Looking back, it was all like a fairyland.

I encountered many monsters, but not many of them were powerful. Most of them were just trying their luck and seeking death.

After flying in the sky for a few days, they finally saw the shadow of the royal capital.

Yun Yue's robes fluttered as he looked at this so-called capital city, but he did not find any imperial dragon aura. It seemed that the country ruled by the gods was not recognized by humankind.

In fact, if you think about it, how can there be imperial dragon energy in a country where there is not even the cycle of heaven and earth?

"Wait a minute..." Yun Yue seemed to remember something.

"Where do you think the soul of this nation will go?"

Lin Yuan, who had also been looking at the capital, was taken aback by Yun Yue's words. They exchanged a sharp glance, then spoke in unison: "The Divine Kingdom of the Land."

No one expected that they had found an answer that was suspected to be the entrance to the land kingdom of God before they even reached the royal capital.

The place where the soul goes is the kingdom of God on land. They only need to follow the soul to find the entrance to the kingdom of God.

However, this still needed to be verified. The two men quietly made their way to the capital, where nearly a third of the population were fanatics. They observed people kowtowed in the streets, and believers sat on the ground, seemingly praying. They weren't as taciturn as those they had encountered at the border; aside from prayer time, they were no different from ordinary people.

The two walked among the crowd, no longer conspicuous. The capital was still quite lively, and no one seemed to have noticed that their god had fallen into eternal silence.

This also shows that the deity seems to rarely respond to these believers.

But what about the priests and the imperial preceptor? He wasn't completely ignorant of this. This kingdom also had an emperor, but his power wasn't as vast as in other normal kingdoms. The emperor and his ministers held half of the power, while the imperial preceptor and the priests controlled the remaining half. This separation of powers was so powerful that the imperial preceptor even held more power than the king.

The Imperial Advisor is the representative of the gods in this country.

Now that the gods have all passed away, there is no doubt that this so-called imperial advisor must have known about it.

He wondered if the Grand Preceptor's cover-up was driven more by personal motives or by the greater good of the nation. It couldn't possibly be solely for personal gain; he didn't believe the deity's judgment was so poor, especially considering the Grand Preceptor's long tenure in that position. The idea that it was all for the nation was even less believable; no one could do that.

Human nature is greedy.

However, concealment is really the only solution right now. If it were announced openly, it would lead to chaos. Faith can sometimes be a shackle, and without the restraint of these shackles, the collapse of a fanatic's faith would be terrifying.

This will directly lead to the disintegration of the entire country.

Watching the crowds coming and going, Yun Yue sighed. Faith is truly a troublesome matter. The ability to quickly unite all forces into a single thread, and simply not fearing life and death, is something not commonplace. But it's not all good. The downside is that it's best to pray to the gods for peace. If something were to happen, without a true ruler, this nation would collapse faster and more completely than any other dynasty, with no chance of recovery.

After all, they believed in gods, not emperors. Anyone could be emperor, but there was only one god.

When the gods disappear, collapse is inevitable.

Among them, the people who are most affected are ordinary people.

The two were in no rush to verify their previous assumptions. They agreed that it would be best to first observe which potential threats the city might face later, and which forces were vying for power. Cooperation wasn't always possible because of divergent interests; temporary collaboration could also exist.

In fact, Yun Yue wanted to say that compared to these dangers, perhaps the Kingdom of God was more dangerous. But now that they hadn't even found the entrance, it was a bit premature to say so.

The two of them walked around the streets casually and found that it was not much different from other countries. It was even better. They didn't even see any ruffians.

Because this is the royal capital.

A holy place for pilgrims, it is sacred in the eyes of believers, coated with a layer of golden light, and a place that cannot be desecrated. Any abnormality here will be infinitely magnified and repeatedly scrutinized.

Being cautious, but not too cautious, is a characteristic of the people living here. They know what to do and what not to do, and it is ingrained in them, so it is not difficult for them.

The arrival of Lin Yuan and Yun Yue did not add anything different to the royal capital. They integrated into the center of this country just like ordinary people.

But in places that ordinary people cannot see, there are turbulent waves and undercurrents.

"How is it?" Yun Yue asked.

"It's not very good." Lin Yuan's eyes were filled with disgust; it was clear he was disgusted by the nauseating smell.

Their arrival caught the attention of those who cared. While things appeared to be business as usual, secretly, the place had been overrun by demons and monsters. In this sacred place, those closest to you, your bedmates, your neighbors, and even your closest friends had been quietly replaced.

Without the protection of the gods, demons and monsters began to run rampant.

From the side, we can also see the attraction of this place to demons and monsters. Everyone wants to reach the sky in one step, let alone these guys who have never seen the sky.

Most of them are just here to join in the fun.

The two spent the better part of a day walking through the streets and alleys of the royal capital. People were watching them, and they were watching others. Most of them weren't anything to be feared, but there were quite a few who could smell danger.

In total, there are three demons, one monster, one goblin and one immortal.

The three demons were hiding in the streets, changing and observing every moment, whether they were old men, children, young men, or women, changing their appearance and form every few steps.

The demon brushed past them. He sensed their extraordinary qualities, but didn't even glance at them. He ignored them and continued to imitate them.

The two of them did not disturb each other and passed each other peacefully.

There was another demon perched atop an incense stand, looking like a clay sculpture. He sat at the end of a secluded alley, half obscured by shadows, smiling and holding a flower. Occasionally, someone would light incense and offer sacrifices, creating a wisp of smoke that looked eerie.

In this theocracy, worshipping others while others turn a blind eye and yet become accustomed to it is very strange, yet seems very normal.

But the golem wasn't a clay sculpture; it was alive. Its pupils twitched slightly, glancing at the two men as they passed by. Then, its eyes darkened, as if it were calculating something.