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Chapter 364 Changes, Initial Recovery, and the Coming Chaos

In the early morning, on the dim horizon, streaks of dawn light appeared and disappeared.

All the believers living in the harbor left their homes and walked slowly and respectfully to the cathedral next to the royal court.

As usual, they lined up in the church, facing the royal court with their hands on their chests and heads bowed, ready to offer their morning prayers the moment the sunlight shone on the church spire.

This is their daily compulsory course, and the most important activity for every Undead believer.

Just as they were about to recite their prayers, the church doors were suddenly pushed open.

Bishop Li Tianxing stepped in and quickly made his way to the podium.

Looking down at the bowed believers, he raised his bishop's staff and slammed it on the floor.

"Lift up your heads, my Lord, devout believers, for our God has sent forth a divine message."

Upon hearing Li Tianxing's words, the believers slowly raised their heads, their eyes filled with doubt.

Although it is not uncommon for the bishop to announce divine pronouncements from the Lord of Life and Death before morning prayers.

However, this was the first time that Bishop Li Tianxing had specifically emphasized "our God" in his language.

Many new believers were puzzled, but many more senior believers realized something.

The church remained silent, but the atmosphere began to become chaotic.

Doubt, fear, joy, anticipation—a variety of emotions are present.

Amidst this complex atmosphere, Li Tianxing spoke: "By the divine decree of our God, from this day forward, we shall pray and change our prayers daily."

"First, the timing and frequency of prayers have been changed from one prayer in the morning to two prayers at dawn and dusk."

"Secondly, the rituals for prayer will change. From now on, the morning prayer will be conducted by the celebrant burning blood oil and playing drums in the church; the evening prayer will be conducted by the celebrant scattering ashes and striking the bronze bell in the church."

Most believers don't actually care about these two changes.

The process is just more standardized and has a more ceremonial feel.

Moreover, praying twice a day allows the Lord to better unite the faith and lead the undead to greater prosperity.

This is a situation that most believers would like to see.

But Li Tianxing's next words made them uneasy: "Finally, and most importantly—"

"From this day forward, the name of our God, whom we first praise in prayer, has been changed. Please listen carefully to the new name."

Li Tianxing cleared his throat, bowed respectfully towards the throne room, and loudly proclaimed: "The true Lord who holds the reins of life and death in this world, the supreme king who reignites blood and fire from the ashes of death!"

"The True Dragon Master, an immortal legend!"

"The Creator who glimpsed the embers of truth!"

"We believers pray for your protection and praise your immortality—"

"We will dedicate our lives to you, hoping you will live on forever—we will sing your name until death, until your legend is etched in the world—"

After he finished reciting the name of the honored one, he read the entire prayer before stopping.

His devout prayers echoed in the church, and like thunder, resonated in the minds of every believer.

There was a moment of deathly silence in the church, followed by a commotion.

If it weren't for the fact that the new title still referred to the Lord of Life and Death, they would have all thought that Li Tianxing had betrayed the religion.

It's no wonder they were excited; the difference between the old and new titles was simply too great.

Since entering the Sea of ​​No Return, establishing the Undead Race and the Undead Cult, and with Bishop Li Tianxing leading the way and receiving divine instructions to establish various rules, the revered name they have always been—

"A representative of life, a guide to death."

The source of faith recognized by the spirit world, the king on the throne of blood and fire.

The supreme ruler of the immortals.

At first glance, there seems to be no problem, but upon closer examination—

This is completely different!

The believers whispered amongst themselves, glancing every now and then in the direction of the throne room, their expressions filled with suspicion and panic.

Boom boom boom!

"quiet!"

Li Tianxing slammed his scepter into the ground, forcefully suppressing the chaotic situation.

"Do not think wildly, everyone. It is only because our God has fully recovered from the wounds of death, and even gone further, that His name has been changed so that it can be more accurately pointed to Him and is more in line with His current identity."

Li Tianxing smiled and explained, and the chaotic situation in the church gradually calmed down.

However, this was only a superficial calm; the doubts in the hearts of believers remained unresolved.

Li Tianxing continued, "Not only the prayers, but all the statues in Harbor City will be replaced this week to reflect the changes in our God."

"Please get used to it as soon as possible. The change of prayer will begin with this morning prayer. From now on, you will need to use the new prayer every day when you pray in church."

"Of course, in order to make the transition gradual, the original prayer can be used in private, but it must be replaced with the new prayer within a week."

After Li Tianxing finished speaking, he waved his hand, and the eight priests, including Tantai Qingxuan, walked into the church, each carrying an oil lamp as tall as a person.

Eight people stood on either side of the church and lit the blood-red oil in the lamp pans.

Crimson flames ignited, and a rich vitality spread out, temporarily suppressing the doubts and anxieties in the hearts of the believers.

Just then, the first rays of dawn shone on the top of the church.

Thump—thump—thump—

A deep, resonant drumbeat followed.

Li Tianxing looked at the believers and nodded slightly: "The ceremony has begun, everyone, let's begin to pray."

After saying that, he led the morning prayers.

