Chapter 757: Official Appointment
Dragon Phoenix Academy.
The overseer stationed at the City of Light was currently within the meeting hall. He reported everything he had seen to the principal. The principal was dumbstruck upon hearing his recount.
A month ago, he had heard about Xiang Shaoyun being subjected to the purification punishment. He then sent Xiao Wei to deal with that. Subsequently, Xiao Wei returned in failure and had also reported that to him.
After a short discussion with the other grand elders, he decided to solicit the opinion of the gravekeeper elder. After all, Xiang Shaoyun was the gravekeeper elder's sole disciple. They could only make a decision after accounting for the gravekeeper elder's opinion.
Naturally, they intended to negotiate with the angels for Xiang Shaoyun's release. However, the gravekeeper elder merely told them to go after 49 days. If Xiang Shaoyun couldn't survive, the matter shall end. If he managed to survive, it wouldn't be too late to bring him back then.
After hearing that, the principal and the grand elders broke out in cold sweat on behalf of Xiang Shaoyun. Not even a Sovereign could survive the purification punishment for 49 days. They could not understand why the gravekeeper elder would be so confident that Xiang Shaoyun could survive. Or perhaps the gravekeeper elder did not care about Xiang Shaoyun after all?
Therefore, no help had arrived when Xiang Shaoyun was subjected to the punishment. Now that Xiang Shaoyun had personally solved his crisis, everything changed.
"Are you telling the truth?" questioned the principal.
"Absolutely!" the overseer replied firmly.
"Ok. I got it. Return and pay close attention to this. Notify me the moment Xiang Shaoyun comes out," said the principal, an odd expression on his face.
The overseer then left. But before long, he returned and reported that all outsiders had been chased out of the City of Light, and the reason was still unknown. He was only sure that it had something to do with Xiang Shaoyun since he was the only one not chased out.
Some disciples had also reported that they had seen Xiang Shaoyun entering the Tower of Light with the high priest. Upon hearing that, the principal was forced to hold another meeting with the grand elders.
The City of Light was one of their nine major cultivation grounds. If the disciples were no longer able to enter it in the future, it would be a great loss to the academy. Through the meeting, they decided to wait until Xiang Shaoyun was out before deciding on their next course of action.
After all, the gravekeeper elder had completely ignored Xiang Shaoyun. Now that he had survived and had even been appointed as the Child of Light, it would only benefit the academy. Once Xiang Shaoyun came out, they would naturally find out about the City of Light.
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Within the City of Light, the appointment ceremony formally began. First, the high priest recited the rules of the angels. He then declared Xiang Shaoyun the Envoy of Light: "I beseech the Envoy of Light to grant us his blessings. May we enjoy eternal peace and prosperity!"
After taking a bath, Xiang Shaoyun revealed himself before everyone in a white outfit, with two beautiful angels by his sides. With a radiant sword in hand, he pointed at the sky and repeated what he had done previously, activating both the Light of Wisdom and the profundity of light to bless the angels.
The angels paid their respects with a look of reverence, acknowledging Xiang Shaoyun as the Envoy of Light. Accepting their worship, Xiang Shaoyun could sense the power of faith emanating from the haloes above the angels. The power converged toward his Light of Wisdom.
The halo of an angel signified the love the heavens had toward them, and it could turn misfortune into a blessing, illuminating one's future. By receiving the angels' faith, Xiang Shaoyun was strengthening his luck. It would be extremely beneficial for his future.
Of course, he himself was unaware of that. However, he still knew that taking in the power of faith would not harm the angels. Thus, he accepted everything coming his way. Through the Light of Wisdom, he could sense that the angels were truly a race that loved peace. Their minds were incomparably pure.
Sensing that, he vowed inwardly, If the angels were to meet a calamity in the future, I will do all I can to help!
The ceremony wasn't a complicated one. After a few procedures, the high priest attached a halo-like headband on Xiang Shaoyun’s head, finalizing his appointment as the Envoy of Light. This halo was different from the haloes the angels were born with. This halo was a piece of defensive equipment, granting his head a powerful defensive might. At the same time, it also improved his ability to absorb light energy. It was quite an amazing headgear.
With the halo on, he could sense a tiny trace of rejection coming from the Nether Dragon Soul Headband. If it wasn't for him forcefully suppressing the headband, the halo would have been forced off his head.
Apart from the halo, he was also given a Radiant Battle Outfit and a Radiant Saint Sword, signifying his status as an Envoy of Light. Both were treasures that might even be saint-grade equipment.
Inwardly, he was overjoyed. The angels sure are rich. These things are extremely rare even in the outside world.
Of course, he would not dare to step outside with this equipment blatantly on him. Otherwise, Saint Realm robbers would probably come looking for him. After the ceremony ended, the angels celebrated for three days together with Xiang Shaoyun.
Walking among them, he accepted their warm receptions. Every now and then, young beautiful angels would flirt with him, as though he only needed a wave of his hand to have a beautiful encounter with the fairer sex.
Naturally, he did not dare to touch any of them. They were known for their absolute devotion. The moment one truly fell for him, the angel would never give up on him.
By the time the celebration ended, Xiang Shaoyun had accumulated a large amount of light elemental gifts from the angels.
Just like that, he had added a considerable amount of light elemental treasures to his collection. One could say that during his time in the unique cultivation spots, he had gained a lot. His gratitude toward the academy rose. Without the academy, he wouldn't be able to access these cultivation spots, and he also wouldn't be able to collect so many treasures.
His next goal was to reach the third stage and comprehend the profundity of wood. After the celebration, he took his leave from the high priest.
However, the high priest persuaded him to stay, "Child of Light, do not be in a rush to leave. I have a gift for you. Come."
He brought Xiang Shaoyun before the statues lined in front of the castle. Pointing at the human statue, he said, "This is the first Envoy of Light, while you're the second Envoy of Light. You are qualified to accept his inheritance and continue his greatness."