Chapter 229: The Holy City
A figure in a white cloak appeared in the Holy Maiden’s Palace. It was not hard to tell from the movements that this was a woman.
The girls passing by would bow and curtsy to this figure. The cloaked woman gradually arrived at the entrance of the inner hall of the Holy Maiden’s Palace.
A young female official smiled and bowed respectfully to the white-cloaked woman.
“Miss Nicole, Her Highness the Holy Maiden has been waiting inside for a long time.”
The cloaked woman nodded and walked in on her own.
She was none other than Nicole, the girl from the Holy Church who had parted ways with Chen Ran in Diya City. From the attitude of the female official toward her, her status in this palace was also extraordinary.
Entering the inner hall, the environment here exceeded the expectations of ordinary people.
Few people knew that the inner hall where the Holy Maiden usually stayed was like a starry night sky. Walking inside was like being in a brand-new space. The ground beneath her feet seemed to be the cosmic starry sky, and stepping on it even gave a feeling of spatial dislocation.
And in this space, a faint halo appeared incredibly dazzling.
A woman in white sat quietly in the halo, her eyes closed, as quiet as if she were asleep.
“Nicole, you’ve been back for so long, and you finally thought of coming to see me?”
The woman in the halo slowly stood up from the ground, so otherworldly that she seemed to have transcended the mundane world.
She was the current Holy Maiden, Her Highness Tianji.
Many people thought that the so-called Holy Maiden must be peerlessly beautiful, as beautiful as a goddess descending to earth. But those who had truly seen the Holy Maiden knew that she was not as beautiful as everyone imagined. In terms of appearance alone, she could only be considered above average.
Her features were not outstanding in any way, but when put together, they were exceptionally harmonious. She emitted a mysterious halo at all times. Even with her eyes closed, she still made people feel that she was omnipresent.
Perhaps because of these magical qualities, the feeling Holy Maiden Tianji gave people was not pretty, but very “beautiful.”
Facing her good friend, Nicole no longer chose to hide.
She took off her white cloak, revealing a white dress with a blue skirt, giving a feeling of freedom and ease. And that familiar short, slightly curly hair had a spirit different from a lady, looking exceptionally energetic.
“Ha, I’ve been busy to death since I came back. Now I hold the position of Grand High Priest of the Inquisition, and I’ve been busy with a lot of things. That’s why I took the time to come and see you,” Nicole looked up at the lonely starry sky and sighed deeply. “Speaking of which, don’t you feel lonely staying in this palace all the time?”
“Watching the stars flow, observing the rise and fall of the world, I’m too busy to feel lonely. How could I feel lonely?”
Holy Maiden Tianji supported herself on the ground with five fingers and slowly stood up.
She kept her eyes closed and never opened them.
Her long, shiny black hair reached her heels.
For the Holy Maiden known as the “Eye of the Future,” what she mastered was the power of stars. The so-called Star Pupils were the key to their seeing through the evolution of the world. They were not blind, but the power of the Star Seer required them to keep their eyes closed for a long time to better communicate with the world, but they could still see everything. And when they opened their eyes, that power was unimaginable.
The back of Tianji’s gorgeous Holy Maiden dress dragged a long comet tail as she gradually walked toward Nicole in the starry sky.
“Nicole, looking at you this time, it doesn’t seem like you came specifically to see me. You seem to have a question to ask me?”
“It’s no fun. After coming here, nothing can escape your mind’s eye,” Nicole sat down, resting her chin on her hands, confused. “Tianji, I haven’t been sleeping well recently. I can’t help but think of a very annoying guy. Why do you think that is?”
“What, our great Lord Nicole, have you already found someone you like?” Tianji laughed. “Huh, this is the first time I’ve seen you dressed like this. Did you cut your long hair? But I feel that your current image suits you better. Paired with this beautiful blue short skirt, it’s a perfect match. Did that person give it to you?”
“I can’t say for sure if it’s like, but I always want to see that hateful guy again. Maybe it’s because I owe him money, and I’ve always felt guilty about it. Maybe I’ll feel relieved after I pay him back,” Nicole pouted, answering stubbornly.
“Leaving aside your unknown relationship with that person, I’m actually very curious about what kind of magic the man who can make Nicole care about him possesses. In front of ordinary people, your disguised coldness has scared away rows of men who wanted to pursue you. If you showed half of your current loveliness in front of others, I estimate that the whole Holy City would be full of people pursuing you. Like me, I don’t dare to go out and see people. Others always say how the Holy Maiden is. If people knew, it would definitely be endless melancholy.”