The believers hesitated for a second, and then began to recite the new prayer.

"The true Lord who holds the power of life and death in this world, the supreme king who reignites blood and fire from the ashes of death!"

"The True Dragon Master, an immortal legend!"

"The Creator who glimpsed the embers of truth!"

"We believers pray for your protection and praise your immortality—"

Each of their voices was low, but when they came together, they were like a torrent roaring through the world.

The sound of prayer breaks through the barriers of the present world and reaches the infinitely high spiritual realm.

The spiritual moon trembled slightly, and wisps of faint faith descended and disappeared into the throne room.

But this time, these powers of faith did not linger around the throne.

Instead, it circled once in that golden sea of ​​faith and then merged into Xiao Yun, who was sitting on the steps of the throne.

Moreover, the golden sea of ​​faith surged, showing a faint tendency to break free from the throne.

Although very weak, it has already had an effect.

"Great, it really works!"

Below the steps of the throne, Jing Feiwan's beautiful eyes sparkled with dazzling light, and her tense spirit suddenly relaxed.

Although Xiao Yun had verified it last night, it was still hard to put one's mind at ease to trust Li Tianxing, a guy with ill intentions.

"I told you not to be nervous. Although that guy isn't on our side, he's a smart man and won't go looking for trouble."

Xiao Yun smiled and said to her, then stood up and went to the throne.

He knelt down on one knee, gently lifted Su Muqing's left hand, and grasped it.

"Susu, how is it?"

His voice was low and seemed to be trembling.

Even though everything has been going well so far, he still feels somewhat anxious and uncertain at this time.

Under his gaze, Su Muqing on the throne slowly opened her eyes and smiled: "Good morning, I am the agent of life and death, the angel walking among mortals, my sharpest sword—"

Hearing her calm voice, Xiao Yunhu's body trembled, and his eyes suddenly darkened.

He kept reassuring himself that this was just the beginning and Su Muqing would soon return to normal.

But hearing that unfamiliar title almost drove him mad.

Just then, a light laugh of someone who had pulled off a prank suddenly rang out from the head of the table.

Xiao Yun suddenly looked up, and Su Muqing's perfect face was already inches away.

The divinity in her eyes faded, replaced by joyful tears and tender love.

"besides----

"Xiao Yun, my beloved—"

"Su Su, you really are—"

Xiao Yun chuckled and shook his head, then suddenly looked up, venting his dissatisfaction at being tricked in a direct and passionate manner.

"Hmm!"

Caught off guard and with her mouth gagged, Su Muqing only had time to let out a gasp before helplessly immersing herself in his affection.

Below the stage, Jing Feiwan immediately covered Momo's eyes, shook her head and sighed, "Tsk—these two people, don't they even know when to stop?"

But she didn't look away, quietly watching the two of them.

With blessings, with emotion, with joy.

It also carried a faint, almost imperceptible—loss—

That sense of loss settled in her heart, igniting a flame that illuminated the base possessiveness hidden deep within her soul.

Jing Feiwan snapped back to reality, looked away, and slapped her face, a warning in her mind: "What are you thinking about? You've eaten before, wake up—"

Even with these reminders, the bittersweet feeling in my heart still lingers.

Just as she was about to leave, Li Tianxing's voice suddenly rang out at the entrance of the throne room.

"Uh—it seems I've arrived at the wrong time."

Upon catching a glimpse of the two people on the throne, Li Tianxing immediately lowered his head and avoided them.

A look of panic and embarrassment flashed in Su Muqing's eyes. She raised her scepter to block Xiao Yun, sat back on the throne, and used the Sea of ​​Faith to cover her face.

Xiao Yun chuckled, licked the water droplets from the corner of his mouth, turned his head, and instantly regained his serious expression.

"You've returned to report so quickly; it seems the morning prayers went quite smoothly."

"Bishop Li's abilities are indeed extraordinary."

After Xiao Yun finished speaking, Li Tianxing immediately bowed and said humbly, "It's all thanks to you that everything went so smoothly."

"I contacted the believers who were scattered outside last night and urged them to return overnight. For those who could not return, I sent them the new honorific name and the image of God through express channels so as not to delay the ceremony."

"At the current pace, we should be able to conduct the final transfer of faith ceremony this weekend."

"yes."

Xiao Yun gave him a half-smile, then looked at the system panel and the information she had updated that morning.

[Among the Undead, the change of the Lord's true name has caused panic among many believers. With the encouragement of the higher-ups, those fanatical followers who worship the current Lord will launch a rebellion in three days in order to expel the false Lord and restore order.]

Without the influence of high-level power, the system is quite useful.

As for the high-ranking officials involved, whose identities remain unclear—

Xiao Yun glanced at Li Tianxing without changing his expression, a cold glint flashing in his eyes.

Aside from the guy in front of him who was protected by the power of faith, he couldn't think of any other high-ranking member of the undead who could shield himself from the system's detection.

"As expected, this guy hasn't given up his wicked intentions."

Xiao Yun sneered inwardly, but remained outwardly calm, nodding lightly: "I look forward to that day."