"Stop!"

As they were about ten miles away from reaching the passage to the Void Nether Realm, Jiang Chen suddenly halted, shouting loudly.

All the powerhouses from Yuan Star stopped in unison, glaring intently at the crowd from the Void Nether Realm.

Witnessing this disciplined scene, Medusa and the others felt a shiver in their hearts.

They thought of one word:

Leader!

A leader who can command absolute obedience from everyone!

Since when did such a figure emerge in Yuan Star?

A person who can command every cultivator globally with absolute obedience?

This was absolutely unprecedented in Yuan Star before.

Ye Hehua squinted slightly, staring harshly at Jiang Chen.

Then, he glanced at the contingent from Yuan Star, suddenly noticing some individuals from the Holy Court, his eyes flickering as he leaped into midair.

Buzz!

Ye Hehua's entire body emitted rays of sacred white light and he spoke loudly, "My..."

"Dragon's Roar to the Vault of Heaven!"

Before Ye Hehua could utter a few words, Jiang Chen's gaze turned cold, and he fiercely slashed forward with a sword.

Roar!

The White Divine Dragon emerged, charging ferociously at Ye Hehua.

Buzz!

A Great Dao Aura surfaced from Ye Hehua's phantom figure, forming a layer of white light shield.

Boom!

The White Divine Dragon collided against the light shield, producing a loud, muffled noise.

"All martial artists below Divine Infant, retreat! Don't let them delay us; the opponent's powerhouses are surely assembling. Retreat immediately! Judgment Chief Fa Rang, Captain Luo Bin, Deputy Mu Lisi, and Deputy Brian, stay behind."

Jiang Chen shouted loudly.

Swish, swish, swish!

A group of initial Saint Realm powerhouses fell back, while all Second Souls except those Jiang Chen named flew towards Passage 27.

The members of the Holy Court, along with some Divine Souls and initial Saint Realm powerhouses, stopped after withdrawing a certain distance, turning their gaze towards Ye Hehua in the sky, their eyes filled with intense struggle.

Observing this, Jiang Chen sighed in his heart and did not further chase them away; those who stayed were all from the Holy Court!

Ye Hehua paused for a moment, looking solemnly at Jiang Chen: "You are obstructing my children from returning to the embrace of the Lord!"

Jiang Chen scoffed lightly, turning to look at A'erfa, Fa Rang, and others: "These should be members of your former sect, the Temple of Light. I don't want to rely on concealment to have the brothers of the Holy Court assist Yuan Star in warfare. I understand your faith is strong, and even now, you likely haven't completely let go of your inner belief in your God."

Sincerity appeared in Jiang Chen's eyes: "Now, I can let you converse with him. I won't stop you, I won't interrupt, nor will I persuade you to make any decision. After the conversation, ally or foe, you...decide for yourselves!"

As his words fell, Jiang Chen flashed and leaped ten meters away, Long Tianze, You Xuan, and the five elders surnamed Wei all jumped next to Jiang Chen, watching A'erfa and the others nervously.

"Greetings, sir, I am A'erfa, the former Pope of the Holy Court!"

A'erfa looked at Ye Hehua with an expressionless face, taking the lead to speak.

"Greetings, sir, I am Fa Rang, the current Pope of the Holy Court!"

"Greetings, sir, I am Luo Bin, the captain of the Holy Court's ascetic group!"

"Greetings, sir, I am Brian, the deputy captain of the Holy Court's ascetic group!"

"Greetings, sir, I am Mu Lisi, the deputy captain of the Holy Court's ascetic group!"

The four, Fa Rang, introduced themselves individually to Ye Hehua.

"My children, I am your Holy Father, Ye Hehua, come, return to my embrace!"

Ye Hehua emitted sacred divine light from his whole body, with a halo of Holy Light appearing above his head. He looked kindly at A'erfa and the others, opening his arms as if he truly was a father waiting for his children to come home.

Upon hearing, Jiang Chen shuddered violently in his heart; he could sense the power of light emanating from Ye Hehua.

But he didn't expect that Ye Hehua was actually the God himself!

This...

Originally, Jiang Chen had some confidence in A'erfa and the others, but now, his confidence began to waver!

Long Tianze and the others had a dramatic change in expression, their spiritual power circulating throughout their body, preparing for battle!

Below, Medusa and the others looked up at Ye Hehua in the sky—some with admiration, some simply observing, some with disdain, and some with anger—but no one spoke.

If Ye Hehua could divide the Holy Court, causing them to defect from Yuan Star, it would be advantageous for them!

After glancing at Ye Hehua, Medusa transferred her gaze to Jiang Chen, noticing the nervousness in Jiang Chen's eyes.

This young man dared not guarantee what choice those from the Temple of Light would make? Then why would he...

Suddenly, Medusa understood; this was Jiang Chen's respect for A'erfa and the others, as well as a sign of respect to the rest of the Holy Court—it was entirely up to A'erfa and these five whose ties to the Holy Court were deep, whether to continue fighting for Yuan Star or follow Ye Hehua.

Admiration appeared in Medusa's eyes; what a tremendous magnanimity it takes to make such a decision!

Perhaps, this is the reason this young man could become the global leader.

Having such a leader...

For the first time, Medusa started to doubt whether their alliance could indeed rule Yuan Star!

Listening to Ye Hehua's words, struggles appeared in the eyes of Fa Rang and the others, while A'erfa remained indifferent, showing no sign of inner conflict.

"Children, why do you hesitate? Return quickly!"

Once again, Ye Hehua spoke with a kind and loving voice, gazing at A'erfa and the others with a doting look.

"Sir, are you truly the Lord Ye Hehua?"

Brian hesitantly spoke.

The hearts of Jiang Chen and others began to sink.

Joy flashed in Ye Hehua's eyes, and he responded softly, "Of course, my child, I am truly Ye Hehua. Come back, come home!"

Brian, Mu Lisi, and Luo Bin all showed obvious signs of struggle on their faces, turning unanimously to A'erfa, as even though Fa Rang was the Pope now, they held A'erfa's status higher in their hearts.

Noticing the movements of Luo Bin and the others, Fa Rang showed no resentment, instead he also turned to A'erfa.

"Child, lead them back!"

Ye Hehua, recognizing that A'erfa held the most sway among the five, turned his gaze towards him.

"Ye Hehua, sir, perhaps you were once God, but, forgive me, you are now, in my eyes, just Ye Hehua. The God I believe in exists solely within my heart!"

A'erfa spoke blandly, "From the moment you first sent angels down to kill the old Pope and pursue me, the God I believe in became just a symbol of faith, no longer represented by any person!"

"The descent of angels, seizing rebirth, regarded followers as hosts. Over the years, you've sent angels repeatedly, attempting to control Fa Rang and Mi Jiaro, thereby governing the entire Yuan Star, this breached my limits."

"Forgive me, Ye Hehua, sir, when I decided to ally with Mr. Jiang, in my heart, the Holy Court severed ties with the Temple of Light, and I have already left the Holy Court. I am merely the guard of Mr. Jiang now!"

With these words, A'erfa decisively turned and leaped to Jiang Chen's side.

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