Chapter 488: Chapter 113 Deployment of Church Troops_1
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Looking at the calm face of Xuan Yue, Ah Dai took a deep breath and started to cultivate his Golden Body which had already recovered some energy in his Dantian.
As the golden True Qi flowed in his body, Ah Dai gradually lost his awareness to the outside world, completely immersed in the golden ocean within himself. The Golden Body, under his conscious impulsion, quivered slightly. As it continued to fuse and rotate, the energy gradually increased. When the Qi condensed to a certain level, the Golden Body suddenly shone bright. Ah Dai was shocked to find that its volume seemed to be larger than before; while the second Golden Body had reduced a bit. Both Gold Bodies stayed around three and a half inches tall. The golden bridge between them gradually appeared, with the flow of energy clearly visible. Ah Dai knew that the increased volume of the Golden Body indicated that his strength had advanced again. His consciousness gradually blurred, completely entering a state of forgetting the self in joy. The energy of the Golden Body increased in its own cycle, with divine light flowing, all the vitality inside his body gradually revived under the influence of the True Qi.
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Olivia approached the room where Ah Dai was resting. Three days had passed since they returned from Bilu Canyon, but Ah Dai and Xuan Yue had not left their rooms. The power displayed by Ah Dai and Xuan Yue that day filled his heart with immense shock. For the first time in his life, he had learned that magic could produce such a devastating power. The entire Bilu Canyon was almost destroyed in the final clash between Larthas and Ah Dai. If it hadn’t been for the joined Barriers from a number of mages to block the shockwave, perhaps no one could have survived. In the Mage Guild of the mainland, none of the elders had better cultivation than Ah Dai and Xuan Yue, especially Ah Dai, who summoned a silver dragon that could contend with Larthas, the Magic Tutor reputed to have the strongest attack on the continent. The power he possessed was simply unimaginable. Olivia made up his mind that no matter what, he would become their apprentice and learn the true knowledge of magic from them. He secretly vowed that one day, he too would reach the realm of Ah Dai and Larthas.
Before he even reached the door of Ah Dai’s room, Olivia clearly felt the tremendous energy contained within the room, causing a slight surprise in his heart. In order for Ah Dai to recover in peace, Elder Feng Zhi specially arranged for him to be in the quietest room in the Mage Guild of the continent, and instructed other mages not to disturb them. Olivia had slipped over stealthily. He carefully walked to the door, feeling the huge energy contained within the room. Driven by curiosity, he couldn’t help but gently crack open the door.
A sacred aura rushed towards him, almost making it difficult for Olivia to breathe. He quickly cast several low-level Wind series Defense Magic on himself to stabilize his body. Upon closer inspection, the scene inside the room almost made him exclaim. Ah Dai and Xuan Yue sat on either side of the bed, each enveloped in white and golden light. The intense light made it impossible for him to discern which side was Ah Dai and which side was Xuan Yue. The surging energy was emitting from those two balls of light. Inside the golden light, it seemed that a pair of wings made up of golden feathers were gently flapping. Each rhythm caused fluctuations in the room, bringing an incredibly tranquil feeling with its sacred aura. Across the golden light, the white light was constantly rotating in a spiral. Although it didn’t emit a strong sacred aura as the golden light, more solid energy displayed its equally strong intensity. The wonders unfolding before Olivia’s eyes seemed so magical, and awe, envy, and respect filled his body and mind. The thirst for power had never been stronger than it was at this moment.
Olivia knew that Ah Dai and Xuan Yue were calmly cultivating and should not be disturbed. An idea occurred to him. Since the two teachers were cultivating, it might not be just a matter of time before they woke up. In order to demonstrate my sincerity towards their teachings, why not wait here for them to emerge from their cultivation? That way, when they wake up and see me, perhaps they will accept me as their student. With this thought, a smug grin appeared on Olivia’s lips. He fetched a chair from the Guild, held his Staff of Wind God and vigilantly guarded the room outside where Ah Dai and Xuan Yue resided.
The Holy Church, Grand Hall of Light.
