The ancient long steps, the vicissitudes of the guard walls, the broken stone gates and the statues that record the glory of the past. Everything that comes into view makes people marvel at the glory and prosperity of this place in the past, but also makes people lament the current decline and depression. If

When you look down at the temple from the air, you can feel its majesty and splendor. But when you look at it from a distance, you can especially feel the rise and fall of a race, the life and death of a civilization.

The floating clouds sometimes covered the crescent moon, and the moonlight sometimes broke through the clouds. In the alternation of light and darkness, Wei En and everyone set foot on the long steps leading to the temple.

Slowly walking up the bumpy stone steps, the two royal madmen leading the way looked solemn and said nothing. The sound of the wind came to everyone's ears, and the only sound that reached everyone's ears was the sound of each other's footsteps grinding on the gravel. Wei'en

Looking around, there are countless beautiful and mysterious totems carved on the stone walls on both sides of the stairs. However, time is ruthless, and most of them have blurred their appearance and stripped away their colors. What is left is only the spirit contained in the lines and the worship permeated in the graphics.

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Passing through the huge arch, everyone walked along the stone path into the square on the platform. The huge square was overgrown with grass, and the noise and bustle of the past had long disappeared into the uneven ground. On both sides of the stone path, there were buildings one after another.

They fell asleep in silence, and the intermittent light reflected their muscles and bones exposed to the years, scarred like withered flowers and aging trees.

There were no people in the square, and there were no words. Everything was as silent as the royal mourning hall when they came. The only difference was that there were a number of slender lampposts erected in the square, evenly distributed around the square, with lights burning on them.

The candlelight proves that life here has not been cut off and has become a drowning boat in the long river of time.

Walking through the silent square, I once again climbed the stairs to the top of the hill. As everyone followed, the lights on the top of the hill got closer and closer. With the lights, the shadow of a building gradually emerged into a huge shadow.

Outline. At this time, the two six-winged fanatics stopped, turned around and said to everyone: "Dear guests, we can only send you here." After saying that, the two men gave way and stood on their own.

on both sides of the stone path.

Cheney said: "What do we do next?"

"Please continue moving forward, Priest Lucia is already waiting for you at the temple."

Vincent and others looked at each other, stopped talking, passed the two royal madmen, and continued to climb to the top of the hill. When passing by the two of them, Fanny waved to Lan Ning: "Auntie, goodbye." Lan Ning.

A smile flashed in Ning's eyes, and he waved his hands gently, watching everyone gradually go away.

Finally, they reached the top of the hill.

It is redundant to use any language to describe the giant-like magnificence of the Navarre Temple. Just like those epic buildings in human history, the temple standing on the highest peak of the Holy City has emerged from the lifeless stone and wood and has been sublimated.

It has become a symbol of a race and a sustenance of faith; it itself is already a legend and no longer needs words of praise or flowers to decorate it.

In the front of the temple, under ten straight marble pillars, stood two women in black robes. The one in front had no smooth skin and no longer beautiful appearance, but her bright eyes shone with wisdom. Behind her,

Although the woman is much younger than she looks and has a very dignified appearance, she is completely hidden behind her halo.

Looking at this pale-haired woman, everyone seemed to see a peerless figure who was alluring. Their breathing became tight involuntarily, and Xia Shilan didn't even raise her head. Her aura and magnanimity were already faintly proven.

After a while, she is the owner here and the guardian of the temple.

"You are finally here, Vincent, and your friends." Seeing everyone approaching slowly, a friendly smile appeared on the woman's face.

"Priest Lucia?" Vincent stopped.

"That's me." Lucia said with a smile.

"Hello, respected royal priest." Vincent bowed and saluted, and everyone followed suit.

Lucia said: "There is no need to be polite, Vincent. Your coming here proves that Vivien Leigh's choice back then was correct and her hard work was not in vain."

When Vincent heard his wife's name, he felt suddenly excited and speechless for a moment. Fourteen years later, he had finally waited for this moment. Tonight was the time to unravel all the mysteries in his heart.

