Release of the fairyland blue bird, the witch said she couldn't stand it

Chapter 377 The Pope's Last Stand: The Contract Cannot Lock Up Xiang Run's Heart!

"Dean Merlin, I swear, there is no worse news than this."

An old man with a red nose walked straight into the dean's office carrying a bottle of liquor.

"I still can't believe it's true. I can no longer buy Romanée-Conti!"

The elegant woman sitting in her office chair pushed up her glasses and said with a helpless tone:

"This is Her Holiness the Pope's decision, and she is doing it for the sake of the stability of her regime."

"But can the happiness of all our people be sacrificed for the sake of regime stability? I'll die if I can't buy wine from the Spirit Continent!"

Seeing that the dean was still hesitant, the red-nosed old man noticed the dozen or so skincare products on Merlin's table and changed the subject:
"Dean Merlin, think about it carefully. If the Spirit Continent cuts off all contact with us, where will you buy your skincare products after you run out?"

"This"

Merlin frowned.

She doesn't really lack skincare products.

Through his personal information channels, Merlin knew that this day would come sooner or later.

To know.

When Quinn stormed Black Dragon Island, the president himself said the following:

[I will also order that all goods from the Spirit Continent be prohibited from being sold to users whose IP addresses are in the Western Fantasy Continent.]

This was witnessed by many lords and servants present.

Therefore, many well-informed people know this passage.

For example, Merlin has already stockpiled eight figures worth of skincare products, as well as various snacks, drinks, and ready-made meals.

However, some things can be stockpiled, while others cannot.

For example, all goods, clothing, and bags are constantly being updated and innovated.

The new version will definitely have better effects than the old version.

"Dean, why don't you go and have a talk with His Holiness the Pope? Staying stuck in the past is not a long-term solution."

Merlin was somewhat tempted, but considering their respective positions, he still felt it was inappropriate:

"But this is a very important matter, and I'm just a teacher."

The office door was pushed open again.

Those who entered this time were all directors, instructors, and professors from the number one magic academy in the Western Fantasy Continent.

"Oh, dear Dean Merlin, please don't be modest. Who doesn't know that His Holiness the Pope was once your student? You are the Pope's teacher!"

"Can"

"Stop with the 'buts'! You've provided the Pope with so many loyal knights and powerful magicians, can't you indulge in a little selfless devotion?"

"Yes, Dean Merlin, as teachers at the Magic Academy, we both understand what the appearance of the Spirit Continent means to us."

Merlin raised an eyebrow:
"Does it mean eating, drinking, and having fun?"

"Of course! No, no, cough! Of course not! What I mean is, as teachers, we have an obligation and responsibility to popularize the true civilization and system of the Spirit Continent."

"That's right, the Pope can't cover it up even if he wants to!"

"Yes, we also need to learn to open our eyes and see the world."

The same thing happened at this time in the dwarf tribe.

"Chieftain Urien, I think you are already aware of the seriousness of the matter."

“Oh, dear Elder Mario, I understand, I certainly understand, the matter of meeting His Holiness the Pope is imminent.”

"If the Pope disagrees"

"Then our dwarf tribe will no longer forge any more magical mechs for them!"

"What's wrong with farmers? Does the Pope dare to look down on us farmers?"

"If it weren't for our agricultural association providing so much food to the church, those royal knights would be eating tree bark!"

"We must demand that the Pope lift the ban! What the hell is this?!"

These people did not communicate beforehand.

But they bumped into each other at the entrance of the Vatican.

After understanding each other's intentions, they hit it off immediately and decided to jointly request a meeting.

What they didn't expect was...

I thought their group was already large enough.

But when they arrived at the council hall, they found it packed with people who had come to request the Pope to lift the ban.

In addition to the native human forces, there are also various lords.

And they all have only one goal.

Completely open up communication and interaction with the Spirit Continent!
It appears to be a request.

In reality, if left unchecked, it will inevitably develop into a "coup d'état"!
"Hey."

The first pope sighed and said helplessly:

"I know all too well that life is good on the Spirit Continent, but do you really think it would be a good thing if we really opened it up?"

"if not?"

"Hehe, think about it, even you can't resist the temptations of the Spirit Continent. If we don't control it, what will happen if your people take the peaches to the Spirit Continent?"

"impossible!"

A bearded lord waved his hand confidently and said:
"Absolutely impossible!"

"As a lord, I have always loved my people like my own children, and they are all loyal to me. How could I possibly have peaches of immortality?"

"Indeed, Your Holiness, you are overthinking it."

"We all have a heart loyal to the Western Fantasy Continent, how could we possibly want the Peaches of Immortality?"

pope:.
That was what she thought too.

If Quinn hadn't remained missing for over half a month in the Spirit Continent, she almost would have believed it.

She had even wondered if Quinn had been tricked into going to the Spirit Continent and had met with some misfortune there.

But after she accessed her phone and learned everything about the Spirit Continent, she realized her worries were completely unnecessary. There...

Quinn will absolutely not have any security issues, and there will be no situation where Quinn requests to return, but President Wan prevents him from doing so.

