From the God of Lies to the Lord of All Worlds

Chapter 213 When prayers are fulfilled, the Kingdom of Heaven is born.

An uproar erupted almost instantly throughout the funeral scene, and at that moment, it spread throughout the world via those screens!
Although there was no trace of the "soul" on the screen, the people gathered there and the gazes of everyone were undeniable!

What's more, there was the host's excited voice: "My God! What did I see? I saw the soul of this cardinal, rejuvenated before our eyes!"

"He has transformed from an old man into a vibrant young man!"

Even Pope Mario seemed somewhat surprised, seeing the youthful face of his old friend, as if he had returned to the jungles of South America, to that era of conflict he missed...

Many more viewers knelt down in front of their televisions and computers. Although they could not see the soul of the images, the faith in their minds gave them more and deeper understanding and insight.

The resounding hymns echoed in their ears, and the special light was clearly visible in the picture!

The images do not reveal the soul, but the fulfillment of their faith makes it seem as if they can see the image of the soul!

This was the case for spectators from all over the world, not to mention those present. With the appearance of Lasinger, even the funeral in front of them was suspended. They stared intently at the phantom of the cardinal, their eyes filled with anticipation and longing that seemed to materialize!

There's no way around it; ordinary people can only see the soul, so they're all astonished, but these powerful officials and heads of state from all over the world see the hope of eternal life!

After all, once you have a soul, wouldn't ascending to heaven mean eternal life?

Just as they were thinking this, the white light continued to expand, transforming into a real "Stairway to Heaven," appearing before Rasinger and before everyone else.

Cardinal Lasinger finally turned around, looked at everyone present, nodded to Mario, and then stepped onto the stairs.

Holy light shone around him, hymns were sung throughout the area, and under the watchful eyes of everyone, the cardinal embarked step by step on the road to heaven!
No one doubts that this is not the road to heaven; many people simply lament why they are not the ones walking this path.

They looked up at the ascending soul, watching the staircase sink into the clouds, as if heading towards an infinite heaven, and their hearts were filled with endless longing!

So it turns out that some people really can go to heaven, and some people can really be gathered by the Lord to become residents of heaven?

Did he go to that paradise flowing with honey and milk, where all his sins were forgiven and he became a true "righteous man"?
Has he already stepped onto eternal life, no longer affected by the troubles of mortals, but standing by the Lord's side and becoming a member of Heaven?
If Cardinal Rasinger can go, can they go too?

Many people are blindly confident. They automatically forget their sinful memories and think only of themselves as devout believers, noble royalty, or the rulers of all people. Since cardinals can go to heaven, they should be able to too.

They even began to fantasize about their future development, unaware that their ugly desires had already fallen into the eyes of Mario and Angus.

But no matter what, the power of the vows evoked by this real scene almost materialized in the sky, and made Bai Yang count down little by little on the side!

"It's almost there! Almost there! It's almost there!" He gazed at the door gradually taking shape in the sky, feeling that the "story" he had painstakingly crafted over the years was correct and highly effective!
Alvin and the Central Command stood behind him, watching the door gradually take shape, their hearts filled with anticipation!

After all, the emergence of the Aesir's divine kingdom originated from Lova's demigod will, while the emergence of the Death Kingdom was purely a combination of Bai Yang's own creation and Pluto's will!
These things all require a foundation; they cannot be created at will. Therefore, this was a special attempt by Bai Yang.

He wondered if the miracles he had orchestrated to bring about the Kingdom of Heaven could force the world's consciousness to acknowledge the creation of this divine kingdom.

Now it seems to be working. As more and more people devote their faith because of this funeral, Bai Yang can clearly feel that the divine kingdom called "Heaven" is being perfected little by little!

The gates of Heaven were the best outward manifestation of this perfection, but it was still a little lacking. Bai Yang decided to add fuel to the fire! So, he slightly raised his hand, and the hymns of Heaven in the world below suddenly became louder, bringing Pope Mario back to his senses so he could continue his ritual!
“Dear brothers and sisters, our beloved Cardinal Lasinger Leo has completed his earthly journey. Today, with sorrow and hope, we entrust his soul into the infinitely merciful hands of our Heavenly Father.”