After hearing Ballon’s account, the Pope’s expression became extremely serious. Xuan Ye and Na Yan respectfully stood on either side of the Pope, their surprised eyes flickering constantly. The reappearance of the Dark Witcher greatly shocked the high-ranking officials of the Holy Church. How could they not pay attention to this race that brought calamity to the mainland a thousand years ago?
The Pope pondered and said, "It seems that the millennial catastrophe is approaching, and we cannot stand by. Perhaps this disaster is being caused by the Dark Witcher. If they dare to reappear and slaughter humans, we, the protectors of the Sky God, must defend the dignity of humanity. The benevolence of his Majesty, God Feather, did not eradicate the Dark Witcher and only restricted their reproductive ability. Now, after a thousand years of recuperation, they will bring a new catastrophe to the continent. We cannot turn a blind eye. Xuan Ye, Na Yan."
Hearing the Pope’s call, Xuan Ye and Na Yan hurriedly stepped forward, bowing respectfully to the Pope, waiting for his orders.
A cold light flashed in the Pope’s eyes, and he said indifferently, "Since the Dark Witcher are still not discouraged, let us fulfill God Feather’s mission. I command the Red Robe Priests Xuan Ye and Na Yan to lead six White Robe Priests, Chief Judge Xuan Yuan, Deputy Judge Ballon, four Holy Judges, twenty Judges of Light, and two hundred Ordinary Judges, commanding a thousand Sacred Knights to go to the Tian Yuan clan of the Federation of Sudridge to find the whereabouts of the Dark Witcher. Once found their lair, exterminate all their members and do not spare one." His deep voice decided the fate of the Dark Witcher in a short command.
Xuan Ye and Na Yan simultaneously trembled in their hearts. The Pope’s words were equivalent to sentencing the Dark Witcher to death. The two Red Robe Priests and six White Robe Priests, along with the Chief Judge personally taking action, amounted to nearly half of the Church’s strength. The Church has never taken such a big action in many years. Not to mention also having a thousand Sacred Knights. Even though these Sacred Knights are not as powerful as the Judges, their strength is much stronger than ordinary humans trained in martial arts. Especially their Holy Qi, which they cultivated from a young age under the Church’s guidance, is the bane of the Dark Witcher.
Xuan Ye hesitated for a moment and said, "Your Majesty, are you sure we want to annihilate the Dark Witcher?"
The Pope closed his eyes and said indifferently, "I will pray for their blasphemous souls. For the survival of humanity, we cannot hold back. Cut when necessary, Xuan Ye, you must understand this. We can’t give the Dark Witcher any chance. The great Sky God will agree with my approach. Alright, act immediately, I give you three months. If there is any unusual situation, report immediately. At the same time, I order the Red Robe Priests Mang Siu and Yu Jian to return to the Church immediately and await orders." He paused, turned to Ballon, his profound eyes showing approval. He smiled and said, "Ballon, you did very well in reporting this time. You will also participate in this operation. I hope you can perform well and do not tarnish the reputation of your grandfather and your father. I am waiting for your good news. As for Yue Yue’s affairs, I will handle them."
Ballon respectfully said, "Yes, Holy Father. In fact, this time we owe many thanks to Yue Yue for discovering the traces of the Dark Witcher. I dare not take credit. Holy Father, if Yue Yue returns to the Church, please tell her for me, tell her..." his face turned red, hesitated for a long time, but never had the courage to speak his mind.
The Pope smiled and said, "Alright, go. I understand your intentions. Xuan Ye, you must operate in secrecy this time. Do not let the Dark Witcher make preparations in advance. Do you understand? This is related to the prestige of the Church. Xuan Yuan will lead this operation, and you and Na Yan will assist him. As for supplies, Brother Na Yan will take care of them. I authorize you to mobilize the Church’s influence on the continent."
"Yes, Your Holiness." The three of them bowed and left the Hall of Light. Xuan Ye and Na Yan felt extremely heavy in their hearts, they clearly understood the significance of this mission for the Church.
