The present world-Anderson Dormitory, Room 404.
Xia Xiu slowly opened his golden eyes. After completing [Manifestation Projection], he had instantly logged out of the [Ether Sea]. But the process was not yet entirely over. The Red Book residing in his left hand floated out.
The Red Book stood before Xia Xiu, then laid itself flat. Its cover opened, and its pages began flipping rapidly as countless thaumaturgic runes circled around it.
The familiar red interface appeared before Xia Xiu.
[You have now reached Stage Two: [Manifestor]!] [Angel Rank Advancement requirements met!] [Reviewing internal evaluations-] [Designated certification from high-ranking Angels detected-] [Authorization granted by Fosis Tucker!] [Authorization granted by Lemuel Gaumont!] [Complete Rank Advancement? This advancement requires three hours-] [Confirmed!] [Advancement time: 179:59]
A circular red countdown interface appeared beneath the Red Book's exterior. Looking at the countdown, Xia Xiu rose, went to the study, and casually pulled out a thick Terra historical novel. He prepared a hot drink, then devoted his attention to the world within the book.
He waited for his advancement without any hurry.
Three hours soon passed. A Lineage notification interrupted Xia Xiu's absorption, and he turned his gaze toward the advanced Red Book.
The Red Book was now as thick as a dictionary. Neatly structured Terra letters were engraved along its red spine, spelling out "Heaven." Its cover depicted a lifelike Angel with a pair of golden wings of light behind its back and a circular halo floating above its head. The Angel in the image spread its hands, scattering glory.
[Advancement complete!] [Rank: Great Angel → Principality] [[Proverbs] Lineage application linked!] [My dear Principalities (Eden's affectionate term for Principalities), welcome to this Rank. Through the sacred sayings of [Proverbs], your star shall receive the protection of [Yahweh].]
Xia Xiu felt an