"Who is the Dragon Goddess?" Bexia furrowed her brows and asked.
"Are you asking about the one who disappeared or the one who is about to take office?"
"Tell me about both!"
"The disappeared Dragon Goddess is called Long Momo, and the incoming one seems to be named Long Nyssa..."
"Do you know why Long Momo disappeared?"
"How could I possibly know..." Black Blade was quite speechless in response. The information about the disappearance was released by the Great Dragon Church itself. How could an outsider like him know?
"Then tell me about the current situation of Godsend."
"Currently, in Godsend..." Black Blade gathered his thoughts and then slowly began to speak.
"After the last resurgence of magic, the powers in Godsend were reshaped by a great force, merging the entire continent together and expanding the land area by more than a hundred times..."
"I know that. Tell me something else, like the powers in Godsend now."
"Presently, the powers in Godsend are numerous. Apart from our Godsend Alliance and the Great Dragon Church, all the others are foreign powers. Some of the biggest among them are..."
After a brief introduction by Black Blade, Bexia learned some details about Godsend. Due to its recent resurgence and abundant energy, many foreign powers had taken an interest, leading to a world where various forces were vying for influence.
"That's all I know. Can you let me go now?" Black Blade had been beaten by Bexia earlier and understood that he was no match for her and her companions. Seeing no immediate threat to his life, he felt slightly at ease.
"No."
"What else do you want?"
"Lead the way!"
"Lead where?"
"To Anzu!"
"Let's go!" Black Blade reluctantly began his guiding duties once again!
The Godsend Continent underwent drastic changes, with the Anzu Kingdom transforming from a small island nation to a coastal country, greatly expanding in size. Though Bexia had visited before, everything seemed entirely different now.
Following Black Blade into the Anzu Kingdom, it appeared he had arrived at the perfect time; today was the inauguration of the new Dragon Goddess. The entire Anzu Kingdom was enveloped in a festive atmosphere. After becoming a country entwined with religion, the Dragon Goddess bore a status akin to a queen, making the ascension of a new ruler a significant event.
"Can I leave now?" Black Blade glanced at the waiting individuals. He had a premonition that staying longer would lead to trouble.
"Of course!" Bexia replied. "Thank you for guiding us!"
"Consider it your reward for saving me!" With that, Black Blade turned and ran, disappearing into the crowd as if fleeing for his life.
"Are you all ready to accompany me to find someone, or do you wish to play on your own?” Bexia looked at the others, primarily concerned about Mo Qingqin's intentions.
"Of course, we're going to play. Rarely do we have festive events like this!" Mo Qingqin hinted at Bexia with a meaningful look and whispered, “We won't disturb your good time. Hehe!"
Bexia rolled her eyes in exasperation; it seemed like everyone thought she was out looking for a romantic partner.
After adjusting her mood, Bexia followed the crowd into a large square where the inauguration ceremony was taking place. This square had been rebuilt subsequently and was even more massive and luxurious than before.
"The new Priestess is here!"
Someone in the crowd shouted, and all eyes turned to the pathway reserved for the coronation ceremony. Surrounded by a group of followers, Long Nyssa, draped in luxurious clothing, made her entrance.
Long Nyssa seemed even more beautiful than when Bexia had last seen her. The most notable change was her looking much younger. If Bexia didn't know better, she would have mistaken Long Nyssa for someone much younger than herself.
"Hmm?" Bexia observed the expressionless Long Nyssa and felt something was off. However, she didn't press the issue and waited for the coronation ceremony to conclude before approaching.
"Let the coronation of the new Priestess begin!” The officiating priest announced, and musicians on the steps started playing.
"May the High Priest preside over the ceremony!" the priest called out once more.
As the words of the priest faded, space on the altar slowly opened up, and a figure emerged, none other than the ancient Dragon God High Priest.
“Didn't this guy supposedly die?” Bexia furrowed her brow as she watched the appearance of the Dragon God High Priest, feeling that she had been deceived initially. The whole situation involving the Great Dragon Church gave her a sense of complexity, as if there were unspoken undertones.
Following an ancient ritual, the coronation proceeded at a slow pace. After about three hours, with a resounding dragon roar and the blessing of the Dragon God's illusion, the elaborate coronation ceremony finally came to an end.
Subsequently, Bexia concealed her presence and immediately followed Long Nyssa!
"Long Nyssa, sister?" Bexia materialized in Long Nyssa's private room.
"You are..." Long Nyssa stared blankly at Bexia for a moment, her eyes alternating between clouded and bright.
"...You're Bexia!"
"It's me, Long Nyssa, sister. You remembered me!”
"...Quick...quickly leave."
"What's wrong, Long Nyssa?" Bexia sensed something was amiss as Long Nyssa's body trembled uncontrollably. She managed to whisper, "I'm...being...controlled!"