"What humans cannot do, I can now do, and what God cannot do, I can also do," the old Pope said, word by word. "Since that is the case, why can I not be God? Why can I not be divine?"
"So, now I am God, and I am their Lord."
Good heavens.
Lin Xiao appraised the old Pope. How had he never noticed this old Pope's mind was so sharp before?
When he had first met the Pope, he had thought the man was a bit rigid. He hadn't expected him to become like this. It had to be said that the old Pope was indeed more powerful now, and in a sense, he had saved his followers.
It was just that this method of salvation was more like dragging his followers into another pit of fire.
"So, you are preparing to usurp His place, to make all of Vatican City believe in you... believe in you as you are now."
Lin Xiao narrowed his eyes. The aura emanating from the old Pope was rapidly increasing, a speed far beyond the normal scope.
The power of faith was being absorbed at an alarming rate, so fast that Lin Xiao found it unbelievable.
His body wasn't rejecting it? No...
The body was that of the Dark Archmage, its strength was definitely sufficient. The soul was the old Pope's soul, with enough affinity for the power of faith here. So, the current situation...
Lin Xiao's domain instantly expanded.
At the same time, the old Pope unleashed a dazzling holy light.
"Understood."
Qi Tian's right hand instantly transformed into a set of armor, attaching itself to his body.
When the old Pope saw the armor on him, his holy light flickered slightly.
It was the same armor as the Knight Commander's.
Exactly the same.
"I recall this armor of his has a high affinity for the power of faith, so I thought I'd try wearing it," Qi Tian said. He then began to simulate the energy fluctuations of the Paladin with the armor's cooperation. kuAiδugg
The power of faith also began to converge on him.
And the speed at which this power of faith converged was actually identical to that of the old Pope.
"Ignorant fool, without a pure soul, it is impossible to be affiliated with the power of faith, nor can you harness its strength, nor would a god possess you," the old Pope shook his head. He was not in the least bit hurried. Under his holy light, even Lin Xiao's domain could not affect him.
The power of faith was proving to be a bit troublesome for Lin Xiao. Even though the old Pope's strength now appeared to be at the peak of the God Realm, not yet having stepped into the Free Realm, his holy light, amplified by the power of faith, could match Lin Xiao's power.
This was the might of faith.
"Is that so?" Qi Tian felt the power of faith entering his body. He didn't feel too uncomfortable. He had been continuously trying to refine his body. Although only his right hand was replaced by a spirit artifact, every part of his body, every inch of his meridians, and his internal organs had been specially strengthened.
While he felt his current physical strength couldn't compare to Lin Xiao's, he could deal with those like the old Pope and the Chief Judge by relying solely on his physical condition, even without using his spirit artifacts, to defeat those who had invited gods.
As the power of faith entered his body, he clearly felt his body becoming lighter.