After a full afternoon of work, the inspection was finally complete.

The Bishop and He Hao emerged from the inspection room, their expressions grim: "There is indeed a curse, and it is very difficult to deal with. We have never encountered such a stubborn curse before.

This curse has two forms.

One is an inactive form, lurking deep within the human spiritual world, causing no harm and even being undetectable.

The other is an active form.

Unfortunately, sir, you are currently in this state. The curse will slowly drain your life, gradually depriving you of your life ability, and ultimately kill you."

Upon hearing the Bishop's detailed explanation.

Baiyu could only acknowledge that professionals are indeed professionals. They identified the problem right away and even analyzed the forms in which the curse exists.

"So how do we solve it?"

At this moment, He Hao was most concerned with finding a solution. Only after the curse was resolved could he think about other issues.

The Bishop said solemnly, "I can attempt the Purification Ceremony, but it's not guaranteed to work. After all, this is our first encounter with such a curse. Frankly speaking, the chances of failure are extremely high."

Even if there was only a one percent chance,

He Hao could not give up.

This was his only hope for survival.

"Let's begin, Bishop. I am willing to accept it."

He Hao gritted his teeth and said.

Earlier, during the inspection, the Bishop had informed him that the Purification Ceremony might harm him or even conflict with the outbreak of the curse, leading to his death on the spot.

He was ready for this.

Even dying during the Purification Ceremony seemed a better fate than what befell his other companions.

"Alright, since you are willing to undergo treatment, I won't say much more. I will accompany you, and if necessary, I will help you, whether by alleviating your pain or removing the curse."

Baiyu took a deep breath.

The Purification Ceremony, this intense method of treatment, was akin to chemotherapy curing cancer.

Although it's possible to be cured,

the process subjects one to extreme pain. Therefore, if it is deemed that during the Purification Ceremony, the person can no longer be healed, someone will assist in alleviating their pain, allowing them to die without suffering.

He Hao nodded.

The three of them returned to the Church once more.

This time, under the statue of the Goddess of Life, the Bishop used candles, incense, life petals, and special pigments for drawing a Spirit Array, to create a Purification Spirit Array.

He Hao stepped into the Spirit Array.

The Bishop activated the array, and a surge of powerful spirituality emerged, waves of white light shining and pouring onto He Hao.

The white light continuously flowed into He Hao's body.

At that moment,

a corresponding black aura emerged from He Hao, as if the forces of light and darkness were clashing.

He Hao, at the center of the ceremony, was in visible pain.

"Purification!"

The Bishop shouted coldly, and the white light within the Spirit Array became more intense, like an erupting spring, continuously pouring into He Hao's flesh.

A shadow of darkness seemed to separate from He Hao's body.

The curse!

Baiyu and the Bishop both saw this shadow, and the presence of that evil, twisted power confirmed for them simultaneously that this was the curse.

Seeing the curse materialize in such a way,

the Bishop did all he could, spirituality pouring forth, urging the Spirit Array to try and resolve the troubles on He Hao once and for all.

It was a crucial moment, a missed chance would be lost forever.

All the white light emanating from the Purification Ceremony turned into arrows, piercing towards the dark shadow behind He Hao.

At that moment,

the shadow was struck hard, letting out a cry like a baby's wail, finally separating from He Hao.

But unexpectedly,

after the shadow left He Hao, it sped towards Baiyu, attempting to attach to him with surprising speed.

Such a bizarre, strange curse, the Bishop was bewildered for a moment.

He had never seen a curse that could escape on its own and find its own target, suggesting the curse had signs of being "alive."

Baiyu had previously speculated if the Illusion Beast's curse had passed onto the Mercenary Team, and now it seemed so.

Though surprised, he remained calm, having considered this possibility beforehand.

"Golden Blood!"

Baiyu internally shouted, as his upper body skin became as if forged from gold, unleashing immense power.

After the Golden Power,

the Black Moon Divine Power formed a barrier, encasing Baiyu completely, leaving not a single gap.

As the curse collided with him,

it was first weakened by the Golden Power, then tangled by the Black Moon Power, extinguished instantly, with no resistance.

Another wail like a baby's cry rang out,

but this time, the curse couldn't escape. It was surrounded on all sides by the Black Moon Divine Power and completely eradicated.

Baiyu dispelled his power.

The Bishop also stopped the Purification Ceremony, staring blankly at him, uttering after a long while, "You can wield Divine Power, the Tower of Miracles is truly a Holy Land for Cultivation."

Though he couldn't discern which deity's power Baiyu's Divine Power belonged to,

there was no twisted or evil aura, clearly belonging to a True Divine.

He Hao also stumbled out of the Array, breathless, wiping sweat from his forehead: "Thank you, Bishop, thank you, Mr. Bai."

He had been unable to speak or move,

but he had witnessed everything, and his speculation about Baiyu rose even higher—perhaps he was one of those unattainable City Lord's Attendants.

He had heard that in the Great City, there was a group of City Lord's Attendants, powerful enough to rival the Demon Kings of other races, each a super-strong individual, and Baiyu fit his notion of a City Lord's Attendant perfectly.

Powerful, mysterious.

Of course, now Baiyu's strength was still far behind those Attendants, who could almost each transform into gods and held extremely terrifying powers.

The most unforgettable scene was when a face occupied half the sky, devouring the ruins of the Frost Imperial's Loloya.

Arguably the most formidable eater Baiyu had seen.

Was it a Divine Technique or the effect of some great power?

"Are you sure you're alright now?"

Baiyu looked at He Hao.

The latter nodded, "It feels like the chains on my body have been removed. I feel like life has returned to this body. But my nephew..."

His nephew was also troubled by the curse.

If left untreated, he probably wouldn't last a few days.

"Bring him to the Church," Baiyu thought for a moment, then said to He Hao.

Since the Purification Ceremony was effective, the curse wasn't too frightening, just needed cautious handling to prevent it from jumping to a new host when driven out by the Purification Ceremony.