“Alright, alright, my cute little Tianji. Come, give me a hug,” Nicole went over smoothly and gave the Holy Maiden a comforting hug like a best friend. Then she said, “I came here this time not only to see you but also to ask about my fate with that person?”
“Little Nicole, my prophecy spell is used for serious matters, not for checking marriage affinity. You’re making it very difficult for me…”
“It’s not the first time you’ve made an exception, is it?” Nicole flattened her mouth.
“Alright…”
Her Highness the great Holy Maiden finally compromised helplessly and extended her hand. “Take out something related to him. Let me feel it with the power of the stars.”
Nicole honestly took out the Demon’s Defiance that Chen Ran had made from the exquisite storage ring. After hesitating for a moment, she also handed over the ring.
Tianji held the short sword, stunned for a moment, then turned her head to look at the ring.
“Nicole, he even gave you these things. Do you still need my prophecy spell? I won’t even mention the preciousness of the Divine Spirit Jade on this sword. The sword body forged from the Sky Pure Stone is even rarer in the world… These things, even if you sold yourself, you probably wouldn’t be worth this much money. And you still come to ask me?”
“I’m dizzy…” Nicole’s face flushed red, and she explained, “This sword accidentally fell into my hands. I estimate he still wants it back… As for this ring, I earned it through labor…”
“Explanation is just a cover-up!”
Tianji held the storage ring in her palm and said bluntly, “Although I haven’t spent much money, I at least understand that this thing can’t be obtained without hundreds of thousands of gold coins. For someone to throw things worth at least millions of gold coins at you, it shows some of that person’s ability. At least this money, anyway, I can’t earn it back even if I work as a Holy Maiden for several lifetimes… Now, he gave you the sword, he gave you the ring, and he gave you the clothes. Actually, I want to know more, how much money do you still owe that person?”
“It’s not what you think at all…” Nicole’s face flushed red, and she angrily snatched back the Demon’s Defiance and the storage ring. “I won’t let you see. I’m speechless.”
Tianji sat down, hugging her knees beside Nicole. “The first time you’re nervous because of a person, at least it shows that you care about him. Actually, you already have the answer in your heart, but you hesitate because of some barriers. You are a proactive girl. I believe that when facing ultimate happiness, you know how to pursue what you want.”
Nicole lowered her head, a little depressed. “Maybe. That guy is very smart and brave. Although he is not tall or handsome at all, he makes me feel incredibly relaxed. Maybe I care about him a little bit, but he may have many women. This may be what I care about the most…”
“Actually, I think it also depends on what those women are like,” Tianji said nonchalantly. “If his real women are all girls of your type, at least it proves that your taste is not wrong. You are a girl who values her career, and it is impossible for you to be with the person you like all the time. If you find a man who is usually nowhere to be found, I think that kind of feeling is actually worthless. But if there is a group of girls who have common topics with you, it’s different. But if that man is followed by a group of women all the time, I think you can’t possibly like him.”
Nicole nodded half-understandingly, seeming to understand something.
“During the time we were together, at least that guy’s character was quite guaranteed, and he had a strong ability to judge himself. He never took the initiative to provoke women, but once he was sure of the meat in his mouth, it was basically impossible to escape. Last time I helped him deal with a girl controlled by a soul crystal. You know the situation of a person who has been released from spiritual control. I think it should be impossible for him to have a future with that girl…”
Tianji smiled. “Are these the barriers in front of you? Actually, I think these are really nothing. I believe you will have your own true judgment. Perhaps because you haven’t experienced enough…”
Nicole shrugged indifferently. “It doesn’t matter. I don’t know when I’ll see him again. If I see him again, I’ll observe him. If there is no place for me in his heart or if he is far from what I imagined, I will give up and just accompany you to grow old alone. Isn’t that good?”
“You make it sound so reluctant. Heh, I don’t care for it.”
Nicole snickered, stroked Tianji’s straight long hair, and sighed, “I don’t know when you can truly open your eyes. At that time, your mission will be completed.”
“I’d rather never open them,” Tianji sighed softly. “Maybe by then, I won’t be able to see anything…”
After nearly ten days of rushing, Chen Ran and the others finally arrived at the legendary place they yearned for, the City of Holy Light.
It was a city on a high mountain. The buildings and walkways in the city spiraled upward, giving a gorgeous visual shock. And the highest peak was where the Holy Palace was located. That gem-like shining place was particularly conspicuous.
From a distance, one could feel a special aura of light. In the field of vision, the entire City of Holy Light seemed to be coated with a layer of holy brilliance, as beautiful as a heavenly city.
The City of Holy Light had another name, the Holy Mountain.
The magic flying saucer landed on an open space not far from the City of Holy Light. Along with some passing merchant caravans, they entered the gate of the Holy City.
