Chapter 1504: Chapter 165 Instant Enlightenment_2
Upon hearing this, Ah Dai’s heart trembled slightly. A Red Bishop getting married—who could it be? Aren’t they all very old? Even Priest Xuan Ye had been married for many years. A vague sense of unease crept up in his heart, and he eagerly squeezed into the crowd. Although he didn’t know that Xuan Yue had already been promoted to the acting Red Robe Priest, hearing the word "wedding" suddenly caused his previously calm heart to start beating furiously. The people around him were scattered in different directions by the force of his True Qi, and amidst a torrent of angry curses, Ah Dai quickly made his way to the innermost part of the crowd.
It was a clean stone wall, upon which a red paper was affixed. On the paper, golden words written in the Holy Church’s language outlined a few simple sentences. When Ah Dai saw the words, he froze completely, utterly frozen. A surge of hot blood rushed to his head, his body began shaking violently, and his eyes were filled with a look of confusion. The red paper read: "A public decree to all devout followers of the Sky God: The Holy Church is set to hold the grand wedding of acting Red Robe Priest Xuan Yue and Judge of Light Ba Bu Yi on the first of November in the sacred year 998. Both are the most loyal followers of the Sky God. On November 1st, we hope all believers will recite the Prayer Charm in celebration and pray for them, wishing them many happy years together, love and unity everlasting. May they continue dedicating themselves to the Sky God’s cause and contribute further to fulfilling His divine will."
The four Red Robe Priests hold a status in the Holy Church second only to the Pope. Each one symbolizes immense power and serves as a primary leader in managing the Church’s affairs. In the hearts of the believers, their position is almost on par with the Pope’s. A wedding involving a Red Robe Priest is a major event—on the Tianyuan Continent, it is indeed worthy of widespread celebration, and announcements must be made to inform all the faithful. When Xuan Ye married Nasha years ago, envoys from all the major factions across the continent, including the various races of the Federation, went to the Church’s Divine Mountain to offer their congratulations. However, only the heads of the four major nations were granted an audience with the Pope and the newlyweds. This time, Xuan Yue is to wed Ba Bu Yi. Though the Pope vehemently opposed it, he ultimately couldn’t sway Xuan Yue’s resolve. As the acting Red Robe Priest of the Church, the treatment she receives won’t be any lesser than what her parents once enjoyed. Furthermore, she is the Pope’s granddaughter. No matter how unwilling he may be, he cannot let his only granddaughter suffer grievances. In the end, the Pope agreed to the marriage after being persuaded by Mang Siu and several senior priests, formally issuing an announcement on behalf of the Church.
"Acting Red Robe Priest Xuan Yue, acting Red Robe Priest Xuan Yue... Yue Yue, Yue Yue—is she already a Red Robe Priest? She... she’s really getting married? November 1st... yes! When I left the Elf Forest, it seemed it was last November. It’s been a year... Yue Yue is really getting married. Yue Yue, are you truly marrying someone? Are you serious? Have you really forgotten me after I didn’t come for you for a year? Yue Yue... Yue Yue..." Ah Dai stood there muttering to himself incessantly. His behavior immediately caught the attention of the surrounding commoners. Some of the commoners he had bumped into earlier now gathered around him.
"Kid, are you blind? What’s with the shoving?" A tall and burly man angrily pushed Ah Dai from behind. Even unprepared, the Body Protection Aura created by Ah Dai’s True Qi instantly shielded him. A flash of white light followed, and the man let out a miserable scream as he was sent flying, his wrist dislocated. Fortunately, Ah Dai hadn’t intended to harm anyone, or the mere rebound effect of the Body Protection Aura would have been enough to take his life. Seeing the strange phenomenon emanating from Ah Dai, the surrounding commoners dared not approach him anymore.
Ah Dai seemed completely oblivious to the crowd gathering around him. His face alternated between red and pale, and his entire body trembled uncontrollably. Although he had long known that Xuan Yue would marry someone if he didn’t go to the Church within a year, hearing confirmation that Xuan Yue was indeed going to marry Ba Bu Yi on November 1st brought an overwhelming pain to his heart. His longing for Xuan Yue had already reached its peak.
"No—" Ah Dai roared toward the sky. The massive sound wave emanating from him spread outward like the shockwaves of a Heavenly Thunder Clash. The commoners around him staggered backward in retreat, while nearby buildings trembled under the force of the soundwave. Just when the crowd seemed on the verge of collapse, the sound abruptly ceased. In a flash, the notice on the wall was gone—Ah Dai had ripped it down and darted away at the fastest possible speed. A surge of relentless pain gnawed at his heart.
After several flashes, Ah Dai was back in the room of his inn, throwing himself onto the bed and clutching the red paper tightly in his hand. Yue Yue was about to get married—what should he do? What should he do? If he went to find Yue Yue now, would she forgive him and return to his side? No, definitely not. If she had agreed to marry Ba Bu Yi, it must mean she has feelings for him. How could he break them apart? Yue Yue... I... I... tell me, what should I do? I really don’t want to lose you, but I lack the courage to face you. Yue Yue... oh!" Ah Dai shut his eyes in pain. Both his heart and body convulsed violently. Suddenly, the image of Western Swordsman Harry flashed through his mind, and the words "Cherish those who are still alive" struck him with lightning-like clarity.
