Chapter 650: Chapter 650: The Priestess’s Charms (26)

Lingji emerged from the temple and closed its doors behind him.

“Jiu Qu, make a trip to Maoling City for me.”

“Master, right now?” Jiu Qu hesitated, “Tomorrow is the day of the Qitian Sacrifice.”

How could he leave at such a time?

“This is very important.” Lingji handed him an item, “Once you’re in Maoling City, scatter this throughout the entire place without being seen.”

Jiu Qu recognized the item, it was meant to disperse the Dark Element…

Maoling City…

Miss Chuzheng…

Jiu Qu said, “Master, it has been such a long time since the incident in Maoling City, the Dark Element must have already dispersed.”

“Just in case,” Lingji said indifferently, “Go.”

This was a task he could not entrust to anyone else.

“Yes.”

The Sacrifice was the very next day.

Lingji instructed Chuzheng to stay inside The Temple and not to go out.

Chuzheng also intended to do so.

However, her King’s Account did not wish to let her off that easily, inventively assigning her tasks.

It wasn’t until Lingji and Jiu Qu had left that she herself left The Temple.

The spectacle of Penghua City far exceeded the times she had attended the temple’s assessments.

“I heard that the closer you are to the Priest Lord, the better luck you’ll have.”

“Will the Priest Lord make an appearance?”

“Of course, when the time comes, the Priest Lord will pass through several main streets of Penghua City; let’s find a good spot to stand in advance.”

“I have never seen the Priest Lord.”

“They say the Priest Lord has the visage of an Immortal…”

The most talked-about in the crowd was Priest Lingji. Especially the young girls, who, with no care for etiquette or shame, pushed their way to the front.

Whether it was his magic proficiency, or as a person himself.

Chuzheng stood among the throng, her expression cool as she regarded the enthusiastically discussing people.

The man they regarded as aloof and noble, inviolable and god-like, belonged to her.

–

No one dared to walk down the main streets, and at intervals, a person from The Temple maintained order.

This was not the mass star-chasing scene Chuzheng had imagined. Although these people were excited, they obediently stood outside the streets, not daring to overstep by an inch.

Just after noon, there came the sound of celestial music from the direction of The Temple, and magic light shot skyward.

“It’s starting!”

Chuzheng looked towards The Temple.

From her position, not far from The Temple, she could see the white jade-carved gates of The Temple slowly opening.

From the outside, The Temple didn’t seem very large.

However, inside, there were one space after another, Chuzheng heard from Jiu Qu that it was created using a special Magic Array, endowed with Spatial Magic.

Qingfeng Hall was actually not on the ground, but in the air.

Of course, these mundane spectators could not see it.

The gates of The Temple opened, and the white-robed apostles of The Temple emerged in double files, streaming out one after another.

“Wow…”

A gasp of amazement suddenly rose from the crowd.

Then, there was silence.

A pure white lotus pedestal appeared out of thin air, above which a man stood, his robes billowing, his figure exuding an otherworldly jade-like elegance, so exquisite it seemed as if he bore the aura of an Immortal approaching.

What kind of person could possess such a universally mesmerizing appearance.

He was the favorite of the gods.

Just as Chuzheng pondered whether they were going to perform a grand ritual, the people didn’t pause but continued walking down the main road.

The man formed an odd gesture with his hands, his lips, seductively crimson, barely moving.

His chanting voice gradually spread, sounding like celestial music, entering the ears of all present.

Chuzheng saw beams of light raining down through the air.

The people around her showed devout expressions.

“This year I ask for good fortune!”

“Next year I want to apply to the Magic Academy.”

“I just want to see the Priest Lord…”

Chuzheng: “…”

Is this a damn large-scale pyramid scheme scene?

When the procession reached Chuzheng, the man radiating brilliant light seemed to perceive something, and his clear, cold gaze landed accurately upon her.

It appeared that the corners of his mouth curved slightly, and his chanting voice became much gentler.

Chuzheng: “…”

The little creature doesn’t chant properly and suddenly tries to seduce me; what for?

Chuzheng moved to the back and slowly followed the procession from there.

Penghua City was very large.

Chuzheng grew a bit impatient from walking, why was it so long!

Why did they have to walk through it all?

Chuzheng didn’t really want to walk, but listening to the conversation nearby, she felt she could hold on a little longer.

“Priest Lord is really handsome.”

Of course my Good Person Card looks good.

“I wish I could enter The Temple.”

What’s the use of entering The Temple? The Good Person Card isn’t yours.

“Can Priest Lord get married?”

“I guess so, but none of the former Priest Lords have ever married.”

“Why not?”

“Don’t know.”

“Priest Lord can communicate with the immortals, how could he be troubled by these mortal and worldly matters.”

Chuzheng looked at the discussing girls for a moment, then continued to follow the procession forward. Whenever she encountered an impassable spot, Chuzheng threw Gold Coins.

Having finally completed walking down several main streets, the sky had darkened.

The main force stopped in the large square in the center of Penghua City, where Lingji, under the gaze of everyone, ascended the Sacrificial Platform built of white jade.

Lingji’s face showed traces of fatigue, yet he still maintained the Priest’s dignity and sanctity.

Chuzheng irritably pinched the hem of her garment.

Chuzheng heard from the people next to her that the Qitian Sacrificial Ceremony had just begun, and there were still over two hours to go.

Chuzheng: “???”

Which abnormal person came up with this?

What’s the point of such a ceremony?

“Every world has its civilized beliefs, and in this world, the immortals are their belief. Miss, this is a very normal thing,” explained the King’s Account cautiously to Chuzheng.

Chuzheng scoffed lightly in her heart but said nothing.

The King’s Account mulled it over, failing to grasp what his Miss meant.

It decided to go cool off with the neighboring System.

–

Two hours can feel both long and short.

Chuzheng stood in the corner, counting the time until it ended.

Under the veil of night, the Sacrificial Platform radiated a soft magical light, like a beacon in the dark.

The crowd below remained quiet, devoutly watching the platform.

“Ah…”

An abrupt scream pierced the night.

Within the crowd, a shadow suddenly flew towards the Sacrificial Platform.

The people on the Sacrificial Platform reacted quickly, intercepting the figure in time.

However, from within the crowd, another person lunged forth, aiming directly at Lingji.

Amidst this sudden turn of events, he showed no reaction, maintaining the same posture as before.

Whoosh–

Bang!

The assailant collided with something in midair and fell on the edge of the Sacrificial Platform, tumbling down to be caught by the believers beneath the platform.

However, this group had come prepared.

As one was apprehended, several others quickly emerged from the crowd.

They began attacking the bystanders, causing cries of alarm below.

“They’re Dark Magicians!!”

Someone bellowed.

Once these words were out, chaos ensued below.

The Magicians tried to stop the assailants, but there were too many ordinary people mixed in, hesitating to involve them, which gave the attackers an advantage.

“Priest Lord!”

“Be careful!”