Chapter 266 The Villain Lady Arrives 94
After Alice's inspiring speech, outside the temple, the sun shone through the clouds, casting dappled light and shadows, as if crowning the new saint.
The crowd gradually dispersed, and everyone returned to their own life trajectory with different feelings.
Chi Meng was wearing a dark green robe, her hair was like a waterfall, and her eyes were shining with a light that did not belong to mortals. Her steps were light and firm, as if every step was in the rhythm of fate.
After leaving the royal capital, Chi Meng traveled to many mountains, rivers, lakes and seas, and witnessed all kinds of human life.
She once went deep into the dark forest, talked with the ancient tree spirits, and listened to the secret words of nature; she also climbed to the top of the towering mountain, overlooking the rolling sea of clouds and feeling the vastness of the world.
However, during this long journey, one question always lingered in her mind - why couldn't she condense her own divinity?
Chi Meng knew very well that as a demigod, she possessed power and wisdom beyond that of ordinary people, but this power always seemed to lack some key support, preventing her from truly joining the ranks of gods.
She has tried countless methods, from looking for answers in ancient magic books to exploring the mysterious source of power in other worlds, but the results are always disappointing.
Until one day, Chi Meng accidentally heard a piece of news - the new saint Alice of the Church of Light was about to hold a grand coronation ceremony in the royal capital.
Out of an inexplicable attraction, she decided to go and see and witness this grand event with her own eyes. Perhaps, there, she could find some clues about the condensation of godhood.
When Chi Meng stepped into the royal capital again, Alice's coronation ceremony was just coming to an end.
She was hidden in the crowd, watching everything quietly. When she heard Alice's impassioned speech, she rolled her eyes.
But Alice's words were full of faith in light and persistent pursuit of justice, which made Chi Meng feel a little bit of the power of faith emerging from some people around him.
"So, this is the power of faith?" Chi Meng thought to himself, "Perhaps, what I lack is the power of faith from believers."
This is a Western fantasy world. Perhaps it is because I lack the power of faith that I have been unable to condense my godhood.
Chi Meng pondered secretly in her heart, her gaze passing through the noisy crowd, towards the kingdom in the distance that belonged to her.
The sunlight danced in her eyes, as if every ray of light was telling of the warmth and anticipation of the journey home. She took a deep breath, her heart surging, thinking that it was time to go back after being out for so long.
"Yes, why do I wander far away and ignore the easiest place around me?" Chi Meng murmured to herself, with a faint smile on her lips. She turned around and walked towards the palace with more determined steps.
Inside the royal capital, the magnificent palace appears exceptionally solemn, with its tall towers shining brightly in the sun.
Chi Meng's figure gradually approached, and the aura of a king made her feel inexplicably excited and proud. She walked through the gorgeous arches with ease and finally stopped in front of King Lanster's study.
In the study, King Lanster was buried in a mountain of government affairs, his brows furrowed, looking extremely focused.
There was a soft knock on the door, interrupting his thoughts. He looked up, a hint of doubt flashed in his eyes, and then turned into tenderness and expectation: "Come in."
The door slowly opened, and Chi Meng's figure appeared at the door. The sunlight shone on her through the window lattice, giving her a layer of golden glow.
Seeing this, King Lanster smiled for the first time in a long time, and he stood up quickly and walked towards her. "An An, you're back!" His words were full of surprise and kindness, as if all the fatigue of the past few days had disappeared at this moment.
Chi Meng walked forward, bowed gently, with a gentle light in her eyes: "Yes, father, I'm back." Her voice was soft and firm, revealing a maturity and steadiness that came from having experienced many hardships.
King Lanster looked at his daughter carefully, and when he saw that she was safe and sound, he finally felt relieved. "Why did you come back so suddenly? Didn't you say you wanted to go out and gain some experience?" His words were filled with both concern and curiosity.
Chi Meng smiled slightly, walked to the window, looked at the blue sky and white clouds outside, and slowly said: "Father, I have been traveling for a long time and have seen the vastness and diversity of the world. But every time when the night is quiet, I always think of this land, you and the people here. I found that no matter where I go, my heart always belongs here, to our kingdom."
She turned around and looked at King Lanster with a determined gaze: "Also, I have a new idea. I want to bring a new faith to our kingdom and our people, a power that can lead them to light and hope."
King Lanster heard this and a flash of surprise flashed in his eyes, which was soon replaced by deep relief. "An An, you have grown up and have your own ideas and pursuits. I am very happy to see you like this. But what exactly is the faith you are talking about?" His words were full of expectation and curiosity.
Chi Meng walked to the desk, gently picked up a feather pen, and sketched a simple pattern on a blank piece of parchment - it was a silvery-white moon surrounded by symbols of various elemental forces, symbolizing harmony and balance.
“The faith I want to spread is a faith of peace and stability.”
King Lanster looked at the pattern quietly, his eyes flashing with thought. After a long while, he nodded slowly: "An An, your idea is very far-sighted. In this era full of disputes and turmoil, we really need a force that can unite people. Your faith may be exactly what our kingdom needs."
King Lanster's eyes were gentle and deep, as if he could see through every subtle fluctuation in Chi Meng's heart. He slowly walked to the window and stood side by side with Chi Meng. Together, they looked at the distant skyline, where the hope for the kingdom's future lay.
"An An, you have always acted with moderation and never rashly. You must have thought deeply about coming back so urgently this time and mentioned such an important matter as spreading faith. But father has to ask, what does this action mean to you personally?"
King Lanster's words were full of concern and care as a father.
When Chi Meng heard this, a warm feeling surged in her heart. She turned her head to look at King Lanster, her eyes flashing with determination and gratitude.
"Father, you can always see through my thoughts at a glance." She smiled gently, her tone containing both relief and firmness after relief.
"Indeed, I had my own selfish reasons for coming back this time. During these days of traveling, I was unable to condense my own godhood, which made me deeply confused and uneasy. It was not until I witnessed the power of faith when Alice was crowned that I suddenly realized that perhaps it was the lack of faith that blocked my path to becoming a god."
Having said this, Chi Meng paused slightly, her eyes became deep and distant, as if she had returned to the days when she was exploring and seeking answers alone.
"I began to think that the Godhead is not only a symbol of power, but also a bridge to connect with the believers. Without the support of faith, no matter how powerful the power is, it is just water without a source and a tree without roots. Therefore, I decided to return to the kingdom and try to establish a belief system of our own. I hope that this way can not only unite people's hearts, but also find a new direction for my own path of practice."