The Pope sighed faintly as he watched them depart, muttering to himself, "The Dark Witcher, the Dark Witcher. Am I being too sensitive? Why do I have this overwhelming feeling that the emergence of the Dark Witcher is not so simple?" Since assuming the position of the Pope, he felt a sense of unease and restlessness in his heart for the first time. As one who is closest to God, he clearly understood that if there were no Savior to assist, the once-in-a-millennium catastrophe would be insurmountable. But in order to preserve the heritage of the Holy Church through the disaster, he had no choice but to order the assassination of the Dark Witcher.
Ah Dai’s image emerged in the Pope’s mind. Could it be that the naive young man was indeed the Savior? He had been troubled by this question for a long time. If it was true, then he did not make a mistake by letting Yue Yue go find him. Ah Dai, I hope you do not disappoint my expectations. As long as you can prove that you are indeed the second Savior after God Feather, I will use all the power of the Holy Church to fully support you, in order to get through this once-in-a-millennium catastrophe.
It was already evening by the time Ballon returned to the Holy Church. At this moment, the sky had darkened, and a bright moon hung high in the sky, bringing a faint light to the dark night.
On leaving the Hall of Light, Xuan Ye smiled at Ballon and said, "Ballon, you did very well this time. It seems the Holy Father holds you in high regard. You must work hard."
Ballon respectfully replied, "Indeed, Uncle Xuan Ye. I will."
Xuan Ye nodded approvingly. Looking at the handsome Ballon, he was very satisfied. This was his ideal son-in-law! He didn’t understand what his daughter was thinking. What was so good about the silly Ah Dai, compared to the talented Ballon? He asked, "Ballon, what did Yue Yue say to you when you saw her? How is that Ah Dai?"
Upon hearing Ah Dai’s name, Ballon inadvertently furrowed his brow. But thinking about how Xuan Yue would soon be leaving that silly boy who couldn’t compare to him, he felt relieved. He hurriedly recounted everything that had happened when he saw Xuan Yue.
After listening to Ballon’s narrative, Xuan Ye felt a stir in his heart. He knew his daughter best and felt Xuan Yue’s claim that her feelings for Ah Dai had disappeared was not completely true. He couldn’t let her continue this way, even at the risk of his father’s blame. He couldn’t let Yue Yue remain entangled with the silly boy. He sighed and said, "This girl really is unruly! Ballon, I know you have always been good to Yue Yue. Try this, make some contributions to the extermination of the Dark Witcher. I will help you. After my return to the Holy Church, I will immediately explain to his Holiness and request that he allow you and Yue Yue get married. That will ease my mind. I will also have fulfilled my obligation to your father. What do you think, Father-in-law?" He had secretly decided that even if Xuan Yue was unwilling, she absolutely couldn’t stay with Ah Dai. He could not change his impression of Ah Dai. He definitely wouldn’t want his daughter to be with a man who possessed the Ultimate Evil Hades Sword and could turn into a demon at any moment. Besides, how could Ah Dai’s status be worthy of his daughter? Just based on Yue Yue’s words, he could not believe that Ah Dai was the envoy of Sky God. Furthermore, in his mind, the Savior was only an abstract concept. Even though he was a devout follower of Sky God, he didn’t think too much of it. He had absolute confidence in the vast strengths of the Holy Church, and firmly believed that even if the Dark Witcher returned to his power from a thousand years ago, he would not be a match for the current Holy Church.
Na Yan smiled faintly and said, "Ballon grew up in front of us. Among the younger generation in the Holy Church, he is genuinely capable of being worthy of Yue Yue. I agree with your opinion. I think the Holy Father will not object."
Ecstatic, Ballon knelt down with a thud, his voice trembling as he spoke, "I promise to take care of Yue Yue for the rest of my life, to cherish her, to care for her, and to not let her suffer any harm."
