Chapter 1324: Chapter 127: King of the Winged People_2
The Red Feather Wingman bowed his head in contemplation, seemingly cautious of the Church, his expression softened considerably, and he said, "Alright, since you are from the Church, you should come with me. However, you absolutely must not enter the forest without our permission, or else, if something happens, you will be responsible for it."
Xuan Ye saw that the other party’s tone had softened and was delighted in his heart. He turned his head towards Xuan Yuan and said, "Please wait here, I will be back soon. Deputy Judge Ballon, you must control our people well and not rashly intrude into the Winged Tribe Territory." Ballon frowned and said, "Priest Xuan Ye, isn’t it too dangerous for you to go alone? Let me go with you."
Xuan Ye shook his head and said, "No need, I trust the friends of the Winged Tribe, it will be fine for me to go alone." Saying this, he made a gesture to the Red Feather Wingman and said, "Please lead the way."
The Red Feather Wingman unfolded his vast two-meter wingspan and said, "Then please follow me." With a light flap of his wings, he took off and headed into the woods. Xuan Ye smiled slightly and, surrounded by a white light, used energy recoil to also take flight, following the Red Feather Wingman. He was not worried that the other party might do something to him; Xuan Ye had absolute confidence in his own strength. Moreover, there were so many people from the Church outside the forest to support him. Watching Xuan Ye’s disappearing figure, Xuan Yuan revealed a relieved smile on his lips. In fact, he was very satisfied with his nephew; he had no children of his own and always treated Xuan Ye as his own son, but because Xuan Ye carried the Church’s heavy burden, Xuan Yuan had always been harsh on him to suppress Xuan Ye’s complacent disposition. Now, seeing Xuan Ye use the Sacred Light Magic to such a level, Xuan Yuan couldn’t help but show an admiring expression.
Na Yan smiled and said, "Yue’er is improving in cultivation more and more purely. It seems I’m really old now; after this matter is concluded, I will request to retire and rest from the Pope." As someone who understands Xuan Ye’s abilities second only to the Pope, he naturally wouldn’t worry. Xuan Ye carries the Divine Artifact Wrath of the Gods with him; even if the Winged Tribe put in full effort to stop him, he should be able to break through and escape.
Xuan Yuan glanced at Na Yan and said, "Can you really resign? I think the Pope probably won’t allow it. Besides, there isn’t yet a White Robe Priest within the Church who can take over your position, is there?"
Na Yan shook his head and said, "No, Judgment Chief, you are mistaken. There is a very suitable candidate in the Church now who can take over my position. You can guess who it is."
Xuan Yuan was astonished and said, "Is there such a person? I’m quite familiar with all the White Robe Priests, and it seems none have reached the Magus Realm yet! Old Na Yan, you aren’t deceiving me, are you?"
Na Yan chuckled and said, "Speaking of this person, she is related to both of us—she is my granddaughter, your grandniece Yue Yue!"
Xuan Yuan, unaware of Xuan Yue’s magical progress, laughed dismissively and said, "Please, stop joking, that girl I know all too well. All she does is play all day long without any ambition. I heard she has been cultivating with the Pope, but even if she has actually changed her ways, it’s impossible that she could have reached the level to replace a Red Robe Priest in just a few short years!"
Na Yan smiled and said, "You just don’t understand her yet. Yue Yue is no longer the mischievous girl she once was. Although her current magic level has not yet reached the Magus Realm, she must be not far off. Why do you think the Pope allows her to go out alone? It’s because Yue Yue’s magical cultivation has already surpassed Nasha’s. Before we left the Church, the Pope had spoken to me; he told me, he had a premonition, that when Yue Yue returns to the Church, her strength will have greatly improved. Don’t you understand? Once Yue Yue progresses further, she will have reached the Red Robe Priest’s level, just right to take over my position, and I can enjoy a few years of peace and comfort. Yue Yue is likely to break Yue’er’s record, haha!"
Watching Na Yan laugh heartily, Xuan Yuan still found it hard to believe that Xuan Yue had improved so quickly to a level that the Pope would recognize, completely beyond his expectations.
One speaks without intent, but another listens with purpose. Ballon, overhearing Na Yan praising Xuan Yue, couldn’t help but worry for his own son. If Xuan Yue truly became a Red Robe Priest, in terms of status, Ballon’s son would be far behind her. For a man to be outdone by his own wife is indeed a painful thing! No, once he returned, he must insist his son train diligently. Ballon secretly resolved not to let his son fall behind Xuan Yue.
At this moment, a simple tent had been set up, a thousand Sacred Knights and Judges, under Ballon’s arrangement, gathered together, with a hundred in charge of guarding, while the rest began to eat the dry food they carried with them. The Church’s Sacred Knights were always well-trained; even with many people, they were orderly and made no excessive noise.
Xuan Ye followed the Red Feather Wingman into the vast forest, always staying ten meters behind the Wingman. As soon as they entered the woods, the Red Feather Wingman stopped, turned around, and looked at Xuan Ye. Seeing that Xuan Ye was enveloped in a white light and floating in the air without wings, he was taken aback. He had never seen a wingless human be able to fly, and couldn’t help but feel admiration. With that, he suddenly accelerated and headed deeper into the woods.