There is only one reason why they are not coming back.

That is, Quinn himself didn't want to come back.

The scene was noisy and chaotic.

Seeing that everyone's emotions were getting increasingly agitated, the Pope could only raise his hand in a gesture of calm, signaling everyone to calm down.
"Even if we were to open it up, we would need to formulate some policies and laws to prevent any of you here, or your subordinates, from obtaining the peaches, wouldn't we?"

Upon hearing that a law was to be passed to stop them from obtaining the peaches, they were immediately intrigued.

The Pope could clearly see that many people in the audience looked somewhat uneasy.

"Well, Your Holiness, I am utterly loyal to you, so is this really necessary?"

"Yes, Your Majesty, you know me well. My family has served the royal family for three generations, handling all aspects of loyalty and integrity."

"Feel sorry."

The Pope shook his head, interrupting them:
"In this matter, I will treat everyone equally."

"If we want to open up, we must draft a bill and attach a soul contract to it."

"Of course, I believe that given your loyalty, you wouldn't accept the peaches, so this contract won't affect you, right?"

Hey!
Many people at the scene turned pale.

Obviously.

They are the ones who crave the peaches of immortality, and some even plan to have their entire clan enjoy them.

The Pope's words hit them right where it hurt.

And they were powerless to refute it.

They just expressed their loyalty to the Pope, and now the Pope is using this as an excuse to make a fuss.

Will they agree or not?

This divided the scene into two factions.

Those who had no interest in the peaches all said they had no objections and the contract could be signed.

Meanwhile, those who wanted the peaches suddenly stopped being in a hurry, indicating that they wanted to discuss the matter further.

The Pope, however, distanced himself from the issue.

In just a few words, the conflict was shifted to their internal situation.

As a person in a superior position.

The Pope knows all too well how to deflect blame.

However, this previously infallible skill of managing people has failed today.

There were no fools present.

The two worlds are now open.

They still have a chance to obtain the peaches; the contract can be dealt with later.

Not open.

Then, let alone peaches, they will face restrictions everywhere, including shopping, browsing Douyin (TikTok), and watching TV.

The Pope's brow twitched, making a final, desperate attempt:

"But this isn't something that just one or two of you can decide; it requires the agreement of all races across the entire Western Fantasy Continent, doesn't it?"

"It's alright, Your Majesty, let's sign first. We'll personally visit and persuade those who disagree."

"All right."

Seeing this, the Pope understood that this was an inevitable trend, and it was not something that she, or the Papacy alone, could stop.

soon.

A law applicable to all races of the Western Fantasy Continent has been promulgated.

The regulations are simple: after the two worlds are opened, the natives of the Western Fantasy Continent are not allowed to bring peaches to the Spiritual Continent.

As for file formats.

The Pope further studied the previous advertisements released by Wan San Group and made bold innovations, completely abandoning the cumbersome laws that were like dictionaries in the Western Fantasy Continent.

Provisional Regulations on the Administration of Interdimensional Communication in the Western Fantasy Continent

Vatican Decree No. 15 of 2026

To regulate interdimensional civilization exchanges and safeguard the autonomy of the Western Fantasy Continent, this regulation is hereby promulgated after deliberation and approval by the joint meeting of representatives of all races:
Article :
This regulation follows the principles of "orderly opening and controllable risks".

The aim is to build a new pattern of cross-dimensional cooperation based on "seeking common ground while reserving differences and mutual benefit" (see Annex 1, "Guiding Outline for Mutual Learning among Civilizations").

Article :
Implement a dual management system of "whitelist + quota";
Wan San Group must pass the qualification review of the Vatican's Department of Commerce and Trade when selling imported goods (see Annex 2 for the standards).

Article :
Strictly implement the governance of "three illegalities":
Unauthorized interdimensional travel is considered illegal immigration.
Uncertified cultural products will be subject to penalties for illegal dissemination.
Exchanging Magic Crystals through unofficial channels constitutes an illegal financial activity.

Article 4:
Establish a "dual review and one filing" system:
Content on Douyin targeting the Western fantasy continent must undergo preliminary review by the Vatican's Ethics Committee.
Wan San Group's localization team conducted a second adaptation.

All content distributed must be backed up and archived in the Holy Light Library.

The fifth:
Implement "Soul Contract + Credit Score" management:
Class A Contract (Lord Level): Breach of contract will trigger divine punishment, and descendants will be unable to perform royal duties.

Category B Contract (Commoner Level): Breach of contract will trigger divine punishment and heavenly lightning, and the entire clan will be forced to work in the mines for life.

Chapter Six Supplementary Provisions

Article 6 The right to interpret these terms belongs to the Western Fantasy Continent Interdimensional Affairs Management Committee.

annex:

1. Negative List of Civilizational Mutual Learning (2026 Edition)

2. Safety Standards for Pulsed Radiation of Imported Goods

3. Soul Contract Template and Implementation Details

[Western Fantasy Continent United Council]

[June 27, 2026 (Holy Light Calendar)]

(End of this chapter)