The next day, at the competition arena.

The fifth event, the Most Affable Award, began as scheduled.

Under the watchful eyes of the buzzing crowd, contestants of various races and styles, each with extraordinary beauty, took their places and began to demonstrate their affability.

Among them,

Saga, Charlotte, and Tixil.

These three True Dragons, who had shone brightly in previous events, plummeted to the bottom tier in the contest of affability.

Dragons?

Affability?

These two terms hardly seemed related.

Even the Metal Dragons, who belonged to the benevolent and orderly alignment and occasionally liked to support the weak, appeared aloof and unapproachable due to their noble temperament and massive size, making it difficult for most Sapient Beings to even come close.

In the presence of a True Dragon.

Even if the dragon had retracted its Dragon Might and was trying to show goodwill, most Sapient Beings would still feel breathless and terrified.

Saga lifted his eyelids and glanced at the heart-shaped value above his head.

In the previous four events, his heart-shaped value had soared, but now it seemed weak, twitching occasionally with the number barely increasing by one.

Saga wasn’t surprised by this and remained composed.

His title as King of the Near Seas wasn’t won through kindness or a refreshing affability.

Charlotte and Tixil also reacted indifferently, with Charlotte showing little interest in the award.

Eventually, after a competition that was anything but fierce,

The Most Affable Award was claimed by a human female Caster with a gentle face and a smile that made her seem approachable. Although her charm was modest compared to other contestants, her full affability helped her win the award.

With the conclusion of the Most Affable Award,

The Flower of the World beauty contest, with a total of six events, now only had the final award left: the Most Popular with the Opposite Sex Award, also known as the Strongest Sexual Tension Award.

According to the rules of the beauty contest,

The creature that wins the most awards out of the six events will become the overall champion of the beauty contest, earning the title of Flower of the World from the Temple of the Goddess of Beauty and receiving a blessing from the Goddess of Love and Beauty.

In the previous five events,

Saga had already won the Supreme Appearance Award and the Extraordinary Temperament Award.

Unless something unexpected happened, he was almost certainly the overall champion.

No other contestant had won two awards yet.

If someone won the sixth event and tied with Saga with two awards, then the champion would be chosen between the two.

“Whether it’s popularity among the opposite sex, um, or even the same sex, or the ability to be welcomed across races, this is a very important aspect in the definition of beauty.”

“Now I declare, the last event of this Flower of the World beauty contest, the Strongest Sexual Tension Award, begins!”

With the bishop of beauty’s shout, the final competition officially started.

Thump, thump, thump!

As soon as the competition began, many female audience members and judges of different races turned their gaze to one spot, and reflected in their view was a Golden Dragon, resplendent in golden scales, with a majestic and imposing figure, possessing a transcendent beauty that could cross racial boundaries, and a kingly aura.

Even some males couldn’t help but offer their hearts to Saga.

At this moment, Saga’s mind was not entirely on the competition. When he arrived here to participate, the palpitations in his heart grew stronger, prompting him to ponder the connection between his unease and the Temple of the Goddess of Beauty’s contest.

His psychic energy was constantly depleting.

Saga was in the midst of a brainstorm, with notable scenes flashing through his mind.

Some things he had previously overlooked and deemed insignificant were slowly being connected, giving him food for thought and a glimmer of insight. However, due to a lack of key information, this insight remained obscure and he couldn’t fully present the cause and effect of the events.

To the outside audience,

The contemplative Golden Emperor Dragon slightly bowed its head.

A pair of undying golden pupils revealed a calm and profound gaze, as if a sovereign was contemplating a grander blueprint.

This scene made many Sapient Beings, regardless of gender, unable to resist being moved.

Some even harbored absurd thoughts deep in their hearts, wishing to become the dragon lord’s forbidden delicacy and be ravaged by his mighty dragon body, their eyes rippling with desire and affection.

Dragons possess an aesthetic that transcends race, and their body structure also embodies a beauty that surpasses racial limitations.

Other Sapient Beings often find themselves immersed in the innate beauty of the dragon body, especially knowing that dragons possess universal aesthetic appeal and can transform into any race to spread their lineage.

Thump, thump, thump!

Hearts above Saga’s head trembled non-stop, leaving Charlotte, who was in second place, far behind.

