An Ascetic's advancement ritual was not something Olivia could complete alone; it required additional support—namely, the sound of joyful singing. She could not sing for herself; she needed others to provide those voices.
Furthermore, the process could not be disturbed.
She needed to complete a dance amidst the joyful singing, and during this process, no one could speak to or interfere with her. Thus, she required assistance to eliminate these external factors.
Fortunately, she was not some unaffiliated transcendent; backed by the Church, she could naturally request help from church personnel for such an advancement ritual.
Therefore, after finishing her conversation with Melanie, Olivia used the King's Domain to teleport outside the Daylight Cathedral. She then entered the cathedral and informed the head official, Sister Ivy, of her intention to begin the advancement ritual.
This request caused Ivy to fall into a brief silence.
She remembered that not much time had passed since Olivia became a Sensate, yet now she was already applying to become a Transcender?
Ivy could not help but ask, "Olivia, are you certain you have completed the entire path of a Sensate? Are you sure you have already obtained the inspiration required to become a Transcender? Are you truly prepared to take the next step?"
"Yes, Lady Ivy, I am very certain. I believe I have made all the necessary preparations," Olivia replied with a slight smile.
Seeing this, Ivy nodded. "I understand. Tomorrow, the scene you wish to see will appear at Triumphant Square. Come then to complete your advancement ritual. Remember, the time is in the morning."
"Thank you, Lady Ivy."
Olivia’s heart was filled with immense anticipation. A Sensate was a low-level class rank transcendent, while a Transcender was a mid-level class rank. Although the two ranks were adjacent, they represented entirely different meanings, and she would soon be able to enter that higher domain.
Filled with expectation, Olivia first returned to her home at 88 Annus Street.
Since she had already prepared all the materials needed for the various stages of the advancement ritual, all she had to do now was wait for tomorrow.
...
The next day.
On this Friday in the South District, the sunlight was exceptionally bright, with beams of light illuminating the finest aspects of this grand city.
Olivia woke up early and completed her personal preparations, maintaining a state of utmost joy.
When she felt the time was right, she took out the King's Domain and quietly teleported to Triumphant Square outside the Daylight Cathedral, witnessing the lively scene taking place there.
A gathering seemed to be unfolding across the vast square.
Many people were singing and dancing as if celebrating something. Laughter was constant, and melodious, joyful songs drifted through the air on the breeze.
There was no doubt that the Church had made ample preparations, and now they were only waiting for her, the protagonist, to appear.
After confirming everything was in order, Olivia used the King's Domain to teleport back to 88 Annus Street.
She went to the bathroom and gradually placed the materials she had prepared into the bathtub.
First was the holy spring water. This was a type of spring water possessing a peculiar spiritual power that only the Church could produce, used in many transcendent methods.
If a non-clergy member wanted to obtain holy spring water, they would have to go through layers of applications. However, as a deaconess, Olivia faced no such red tape to use it.
After pouring 300 liters of holy spring water into the tub, she added 1,000 milliliters of god-gifted milk, followed by six types of flowers that served as spiritual materials.
Six dawn chrysanthemums, six golden dew flowers, six smiley face flowers, six blue roses, six blazing sun flowers, and six holy word flowers.
Once these preliminary preparations were complete, Olivia slowly shed her clothes, revealing her flawless, white body.
She lifted a foot and gently stepped into the tub. Feeling the cool temperature of the water, she took a deep breath, stepped in with the other foot, and sat down, letting the holy spring water submerge her body.
Then, Olivia began to pray, reciting the doctrines of the Church.
During this process, she felt her body and mind becoming increasingly light and agile. Her mental state was exceptionally good, even giving her a sensation of floating.
The holy spring water, god-gifted milk, and the six types of flowers in the tub were all emitting their respective spiritual energies, influencing Olivia’s physical state to bring her closer to the feeling required to break through to a Transcender.
After continuing like this for a good while, Olivia finally rose from the tub.
She slowly wiped the moisture from her body, picked up the clothes she had set aside, and put them on one by one.
These were all new clothes. Once dressed, she stepped out of 88 Annus Street and began walking toward Triumphant Square.
During this walk, she could not use the King's Domain to prevent the aura of the forbidden artifact from affecting her mental state; she had to reach the square on foot.
Annus Street was not particularly close to Triumphant Square, but this distance did not hinder Olivia’s movements. She walked slowly and, before long, finally arrived at the now incredibly lively Triumphant Square.
Laughter and joy still surrounded the square, with happy melodies drifting on the wind.
The residents living near Triumphant Square did not know why it was so lively today, but since it was an event brought about by the Church, no one resisted it.
People even eagerly participated, sharing in the joy.
Upon her arrival, Olivia swept her gaze across the area, seeing both people she knew and those she did not.
But regardless of who they were, she did not give them much attention. Maintaining her joyful mood, she slowly walked into the crowd and began to dance.
Olivia was not particularly skilled at dancing, but fortunately, this advancement ritual did not require her to perform a standard dance; it only needed to fit the definition of a dance.
So, she simply danced along with those around her, perfectly blending into the crowd. No one knew that the joy filling Triumphant Square was actually prepared for her alone.
Amidst the gentle singing and dancing, endless joy surged in her heart, making Olivia feel as though her state was becoming increasingly miraculous. Though she was clearly dancing, she felt as if she were about to take flight.
Her spirituality was transforming, her physical state was leaping forward, and a wondrous sensation permeated her entire being.
In this unconsciously magical state, her level of existence began to undergo a distinct change, entering a new domain.
It was the domain of a Transcender!
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