Emperor Jobiah sat solemnly on the throne at the front of the grand hall, with the elders standing on either side, creating an atmosphere of solemnity and majesty.
Nie Yan strode directly into the hall. As he crossed the chamber, he sensed a cold, hostile gaze directed toward him.
Nie Yan glanced toward the group of elders and locked eyes with one of them, who radiated intense hostility.
It was Elder Redwin!
Nie Yan felt puzzled. What was wrong with this NPC? Something was clearly off—he had always seemed to oppose Nie Yan. After advancing to the rank of Grand Prophet, Nie Yan had sensed a strange power emanating from Elder Redwin, one oddly similar to the aura of the necromancer Bodman.
Could this be a quest? Nie Yan’s heart stirred. Perhaps there was something suspicious about Elder Redwin.
Before he could finish his thoughts, Nie Yan suddenly received a clear system notification.
[System: Your suspicion of Elder Redwin prompts you to investigate the truth behind him. You have triggered the quest “Elder Redwin’s Betrayal.”]
Nie Yan was surprised to have accidentally triggered such a quest. He was filled with curiosity, eager to uncover the relationship between “Elder Redwin’s Betrayal” and the necromancer Bodman.
“Grand Prophet Nie Yan, greetings. As the ruler of the Glinlan Empire, I thank you on behalf of the empire for successfully predicting the arrival of the Undead Vengeance in the recent undead disaster, giving us valuable time and preventing tremendous losses,” Emperor Jobiah spoke in a deep and authoritative voice.
Nie Yan shifted his gaze from Elder Redwin toward the towering figure of Emperor Jobiah seated at the front of the hall. Humbly, he replied, “It is my duty as a citizen of the Glinlan Empire. The Light God will protect every kind and righteous soul upon this land.” His response was appropriately worded for the occasion.
Emperor Jobiah nodded with a smile, clearly showing his approval. “As Grand Prophet, you will enjoy equal authority to the elders in the Glinlan Empire. When necessary, you may mobilize the armies of any city to serve you. However, your actions must align with the teachings of the Light God—do not oppress the weak, do not abuse your position for personal gain, uphold justice, and eliminate evil.”
Upon hearing this, Nie Yan was astonished. Mobilizing armies? That was incredibly impressive. Typically, each city had at least two to three thousand NPC troops, while larger cities like Karol had as many as seven or eight thousand. Having such a massive NPC force at his command made Nie Yan feel excited just thinking about it.
However, there were conditions attached to this privilege—the doctrines of the Light God, which forbade him from attacking other guilds unless it was for the purpose of punishing evil and upholding justice.
Reflecting on it, Nie Yan realized this authority of the Grand Prophet would be useful during the Undead Vengeance event.
If Qin Han summoned skeletons, Nie Yan would mobilize NPC armies to see who was stronger!
As Nie Yan was lost in thought, Emperor Jobiah continued, “As Grand Prophet, you will receive the Medal of the Grand Prophet, an item passed down from ancient times. For over five or six hundred years, no Grand Prophet has appeared under the Light God’s rule. The Grand Prophet is regarded as the one closest to the gods, capable of conversing with deities, hearing their will, and leading the Glinlan Empire toward the light. May the Light God protect you.”
Hearing Emperor Jobiah’s words, Nie Yan couldn’t help but smile bitterly. “Hearing the gods’ will”—his earlier Grand Prophecy had just been a lucky guess. He wasn’t someone who could actually communicate with the gods, and this realization made him feel uneasy. However, he was genuinely curious about the Medal of the Grand Prophet. Since Emperor Jobiah described it as an ancient heirloom, it must be something extraordinary.
As Nie Yan was thinking, Emperor Jobiah rose from his throne and slowly descended the steps.
As the emperor approached Nie Yan step by step, Elder Redwin’s expression revealed jealousy. That Medal of the Grand Prophet was something even he desired.
While walking, Emperor Jobiah continued, “Legend says the Medal of the Grand Prophet and the Scroll of Order are the two most authoritative items in the mortal world. Wearing the Medal allows one to hear the gods’ will, while holding the Scroll of Order enables one to represent the gods and control the order of the world. Esteemed Nie Yan, do you already possess a Scroll of Order?”
“Yes, Your Majesty,” Nie Yan respectfully bowed, placing his right hand before him.
