Spirit City.
The rear courtyard of the Elder Hall.
The morning sunlight fell across the lake.
Liu Erlong emerged from the kitchen, carrying a jade bowl.
"Senior, breakfast is ready."
Qian Daoliu sat beside the waterside pavilion.
He held a golden book in his hands.
"Has Qian Renxue not returned yet?"
"The Young Master went to the Angel Temple early this morning."
Liu Erlong set the jade bowl on the table.
"She said she would begin the Angel God Trials today."
Qian Daoliu closed the book.
"Has the Divine Examination already descended?"
"Yes."
Liu Erlong nodded.
"After the Young Master entered the Holy Temple, the Angel God Statue lit up."
"Six golden pillars of light shot into the clouds. All of Spirit City could see them."
Qian Daoliu rose.
"Let's go."
Liu Erlong followed at his side.
They passed through the rear courtyard's covered walkway and arrived outside the Angel Temple.
The temple doors were already closed.
The Six-Winged Angel God Statue stood before the doors.
A golden point of light shone between the statue's brows.
Vast, sacred power poured down from it continuously, enveloping the entire temple.
Qian Daoliu raised his hand.
Golden divine power passed through the doors and entered the temple.
The scene within the temple then appeared before them.
Qian Renxue stood beneath the statue.
She wore a long gold-and-white dress.
Her long golden hair fell down her back, its ends reaching her waist.
The Angel Runes between her brows had fully lit up.
A golden pillar of light descended from above the statue, enveloping her body.
Six golden screens of light unfurled in midair.
Intricate Angel God Runes were inscribed on each screen.
Qian Renxue looked up.
"The Six-Winged Angel Divine Examination has begun."
"First Trial: ascend the Angel Sacred Steps."
The six sets of