The entire city was overflowing with light, and the most unforgettable thing was the giant sculpture at the heart of the city.
It was a lady full of charm, her long, elegant hair spread out and turning into all sorts of strange snakes. Giant Kemoyin Serpents, Alabaster Devilsnakes, three-headed pythons and other descendants of the Snake Dowager could all be found in the hair of these snake leaders.
'This sculpture should be based on the Snake Dowager. I can see it clearly from outside the city, and according to the scale, the sculpture's actual height is probably more than ten thousand metres …' Leylin's eyes were filled with admiration.
Leylin's eyes were filled with admiration. If not for the other world's spells and other assistance, this would have been impossible.
The faint undulations hidden in various parts of the holy city caused Leylin's expression to change slightly.
Although he was still unable to detect rank 7 existences, the Breaking Dawn radiation could no longer resist the A.I. Chip's scanning.
Hence, Leylin could be sure that there were at least ten rank 6s in this holy city.
And they were all descendants of the Snake Dowager!
'From the reports and what I saw last night, the Snake Dowager is here as well.
It's just that I haven't been able to discover her yet. '
* Cough cough … * Leylin suddenly coughed violently.
"What's wrong, Nick?"
Nick? "Belinda and Sophia looked over, their eyes filled with worry.
"No … It's nothing!" Leylin forced a smile, secretly putting his blood-stained palm into his robes.
"In the holy city where the Snake Dowager's aura is even denser, the rate at which my life force is flowing away is even more intense. At this rate, I might not be able to hold on for more than a few years. Thankfully, these few years should be enough!"
"I'm just a little excited to see such a huge city. Let's enter the city as soon as possible.
Have you informed your friends? "
"I've already informed Aegnis, she'll be here soon!"
Belinda smiled.
The three of them were now standing outside the huge holy city.
There were a total of three enormous arched stone triumphal arches, as well as bridges that were tens of metres wide. Below them was a surging moat.
However, the river water was black, and seemed to emit an ominous aura.
The city gates were now wide open, and many half-snake people and even pure-blooded descendants of the Snake Dowager were lining up to pass through in an orderly manner.
"That's …" Leylin looked at the scene before him.
Zhang Xuan narrowed his eyes.
The snake-like procession came to a halt, and there was a faint commotion at the city gate. Shortly after, a half-snake man with black scales on his face was forked out, crying, and thrown into the black moat.
"Argh …" The mournful shriek vanished in an instant, and all Leylin could see was the white bones of the snake. In the end, even the bones quickly melted away.
"Just now …"
Leylin's gaze shifted to the petrified serpent statues at every city gate. At this moment, the vertical eyes of the statues flickered with green light.
"It seems that when the Naga passed through, the snake statue's pupils turned bright red!
Is this some kind of bloodline identification device? "
Leylin had some lingering fear.
He didn't notice anything unusual about the Naga just now.
"These are the Ten Thousand Snake Statues that can be found everywhere in the Holy City!
As long as it was someone with an impure soul or bloodline, or someone who was not permitted to live in the Holy City, they would be recognized!
Throw it into the Howling Abyss! "
Belinda's expression turned ugly, "According to the rules of the Holy City, whether it's a bloodline holder of unknown origin or a wanted criminal, none of them are allowed to stay in the Holy City!"
"Oh!
In other words, if you and I insist on going in, the statue's pupils will turn red, and a large number of guards will be drawn in? "
Leylin stroked his chin, "Then, in the Holy City.
What benefits are there to make so many people of the same race rush over like ducks? "
"Benefits?"
Belinda laughed wryly, "Of course there are many!
First of all, anyone who is permitted to live in the Holy City will definitely be safe.
Even in the entire Hail Continent, there are very few organisations that would dare to treat the citizens of the Holy City roughly! "
"Absolute safety and protection?"
Leylin nodded. In this precarious era, absolute safety and protection was something that many weaklings yearned for even in their dreams.
"Also!
The Holy City is the core of the entire Hail Continent.
You can find any goods here, even the highest path of power, the best sacrificial offerings and beast spirits … But most importantly … "
At the mention of the Holy City, Belinda's eyes lit up with excitement.
"The most important thing is that the entire Holy City has obtained the grace of the almighty Mistress. Any descendant who lives here will not have their bloodline purity drop, and will even continuously increase as they live here …" Another voice sounded from the side.
Another voice came from the side. Accompanied by a black light, two more figures of the strange races appeared in the same place!
"Aegnis!" Upon seeing the newcomers, Belinda's face blossomed into a smile.
