Chapter 270: A Resounding Victory
In the vast Mediterranean Sea, after the crisis on the sacred mountain was resolved, Sa Lang received a report from her subordinates, and a sickly smile immediately appeared on her face.
That smile was filled with a twisted excitement and smugness, as if she had heard the most delightful news in the world. Her already sinister face now appeared even more ferocious.
She had finally vented a great deal of frustration today, and what's more, she had achieved a resounding victory!
Most importantly, after today, no one would be able to control Sa Lang anymore!
The most unexpected thing for her was that she never thought the Pope would die just like that!
She had always wanted to find the Pope and try every possible way to wring her neck. Yet, the thing she couldn't accomplish, this 'good son-in-law' actually helped her achieve.
Although this meant losing the chance to control Ye Xin Xia, Sa Lang didn't mind. After all, Sa Lang had always looked down on Ye Xin Xia.
That inexplicable kindness and pity disgusted Sa Lang.
The Pope was dead, and her identity had been clearly confirmed. Although Sa Lang didn't know how Mo Fan knew the Pope's true identity, none of that mattered anymore. What mattered was that the Pope was dead, which meant Sa Lang could take the opportunity to absorb those Red-Clothed Archbishops under the Pope's command.
Although in her eyes, those Red-Clothed Archbishops were indeed somewhat useless, their strength and methods were not outstanding. However, as long as they were brought under her command, they could still exert their last bit of usefulness and provide some assistance to her.
Meanwhile, in Parthenon, because Ye Xin Xia was a special existence possessing a Divine Soul, and with the Temple Mother, the Pope, being apprehended by Mo Fan and her true face exposed, the entire situation underwent a drastic change.
Mo Fan's previous extensive killing in Parthenon seemed to have caused great chaos and casualties, but looking at it now, this was also considered an internal struggle, a conflict launched to protect the Saintess.
Therefore, after a period of deliberation and judgment, Mo Fan was not only innocent but had also become a meritorious person.
As for those who died in this conflict, they were naturally defined as rebels and became sacrifices in this power transition.
This is the truest magic history, written by the victors!
Just one point: Mo Fan killed the Papal Pope in the Parthenon Temple, which was enough to convince everyone!
Yi Zhisha woke up and reappeared in everyone's sight, but now she didn't even have a single confidant left.
All the key decision-makers in the Adjudication Hall, including the Hall Master and the several Deputy Hall Masters like Xiao Shen, had died.
They were all supporters of Yi Zhisha in this contest.
But unfortunately, Mo Fan spared none of them, even if the other party had no intention of making a move.
What Mo Fan wanted to do was a bloodbath!
The entire Adjudication Hall was almost paralyzed, and while some people in the Faith Hall still supported Yi Zhisha, they were only a minority, like grasshoppers in autumn, unable to cause much trouble. They couldn't stir up any big waves at all.
More people, after weighing the pros and cons, still chose to stand with Ye Xin Xia, who possessed a Divine Soul.
After all, Ye Xin Xia had the powerful backing of a Divine Soul, along with the support of Mo Fan and Heilong. In everyone's view, following her offered a better future and better protected their own interests.
Asha蕊雅, in this power struggle within Parthenon, had no role whatsoever. She was directly marginalized, only able to silently watch the development of the situation, powerless to change anything.
And Mo Fan, having successfully dismantled the conspiracy of Duranke and others, directly became the Honorary Hall Master of the Parthenon Adjudication Hall due to this merit.
However, this so-called Honorary Hall Master was just a title for Mo Fan; the remaining complex affairs would naturally be arranged and handled by Heilong.
As an elder of Parthenon and having once received the Divine Soul bestowed by Wen Tai, Heilong had always been loyal to Wen Tai. Even after Wen Tai's death, that loyalty and affection never faded in his heart.
Now, Wen Tai's descendant had appeared and also possessed a Divine Soul. Coupled with Ye Xin Xia's active efforts to win him over, Heilong unhesitatingly sided with Ye Xin Xia.
As a result, the power within the Faith Hall was split in two. One part chose to side with Xin Xia, believing that following her offered a future.
The other part stubbornly remained loyal to Yi Zhisha, perhaps out of old ties, or perhaps due to other entangled interests.
From this situation, it can be seen that Yi Zhisha still held some prestige. Even in the current situation, which was extremely unfavorable to her, she still maintained a very high status.
Of course, she was no longer the Goddess but merely a Saintess.
The number of Saintesses remained three: Ye Xin Xia, Yi Zhisha, and Asha蕊雅.
But the situation was vastly different from before. Now, Xin Xia held the greatest initiative and was undoubtedly the most competitive and likely candidate to become the final choice in this Goddess election.
On the other hand, Yi Zhisha was not completely Waste and without a chance to rise again. It should be known that her network was still very powerful, with many complex forces supporting her from behind.
Moreover, she also had strong external support beyond the Parthenon forces. These were her confidence, and it's possible that in future developments, she could rise again with these powers and change the current situation.
As for Asha蕊雅, to be honest, in this power struggle of Parthenon, she was, in plain terms, like a mascot, with no actual influence and unable to sway the direction of the situation.
After the crisis in the temple was resolved, the Parthenon Temple mages immediately began the restoration of the sacred mountain and Athens City.
Mo Fan, meanwhile, entered a period of secluded cultivation and recovery.
It was during these few days that the Parthenon powerhouses who had been out on missions gradually returned to the sacred mountain.
Of course, the hidden aristocratic families behind Parthenon had not yet shown any reaction.
Because they all served the Goddess.
If the Goddess did not appear, mere Saintesses were not worth their service.
However, in the original world, it was due to the presence of the Temple Mother. But now, the position of Parthenon Temple Mother is temporarily vacant. Therefore, the aristocratic families who could clearly see the situation naturally understood that now was the time to send people to contact Xin Xia.
The moment Xin Xia becomes the Goddess, then undoubtedly, the entire Parthenon will need to submit.
The Goddess is not just a title; in the Parthenon Temple, it is even more a recognition!
Possessing this recognition, coupled with her Divine Soul power, she could instantly become a top-tier powerhouse in this world.
The most terrifying thing is that with the appearance of the Goddess, the Knights within Parthenon can also rapidly gain immense enhancement!
Many talented individuals are willing to join the temple precisely because of a blessing bonus from Parthenon.
With this increase in blessings, they would be one or even two times stronger than ordinary mages!
No other force besides Parthenon can achieve this kind of fundamental growth.