of Dawn, recovering 10% of your maximum Life Value and Mana Value per minute, while also receiving a buff from the [Light of Courage]
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This effect is quite powerful, isn’t it?
Zhao Zhao and the others looked at the system panel’s prompt, somewhat surprised.
This status effect is incredibly exhilarating; whether facing monsters or entering dungeons, having such a status greatly enhances fault tolerance, making it an absolute divine skill!
However, it’s clear that this skill isn’t something current priest players can access.
Is it from the High-level Professionals in the Dawn Church?
Zhao Zhao’s gaze turned towards the old man in the Dawn Church’s team. For some reason, although the elder seemed ordinary, he still gave Zhao Zhao a special feeling.
Is this an important NPC?
Zhao Zhao was curious, but no matter how much he thought about it, he couldn’t recall seeing this elder anywhere, even on player forums.
Therefore, Zhao Zhao firmed his resolve.
Even the Dawn Cathedral in Bright City didn’t have this special status; the Dawn Church causing such a stir must have a purpose!
For now, Zhao Zhao had no way to find out; he didn’t dare to forcibly block the path of this team, as some players tried that recklessly and even drew their weapons.
Then, the youngest-looking paladin in the team casually struck them down with a sword, and the priest immediately used the Dawn Fire to purify them, leaving not a drop of blood.
The clean and swift manner of the player’s death made Zhao Zhao’s neck feel a bit itchy.
In the end, the Dawn Church team arrived at Duke Kain’s Castle and was led inside by the castle’s servants.
Zhao Zhao and the others could only wait outside, hoping for new information.
Even though many of them served as guards in Kane Floating City, they weren’t permitted to enter the castle. They didn’t want to risk losing their identity as guards just for a thrill.
Since there was nothing else to do for the moment, Zhao Zhao and the others stood outside the castle, staring at each other wide-eyed.
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"Bishop Morris, I didn’t expect you to come in person!"
In the reception room of the castle, Ris smiled at the average-looking older man in front of him and greeted jovially.
The elder before Ris was none other than Lu Morris, the Legendary Priest of the Bright City Dawn Church, known as [Holy Light].
"Ris, just call me Morris."
Morris, who seemed no different from any ordinary elder, replied cheerfully, feeling more amiable than the previous time he met Ris in Bright City.
"It’s my first time seeing the Floating City; the ultimate creation of the former Neserel Magic Empire is indeed breathtaking!"
Morris expressed his awe, looking out at the Floating City on the horizon,
"Ris, the extraordinary materials you gathered last time in Bright City were for this Floating City, right?"
"The Dawn Church is your friend, always willing to support you further."
"Morris, you’re too polite. Back then, the Floating City hadn’t yet fully recovered, so I naturally remained cautious."
Ris nodded, smiling as he spoke.
Upon hearing this, Morris understood; it meant Ris was now highly confident in the defenses of the Floating City and was no longer worried about foreign invasions.
"That’s certainly best. Once everything is settled, I would like to tour the Floating City as well, if you’re willing, Ris."
Morris nodded and continued.
As a member of the Dawn Church, he had never visited the Pan-Continent Mage Association before, and it was indeed his first time seeing the Floating City, spurring his curiosity.
Moreover, as a high-ranking member of the Dawn Church, Morris was aware of the secret behind the Neserel Magic Empire’s past demise.
But that was a matter of countless ages ago. For the current Church of the Gods, mages were allies against the Abyss Evil God, so there was no animosity.
"Haha, of course."
Ris smiled and then looked at Morris, asking,
"Morris, your visit to Danerluo Port, it isn’t solely about the Floating City, right?"
Before Morris led the Dawn Church team here, he had arranged ahead with Ris, aware of this matter.
Furthermore, Ris’s spiritual power had long sensed the Dawn Church team, comprised of highly skilled Divine Officers, clearly marking them as the elite of the Dawn Church.
Morris leading these individuals to Danerluo Port was certainly not a sightseeing trip.
"Though the Floating City fascinates me, that isn’t the sole reason for my visit this time."
After speaking, Morris turned serious and asked Ris,
"Ris, do you remember our previous conversation at the Dawn Cathedral in Bright City?"
"Of course, I remember."
Ris nodded in acknowledgment.
Back then, Morris had informed Ris that the God of Dawn foresaw significant changes in the Gaia World, with three notable locations on the Fanor Continent, one of which happened to overlap with Ris’s territory.
Upon learning this, Ris instantly realized the event the God of Dawn had envisioned.
The main storyline of version 3.0: [Otherworldly Exploration]!
The special artifact [Phillips Crystal] would descend upon Gaia World from outside, landing on various continents.
[Phillips Crystal] contained immense Space Power and was incredibly robust, indestructible even to a Legend or Demigod. Upon its descent, it would generate a Space portal near the landing site, leading to small worlds surrounding Gaia World.
This ignited a surge of Otherworldly Exploration across Gaia Main World, involving nearly all Extraordinary forces, including the Church of the Gods.
On one hand, many of these numerous otherworlds were ownerless small worlds, with treasures and Extraordinary materials accumulated over countless years, immensely appealing to all forces, inciting competition for control, even drawing the Church of the Gods to seek expansion of its believer base in worlds populated by intelligent beings.
On the other hand, the portals didn’t just open to ownerless small worlds; many belonged to Extraordinary forces, meaning they’d opened small doors leading to the main world, sprouting multiple entrances.
Crucially, the Space portals created by [Phillips Crystal] couldn’t be destroyed or closed by Space Magic, presenting a significant challenge.
Extraordinary forces harboring vendettas initiated disputes and launched assaults on rival small worlds, prominently displayed in the intense and frenzied conflict between the Church of the Gods and the Evil God believers.
Ris had chosen Danerluo Port as his territory to gain a competitive edge in version 3.0.
Because one of the [Phillips Crystal] pieces was destined to fall in the wilderness near Danerluo Port.
At that time, Morris had mentioned this to Ris, who hadn’t anticipated Morris bringing a team to Danerluo Port for preparation.
"Morris, bringing so many people, are you expecting major troubles?"
Ris inquired with a smile, seeking to understand if the God of Dawn had foreseen further developments.
"I’m not entirely sure; the oracle didn’t reveal much, and the future remains shrouded in mystery."
Morris candidly expressed, not attempting to conceal anything.
Since they were in Ris’s territory, Morris hoped to gain Ris’s support and aid.
Besides, the current circumstances demanded Morris’s undivided attention.
World Tree Favored Ris not only reached Legend status but also controlled a fully operational Floating City, naturally warranting the military focus of the Dawn Church.
Although Morris was well aware of the number of Legendary powers gathered in Danerluo Port, it was crucial that he remained alert.
Merely taking a stroll around Danerluo Port, he already detected five Legendary Auras.
That was quite astonishing!