Xuan Ye helped Ballon up to his feet and smiled, "Well then, you don’t have to promise me anything. I only ask that you sincerely treat Yue Yue well in the future. As for you, I trust you completely as an uncle. Now go pack your things. This mission will heavily depend on your performance, and I look forward to fighting side by side with your old man. Regrettably, on this mission, we must completely annihilate the enemy. Dark Witcher, why are you so obsessed with killing? Sigh—" While Xuan Ye was not averse to killing, the extermination of an entire race and the utter eradication of their existence left him somewhat aggrieved. But these were the orders of the Pope, and he had no choice but to obey.
With another respectful bow to Xuan Ye and Na Yan, Ballon sprinted back to his house, his heart brimming with too much excitement to put into words. Finally, he had garnered Xuan Ye’s approval and he could be with his beloved. This indescribable sense of bliss made every cell in his body bubble with anticipation and he couldn’t wait to charge into the Tian Yuan Clan battle against the Dark Witcher. He quickly made his way back into his own house and barged in.
In the room, Ballon’s father was washing his wife’s feet, apparently preparing for bed. Despite being the esteemed Deputy Judge of the Holy Church, Ballon’s father placed nothing above his wife and son in his heart. This daily ritual of washing his wife’s feet was something he always took up personally whenever he was home. Far from feeling belittled by it, he considered it a form of joy. However, this scene usually occurred behind closed doors. Hence, Ballon’s sudden intrusion put his father and mother, Luo Shui, into an awkward situation. Ballon’s father, annoyed and embarrassed, scolded, "You little rascal, didn’t I teach you to knock before entering?"
Ballon’s mood was incredibly buoyant. He quickly looked up at the ceiling, murmuring, "I...I did not see anything. I’m sorry, father, it’s just I was too excited and I lost my composure."
Ballon’s father grunted crossly. Seeing her husband blush slightly, Luo Shui felt a surge of warmth in her heart. His coarse palms were gently massaging her soft feet, sending tingles of comfort through her. She whispered softly, "Our son is home. Let’s stop washing. It seems like he has some good news to share."
Usually, Luo Shui rarely showed her husband a pleasant face. Her gentle murmur now brought him immense joy. Not caring about any embarrassment, he held on to his wife’s feet, insisting, "How can that be? I’m almost done anyway." He then turned to Ballon, somewhat angrily, "You brat, if you don’t have a good reason for this break in, see if I let you off the hook. What’s gotten into you?"
Ballon managed to suppress his grin, looking up to say, "Father, Uncle Xuan Ye has agreed to betroth Yue Yue to me. Can’t I be happy about that?"
Upon hearing his son’s words, Ballon’s father was overjoyed. He burst into hearty laughter, energetically washing his wife’s feet and exclaimed, "Good boy, just like your father in his prime. You managed to convince her so quickly. Tell me, how did you win Yue Yue over?" Ballon lowered his gaze from the ceiling to see his father washing his mother’s feet, and he couldn’t help but laugh.
Ballon’s father, embarrassed and annoyed, snapped, "What are you laughing at? You should learn from your old man. This is a good method of gaining your wife’s favor."
Ballon quickly replied, "Yes, yes, I will definitely learn from you. Father, during my pursuit of Yue Yue, I finally found her in the Empire of Tian Jing. She admitted that her actions towards Ah Dai were not out of true love, but of gratitude. She was helping him complete a quest as a way to repay him for saving her life. She said she would return after some time. Plus, Yue Yue told me that the Dark Witcher have reappeared and have killed several people."
Ballon shuddered and Luo Shui’s foot in his hand quivered slightly. "The Dark Witcher has appeared again, this is serious! Have you reported to the Pope?"
Ballon replied solemnly, "I have reported it already, it’s a matter of great importance. I just came back from the Hall of Light, the Pope has issued an order. He asked Uncle Xuan Ye, Grandpa Na Yan and the Judge to lead a large group to the Tian Yuan Clan to wipe out the Dark Witcher. You and I am specifically mentioned to join."
Noticing Luo Shui’s foot growing cold in the tub, Ballon looked up at her, concerned. "What’s wrong? The Dark Witcher isn’t that scary."
Luo Shui forced a smile, "I’m fine, I’m just worried about you having to leave again."