This time, Charlotte didn’t harbor any thoughts of unfairness or conspiracy.

As Saga’s spouse, she was well aware of the sexual tension he possessed, which was fatally alluring to the opposite sex and could even attract the same sex unconsciously.

Otherwise,

Saga wouldn’t have been able to make both her and Tixil the Amethyst Dragon, two exceptionally talented Little Dragonesses, willingly submit under his golden wings.

When Saga shook his head slightly, coming back to his senses due to the lack of concrete thoughts,

He heard the enthusiastic cries of the bishop of beauty and many audience members.

“Supreme Appearance, Extraordinary Temperament, Strongest Sexual Tension. Out of six awards, he has taken half!”

“Let us congratulate, congratulate Saga Alzhus from Dragon Kind for winning this contest in an undisputed manner, becoming the champion by popular acclaim.”

Eh?

I’ve already won?

Saga blinked, realizing he had won the competition.

“I’m just standing here casually, not even interested in competing.”

“But the radiance I emit has already made all other contestants pale in comparison.”

With a sigh, the Golden Dragon lamented, “Alas, to be born so exceptional, though it has brought me much joy and satisfaction, there is always a price to pay, and I have also lost much trouble and pain.

“Becoming the champion, my heart doesn’t even flutter. It’s truly dull and tedious.”

Saga’s tail swayed gently as he whispered to himself.

He was putting on an act.

His voice reached the ears of Tixil and Charlotte, the two Little Dragonesses, who rolled their eyes at him coquettishly.

No flutter in his heart?

His tail was almost wagging to the heavens!

Suddenly, a fierce, hot, and powerful aura burst forth.

A semi-illusory red rose bloomed in the air, and then a figure stepped out from it.

The Pontiff of Beauty, Sosue, clad in a fiery red robe adorned with roses and phoenix patterns, stood tall with a handsome face and an aura that made him easily persuasive, creating the first impression people had of him.

Although it was their first meeting,

Just by feeling and memory of his aura, Saga and Tixil knew in their hearts that this person who had just appeared was the Pontiff of Beauty who had helped them once in the Temple of the Goddess of Beauty, flinging the Giant far away, a high-ranking legend.

“May your beauty last forever.”

The bishops, priests, and guards present greeted the Pontiff who had arrived.

The Pontiff also nodded slightly, responding with essentially the same words, a common greeting among the followers of the Goddess of Beauty.

“May your beauty last forever.”

At this moment, the Golden Dragon looked up, gazing at the handsome human suspended in mid-air.

“Pontiff of Beauty, Sosue”

The Pontiff of Beauty was a pure human, young in appearance, with a flawless face that would make even the most delicate elves feel ashamed.

The Temple of the Goddess of Beauty revered beauty above all else.

Those in higher ranks were inevitably stunning, like the Pontiff of Beauty now in everyone’s view.

His powerful legendary aura was secondary; the flawlessness of his beauty was even more astonishing.

Seeing beautiful things often brings joy to people.

But strangely, when Saga saw the Pontiff of Beauty appear, the unease in his heart intensified. Through telepathic command, he whispered to Tixil and Charlotte in his heart:

“Be careful, my bad premonition has become extremely strong.”

Hearing this, Tixil and Charlotte, who were sizing up the Pontiff of Beauty, became more serious and alert, a sense of caution rising in their hearts.

“Why would the Pontiff of Beauty appear here?”

The Golden Dragon frowned slightly, gazing at the Pontiff of Beauty.

In previous competitions, it had been bishops who appeared, followers of the Goddess of Beauty ranking below the Pontiff.

The participation of several legendary bishops could already be considered the Temple of the Goddess of Beauty placing great importance on this contest, but Saga didn’t think the event was grand enough to warrant the personal appearance of the Pontiff.

“Perhaps, the source of my unease lies in the Temple of the Goddess of Beauty.”

Saga narrowed his eyes, thinking to himself.

“If that’s the case, my luck can be said to be in the negatives.”

“Just when I came to accompany Charlotte in this beauty contest, the Temple of the Goddess of Beauty, which had always been quiet and only concerned with beauty contests, is about to face a major event.”

Saga shook his head imperceptibly.

Now he was even more certain of his ability to attract disasters.

Because he could control gravity, could he also attract disasters and troubles?