“Since the previous pope passed away and returned to the gods over a thousand years ago, no new pope has emerged from the Holy Temple. The six Scrolls of Order and their thirty-six chapters are scattered across the world. The Medal of the Grand Prophet will guide you to find the remaining scrolls. When you collect all the chapters, you will become the revered pope of the Holy Temple,” Emperor Jobiah said kindly, gazing at Nie Yan.
Nie Yan was surprised that the Medal of the Grand Prophet was linked to the Scrolls of Order. He had known the exact locations of many scrolls, but had never imagined he could collect all thirty-six chapters. The sheer number made it seem impossible—missing even one chapter would prevent completion. Thus, although he had always hoped to collect them all, he had never truly believed it possible. That was why he had given away five Scrolls of Order to Cidao earlier. Now, Emperor Jobiah was suggesting he gather all the chapters. Could it be that the guidance of the Medal of the Grand Prophet would one day allow him to become the pope of the Holy Temple?
Nie Yan’s heart raced at the thought. If he truly became the pope of the Holy Temple, the power he would wield would be unimaginable. The pope of the Holy Temple would be the second most powerful figure in the entire Glinlan Empire, just below Emperor Jobiah himself. Moreover, the Holy Temple’s military forces were independent of the Glinlan Empire’s command. Their followers were widespread throughout the empire, and they possessed a formidable Temple Knight Order. Even more daunting was the fact that nearly all priests held positions within the Holy Temple, and if they resigned, their attributes would drop by more than 30%. If Nie Yan became pope, he would gain the terrifying power to expel any player from the Holy Temple.
Of course, all of this was speculative. Collecting all six Scrolls of Order would be an extremely difficult, perhaps even impossible, task.
Emperor Jobiah approached Nie Yan, holding an ancient-looking medal. It was made of bronze and heavily worn, with the emblem of a prophet engraved on its surface.
Emperor Jobiah took the medal and pinned it to Nie Yan’s left chest. Instantly, Nie Yan felt enveloped in a powerful holy light, and his strength surged dramatically. He was eager to check the medal’s attributes, but with Emperor Jobiah standing right before him, he dared not be distracted and focused on responding to the emperor’s words.
Placing his right hand on Nie Yan’s shoulder, Emperor Jobiah said warmly, “No matter what happens, even if everyone misunderstands you, hold firm to your beliefs, uphold truth and justice. The dark times will pass, and the light will break through the clouds to shine upon the land.”
Listening to Emperor Jobiah’s words, Nie Yan pondered deeply. It seemed the emperor was hinting at something. Could it be related to the earlier quest “Elder Redwin’s Betrayal”?
The elders around them stepped forward to offer their congratulations. Nie Yan responded politely, following the appropriate formalities. He was quite adept at handling such situations. As for Elder Redwin, Nie Yan merely feigned politeness, and their relationship showed no sign of improvement. Nie Yan was already thinking about how he might investigate Elder Redwin to uncover clues. But with the undead invasion imminent, this quest would have to wait.
Finally, Nie Yan had the chance to examine the Medal of the Grand Prophet.
**Medal of the Grand Prophet (Artifact of the God Rekto):**
– Increases all attributes by 30%.
– Increases all skill levels by +3.
– Reduces equipment level requirements by 30.
– Passive Skill: Prophetic Strength—increases pet attributes by 100% for two hours.
– Cooldown: 10 natural days.
**Restriction:**
– Can only be used by player Nie Yan.
The medal’s attributes were truly astonishing. A +3 increase to all skill levels was typically seen only on divine-grade equipment. Even a +1 increase on a single piece of equipment was considered exceptional.
Nie Yan checked his skills like Broken Spine and Backstab. Although skills like these had reached their maximum level of 16 and could not be further upgraded, other skills that were not yet capped experienced significant improvements. Additionally, the reduction of equipment level requirements by 30 thrilled him. For instance, the Abak Set he was collecting originally required level 180 to equip, but now he could wear it at level 150. No wonder the Medal of the Grand Prophet was classified as a divine artifact.
The 30% increase in all attributes was also impressive.
Beyond these three main attributes, the medal’s passive skill was also highly beneficial. Boosting pet attributes by 100% could be extremely useful in critical situations. The only drawback was the long cooldown period—similar to the Divine Judgment skill, it could only be used after a long interval, making it impractical for regular use.
Receiving the Medal of the Grand Prophet genuinely excited Nie Yan. It was an item that countless players could only dream of possessing. Alongside his titles as Grand Prophet, Junior Light Arbiter, and Holy Shadow Dancer, Nie Yan now held three of the most powerful titles in the game, enough to leave countless players in awe.
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