I find it very sacred to pick someone up and make them a saint.

"etc."

Mien spoke softly, trying hard to control her excitement.

Sylvia asked疑惑地问道, "Is there anything else I can help with?"

Mien smiled and said, "The Academy of Scholars has a research project on life energy recently. Could I observe your magic release again?"

Lucia was a little confused, as she didn't remember Mien mentioning this.

"OK."

The three of them returned to the room.

Mien raised his left hand, his energy-storing ring flashing with magic, ready to absorb and analyze the energy.

Sylvia stood by the window, with greenery behind her.

As life energy is naturally released, the branches and trees, shimmering with green light, sway gently with her, like a wheat field in the wind.

Mien's eyebrows arched upwards.

It is absorbed by the energy storage ring and immediately analyzed.

However, it was discovered that it was vastly different from ordinary life energy. It was activated almost like the finishing touch on a painting, adding a wonderful solution to the complex laws of energy and giving it true life.

"Wow, that's amazing..." Lucia exclaimed.

The magic faded.

Mien nodded gratefully.

"That's a bit strange, Miss Sylvia."

Sylvia looked at him with a puzzled expression.

"Your life energy seems to be different from others."

"So that's what it is." Sylvia smiled, extending her finger and pointing out a point of green light that slowly descended.

"Since I was ordained a saint, the life energy I possess has changed and become increasingly pure. Bishop Fabian said this is a sign of being blessed by the goddess."

Is that all?

Sylvia didn't understand what Mien meant: "Yes."

Then she remembered something else: "But I also discovered something else."

She led the two to the very center of the church, where everyone else had been seated at the back, where it was empty.

Beneath the openwork dome above, the giant tree-shaped beams reach towards the sky, and the emerald-colored life crystal leaf patterns and carving techniques make it truly look like a plant.

A stream of green energy flows from top to bottom, like its lifeblood or its essence.

Upon closer inspection, Mien discovered that it was not just magic, but had a physical form; life energy had condensed into a pool of liquid, flowing like a stream.

"This is the 'Tree of Origin' of the Church of Life, representing the root of all things and symbolizing the blessings of faith, which continuously nourish us and this empire."

Mien used his magic to investigate and discovered that, beneath the fancy embellishments, the flowing magic was actually just ordinary life energy, completely different from what Sylvia could manipulate.

Mien frowned again.

Not just ordinary...

It is even weaker and more decaying than normal life energy, and lifeless.

Even a first-year beginner can summon more energy than it.

"How could this be?" Mien asked in confusion.

Such religious buildings within churches are not uncommon and often demonstrate the most powerful energy of a religious sect.

It's understandable that the decline of the Church of Life has led to a decrease in energy levels, but surely it shouldn't have resulted in a lack of even ordinary magic.

It also presents a sense of 'depletion'.

Sylvia gently stretched out her hand, closed her eyes, and a green vitality emanated from her palm.

The ancient tree seemed to be awakened, reviving from the bottom up.

It was as if an elderly person had suddenly returned to their youth, full of vitality.

The energy stream connected with Sylvia and was immediately transformed by her energy into the same power of faith.

In the vibrant scene, Mien and Lucia seemed to glimpse the benevolent face of the goddess of life.

Green light gently entered their bodies, purifying all discomfort.

According to Mien's understanding, only level 8 or 9 healing spells could achieve this kind of healing effect.

After the demonstration, Sylvia withdrew her magic.

The Tree of Origin had become twisted and withered, appearing even more barren and empty in comparison.

"Not only can I master this power, but I can also transform the power of my original life beliefs."

Mien pondered.

Years of research into various energies have given Mien an instinctive perception.

She felt that the power of faith used by Sylvia was closer to,

The core magic array energy within Valgon City...

Approaching the primordial power of the goddess, the most fundamental power.

The question now is: why is it that only Sylvia can master it?

"What else do you know about this energy?"

Sylvia shook her head: "I've already told you everything I know."

Mien believed that she had no reason to hide it, and that she wouldn't hide it given her nature.

