Rite of Descension

Liyue Harbor, Yujing Terrace.

The annual "Rite of Descension" was underway.

This was Liyue's most important ceremony, presided over by "Tian Quan" Ningguang.

They respectfully welcomed the Geo Archon to descend and bestow an oracle, guiding Liyue's direction for the coming year.

On Yujing Terrace, incense smoke curled from the burner, the atmosphere solemn and reverent.

The citizens and merchants of Liyue gazed towards the sky, while the Millelith maintained order at the scene.

Ningguang, clad in brocade robes, carried herself with dignified grace, preparing to perform the final ritual steps.

The Sky Screen not only displayed the images but also provided brief explanations, allowing those watching to understand what the people in the images were doing.

Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.

"Rite of Descension?"

Ning Fengzhi stroked his chin, deep in thought.

The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect had plenty of money, and they weren't afraid to spend it.

For the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, any problem that money could solve was no problem at all.

Hosting a Rite of Descension might incur considerable expense, but for the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, it wouldn't even be a drop in the bucket.

"If Lord Emperor likes it, our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect can host one..."

"No!"

As if struck by an idea, Ning Fengzhi's eyes lit up, his gaze growing firmer.

"Hosting a Rite of Descension every month wouldn't be impossible either!"

Hearing this.

Chen Xin and Gu Rong, seated beside him, exchanged glances and shook their heads.

This wasn't about whether or not to hold the ceremony, but whether the "Adeptus" would respond.

Liyue was founded by Morax and Hagintos. Naturally, Morax would respond when the people of Liyue invited the Adepti.

Their Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect had no connection whatsoever with Liyue.

Chen Xin looked towards the Sky Screen, his gaze falling on "Tian Quan."

This was the woman the Sky Screen had provided subtitles for.

[Liyue Qixing - Tian Quan, Ningguang.]

"One of the Liyue Qixing, are there six more people like her?"

What puzzled Ning Fengzhi, Chen Xin, and Gu Rong was.

This Tian Quan Ningguang was actually a Great Merchant!

This... isn't this very similar to their Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect?

Shrek Academy.

Flender, Zhao Wuji, Ma Hongjun, and others were still carrying bricks, watching the Sky Screen while they worked.

This bit of Physical Labor wasn't much for a Soul Master, provided they could use their Soul Power.

"Wow, the life of the Emperor Lord, it's truly enviable!"

"White Hair, Red Eyes, Mature Woman..."

Ma Hongjun stared intently at the Sky Screen, a tear slipping from the corner of his mouth.

This Big Sister named Ningguang was too beautiful!

What Ning Rongrong, Zhu Zhuqing... they were still young, they didn't have her temperament at all!

With a "bang~" sound.

Ma Hongjun's head was hit by Zhao Wuji, and before he could react, he sat down on the ground with his buttocks.

You must know that this was a "Construction Site," so anything appearing on the ground was not strange.

Where Ma Hongjun sat down, an "Iron Rod" stood upright, which was needed for laying the "Foundation."

With a "puff..." sound.

Ma Hongjun's eyes widened, cold sweat trickled down his forehead, and he trembled all over, his eyes instantly clearing.

Zhao Wuji had intended to warn Ma Hongjun, not to think about what he shouldn't, and not to say what he shouldn't.

He never expected it to be such a coincidence!

Could this be the legendary "Retribution"?

"Ah..."

Ma Hongjun jumped up high, tears truly streaming from the corners of his eyes, the Fat on his face contorted.

His Scream attracted the attention of the Shrek teachers and students.

Ma Hongjun was lying on the ground, sweat and tears falling non-stop...

He didn't know if he would get tetanus.

Flender looked at Zhao Wuji, then glanced at Ma Hongjun.

For a moment, he didn't know what to say.

Zhao Wuji had kindly reminded him, but Ma Hongjun...

"If Hongjun doesn't change his ways, he'll face disaster one day!"

Flender personally carried Ma Hongjun away, preparing to find a healing-type soul master to treat him.

This... was truly too miserable.

Martial Soul City, Pope's Palace, Bibi Dong's bedroom.

Bibi Dong sat before her dressing table, and behind her stood a young girl with a decent appearance, who became more pleasing to the eye the longer one looked.

The girl was styling Bibi Dong's hair.

"Teacher, since the Great Universe Consciousness descended and the Sky Screen appeared, the Douluo Continent has undergone significant changes."

The girl was Bibi Dong's personal disciple, Hu Liena.

She was now about eighteen or nineteen years old.

Bibi Dong placed great hope in her, pouring her love for her daughter onto Hu Liena.

She detested the aura of angels, and just seeing Qian Renxue would ignite an inexplicable rage within her.

"The appearance of the Sky Screen has indeed brought many changes."

"Many things are no longer under the control of Martial Soul Hall."

Bibi Dong didn't know if this was a good thing or a bad thing.

Her goal was to pull the angels down from their divine pedestal, and even to destroy Martial Soul Hall!

As for the Martial Soul Empire... since an empire had already been established, Martial Soul Hall was naturally considered destroyed.

If the revelation of the hidden Power Ranking TOP1 hadn't occurred, a "god of love."

The Douluo Continent would likely have already undergone a massive upheaval.

"Nana..."

Bibi Dong turned her head, glancing sideways at Hu Liena.

"These matters are not for you young ones to worry about. Cultivate well and strive to win the championship in this Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Tournament."

Yes, even if there was a possibility of war with the "Beast Gods," the competition would not stop. It would continue to be held.

This was an old tradition on the Douluo Continent.

There was nothing that couldn't be solved by one competition.

If there was, then they would hold two.

"Mm, Teacher, I understand."

Hu Liena said obediently. She deeply admired and loved Bibi Dong.

She wanted to become an excellent female powerhouse like Bibi Dong.

To that end, she worked very hard and did not disappoint Bibi Dong.

The eyes of the major powers were fixed on the Sky Screen, and the common people were the same.

At this moment, there were new developments on the Sky Screen.

Ningguang looked up at the sky. The sun was high in the sky. She faced the crowd and said solemnly.

"The auspicious time has arrived."

After hearing this.

The two young girls beside Ningguang bowed and stepped aside.

The crowd looked at Ningguang, holding their breath.

Finally, they would be able to see the true form of The Geo Archon again. They were incredibly excited.

Ningguang clasped her hands and then quickly lowered them. Many amber-colored stones immediately appeared around her.

Following Ningguang's movements, these stones, emitting an amber glow, circled her a few times before flying towards the "Incense Burner."

Upon seeing this, the crowd was slightly stunned.

Wasn't Ningguang a "merchant"?

Why, why did she also possess special powers?

As expected of the woman whose subtitles were provided by the Sky Screen!

As the stones fell into the Incense Burner, a brilliant amber light shot up from the Incense Burner, reaching the clouds!

"Good heavens, so these weren't just for show?"

"This kind of ceremony to welcome the immortals is truly spectacular!"

The clouds parted, revealing a corner of the sky beyond the heavens.

Suddenly, the clear sky changed color abruptly!