Chapter 410: Everyone is clever

According to the usual practice, after Your Majesty confers an honor, the Archon of the Illuminati in Yulan will perform the blessing spell. This also symbolizes the Illuminati's endorsement of the legitimacy of Your Majesty's conferment. Of course, along with the influence of the Illuminati...
The influence of the Yulan royal family is becoming weaker, and the blessing ceremony is becoming more meaningful and symbolic.
But this time is different! The Pope of the Church of Light has come down from the Bright Mountain! The Pope's personal presence! This is the grandeur of the emperor's enthronement! Translation:
Do we really need to call upon the Pope?
Based on just Yun Tai? She is not qualified enough!
Should we invite the Archbishop of the Royal Household to show off his skills in front of the Pope or should we just take matters into our own hands... P.S.: The possibility of the Pope presiding over the blessing ceremony is something the protocol officials have never even dared to consider.
The protocol officials expressed concerns prior to the commendation ceremony. However, Emperor Lanhao dismissed them altogether. The fact that even the Pope of the Bright Church attended this time signifies a certain attitude. Displaying a submissive attitude does not need to be openly stated. But since they have all come, if they open the skylight again, it will no longer be a matter of giving face but rather a complete rupture will occur.
Emperor against emperor in the grand palace of Yulan? Only someone clever can climb up to the position of Pope!
As for whether the Archbishop can withstand the gaze of the Pope and avoid making a fool of himself, that is not Yulan's concern. It is the reputation of the Radiant Church that would be tarnished. Of course, the best outcome would be for the Pope of the Radiant Church to personally preside over the blessing ceremony. This would bring positive emotions to the Radiant Church. However, no one in the Radiant Church has mentioned this, and certainly no one from Yulan has ever dared to hope for it. If the Pope...
The Emperor personally presiding over the blessing ceremony is not necessarily a good thing for Yun Tai in the eyes of outsiders. As they say, pride goes before a fall, and she may not be able to bear the consequences.
In response to this, Yun Tai weakly expresses that she is insignificant and has no right to speak in such a political game.
因此当云苔结束宣誓, 皇帝陛下退到一边，光明教的大主教并没有出现, 全场的目光不约而同地落到了前排教皇的身上。
I saw Pope Benedict calmly stood up in a white robe, gently flicked his finger, and the inconspicuous wrinkles on the robe instantly disappeared.
The momentum he burst out with when he stood up was no less than that of Lan Hao standing in front.
The invisible blade and shadow flashed between the two individuals.
However, the tense atmosphere, as if a drawn sword ready for battle, vanished from the confined space as soon as Benedict took his first step, leaving Yun Tai wondering if it was just his own nervousness creating an illusion. Translated:
At the same time, figures like the Red Cardinal Archbishop St. David from the Privy Council also stood up and followed the Pope out of their seats.
The Vatican made an appearance, while the Ulunen royal family exited the scene.
Looking at the unmoving Yun Tai in the center, a mixture of emotions filled the minds of the people at the table. Translated content:
Only Yun Tai knows that she has become as stiff as the puppet props in the hands of a necromancer. The feeling of being treated as a chess piece by the Pope of the Bright Church gradually deepens.
离云苔大约一米的距离，教皇本笃停下了脚步。一众牧师也在教皇身后站定。
“我们在天上的神，愿你的光明降临人世。愿你的旨意行在地上，如同天界。恩赐于我们食物和衣帛，救赎我们脱离贫困、苦难与凶恶……”
A beam of holy light shone as the pontiff pointed his scepter towards Yun Tai's forehead, enveloping him completely. Gradually, the light began to spread and cover the entire imperial palace, even catching the attention of people near the palace. The palace appeared to be immersed in a faint, yet radiant, white light. It wasn't dazzling but rather emitted a sacred and serene aura. Some people were even astonished.
He called himself and saw an angelic deity flashing in the air. People involuntarily stopped what they were doing. Ordinary individuals bent their knees towards the imperial city, while magicians and warriors inclined their waist. Note: The use of @ matches in the translation doesn't make sense in English, as it seems to be a Chinese text formatting convention.
At this moment, everyone is stunned to discover that the Pope is using the top-level Healing spell of the Illumination Doctrine, also known as the supreme Blessing Incantation - Divine Light Illumination. Li Ran seems to have some regrets. Both sides had strategized, but he was outplayed in this round. No one expected Benedict to possess such great courage. This is not an ordinary move; even the Pope, with his strong power, would hesitate to use the "Divine Light Illumination" easily. It is widely rumored that even requests from Archbishop-level priests within the Church to have the Pope intervene for their healing were rejected by Benedict. It is well-known that the last time Pope Benedict used the "Divine Light Illumination" was already a hundred years ago.
Something happened.
Yuntai felt a burning sensation on her forehead, but it was bearable. She resisted the urge to touch her forehead.
The holy light slowly dissipated.
Observant individuals noticed that the '異' symbol on Yuntai's forehead had completely disappeared! Could it be that the "Illumination of the Holy Light" can eliminate the branding of the "異" cult, which seals spiritual power? The Illuminati had never revealed any information before! This is a major discovery! It is evident that the Illuminati is communicating with Yulan.
Conveying their sincerity! So how should they interact with Yulan? Many people's eyes flickered with hidden excitement. Yunding Cheng's face lit up with a smile. This was truly an unexpected joy! It was well known that the stigma of being an 'heretic' was impossible to remove. He thought Yun Tai would have to carry this mark on her forehead forever, just like other "heretics". But she was already a grown woman, and if the "heretic" mark on her forehead disappeared, it would be best to avoid curious gazes and unwarranted criticisms. As for whether or not to release the spiritual seal, the Duke was not so concerned.
. Yuntai's talent is inherently low, and even if the seal is lifted, it doesn't hold much significance. The most important thing is that those around her have realized that Yuntai herself doesn't care about the level of her spiritual power. Translated content:
A flash of astonishment crossed Pope Benedict's eyes.
Archbishop David's face showed a touch of seriousness, deepening his apprehension towards Yun Tai.
Only two or three people of his rank in the church knew that the "heathen" stigma could be removed. But now, the unexpected outcome has emerged...
If indeed it cannot be eradicated, does it mean that the cloud moss has really merged with a trace of divinity... The thought of this possibility makes Archbishop David feel tremendous guilt! Such blasphemous thoughts should not exist. However, he tries not to dwell on it, fearing that others might contemplate it as well, and surely there are quite a few people who do.
Where are the smart people?
However, soon many people noticed that the Archbishop David's expression changed...
Did something unexpected happen?
The majority of the people present were smart individuals, with several deploying their mental powers to probe the situation.
Huh? Although the brand has faded a lot, it hasn't completely disappeared. The seal on spiritual power has weakened to some extent, but it still exists?
This whole thing is so degrading, isn't it? It doesn't seem like something a leader of a reputable organization would do, and it's also different from their understanding of Pope Benedict in the past.
Unless...
The smile on Emperor Yulan's face suddenly became much more sincere.
Just as Archbishop David had thought, everyone here is clever!
"Grateful for the blessing of the God of Light!"
As the mesmerizing holy light dispersed and the sacred music resumed, the Pope and his entourage exited the stage.
Yuntai's contracted heart suddenly relaxed, feeling slightly dizzy. Is this the feeling of escaping death?
The award ceremony is now over. Champagne and fine wines are served in the evening, accompanied by elegantly dressed beauties, setting the stage for another familiar night banquet...