"Thank you for your trouble." Mien thanked him with a smile, and the rest of the research could only be carried out back at the Academy of Scholars.

"Is there anything else I can help with?"

"That's all, thank you."

Sylvia smiled and said, "I should be thanking you for attending our initiation ceremony."

After informing her entourage, Sylvia escorted the two slowly out of the church.

Walking on the red carpet in front of the door, Mien suddenly said:

"If Bishop Fabian returns, please pass on my suggestion."

Sylvia turned her head.

"You can listen to Phil to some extent, but don't take sides. If you hold on for at least another month, no one will make things difficult for him."

I believe he understands what I mean.

Although Sylvia couldn't quite understand what Mien meant, she could clearly sense the sincerity and goodwill in his words.

"Thank you. I will let you know as soon as he returns."

Sylvia nodded in greeting, but when she looked up, a hint of worry appeared in her eyes.

Mien's words seemed to have brought out the emotions she had suppressed inside.

She hesitated for a moment, then finally mustered the courage to say:

"Do you know what they want us to do?"

"I don't know." Mien shook her head, ignoring her disappointment, and left it at that.

Sylvia pursed her lips, understandingly refraining from pressing the matter, but simply keeping this kindness in her heart.

A shrewd wisdom gleamed in Mien's eyes.

Based on the information provided by Sylvia, he was able to roughly deduce what had happened.

Once the topic of war was set by the old Emperor Ryan, the play could only be performed accordingly.

His actions were clearly motivated by a desire to help Rachel through the war.

By waging a small-scale war that is sure to be won, Rachel can establish her authority and accumulate political resources.

Phil wouldn't understand.

But behind him is Prince Phoenix, who rightfully holds the rightful place in the world.

Moreover, there's no going back. If Rachel really takes the stage, I'll be "divided into two or five parts" sooner or later.

We must stop it, even if it means gritting our teeth.

Therefore, the "leadership" or even the "participation" in this war became the key to the struggle.

Judging from the current situation, he has resorted to desperate measures, even arresting Bishop Fabian of the Faith Church.

After all, as the archbishop who led the six religions, he always controlled the religious resources within the empire.

But what could the poor and weak Bishop Fabian do?

As his name suggests, he is both useless and a roadside figure.

The only value he can probably bring is to support Phil in the show of hands vote at the meeting and cast his solemn vote.

Rachel, on the other hand, was much more at ease and confident.

He didn't even bother to seek help from Mien, the head of the Temple Academy, even though the emperor hinted at bringing him to his side.

The so-called sending people to monitor outside the Church of Life and confront the Vatican officials was more of a show of force.

This serves as a warning to all parties not to act rashly and board Phil's sunken ship.

Therefore, Fabian, this poor man, was completely caught in the middle, becoming the rope in the tug-of-war.

But there's no need to worry.

Mien showed no worry, because he was certain that things would be resolved soon.

If the problem truly cannot be solved, the real decision-makers are themselves and the academic academy behind them.

Fabian will just have to endure it quietly and it will pass.

The three led the group out of the church, where the area was quiet due to its remote location.

This only makes those two groups of scum even more of an eyesore.

They lingered on both sides like flies.

They reported to their superiors immediately upon Mien's visit.

And under orders to be closely monitored, they slowly approached.

Perhaps it was because the two sides were secretly competing with each other.

Or perhaps it's because they're dissatisfied with the unknown connection between Mien and Sylvia.

The competition is getting closer and closer.

The group had almost reached the gate.

Perhaps because they were used to being domineering here, although they still pretended to be casual, they were too lazy to pretend and were extremely perfunctory.

This action simultaneously challenges the dignity of three parties: the Church of Life, the Academy of Scholars, and the Holy Maiden of Light.

Lucia's eyebrows twitched. Just as a plainly dressed Papal knight approached to within four or five meters,

A burst of bright energy flashed, then suddenly receded.

The church's ancient doors were open, but not fully open; bronze patterns were etched into the thick, magical wood, conveying immense weight.

It was suddenly pushed away a few more inches.

Several Vatican personnel were instantly thrown into the air and landed more than ten meters away.