Is that reasonable?

It’s not reasonable!

There was no time for Saga to lament his poor luck, and at the same time, the Pontiff lowered his gaze, looking at the Golden Dragon who had won the beauty contest, and then his suspended body slowly descended, his robe fluttering like passionate flames.

A charming smile appeared on his face.

Stopping in front of the Golden Dragon, the Pontiff stood in the shadow cast by the dragon’s body, looking up at the golden dragon whose every scale was filled with beauty, and said with a heartfelt smile:

“Hello, my name is Sosue, Pontiff of the Temple of the Goddess of Beauty.”

After a brief introduction, the Pontiff spoke sincerely:

“It is an honor to witness your rare and magnificent beauty.”

“It has dispelled my worries and brought me joy.”

Becoming the Pontiff meant he fully practiced and supported the ideals of the Goddess of Beauty.

This meant that the Pontiff of Beauty was also a complete lookist, gentle and kind to beautiful things, and repulsed by ugliness.

Therefore, despite having no real acquaintance, his attitude towards Saga was very friendly.

“From the moment I saw you, I knew that the championship belonged to you, and indeed you have become the champion.”

The Pontiff was quite enthusiastic.

Under his gaze, the Golden Dragon nodded, looking down at the Pontiff of Beauty in front of him, and said, “I am equally honored to be recognized by the Temple of the Goddess of Beauty.”

The Pontiff smiled slightly and said:

“On behalf of the great and beautiful Goddess of Love and Beauty, I will personally bestow upon you the title of Flower of the World, as well as the proof of your championship.”

The Pontiff raised his arm.

Hum!

A fiery red beam fell from the sky, accurately landing on the brow of Saga’s helmet.

No doubt, there would be pressure in the presence of a being far stronger than oneself.

Faced with the sudden situation, Saga’s first instinct was to activate the Force Field for defense.

But considering that the Pontiff was a high-ranking legend with unfathomable strength, if he wanted to deal with Saga, who was not yet a legend, there was no need for such roundabout methods. Moreover, the Pontiff showed no malice and was warm and kind.

Maintaining calm in the face of pressure

Is also a form of courage.

Saga suppressed the urge to activate the Force Field and calmly accepted the descent of the fiery red beam.

In an instant,

Under the watchful eyes of the crowd, the fiery red beam from the sky landed on the brow of the Golden Dragon’s helmet, then intertwined and transformed into a vibrant rose pattern.

Now,

The majestic Golden Dragon, shining with golden light and possessing an imperial aura, had a passionate and vivid rose mark on its brow, which added a seductive charm to its own domineering presence.

At the same time,

The moment the rose mark appeared on his brow,

Saga keenly felt countless gazes focusing on him in an instant, many Sapient Beings becoming entranced, their eyes glued to him, unable to move away.

Even the flawless Pontiff of Beauty found it difficult to draw people’s attention away from Saga.

“This is…”

Saga felt the effect of the rose mark on his brow.

The Pontiff’s smiling voice reached Saga’s ears, saying, “The rose is the symbol of the Goddess of Beauty. This mark is the proof of your championship, and the Goddess’s blessing is already contained within.”

At the same time, a stream of information flooded into his mind.

Saga naturally understood the effect of the rose mark.

“This effect is impressive.”

After understanding, Saga was greatly amazed.

He had initially thought that the Goddess’s blessing might just enhance his beauty or charm, but now he realized he had underestimated the blessing of a higher deity.

If he had known the effect of the Goddess’s blessing,

He would have taken this contest more seriously.

In fact, the Goddess’s blessing was a divine spell called Flower of Beauty.

The Goddess’s way of blessing was not fixed, and for Saga, the champion, Her blessing was a divine spell that could be used multiple times, though with a cooldown.

When Saga activated the rose mark,

Any creature that saw him, even if it was just a fleeting glimpse in the corner of their eye, would almost be unable to look away, becoming lost in the magnified beauty of Saga, unable to harbor malice, hostility, or even draw a weapon to attack him, which was almost impossible.

Of course, the power and effect of this divine spell were not fixed.

The enhancement or reduction given to the user’s appearance, temperament, and other aspects would also increase or decrease its effect. In other words, the more beautiful the creature, the more powerful the divine spell, and vice versa.