Wei En suddenly coughed loudly. Lucia's crystal clear eyes turned and looked at Wei En and said: "Mr. Wei En?"

Wei En said in astonishment: "How do you know who I am?"

"Everyone else is bowing down, but you are the only one who is paying attention. I am afraid that the only person who is so unique is Mr. Wei'en, who caused a stir in the mainland recently. The queen mother of a country actually sent an army to hunt him down.

Only then can you take on the responsibility.”

Wei En had some embarrassment on his face: "Lucia's sacrifice is not that I'm rude, but it's because I'm carrying my friend on my back and it's inconvenient for me to bow and bend down."

"It doesn't matter." Lucia smiled slightly: "Why did Mr. Wei En suddenly cough just now?"

"That's right." Wei En calmed down: "I know it's rude to do this, but I really have to do it. Vincent has worked hard for so many years and finally found his mother-in-law's family. He must have a lot to talk about.

I just wanted to take a look at my friend's condition before you start reminiscing about the past. She has been infected by your royal family's crazy heart virus, and her life is in danger. She really can't afford to waste it."

When Lucia heard Wei En say the words "crazy heart", her calm face was slightly startled, and she turned around and said, "Nanding, go take care of me."

The woman standing behind her nodded: "Yes." After saying that, she walked down the stairs and walked towards Wei En.

Lucia said: "Nanding is my disciple and has already mastered medical skills. Your friend can be left to her for temporary care."

Nanding walked to Wei En, reached out and took Xiao Te, and said: "Mr. Wei En, I will take your friend to rest first. If anything happens, I will notify you in time."

Wei En looked at Nan Ding and said sincerely: "Ms. Nan Ding, please cure her, thank you." After saying that, he bowed deeply.

Nan Ding's pretty face blushed slightly and she hurriedly returned the favor: "You are so polite, I will do my best."

Seeing Nanding walking away with Xiao Te in his arms, Wei En breathed a sigh of relief and secretly prayed that everything would go well. At this time, Priest Lucia said: "Everyone, please follow me into the temple."

Everyone followed Priest Lucia and stepped into the temple. The internal architectural structure of the Navarre Temple is very simple. The central wall surrounded by thirty giant columns on the outside is the core of the temple. It is composed of east and west parts.

, the eastern part is large and is the main hall of the temple, Lucia calls it the sanctuary. The western part is smaller and is the archives and rest room.

After passing through the corridor, they arrived at the sanctuary of the temple. Rows of stone pillars were erected on both sides of the interior of the sanctuary, making a white goddess statue standing in the center of the sanctuary extraordinarily tall. There were countless carvings on the surrounding walls.

The vivid reliefs, under the cover of candlelight, make the characters on the reliefs come to life, recording the glorious legends and victory stories of the royal family one after another.

Except for the statue of the god in the center and the reliefs on the walls, there are no other decorations or furnishings in the church, making the entire main hall space very empty. Even the steps of the people formed an echo, echoing in the space of more than 20 meters high in the church.

Lucia came to the statue, turned around and looked at everyone and said: "Everyone, come here, your journey is approaching the end."

Everyone stopped, and Wei En looked up at the statue behind Lucia. The statue depicts a quiet and dignified goddess. She is life-size, wearing armor, standing quietly on the base, leaning at her feet.

Holding a round shield, his left hand is slightly raised and stretched forward. On his jade wrist is a flying eagle with folded wings. The flying eagle is staring into the distance with its eyes. The statue is very finely carved, and the neatness of the details is amazing. Regardless of the

The flying hair, the slender fingers, and the lines on the clothes are all clearly visible. The statue does not have any color, and the simple and plain colors make this goddess statue pure and pure, proud and incomparable.

Vincent said in a deep voice: "Priest Lucia, what is the end point of our trip? Can I go to worship my wife's soul?"

"Don't worry." Lucia smiled and said: "Vincent, please let me tell you a story first. After listening to this story, maybe the doubts in your heart will disappear completely."

Everyone fell silent and watched Lucia silently without speaking.

