Chapter 197: Approaching the Divine (19)
Because she was a born Communicator with God, she naturally carried a divine aura, making people feel an irresistible urge to be close to her, trust her, and even become attached to her upon seeing her.
Because she was a born Communicator with God, the will of God could be declared through her quite naturally, and it would be convincing.
Otherwise, they would rack their brains and still not understand how Liu Sheng achieved such results.
“Can someone with extremely low spirituality also become a born Communicator with God?” Hanshan Jun looked disbelieving. “I believe Wen Xuanning is one, which is why he has consistently received divine guidance.”
Li Shangshu lightly coughed a few times, covering his lips with his fist: “…Cough, cough, perhaps becoming a born Communicator with God isn’t solely about spirituality. I see that the National Academy also has no relevant research on this matter. Perhaps this examinee possesses some other quality that earns divine favor.”
Yan Xueshi nodded: “Indeed, the National Academy has never opened a research topic related to this. I am ashamed.”
“So, it’s possible that we might have two born Communicators with God in this Examination?” Li Shangshu looked self-satisfied.
“Yes, if that is truly the case, then it is a divine blessing upon Great Tang,” Hanshan Jun said piously.
“Yes, the Supreme God is merciful and protects Great Tang,” Yan Xueshi also looked up and assumed a praying posture.
Mei Yuanzheng and Ling Shangshu remained silent, only continuing to observe the progress on Liu Sheng’s side.
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“In addition to promoting you to a formal Divine Official, the temple will also issue you rewards to help you walk more steadily and further on the path of evangelism,” the Grand Divine Official continued to say to Liu Sheng in the Divine Hall.
Liu Sheng immediately became excited.
Shedding the “probationary” prefix was certainly gratifying, but it still couldn’t compare to tangible rewards.
As she spoke, the Grand Divine Official pulled out a longsword, its scabbard already covered in rust, from who knew where.
“This is a Holy Sword blessed by the Supreme God. It was what I used for evangelism in my youth. Now, I pass it on to you. Please… use it well.”
The Grand Divine Official handed it to Liu Sheng, her eyes gleaming with memories, and her voice held a hint of reluctance.
Liu Sheng took the unpretentious “Holy Sword” with suspicion, attempting to draw the longsword from its scabbard, but the scabbard and hilt were already rusted together. After a great deal of effort, she barely managed to pull out a small section.
But even from that small section, she could see a trace of divine radiance.
A sacred power immediately surged into her palm, flowing throughout her body.
At this moment, the Holy Sword’s attribute panel also popped up.
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【Name: Grand Divine Official’s Holy Sword】
【Type: Weapon】
【Quality: Rare】
【Effect: A longsword blessed by the Supreme God, capable of slaying weird objects.】
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Upon seeing this sword, Liu Sheng’s heart churned.
【This is a Divine Artifact!】
【I’ve never seen a weapon that can slay weird objects in reality.】
【What happened to only being able to weaken or contain them?】
【Why are so many different settings from the past being displayed in this illusion?】
【Perhaps, this is one of the new patch contents.】
【Reasonable.】
【However, the matter of slaying weird objects is debatable.】
Liu Sheng pondered for a moment, gripping the Holy Sword tightly, her mind already made up.
“Thank you, Grand Divine Official, I will certainly use this sword well!” Liu Sheng thanked her solemnly.
“This sword is a reward to celebrate your successful acquisition of your first point of faith,” the Grand Divine Official explained. “It is not only an amulet but also a symbol of a Divine Official’s responsibility, reminding you to constantly strive forward on the path of spreading the divine will.”
Liu Sheng felt a little disappointed.
She had thought it was exclusively for her, but she hadn’t expected it to be just a beginner’s equipment. She figured it wouldn’t be long before all examinees would have a Holy Sword each.
Then what kind of rare Divine Artifact would it be? It would be common as dirt!