After Ballon dried Luo Shui’s feet with a prepared towel and slipped on her slippers, he reassured her, "Two Red Robe Priests and the Judge are with us. What could possibly go wrong? We will be back very soon. Ballon, you continue."
Ballon nodded and repeated what Xuan Ye had told him. After Ballon finished his recap, Ballon said," Xuan Ye has a good eye. My son is promising and more than capable of marrying his daughter. Now that your future is secure, I can finally rest assured. Go pack your belongings. We set off tomorrow morning. Your years of training is going to pay off. When you face the Dark Witcher, spare no effort. I will be there to protect you. Do not disappoint those who care about you. Not just for Yue Yue but for our family as well, you must give your best. Understand?"
"Dad, don’t worry, I’ll leave you two to it and continue with your ’love’. He didn’t wait for Ballon to get angry, but quickly retreated into his room.
Ballon helplessly shook his head, "When did he learn to be such a smooth talker? He still has a lot to learn from his honest and innocent dad."
Ignoring Ballon’s words, Luo Shui put on her shoes. Her face pale, she murmured, "Let’s go back to our room, Ballon. You’re leaving tomorrow, I’ll help you pack."
Embracing Luo Shui, Ballon chuckled, "You don’t need to worry about packing, I don’t really have much to bring with me. Tonight, let me spend some quality time with you. I don’t want to end up sleeping on the couch again. We’ll be apart for quite a while, and I hope to carry the scent of you with me to the battlefield. It’ll make me fight harder!"
Luo Shui nodded and leaned into Ballon’s embrace. She whispered, "You must be careful in your mission! I’ll be waiting for you to return safely."
Ballon didn’t notice anything unusual about his wife, thinking she was simply worried about him. Holding her tender body in his arms, he assured her with a smile, "Don’t worry, your strong, and clever husband won’t let anything happen. Let’s go back to our room to... deal with things." Carrying Luo Shui, he left the room without clearing away the wash water.
At the Mage Guild in Andis City of the Yajin Tribe...
Feng Zhi stood outside the room of Ah Dai and Xuan Yue, looking at the tired Olivia, "It’s been five days, why are they still practicing?"
Olivia responded with a bitter smile, "I don’t understand it either! The teachings of these two instructors are far beyond my comprehension."
Feng Zhi sighed, "Indeed! Even I can’t understand the method they’re using to practice, how young they are and already possess such formidable strength, it’s hard to imagine, alas... seems like I’m getting old. Keep a lookout, I’m heading back." Just as he was about to leave, he clearly felt the changes in the energy inside the room and stopped. The originally surging energy seemed to be quickly dissipating, disappearing within a short time. Feng Zhi smiled at Olivia, "It seems that they have completed their practice session."
Olivia’s heart leaped with joy, after standing guard for so many days, they were finally coming out.
Ah Dai slowly opened his eyes, the training of past few days allowed him to recover his power to its peak. By absorbing a part of the energy from his second golden body, he felt his power increasing, this rapid progress made him very joyous. He secretly thought: what Brother Xuan Re said was right, only through continuous trials can one rapidly increase their abilities. Now there’s hope for avenging Uncle Owen.
Xuan Yue was deep in thought, feeling the changes in Ah Dai’s energy, she woke up from her deep practice. After accepting the divine baptism, every time she meditated, her spiritual power increased. No longer feeling weak, her powerful spiritual power was clearly feeling everything in the radius of hundreds of miles. Slowly opening her eyes, she met Ah Dai’s gaze and gently smiled, "Big brother, have you recovered your power?" She had practiced with Ah Dai more than once, for some reason, whenever she was with him, her progress was much faster than when she practiced alone.
Ah Dai nodded, "I have fully recovered, and seems to have made some progress too. It seems that fighting with Larthas has benefited me greatly. For the two friends outside the door, you can come in now." His current spiritual power might not be as good as Xuan Yue but, thanks to his profound True Qi, his sixth sense was much superior than Xuan Yue. He naturally noticed there were people outside the door.