“Being able to receive this blessing of the Flower of Beauty, it must be said, you are very lucky.”

Looking at the rose mark on the Golden Dragon’s brow, the Pontiff of Beauty said with a sigh, a hint of envy in his eyes.

As the Pontiff, he also had the Goddess’s blessing, but it was not the Flower of Beauty that Saga received.

The divine spell Saga received was a manifestation of the traits of the Goddess of Love and Beauty. The deity Herself, simply by appearing, would attract all eyes, and it would be difficult for any creature to harbor hostility towards Her, unable to think of harming Her, including deities.

The Flower of Beauty was like a diluted version of the deity’s power.

“Lucky indeed,” Saga thought to himself, hearing the Pontiff’s words, but he neither agreed nor disagreed.

With a thought, the Flower of Beauty mark on his brow disappeared.

The many Sapient Beings attracted by the Flower of Beauty finally came back to their senses and were able to move their gazes away.

“Saga, I think you look even better now.”

At this moment, Charlotte stared straight at Saga, her burning gaze as if she wanted to devour him, and Tixil also looked at him with sparkling eyes.

Apart from the overwhelming effect when activated, the Flower of Beauty also had passive effects.

For example, the enhanced attraction to the opposite sex that it now possessed.

It was foreseeable that wherever Saga went in the future, he would cause the hearts of countless female dragons to flutter.

At the same time,

The Pontiff of Beauty suddenly rose into the air again, standing high above.

He looked around, smiling charmingly, and announced loudly:

“This contest of the Temple of the Goddess of Beauty has come to an end, and you may all leave.”

His gaze narrowed, and the Pontiff’s voice suddenly became much sharper and more chilling.

“Except for you, who seek death! You heretics who dare to plunder the faith of my Goddess!”

During the beauty contest, the Joyous Church had also infiltrated the audience in large numbers, selecting suitable targets for seduction and corruption. However, while they were choosing their targets, they did not realize that they had also been marked as targets.

The Goddess of Love and Beauty was an old and powerful higher deity.

Although She rarely had disputes with other deities due to Her domain,

Being able to sit securely on the throne of a higher deity in the Great Ring Universe full of gods already proved that She was not an entity to be trifled with.

The struggle for faith was cruel.

To quickly and thoroughly eliminate the heretics, the Pontiff of Beauty did not mind causing chaos and the accidental deaths of innocent Casters by taking action in such a situation.

As for Rainbow Sky City, the Pontiff had already communicated with the lord of the city, and they would turn a blind eye.

Rules such as no flying within the city and no private fighting were all set according to the will of the city lord, and rules were always meant to be broken.

Listening to the Pontiff’s suddenly sharp and cold words, the many Casters gathered here were slightly stunned.

At the same time, with a wave of the Pontiff’s hand, countless fiery red hearts burst forth, as fast as lightning, accurately striking the chests of many in the audience, marking them.

Not just the audience,

Including two bishops belonging to the Temple of the Goddess of Beauty, three priests, and more than a dozen guards, were also marked.

“Secret guards of the Temple, heed my command, execute these heretics!”

The Pontiff of Beauty declared decisively.

Extremely swiftly, a group of secret guards, mostly above high-level and including legendary leaders, appeared from nowhere and launched attacks on those marked by the Pontiff of Beauty.

Without any warning, the scene instantly became chaotic.

Many Casters used various magics to distance themselves from the place as quickly as possible.

“Damn it, I’ve been caught up in a struggle for faith between deities.”

“No wonder I felt palpitations.”

“Whether it’s a righteous god or an evil god, once involved in a struggle for faith, they all become complete maniacs.”

Amidst the chaos, Saga’s eyelids twitched, finally understanding the source of his unease over the past two days.

He truly did not expect to encounter such a fierce conflict over faith between followers of deities in Sky City, which belonged to the Skyrealm Empire.

Looking at the Pontiff of Beauty’s furious demeanor,

And knowing that bishops, priests, guards, and others were targeted, it was clear that this struggle for faith was extraordinary, and even the Temple of the Goddess of Beauty had been infiltrated.

“Who is the sacred deity that has eroded the faith of the Goddess’s priests and even bishops, competing with the Goddess of Beauty for faith?”

Flapping his wings and preparing to leave with Tixil and the others, Saga thought to himself.