"Throughout his life, as a cardinal, he wore the red robe and served the Gospel of Christ and His Church until his last drop of blood was shed. Now we firmly believe that the resurrected Savior has clothed him in white garments and led him into the Kingdom of Eternal Light, to attend the wedding feast of the Lamb with all the saints."

“Lasinger Leo, dear brother! We bid you farewell in faith and love. Your earthly journey is over, and your faithful ministry is complete. May the Blessed Virgin Mary, St. Peter the Apostle, and all the saints intercede for you. May the merciful Father let you see His face and grant you eternal peace and joy.”

"May the Lord be with you and guide you into the eternal Jerusalem. Rest in peace! (In pace, requiescat!)"

This was the farewell speech, representing their final goodbye to Lasinge, followed naturally by the offering of incense.

The deacons sprinkled holy water, symbolizing the grace of baptism and the hope of eternal life, while Pope Mario offered incense, hoping that the Church's prayers and reverence could rise to the throne of God like a mailbox.

The ceremony itself doesn't have much meaning, but the sacredness of the ceremony can make the audience believe in such things even more.

Then the chorus began to sing, and the ancient and beautiful "In Paradisum" (May the angels guide you) echoed in everyone's ears:

May the angels guide you into heaven.
May the martyrs greet you when you arrive.
It will guide you into the holy city of Jerusalem.

May the angels' chorus welcome you.
And like poor Lazarus,
May you rest in peace.

This is just a normal procedure. The only abnormal thing is that, as the hymns spread, a high-pitched song suddenly rose from the horizon!

Everyone looked up and saw the steps to heaven at the end of the sky, saw Rasinger at the end, and saw angels slowly appearing beside him!

The angels surrounded Rasinger, their wings flapping incessantly, welcoming him as he walked step by step toward a distant gate of light.

This scene is small, so small it seems far away, yet in the eyes of every believer it appears as if it were right before their eyes.

"That's... the Gates of Heaven?" some of the elderly people said, trembling. The shock they had experienced today was probably more than they had ever experienced in their entire lives!

Their lifelong faith and prayers were laid bare before them; behind that door lay the paradise they had always dreamed of!

Some people even went beyond the fanaticism of their faith, their reason consumed by terrible desires, and they pushed through the crowd, rushing toward the steps above the coffin!
Everyone was stunned. Few could stop this fanatic. Many were even watching on purpose, ready to follow him if he could even take just one step up the stairs!
This is the stairway to heaven, the ultimate goal of all believers. Even if there is only a sliver of a chance, they will try!
Then, the man missed his target. He was heading towards the stairs, but he couldn't even touch anything solid and crashed to the ground.

Regretful sighs echoed from every corner, extinguishing any thought of following, but also fueling the fervor even more.

After all, what is eagerly sought after is not a good deal, and what can be intervened in is not a good belief. This infinitely aloof and infinitely lofty status makes them more convinced!
Only the most noble among them can go to heaven, as the Bible says, doesn't it?
And so, under the lofty and reverent gazes of these people, Cardinal Rasinger, with everyone watching, gently leaned forward and pushed open the door made of light!
Immediately, endless light burst forth, blinding everyone. When their vision returned, the Stairway to Heaven, the Gates of Heaven, Lasinger, the angels, and even the hymns had vanished.

But their empty hearts told them that everything that had just happened was not an illusion, but real!
Even Mario could sense that he had made some connection with a special world: "Is this... the invitation from heaven?"

He could sense that with the establishment of this ceremony, the Kingdom of Heaven seemed to have truly been opened!
P.S.: People always say I don't kill. I'm not a serial killer. Why would I kill people every day? Faith is the main reason. The goal is to kill less and perform more miracles. Besides—I've killed quite a few people!

(End of this chapter)