There were too many holy knights around. They were sure to be outnumbered.
Austin wouldn't take the risk and let the others be separated from him for too long. He needed to protect them from any possible and unknown danger.
"Divine temple!"
Austin was surprised at what he saw.
They were now at a green mountain located inside the ancient city.
An ancient temple was seated on the top of the mountain. It was not big, but it was very old as evident from its crumbling facade.
When Austin got there, the divine temple was glowing and emitting a strong aura of immortal energy.
The entire temple was also shaking violently. Boulders of ancient stone and rock were falling of its edges.
Angels were flying around it with their white feathered wings, each one carrying an exquisite flower basket, and throwing flowers in the air.
Above the temple, an illusory symbol stood erect, extending to the sky and emitting a terrifyingly majestic beam of light.
When Austin and his team were near the temple, they barely missed the creature in human form who had fought with Austin earlier. It was about to rush into the temple.
After thinking for a second, Austin followed him into the temple.
The temple was very modest in size, about thirty square meters. Many humble temples around the world were much bigger than that.
In the middle of the altar stood a tall statue almost reaching the ceiling.
To Austin's surprise, the statue looked exactly like the creature in human form who had just fought with him.
He had the face and features of a common western man, with a sharp nose and long blond hair. There were two sharp horns protruding from his forehead, and his body was covered
phic projection, and then became real little by little.
"Ha-ha, I didn't expect that after a long time, the door to the Gods' Hometown would finally open automatically! Heck, I was even about to give up and just conclude that it would never happen!"
The creature in human form, who had fought with Austin just now, reappeared from out of nowhere with an ecstatic expression on his face.
He was a remnant soul that could go wherever he wanted to be. The stone statue was only something he rest upon.
So it wasn't really weird that he didn't go with the statue as it exploded.
"This is not over. Mark my words that I will come back for you and get even with you as soon as I get the chance."
The remnant soul glared at Austin, pointing a finger at him. He then rushed through the door and disappeared.
"Wait... It can't be! Oh my god, this is too easy! Is this the door to the Gods' Hometown?"
Austin was completely frozen. He fixed his eyes at the door, unable to think clearly. He was beside himself with excitement.
It was hard for him to take it all at the same time. This was the moment he had been waiting for.