Olivia and Elder Feng Zhi entered the room, seeing the radiant pair, Feng Zhi sincerely said, "Elder Ah Dai, your cultivation is indeed profound! Both of you have recovered, right?"
Ah Dai alighted from the bed, feeling a comforting vitality from within, and smiled, "We’ve both fully recovered. Has the Tian Jing Mage Guild caused any trouble, Elder Feng Zhi?" He was most concerned about the matters between the two Mage Guilds, fearing any conflict might arise again.
Elder Feng Zhi released a long sigh, and said, "Ever since witnessing your clash with Larthas, I’ve lost all desire for competition. Let things take their natural course. Larthas was badly injured, I’m afraid it will take him some time to recover. Besides, with the Alchemist Guild mediating, both sides should be able to coexist peacefully for a while."
Ah Dai sighed in relief and said, "That’s good to hear. Elder Feng Zhi, now that our powers have recovered, there are still some matters that need our attention. Please accept our leave." Having experienced the entanglement with the guards of the Province of Light, Ah Dai knew if they stayed any longer, the magicians here might be even more enthusiastic than the guards were.
Before Feng Zhi could answer, Olivia dropped to her knees with a thud, pleading, "Master Ah Dai, please take me as your disciple, and let me follow you and gain instruction."
Ah Dai was taken aback, looking at the tearful Olivia, he wrinkled his brows and said, "But really, I don’t think I have anything I can teach you!"
Feng Zhi smiled and said, "Brother Ah Dai, don’t be so modest. We all have seen the power you have demonstrated. Olivia is a child I’ve watched grow up. Her purity of heart and dedication to magic are unparalleled, even by me. Please take her in. Ever since you two started cultivating, she’s been protecting you from outside the door. She’s a pillar of our guild. Letting her follow you for training will certainly benefit her magic cultivation."
Ah Dai looked at Xuan Yue uncertainly, unsure of how to respond. Olivia implored, "Master Ah Dai, please take me, even if you teach me nothing, being able to follow you is more than enough for me."
Although Olivia’s constant company might interfere with her time with Ah Dai, to have someone capable aiding Ah Dai, Xuan Yue agreed to her. "Brother, just take her. Even if you can’t teach, I can guide her. Her Wind Magic is not weak. Having another magician is always beneficial." Turning to Olivia, Xuan Yue spoke seriously, "However, I must tell you beforehand, our destination is the Death Mountain Range, think carefully if you wish to follow us. In that world of death, we might not be able to look after you."
Feng Zhi and Olivia were both surprised. Feng Zhi frowned and said, "You’re going to the Death Mountain Range? That place is too dangerous."
Xuan Yue smiled and said, "It’s only in dangerous places that we can tap into our potential and improve our abilities! Olivia, do you have the courage?"
Olivia responded with a firm voice, "I am willing, I am willing to follow you both to the Death Mountain Range, even if I die there, I will not regret it. What you said is true, only in dangerous places can we better enhance our abilities. Indeed, only the Death Mountain Range is worthy to attract you both for training."
Ah Dai and Xuan Yue were both moved by Olivia’s persistence. Ah Dai sighed and said helplessly, "Alright, brother Olivia, come with us. But remember, I am not your teacher, we are friends. Let’s call each other brothers." As he spoke, he helped Olivia up.
Olivia’s eyes showed a hint of disappointment, but he was confident that he could win Ah Dai over with his sincerity. He nodded and said, "Alright, Master Ah Dai, as long as I can follow you, that’s enough."
Xuan Yue laughed and said, "You’re wrong again, don’t call him Master anymore. How old are you?"
Olivia scratched his head and said, "I was born in August of 977 years of the Sacred Calendar. It’s July now, and I’ll be twenty in a month."
Xuan Yue nodded and said, "Then you’re older than me, I was born in 979 of the Sacred Calendar, two years younger than you. You should call me Brother Xuan Re from now on. Brother, how about you?"
Ah Dai said, "I think I was born in March of 977, I’m a little older than Olivia."
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