Jiang Chen chuckled along.
The dozens of young girls in the garden turned their heads upon hearing the laughter.
Each one had a hint of innocence on their faces, as if they were new to the world.
But soon, they all bowed towards Bai Dingyang and called out, "Bishop."
"This is the Holy Envoy," Bai Dingyang said to the group of girls in white dresses. "Whoever is lucky enough to serve the Holy Envoy, the light of Purity will forever shine upon you!"
"Holy Envoy!"
The group of girls immediately bowed to Jiang Chen, their eyes filled with curiosity and anticipation.
After all, Jiang Chen was not only young but also exceptionally handsome.
If they had to serve someone, why not choose someone better looking?
Thus, they all gazed at Jiang Chen with intense eagerness.
"Something's not right, Bishop Bai," Jiang Chen mused.
"What is it?" Bai Dingyang was taken aback. Why was this person so troublesome?
Though he was dissatisfied, Bai Dingyang still looked at Jiang Chen with a fawning smile.
"Can I only choose one?" Jiang Chen asked with a smile.
"Ah?" Bai Dingyang was initially stunned, then he breathed a sigh of relief and laughed, "As long as the Holy Envoy of the Mortal World is satisfied with the Light Chapel in Skyward City, everything is negotiable!"
"In other chapels, you won't find such interesting things, especially in the chapel where Bishop Gandalf resides; it's too strict!"
"Of course, I'm not saying that Bishop Gandalf's way is wrong, but young people should relax occasionally, don't you agree, Holy Envoy of the Mortal World?"
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Bai Dingyang pressed on with his persuasion.
"Bishop Bai is absolutely right!" Jiang Chen nodded.
"Shall we proceed to the main hall for the baptism?" Bai Dingyang cautiously suggested, "After all, these maids are also nuns of the Light Church. If you don't join the Light Church..."
"I understand what you mean," Jiang Chen nodded and then said, "Let's go, let's complete the baptism."
"Alright, I'll take you there and personally initiate the baptism ceremony for you!" Bai Dingyang couldn't hide his joy.
He eagerly turned and led the way.
Jiang Chen cast a complex glance at the eager-eyed girls, then looked at Bai Dingyang's back, his smile gradually fading.
The darkness within the Light Church was entirely different from what he had previously understood.
Now, it seemed utterly corrupt.
At the very least, Bai Dingyang was thoroughly rotten.
"With the capabilities of the upper echelons of the Light Church, do they really not know about Bai Dingyang's actions?"
"Interesting..." Jiang Chen muttered expressionlessly, then quickly followed.
Soon, under Bai Dingyang's guidance, Jiang Chen arrived at the main hall of the chapel.
At the front stood the statue of the God of Light.
At this moment, Bai Dingyang rang the golden bell hanging in the main hall.
Dong!
Dong!
Dong!
The bell tolled three times.
Before long, church practitioners and some clergy members, including stewards and priests, all gathered in the main hall.
At a glance, there were at least a hundred people.
They all looked towards Bai Dingyang.
"Next, the Holy Envoy of the Mortal World will initiate the baptism ceremony. You are here to witness and pray for him," Bai Dingyang announced loudly to the people in the hall.
"Yes, Bishop!" They all drew a cross on their chests.
"Holy Envoy of the Mortal World, please stand before the statue of the God of Light," Bai Dingyang said with a smile to Jiang Chen.
"Alright." Jiang Chen nodded and approached the enormous statue whose features were indistinct.
Then, Bai Dingyang took out a white bowl filled with water.
He walked up to Jiang Chen, dipped his hand in the water, and sprinkled it on him.
Instantly, the statue emitted a golden light!
A dazzling white beam of light descended upon Jiang Chen.
Under this intense light, Jiang Chen's entire body seemed to transform into a ball of light!
"This baptismal light is so grand, it's my first time seeing it. Truly worthy of the Holy Envoy of the Mortal World!" Bai Dingyang's eyes flashed with surprise, further affirming Jiang Chen's extraordinary status in his mind.
The others in the hall were equally shocked by the brilliant white light.
They stared intently at Jiang Chen, their eyes filled with fervor!
After a few seconds.
"Kneel!" Bai Dingyang's voice rang out.
"Hmm?" Jiang Chen was taken aback. Did he really have to kneel?
He looked back to see Bai Dingyang staring at him with a serious expression.
He also saw that the hundreds of church members in the main hall were all devoutly focused on him.
Moreover, they all had their hands clasped together, murmuring prayers.
There was no choice...
Jiang Chen had to kneel on one knee before the statue of the God of Light.
"Both knees!" Bai Dingyang shouted again.
"Damn it!" Jiang Chen couldn't help but curse inwardly.
He took a deep breath and reluctantly lowered his other knee to the ground.
Just as his knee was about to touch the ground.
Suddenly!
Crack!
A crisp sound echoed.
A crack appeared on the statue of the God of Light without any warning!
Instantly, everyone stopped praying.
Including Bai Dingyang, everyone in the hall looked at the statue of the God of Light with disbelief and fear.
The entire main hall fell into a dead silence!
Even Jiang Chen was dumbfounded as he stared at the statue.
Why did it crack?
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