Yue Yao's gaze swept behind Xun'er, but when she found no familiar figure in the crowd behind her, a flicker of disappointment crossed her eyes.
"Let the Enfeoffment Ceremony begin!"
Just then, Granny's voice rang out. At her words, the moon mark on Yue Yao's forehead began to shimmer. She raised her head again, her azure eyes filled with icy coldness, and stood atop the platform, surveying the gathering with an imposing gaze.
Boom!
A powerful aura erupted from Yue Yao. The moon mark on her forehead glowed faintly, and a streak of silvery-white energy shot skyward from her body. Her white dress fluttered without wind, the tiny stones adorning it sparkling like stars.
The full Enfeoffment Ceremony involved an immensely elaborate series of rites. An exceedingly regal crown was placed on Yue Yao's head, and a pale blue barrier descended from above, concealing her within it. Even the gaze of a Dou Sheng Expert could not penetrate this shield.
Only after roughly an incense stick's worth of time did Yue Yao reappear before the crowd. Her long blue hair had been arranged into a majestic coiffure, held firmly in place by the crown atop her head.
She had changed into an elegant, luxurious white dress that exposed her delicate collarbones. A necklace set with pale blue gems adorned her neck, graceful as a white swan's.
"The rites are complete!"
With her dressing and grooming finished, Yue Yao completed each intricate step under Granny's guidance. Finally, at Granny's soft declaration, Yue Yao turned to face the dense crowd beyond the square. Her gaze was indifferent, carrying the natural authority of someone long accustomed to standing above others.
"From this day forth, Yue Yao, Holy Maiden of the Spirit Clan, shall enter the Cloud Palace and preside over justice."
As Granny's