Chapter 755: Child of Light
The high priest's words pulled Xiang Shaoyun back to reality. When he leaned over, he noticed that a large number of angels were saluting him with a look of reverence and devotion akin to the most faithful of monks. Xiang Shaoyun was completely confused, not understanding why this was happening.
Do they think I'm the Child of Light because I was able to make the light energy converge here? Xiang Shaoyun found the whole thing comical, but he had to believe it since it was happening right before his eyes.
A smile formed on his face as he said, "You may rise. One who does not know is not guilty."
Since those angels believed he was the Child of Light, he might as well assume that position. With the awakening of the Light of Wisdom, his temperament had changed yet again. Also, he was able to consider matters with much more depth than before.
"Thank you, Child of Light," the many angels chanted together.
"Child of Light, I beseech you to bless your citizens," the high priest's voice rang out.
The other angels echoed his words.
Xiang Shaoyun cursed inwardly, Is this old bastard trying to create trouble? How am I supposed to know how to carry out a blessing?
Despite his thoughts, he knew this was something he had to get through. Otherwise, he would be exposed as a fake Child of Light. Leaving the City of Light alive would no longer be possible then.
"Yes, I shall bless all of you," Xiang Shaoyun said as his brain spun for a solution. He raised his hands, his palms facing the sky, as he brandished them around randomly. Using the profundity of light and the affinity of his filthless soul with the power of light, he created dazzling rays of light that shone upon the angels while he waved about his hands.
The rays of light he shined on them contained not only the profundity of light but also the power of his filthless soul. The angels seemed capable of sensing both as a look of pure bliss appeared on all their faces, as if Xiang Shaoyun had really blessed them.
The angels possessed the Radiant Light Physique, which granted them a high affinity with light, allowing them to be greatly familiar with the profundity of light. However, what they truly cared about was the Light of Wisdom Xiang Shaoyun's soul was emanating. The Light of Wisdom was transmitting to them the essence of light, giving them the shelter and sensation that the gods, or the Child of Light, truly existed. It was a form of blind faith, and even the strongest and wisest high priest believed Xiang Shaoyun was a Child of Light.
Atop the Tower of Light, Xiang Shaoyun could sense the Light of Wisdom's influence on the angels. Inwardly, he mused, If my soul power was even stronger, I might even be able to release a Light of Wisdom strong enough to enslave all these angels.
If others knew what he was thinking, they would be greatly shocked. He was too gutsy to even dare think of something like that. In ancient times, the angels were once on equal footing with the Four Paramount Devil Clans.
And yet Xiang Shaoyun was actually thinking of enslaving them. That was too crazy a thought. Of course, it was only a fleeting thought. Xiang Shaoyun did not have the time to waste trying to enslave the angels.
He said, "The blessing has ended. Disperse."
The angels did not dare to disobey, and they quickly dispersed.
The Dragon Phoenix Academy overseer had witnessed everything. He questioned himself inwardly, This works? Am I dreaming?
He pinched himself to make sure he was not in a dream. "I'm not dreaming! I need to report this to the principal and others. This kid might be the next Envoy of Light!"
He hurriedly left. Apart from the overseer, some other Dragon Phoenix Academy disciples had also witnessed everything. One of them was Huang Xiaoyue. She had only arrived at the City of Light for two days, so she was unaware that the angels had arrested Xiang Shaoyun.
Only after Xiang Shaoyun caused such a big commotion did she notice that he was here. For some reason, he had actually become the Child of Light, and she found it completely inconceivable.
"This fellow has actually become a charlatan and is scamming the kind angels? Unforgivable!" said Huang Xiaoyue as she wrinkled her nose furiously.
She then flew toward Xiang Shaoyun. The people behind her quickly followed, faithfully carrying out their duties as her guards. Previously, the somewhat bad relationship between Xiang Shaoyun and Huang Xiaoyue had mostly been due to her constant provocations that had annoyed Xiang Shaoyun.
In truth, Huang Xiaoyue had a good impression of Xiang Shaoyun. She had a feeling he was going to be someone extraordinary in the future, which was why she had acted willfully, insisting that he became her guard. That sharp instinct was a talent she was born with.
At this moment, Xiang Shaoyun was standing before the high priest and the four-winged angel yet again.
The four-winged angel knelt down on one knee and said, "Child of Light, I have sinned. Please punish me."
Xiang Shaoyun waved his hand and said, "You can't be blamed for this. If it wasn't for the purification punishment you had insisted on carrying out, I wouldn't have received the favor of the gods, becoming the Child of Light. Let bygones be bygones."
"Thank you, Child of Light, for your magnanimity," thanked the four-winged angel gratefully.
"You live up to the status of a Child of Light approved by the gods. This old man is filled with guilt," said the high priest apologetically. He then respectfully made an inviting gesture. "Child of Light, please come have a seat in our great hall."
Xiang Shaoyun agreed unhesitatingly, "It would be my utmost pleasure."
Just as he was about to enter the tower with the high priest, Huang Xiaoyue and company arrived. She cried out, "Xiang Shaoyun, what are you doing? You can't deceive the kind angels!"
When Xiang Shaoyun saw her, his face turned unsightly as he cursed inwardly, Why is this troublesome woman everywhere?
It seemed like each time he saw her, he would have bad luck. He really wished he wouldn't see this princess ever again. He decided to turn a blind eye and completely ignored her. Previously, after leaving the Castle of Darkness, he was struck by her, causing his injuries to worsen. Subsequently, she went to his villa with her elder brother and waited a few days to apologize to him.
Xiang Shaoyun knew she did not mean him harm, so he had forgiven her. But now, she was once again creating trouble for him without seeing the big picture. He was getting even more annoyed with her.
"Xiang Shaoyun, can't you hear me? Answer me!" Huang Xiaoyue shouted, revealing her unruly nature yet again.
At this time, the high priest said, "Beautiful young human, do not be rude to the Child of Light, or I will chase you out of the City of Light."
"Lord angel, he is not a Child of Light. He is merely a swindler! You can't trust him!" Huang Xiaoyue quickly said.