"In the battle with the Sky Snake, although we won in the end, we paid a heavy price. Even the Saint was injured. After the Sky Snake was expelled from the mainland, you humans immediately rose up, and our only remaining

Our strength has also been completely shattered. At this time, let alone restoring our past glory, whether we can continue to survive has become an urgent issue."

"The Saint is the vitality of our Sunbird clan. After Wen Li was injured, she lost all her mana and could no longer shoulder the responsibility of the Saint. However, the fire in her hands must continue, otherwise our clan will eventually become extinct.

However, the position of Saint has always been taken over by the baby girl who is the result of the union between the previous Saint and a man selected by our clan. However, two consecutive wars have caused almost all of our mature men to die on the battlefield, and there is no suitable candidate at all.

People come to carry on the family lineage with the saint."

Cheney suddenly asked: "What if the baby is a boy?"

"The descendants of the saint must be female babies. This has always been the case for thousands of years without exception."

Vincent said "hmm": "No wonder Wenli was able to confirm that the child in her belly is a girl just after she became pregnant. It turns out this is the truth."

Lucia continued: "With no choice, we have to choose human men as targets, hoping to meet the right person."

Vincent said coldly: "So, Wen Li was injured and captured because it was all a scam designed by you?"

"She was indeed injured at the time, but it was arranged to be captured by you."

Vincent snorted, with a hint of anger in his voice.

Lucia looked at Vincent and smiled: "Vincent, Vivien Leigh's feelings for you are sincere, you don't have to doubt this."

"Then why did you choose me?"

"We did not choose you specially. The selection criteria for royal men do not apply to human beings. Whoever Vivien Leigh falls in love with comes entirely from her sincerity. In your words, it is fate."

Vincent's face was startled, and his mouth moved, but no words came out.

"After Vivien Leigh met you, her relationship deepened day by day. At that time, she was very hesitant whether to complete her mission or stay with you. You must know that the choice is entirely in her own hands and cannot be controlled by others."

Vincent stared at the statue of the goddess silently, with a wry smile on his face: "She finally chose to leave me."

"Yes," Lucia's face dimmed: "In order to continue the royal bloodline, she finally chose to have a child with you. With her physical condition at the time, once she gave birth, it would mean the end of her life. In this sense,

Tell me, she not only left you, but she left all of us."

Vincent's face was gloomy, he held the scabbard tightly in his hand and said nothing.

Lucia glanced at Fanny, her eyes full of softness: "After Fanny was born, Wenli's life was in danger, so she asked you to send her back to the Gate of the Dead, and made an agreement with you.

When Fanny grows up, let you take her to play a lullaby in the place where Wenli sleeps. At that time, we will know that you have brought the child. For so many years, I have been sending people to clean the environment around the Odyssey Gate.

Waiting for the arrival of you and your child."

Vincent looked down at Fanny, who stayed close to him. She looked up at her father, with a hint of fear in her eyes: "Priest Lucia, you mean mine

Will my daughter become your saint?"

"If that's okay," Lucia replied.

"Absolutely!" Vincent raised his eyebrows like swords, and anger burst out of his eyes: "You took away my wife, and now you want to take away my child, absolutely impossible!"

Lucia's expression did not waver at all, and she said quietly: "I think Wenli will convince you personally on this point."

"What? Is she still alive?" Vincent could hardly believe his ears.

"I can't tell you right now whether she is alive or dead, but whether Fanny can become a saint is not a simple matter." At this point, Lucia spread her hands and raised them outward: "

This is the church where saints of all generations rest and worship. It hides countless glorious histories and important information of the Sunbird family. If you can find the secret of the life and death of Saint Vivien Leigh here, the answers to all your questions will be easily solved."

Vincent said angrily: "Lucia, what kind of mystery are you still making now? Is this necessary?!"

"It's not that I'm being mysterious, Vincent," Lucia shook her head and said, "It's that even I don't know how to unlock this secret. Only saints who have been recognized in the past are qualified to understand this secret. Wen Li said in her final words

It was mentioned in the instructions: When the prophet and the saint appear, it will be the day when the crown of Andebili awakens."

"Well," Wei En thought to himself, "Why do these words sound so familiar to me?"

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Chapter completed!