Chapter 104: Saint Flame Pope, The Disappeared Advancement Path?
Under the guidance of the young priest, Lin Ye arrived at a small two-story house in the church's backyard.
This is the inner hall used by church staff for work, generally not open to the public.
"Brother Xiao Zhi, I can go in by myself."
Lin Ye gratefully said to the young priest.
Zou Xiaozhi, who was leading the way, looked back at Lin Ye curiously. He remembered that he hadn't told Lin Ye his name.
After all, this was only their second meeting, and they had exchanged less than three sentences.
Seeing the slightly puzzled look on Zou Xiaozhi's face, Lin Ye quickly reacted.
"I saw the duty roster outside, and your name was on it," Lin Ye said.
Only then did Zou Xiaozhi nod in realization and said, "Then you go in yourself. I need to go upfront to disperse the followers."
He seemed quite pleased with Lin Ye calling him 'brother.'
Watching Zou Xiaozhi leave, Lin Ye pushed open the door and walked into the small house.
Upon entering, he saw Liu Qingshan already sitting at a large tea table, gesturing for Lin Ye to sit opposite him.
Lin Ye walked over, pulled out a chair, and sat down.
"Bishop Liu, I haven't visited you before and I hope you'll forgive me," Lin Ye said.
He had intended to visit Liu Qingshan before participating in the Champion Battlefield, and this time he took the opportunity to perform Holy Healing Technique for Hu Yun to visit Liu Qingshan, only to find Liu Qingshan had invited him.
"No matter, young people should focus on the right things and don't need to visit someone like me," Liu Qingshan said indifferently.
Lin Ye smiled slightly...
The attitude was as detached as always!
"I don't like to preach, but you are indeed the most promising young person I've ever seen; take this 'Martyr's Remains.'"
Liu Qingshan pushed a charred object across the table towards Lin Ye.
Seeing the charred object, Lin Ye knew what it was but pretended to be puzzled, looking at Liu Qingshan.
"This is the starting item for the Second Transformation profession 'Anger Flame Priest.' It's useless to me, so you take it!" Liu Qingshan said.
Generally, when a Professional reaches Level 30, they can't level up because they're unable to gain Experience Value.
Only after completing the Second Transformation task to Level 31 can they continue to level up.
Most people choose a Second Transformation of their original profession.
For example, Lin Ye being a Healer, the Second Turned Healer would only slightly increase the Healing Strength without major changes.
Moreover, a direct Second Transformation of the original profession locks their development potential, and subsequent Third or Fourth Transformations will also have to be of the original profession with no other paths available.
The 'Martyr's Remains' Liu Qingshan gave Lin Ye at this time is a switching tool for the Holy Light Profession 'Anger' route.
In a past life, Lin Ye went down this path to the Fourth Transformation 'Anger Flame Archbishop.'
"This is too valuable..." Lin Ye glanced at the item on the table and hesitated.
"I've already given you the Holy Light Feather, what's this relic compared to that?" Liu Qingshan said with a blank look at Lin Ye.
Lin Ye smiled ruefully, knowing he was right.
The Inheritance Skills meant the treatment of a Direct Disciple, something Lin Ye never experienced in his past life.
"Take it, it's useless to me..." Liu Qingshan said again.
"Then I won't decline." Lin Ye respectfully picked up the charred bone piece.
Holding the charred bone piece, a familiar feeling surged into his heart.
In the past life, Lin Ye's path to counterattack began with this bone piece...
It is said this was a power transformed bone piece left behind by the 'Saint Flame Pope' when perishing with the Demon God during his time as one of the Twelve Saints.
Though named 'remains,' it's actually a type of special transformation item.
[Martyr's Remains (Special, Can be refined): A tool for opening a special Secret Realm 'Path of the Martyr']
Lin Ye couldn't help but widen his eyes, not expecting the transformation item could also be refined with Spiritual Essence!
Because it's a transformation task left by the Twelve Saints, there's always been a saying within the Church Court, that if the 'Anger' route can reach the Fifth Transformation, it will become the leader of the Twelve Saints, the 'Saint Flame Pope.'
But actually, within the Church Court, clergy following the 'Anger' route invariably become 'Anger Flame Pope' post-Fifth Transformation.
Hence, there was always a saying that after the 'Saint Flame Pope' perished with the Demon God, his remaining transmission items were also contaminated by the Demon God's power, degraded to the 'Anger' route.
Internally, the Church Court has always been seeking a way for the 'Saint Flame' route to return, but all attempts have ended in failure.
Even using the 'Great Purification Technique' with massive costs on the 'Martyr's Remains' couldn't change it in the slightest.
The Great Purification Technique, despite its name, is mainly used for attacking the Demon God!
In terms of purification effect, it's not much stronger than the 'Purification Technique' Lin Ye already mastered, unable to completely cleanse the curses of the Demon God level.
At best, it temporarily suppresses, unable to completely clean.
The Church Court internally already believes the 'Saint Flame' route is severed.
And now...
Lin Ye thinks he might need to open up this path that others think has been lost.
After all, the Spiritual Essence can even cleanse the Demon God's Curse, let alone a contaminated transformation item.
"It's good that you've accepted it. Although it's too early to talk about career change, you're improving too fast, and I might not be able to contact you in the future, so I had to give you the item in advance."
Liu Qingshan sighed as he saw Lin Ye take the bone piece.
"Bishop Liu, I will never forget your kindness for the rest of my life!" Lin Ye sat up straight and said earnestly.
Not wanting to casually owe favors does not mean Lin Ye is ungrateful...
On the contrary, it's because he's someone who repays kindness that he doesn't want to easily accept others' kindness.
But Liu Qingshan was the exception...
Though Liu Qingshan never admitted, Lin Ye always regarded himself as Liu Qingshan's disciple.
Lin Ye knows that Liu Qingshan just doesn't want his enemies to harm him.
After chatting with Liu Qingshan for a while, Lin Ye finally took his leave.
After Lin Ye left, Zou Xiaozhi walked into the room and sat down in Lin Ye's previous seat.
"Bishop, why didn't you let him perform the Holy Healing Technique for you? I can write off the cost of the materials, and the higher-ups might turn a blind eye..." he said in a low voice.
Liu Qingshan rolled his eyes at Zou Xiaozhi, "I'm too old for that trouble. Plus, the level difference between Lin Ye and me is too great, and the success rate is too low..."
"If you're willing to bend, you wouldn't need this. The Pope is even willing to save you..." Zou Xiaozhi complained.
But Liu Qingshan remained indifferent, sipping tea by himself.
If he were willing to bow, he wouldn't be himself!
...
Outside the church, Lin Ye had changed outfits, and with the addition of a hat and mask, few people could recognize him.
"There's no rush to refine the remains..."
He was contemplating in his heart.
The Second Transformation is a Level 30 matter, there's plenty of time to refine the remains then.
For now, the pressing matter is undoubtedly the Champion Battlefield in three days!
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