【After all, it’s a new patch to be released. If they don’t give you one to try out, how will they motivate you to be diligent Divine Officials?】
The World’s words were always simple and unadorned, striking right at the heart.
Fortunately, there was more than one reward.
“I didn’t expect you to get five points in one day, so there’s also a reward for successfully obtaining five faith points,” the Grand Divine Official said.
Liu Sheng felt a little comforted.
“Do you want equipment, items, or skills?” The Grand Divine Official looked directly at Liu Sheng, her cloudy, dull eyes seeming to peer into Liu Sheng’s very soul.
Not just the Grand Divine Official, but everyone was curious about Liu Sheng’s choice.
“She should want equipment, right? With only one sword, I always feel it’s not safe enough. There are many weird objects in this world; she should at least have some armor,” Hanshan Jun said leisurely, fanning himself with his folding fan.
“I, on the other hand, believe she should want skills,” the usually taciturn Ling Shangshu rarely showed a desire to speak.
Yan Xueshi nodded in agreement: “I concur with Ling Shangshu. After all, in this illusion, one cannot use spiritual power or cultivation, so not having skills feels too insecure.”
But Liu Sheng’s choice was somewhat unexpected.
She chose something she had already received two bottles of—holy water.
When Liu Sheng brought it up, the Grand Divine Official was also a little surprised.
“Are you sure? As far as I know, you have already obtained this item.”
“I’m certain,” Liu Sheng said with a firm expression.
The path she intended to take required a large amount of holy water, so the more, the better, of course.
Unless the Late Stage of the World could truly control this world, perhaps only then could she break free from her reliance on the “reset” Divine Artifact—holy water.
As for equipment and skills, with “Mama” in hand, she didn’t really need them either.
The only problem was the need for the World to perform skillful editing.
However, practice makes perfect. Presumably, the World was already a mature editor now and wouldn’t have any problems.
Thinking of this, the World silently nodded in Liu Sheng’s Dantian.
“Alright, since you’ve decided.” The Grand Divine Official nodded, then, from who knew where, produced a small flask of holy water.
This time, it looked much more generous. Liu Sheng happily took it, weighed it in her hand, and the angle of her upward-curving lips froze.
Sure enough, it was still that stingy style.
One flask contained only about three small bottles’ worth of holy water.
After Liu Sheng used one drop on Gou Wa, she realized that each small bottle actually contained only about five drops of holy water.
But never mind, with this, she should still be able to use it more than twenty times.
Hopefully, she wouldn’t encounter that many weird objects that needed resetting, right?
Generally, perhaps she could just slay them with one sword.
“I hope you can continue your miracles and bring the will of our Supreme God to even further places.” After distributing the rewards, the Grand Divine Official gave her final instructions, seemingly with a deeper meaning.
“The mercy and wisdom of the Supreme God should be known to more people, and you, Earth Mother Divine Official, are the best candidate to shoulder this mission.”
Liu Sheng clenched her fist and heavily knocked her left chest in a salute, cooperating perfectly and saying with a surge of passion: “Yes, I will do my utmost, not to disappoint your expectations, and even less to disappoint… the Supreme God’s teachings.”
【I almost exposed myself by misspeaking.】
【No choice, no choice, it just slipped out…】
The Grand Divine Official smiled, seemingly very satisfied with Liu Sheng’s answer: “The path of evangelism is long and arduous, but as long as you are devout enough, the Supreme God will surely protect you. Who knows, perhaps my position as Grand Divine Official will even be given to you young ones someday.”
Liu Sheng quickly humbled herself: “You are still hale and hearty, the position of Grand Divine Official belongs to no one but you. A small Divine Official like me, like a fish or shrimp, still has much to learn!”
The Grand Divine Official shook her head with a chuckle: “You are too humble. Enough, let’s not talk about it anymore.”
He had spoken so much tonight that he was utterly exhausted and was about to get up and return to his room to rest.
Suddenly, he heard Liu Sheng say: “Grand Divine Official, your subordinate has an impertinent request.”