"Belinda!
My sister!
We haven't seen each other for 132 years, right? "
One of the other races walked over and gave Belinda a warm hug. It seemed like she was the good friend that Belinda had always mentioned, Aegnis.
Leylin couldn't help but size up this foreign race member.
She had short brown hair, a tall figure, and fair and delicate skin. She wore a tight armour that seemed to be made of crystal, and her jade-like nose was slightly raised. Her entire being was filled with a vigorous heroic spirit. Although she was a woman, she had an androgynous sense of beauty.
What made Leylin even more surprised was the aura of her bloodline.
The feeling that made him feel a little apprehensive was definitely that of a rank 6 giant serpent bloodline, and Aegnis herself had already reached rank 5.
'Pure-blooded nobles are terrifying!
This is obvious from her body!
She's only half matured, and yet she already has the strength of a rank 5. Once her bloodline is completely developed, rank 6 will definitely not be a problem!
I can't even tell the ranks of Sacrificers and beast spirit masters … '
Leylin inwardly estimated Aegnis' strength.
Unlike Belinda who was of mixed blood, she had a pure high-energy giant serpent bloodline. In other words, her original body was a giant python, and this human form was just an identity she used for convenience.
'These two actually got together. It seems like they had a fortuitous encounter back then!'
"Don't worry!
Those Sacrificer's Eye bastards actually dared to treat you like this. I definitely won't let them off!
I told you before, don't go to that church formed from the eyes of lunatics. Only the mighty Mistress is worthy of us offering everything to her! '
Aegnis affectionately pulled Belinda's hand, as if completely ignoring Leylin's existence.
She hugged Sophia again, and her eyes seemed to emit stars, "This must be your sister, Sophia!
She's so cute!
I've only seen her in images back then. Don't worry!
Leave your and your sister's identity to me. You'll definitely be able to get a green card and obtain permanent residency in the holy city! "
Seeing that she couldn't wait to hug Sophia and rub her face against her, Leylin suddenly thought of a certain phrase from his previous world.
"Alright!
Alright!
Aegnis!
I still have a friend I haven't introduced to you! "
Aegnis's fiery and invasive gaze was evidently too much for Belinda to handle. She struggled out of Aegnis's demonic grasp while panting, and then pointed at Leylin.
"This is the good friend I told you about, the one who helped me a lot along the way — Nick!"
Belinda purposely emphasized the word 'good friend'.
"Good friend!
Him? "
It was only at this moment that Aegnis seemed to notice Leylin's existence, and glared at him provocatively.
"He doesn't seem that strong?
And he's just a mixed-blood rank 5 Alabaster Devilsnake!
Oh!
My apologies!
My dear Belinda, I'm not talking about you. Whether it's your paternal or maternal bloodline, they're all perfectly fused in you. Whether it's that pair of ruby-like eyes or that lustrous platinum hair … they're all so mesmerizing … "
"Aegnis!
Nick's my friend too!
Just like you! "
Belinda didn't know whether to laugh or cry as she repeated her words.
"Alright!
Alright!
Friend! "
Aegnis rubbed the hair on her forehead, "Since he's your friend, I'll do it as well!"
"Wait!
Sister!
How can you let this person of unknown origin enter the holy city so recklessly?
Have you forgotten our duty? "
At this moment, the figure behind Aegnis suddenly spoke.
"Hm?!" Leylin also noticed this figure at this moment.
She had the same short brown hair as Aegnis, and there was a faint resemblance between their faces. It seemed like they were related by blood.
"Oh!
Belinda!
This is that good-for-nothing brother of mine I mentioned to you before, Thomas!
Thomas!
Hurry up and greet him! "
"Good day!
Two beautiful ladies! "
Thomas bowed courteously, looking at Sophia who was like a little girl with an intoxicated look in his eyes.
"Aegnis!"
Seeing this pair of siblings intentionally ignoring Nick, obviously trying to provoke him, Belinda was a little angry.
"If you continue with this attitude, I'll leave with Nick!
Besides the holy city, there are many other places we can go! "
According to what Sophia had said, once they obtained a green card from the holy city, they would receive preferential treatment no matter where they went on the Hail Continent. This was the best way to offset the bounty. And now, Belinda had actually taken the initiative to give up for Leylin's sake. This was very rare.
"But, sister, don't you know that the more intimate you act with me, the more trouble you're causing me?"
Leylin was speechless. He could already feel the two gazes that wanted to burn him into flames.
(To be continued.)