As those words fell, Qian Daoliu rose to his feet and walked over to Tai Yi.
Qian Daoliu held two items in his hands. One was a crown symbolizing the Pope's status: the Purple-Gold Nine-Curved Crown.
The other was a scepter symbolizing the Pope's authority: the Papal Scepter.
Qian Daoliu brought the two items before Tai Yi.
Then, the Pope's coronation ceremony officially began.
Standing before Tai Yi, Qian Daoliu asked:
"Tai Yi, are you willing to take charge of Spirit Hall, protect the Soul Masters of the world, and fairly adjudicate the disputes of the continent?"
Tai Yi naturally answered:
"I am willing!"
Qian Daoliu continued asking:
"Are you willing to abide by the divine decrees of the three gods, take the rise and fall of the divine hall as your own responsibility, and neither show favoritism nor abuse your authority?"
"I am willing!"
"If you violate this oath, are you willing to suffer the divine punishment of the three gods, with your soul forever cast into darkness? Do you dare swear this solemn oath?"
"I am willing!"
"I, Tai Yi, swear here to abide by all principles!"
As Tai Yi finished speaking, Qian Daoliu smiled and said:
"Good, Xiao Yi. From this moment onward, you are the Pope of Spirit Hall."
After saying that, Qian Daoliu took out the Purple-Gold Nine-Curved Crown. Tai Yi lowered his head slightly, and Qian Daoliu placed the golden crown upon it.
Once it was on, Qian Daoliu handed the Papal Scepter in his hand to Tai Yi, who naturally took it.
After Tai Yi grasped the scepter, Qian Daoliu patted him on the shoulder and said:
"Spirit Hall is in your hands."
After saying that, Qian Daoliu returned to his seat.
Tai Yi looked at the scepter in his hand and the