Chapter 1366: Chapter 1355: The Eerie Test
Even if Ning Fan uses True Qi to stimulate the qi dynamics of both sides and break the balance of the field, it is still difficult to ignite the flas of war.
Unless both parties truly wish to fight, at most it would just be embarrassing.
At that ti, both sides would target Ning Fan, which would be counterproductive.
With the appearance of the final resonant note, the previously lifeless Thousand Year Eye suddenly ca to life,
its massive pupil emitting a brilliant white light akin to a diamond.
Many of those with low cultivation imdiately closed their eyes, irritated by the white light.
Only Ning Fan kept his eyes wide open, staring intently at the pupil of the Thousand Year Eye, fearing he might be deceived unknowingly.
There was no fluctuation of True Qi, nor any unusual energy; this white light seed to be ordinary sunlight, not at all remarkable.
Before long, the blinding white light gradually transford into a gentle white glow, illuminating the stone platform where Ning Fan stood, turning it completely white.
“Great Sun God, please bestow your radiance.”
As the last word of Tielei fell, the white light near the Thousand Year Eye suddenly contracted sharply, recoiling into the massive pupil.
Subsequently, a milky white pillar of light, as thick as a thumb, shot out from the pupil.
In Ning Fan’s astonishnt, the beam slowly extended forward, lengthening gradually.
Its almost turtle-like slow movent speed made it hard to believe this was a “light pillar” ford by sunlight.
In Ning Fan’s perception, this was indeed sunlight, without any True Qi fluctuation mixed in.
“The Thousand Year Eye Totem released Golden Light during the sacrifice, and now it’s white light.”
Thinking of this, Ning Fan felt relieved and allowed the light pillar to extend toward him.
As the light pillar was about to reach Ning Fan’s forehead, Tielei lost his usual composure, with a trace of nervousness unconsciously appearing in his expression.
Success or failure lay in this mont. If Ning Fan’s test result was unsatisfactory,
it would not only invite ridicule from the City Hall, but also bring disgrace to the Temple.
“Impossible. Ning Fan’s pure True Qi is visible to all and cannot possibly fail.”
Victor stroked his goatee, the corners of his eyes narrowing as they emitted a peculiar light.
As the highest official in the City Hall, he naturally hoped the Temple’s hopes would be dashed.
Every ascetic represents a Saint of the highest virtue, and it is not at all excessive for them to be revered by thousands.
Without enormous perseverance, how could one resist the temptations of the mortal world and calm their heart for deep cultivation?
Moreover, Ning Fan was the first ascetic in hundreds of years to step into the rank of a prospective priest.
This held extraordinary significance in the Ancient Sky City.
Ning Fan’s reputation as an ascetic had already spread throughout the city, and now joining the Temple would inevitably further diminish the City Hall’s influence among the people.
Victor pondered secretly, “With Tielei’s character, if Ning Fan fails the test, he is bound to be displeased.”
For ordinary people, as long as the test result wasn’t black, they would be grateful, as it ant avoiding the possibility of becoming a lowly person.
Even barely passing with a red result was worth celebrating for a family, as it suggested hope of stepping into the True Qi Realm.
But the standards for people differ, and the ascetic’s passing line is by no ans so low.
Anything below green represents a failed test for Ning Fan.
No civilians could accept such a score from an ascetic, which would undoubtedly undermine the Temple’s prestige at that ti.
Victor’s mind was active, “This is an opportunity, after all, a half-step peak ascetic is too wasteful to abandon.”
What was supposed to be an ordinary aptitude test had invisibly turned into a battlefield between the City Hall and the Temple.
The test result would determine who would beco the ultimate winner.
Whether the Temple would be a hundred feet ahead, further diminishing the City Hall’s prestige, or fall from the altar amidst the people’s ridicule,
all depended on the aptitude Ning Fan displayed.
When the light pillar shone on Ning Fan’s forehead, everyone widened their eyes.
“How is this possible?”
“Impossible!”
“Could there be a mistake? This is an ascetic!”
…
The once dead-silent Temple now buzzed like a marketplace, with everyone breaking into surprised discussions.
All twelve priests on the Temple’s side were looking at each other, their eyes full of confusion, as the result was far from what they had imagined.
“Truly heaven’s assistance!”
If not for consideration of the occasion, Victor might have shouted loudly to declare his joy.
Looking at Tielei, whose old face was as black as a pot’s bottom, Victor felt a wave of satisfaction in his heart, “Old guy, this ti your calculation was wrong. Temple… hehe…”
Listening to the accompanying people’s ridicule, Victor softly said, “Please remain quiet, everyone.”
He still wanted to recruit Ning Fan and naturally needed to curb such behavior.
Hearing the discussions around, Ning Fan was also annoyed, “Ma Dan. Is the testing Divine Light malfunctioning? How could I be the lowest-grade red.”
Seeing the smile in Victor’s eyes and hearing the believers’ questioning voices, Tielei could only grit his teeth, swallowing his bitterness.
No one expected that the hopeful Ning Fan would deliver such a result.
“Kid, you ruined my great plan.”
Tielei looked at Ning Fan with cold eyes, “Had I known you were such a waste, I wouldn’t have wasted so much effort on you.”
To draw Ning Fan in, Tielei not only allowed Wick to reveal the Temple’s secrets in full but even appointed him as the head of the Divine War Legion.
The Temple guard is the only ard force of the Temple, highlighting the importance of this position.
At this mont, Victor sincerely blessed, “High Priest, congratulations on the Temple’s new god servant.”
Although Ning Fan’s test result was not satisfactory, that was rely the tacit rule of Ancient Sky City.
As long as the sacrificial ceremony was completed, Ning Fan officially beca a god servant.
The quality of the test result did not affect the ceremony itself at all.
“You’re welco.”
Tielei gritted out the two words through nearly clenched teeth, then heard soone excitedly say, “High Priest, look quickly.”
Without needing the reminder, Tielei had already noticed Ning Fan’s transformation.
Under the influence of the testing Divine Light, Ning Fan’s emitted red light was gradually transforming into orange.
Victor shook his head secretly, “Even if it turns orange, so what!”
If this ceremony were to be used to attack the City Hall’s prestige, the one-in-a-million orange qualification would no longer suffice.
Soon enough, Victor’s relaxed expression gradually beca solemn.
As soone nearby shouted, “Look quickly! It’s turning yellow!”
The orange light barely shone before slowly transforming into golden yellow.
“What exactly is happening? Why is the testing Divine Light still changing?”
“Has this ever happened before?”
“Could Master Ning’s qualification still improve further?”
Noticing this scene, the coldness in Tielei’s eyes gradually faded, and he regained his calm and composed deanor.
“The testing Divine Light hasn’t ended, could it be…”
The Temple’s noise had automatically subsided, with everyone focusing intently on the stone platform, awaiting the final test result.
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