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Gripping the divine weapon, Knight Flame Saint Levis underwent a sudden transformation. The raging flames in the sky instantly converged into a magnificent and resplendent pillar of light that shot straight up to the clouds. Then, like a blooming lotus, it split into countless crimson sword energies in all directions, tearing apart and shredding the holy power gathered at Saint Spirit Mountain back into formlessness. The scattered priests around the square retreated, but they only saw a vast space rolling and forming an extensive domain. Within it, immense fiery red clouds obscured the sun and moon, while the ground transformed into surging lava. Countless crimson crystal lotuses blossomed elegantly amidst the molten rock. Only within a few feet around the "Divinely Blessed Holy Knight," a white light enveloped him, while everywhere else was filled with heat that could melt iron and gold. The entire Saint Spirit Mountain's surging holy power, despite its efforts to converge, could no longer penetrate this world of red lotuses.

"The Holy Domain—Red Lotus Flame Realm," the unique domain of Flame Saint Levis, is a pure realm of flames that completely rejects any other forces. Among all the Holy Domain experts, only he, whose constitution, dual auras, and divine weapon attributes are perfectly unified, possesses such a purely refined domain.

Sword Saints, endowed with the energy circulation of communicating with the "Sea of Starlight," can, after achieving great mastery, intervene with the rules of this world in reverse, dragging parts of the space resonating with their powers into the material world, forming their unique domains. In these domains, Sword Saints can partially modify the laws of the world, gaining several times their strength. If "Ancestor of Sword Saints" Leinster or "War Saint" Leimen were to act, they could naturally operate their domains freely. However, for Flame Saint Levis, who relied on his divine weapon to break through the Holy Domain, he must summon the embodied divine weapon to balance the power channel, making the domain's power and control significantly weaker. Nevertheless, even so, this Holy Domain is sufficient to isolate the holy power of Saint Spirit Mountain and suppress the "Divinely Blessed Holy Knight."

"It seems we're in a bad situation. Flame Saint's domain is clearly approaching perfection. With such strength, even if we besiege him, we won't gain any advantage unless we involve the Pope, but..." Knight Apu, following behind me, said with a worried expression. His understanding of the Temple's strength far exceeded mine as a newcomer.

"Do you know the power of the 'Divinely Blessed Holy Knight'? How does it compare to Flame Saint?" I asked, looking back. In the arena, the "Divinely Blessed Holy Knight" forcibly opened his own domain within his opponent's domain. Although he isolated the intense heat, he could not reverse the disadvantageous situation.

"Not very well. During the battle with the 'Demon Lion King,' the Radiant Sword Saint fell, and the Temple has not produced a new Sword Saint since then, relying solely on the Pope and the Holy Cup Knights to maintain the scene. It wasn't until ten years ago when the Sea Sword Saint of the Viking Empire died, and the 'Black Ice Demon Knight' suddenly appeared, clashing with the Temple. The 'Divinely Blessed Holy Knight' emerged at that time. His origins seem known only to the Pope, and he has only acted twice, neither of which I witnessed, so..."

I nodded without speaking, silently calculating the changing situation. Although Flame Saint currently held the upper hand, I did not believe he would achieve ultimate victory. After all, given the Temple's profound foundation, their preparations over a hundred years to deal with "War Saint" Leimen would certainly include countermeasures. Any one of them would be enough to make Flame Saint suffer. However, the current Temple had gradually abandoned secular power and was unwilling to conflict with the nation represented by Flame Saint, so powerful restrictions remained dormant. Yet, the Temple would not allow Flame Saint to bully them. Once the "Divinely Blessed Holy Knight" faced defeat, the Temple would likely take action. Their desired outcome was probably a situation where both sides suffered no damage, with the Temple losing in the duel to Flame Saint while demonstrating their formidable strength, making him retreat, thus allowing both sides to find common ground.

Of course, regardless of how well the Temple's plan might work, it depended on my willingness to comply. While I lacked the power to intervene directly in this duel, I certainly possessed the ability to change the outcome.

At this moment, the battle in the arena had become increasingly clear. The "Divinely Blessed Holy Knight," wielding the divine weapon "Holy Lance—Quinillion," displayed the Temple's secret three spear techniques—"Holy Light Spear," "Divine Light Lance," and "Piercing Aurora"—to their utmost, yet still could not match Flame Saint's ever-changing "Ten Realms Red Lotus." The fierce sword edge alternated between hundreds of fire orbs, dozens of fire dragons, and various weapons like swords, spears, axes, and hooks, gradually suppressing the white light in the Red Lotus Flame Realm. It was evident to everyone that Flame Saint's victory was assured.

However, just as I anticipated, the Temple finally took action.

The four high priests standing at the corners of the square suddenly moved. They exchanged glances, raised their hands simultaneously, and four unassuming ancient rings in their hands lit up with four different colors, resonating and beginning to harmonize. At the same time, they shouted in unison, "Divine grace is vast, divine might is majestic!"

The enormous domain enveloping the square suddenly changed. Originally, the two Sword Saints' domains, though squeezed together, were distinct. Flame Saint's domain could not invade the "Divinely Blessed Holy Knight's" white domain, nor could the "Divinely Blessed Holy Knight" break through Flame Saint's domain. But now, the two domains began to blend, with the white holy domain diffusing into the crimson Red Lotus Flame Realm, turning the entire domain into a peculiar rose-red color. The two domains merged into one, no longer suppressing either side.

"Hmm? What is this..." Flame Saint was slightly taken aback. The "Divinely Blessed Holy Knight," freed from the domain's constraints, summoned countless holy powers, increasing his speed and swiftly escaping. Not only was Flame Saint surprised; I was also greatly astonished. The Holy Domain is a crucial weapon in Sword Saint duels. When two Sword Saints' domains merge, if they are enemies, they merely cancel each other out. If allies, merging their domains could multiply their power several times. This was clearly prepared to deal with the old man Leimen, although I didn't know the specific functions and limitations. Nonetheless, it was a significant discovery for me.

Seeing the "Divinely Blessed Holy Knight" about to escape the merged domain, a cold killing intent flashed in my eyes. Today, he must not leave unscathed. However, the one who acted was not me.