Chapter 1358: Chapter 1347: Divine Trial
Under the guidance of Tielei, Ning Fan passed through a secret door and entered the temple’s interior.
Tall stone pillars made this place extraordinarily spacious, meanwhile making people appear utterly insignificant, spontaneously evoking a sense of reverence.
“I wonder where Master Ning comes from?”
Ning Fan responded with complete sincerity, “An old hermit of no name or renown.”
There’s nothing wrong with that statement! He genuinely didn’t know the old man’s name.
Tielei’s gaze flickered briefly, then he smiled and said, “The temperament of a reclusive high master is always like this.”
After the pleasantries, Tielei continued, “It’s said that Master Ning at the western outskirts…”
“Hold on. Let’s not talk about that.” Ning Fan’s face darkened with displeasure and said, “Otherwise, we should just go our separate ways.”
Everywhere he went, people mentioned that matter, Ning Fan was really about to lose it.
After entering the inner temple, Tielei’s previously fluctuating aura finally settled down.
Although still unclear about Tielei’s cultivation, the entire temple only emanated the aura of Aerial Mastery Peak.
Of course, this refers to the refined aura after arduous cultivation.
“This Tielei at most is Aerial Mastery Peak. What’s there to fear? If it doesn’t work out, just fight.”
Thinking of this, Ning Fan naturally spoke without courtesy.
“Master’s noble spirit, then I won’t mention it further.”
Tielei smiled even more brightly and directly pointed to the main topic, “I wonder what Master thinks of my proposal?”
“You’re talking about me becoming a priest.”
“Yes and no.”
Tielei both nodded and shook his head, “I hope the Master becomes a friend of the Muto Family, a priest standing on our side.”
Ning Fan feigned confusion and said, “Isn’t a priest a part of the family? Why make distinctions?”
Tielei smiled wryly, “Why tease this old man, Master? Presumably, my foolish grandson has already detailed the matters.”
“It seems Wick is truly foolish, everyone in the family knows.”
Ning Fan chuckled inwardly and then said solemnly, “Then let’s speak frankly. Why should I side with the Muto Family, knowing the City Hall is backed by the Pharaoh?”
“Pharaoh, hehe.”
Noticing the fleeting disdain in Tielei’s eyes, Ning Fan said seriously, “Yes. The Pharaoh is the legitimate ruler of Ancient Sky City. Although rarely seen or concerned with worldly matters, that is the fact.”
“Master has been focused on cultivation for years, knowing one but not the other of matters in the city.”
Tielei gazed at Ning Fan with piercing eyes and said in a somber tone, “Are you aware of the mysterious figure’s night raid on the City Lord’s Mansion, Master?”
“I’ve heard a bit.”
After saying that, Ning Fan was shocked and said, “Could it be the Muto Family…”
“Master, be cautious with your words.”
Tielei’s eyes flashed with a hint of displeasure and then shook his head, “Being a divine family, how could we commit such deeds, the Pharaoh is the Sun God’s representative.”
Ning Fan countered, “High Priest Tielei, you yourself admitted the Pharaoh is the Sun God’s representative, joining you seems not a very good choice?”
Tielei spoke gently, “What if the current Pharaoh is not the one chosen by the Sun God, then what?”
Ning Fan’s gaze hardened, immediately realizing the old fellow before him surely knew the truth of the matter back then.
Even highly likely hiding in the background, planning to be the mantis stalking the cicada, unaware of the oriole behind.
Ning Fan exclaimed in shock, “How is this possible?”
“Anything is possible.”
“The inside story of this matter…”
Tielei shook his head and interrupted, “This matter is related to the greatest secret of Ancient Sky City, and the informed are less than a handful, forgive me for not speaking carelessly.”
“Alright!”
Ning Fan nodded.
“This matter requires Master to consider carefully, the Muto Family will certainly provide generous rewards.”
“What generous rewards?”
Even with Tielei’s deep scheming, this question caught him off guard.
“Do not dare to say gold or jewelry or such things.”
Ning Fan lazily finished speaking, then showed his badge to indicate he is an ascetic.
“Naturally not. Such mundane things are undoubtedly a kind of insult to the Master. If Master becomes a friend of my Muto Family, you can participate in a Divine Trial.”
“Divine Trial?”
Ning Fan heard this term for the first time, feeling somewhat puzzled, could there really be gods?
“Is this the trial for priests?”
“Of course not. Master becoming a priest is just a matter of my words.”
Tielei shook his head while smiling, then proudly said, “Divine Trial, refining air to transform into gang, Heavenly Gang can be achieved.”
“What!”
Ning Fan couldn’t help but shout, quickly calming down, dismissively said, “I don’t want power gained through sacrifice.”
The longer he stayed in Ancient Sky City, the more Ning Fan felt sacrifice was a big trap.
“Of course not a sacrifice.”
Tielei spoke ominously, “Only sacrificing once, this lifetime will halt at Aerial Mastery Peak. With such talent, how could I harm you?”
“Sacrifice has an end!”
Ning Fan’s heart jolted; finally someone provided this answer.
“Of course. Where in the world is there such a good thing, to infinitely increase power. Even true gods…”
Realizing he misspoke, Tielei swiftly corrected, “God loves mankind, the Sun God’s radiance is also not infinite.”
“Master Ning, as long as you are willing to join, the Muto Family will do everything to assist you in participating in the trial.”
Ning Fan felt somewhat tempted but still calmly asked, “Since there’s such a great thing, why High Priest Tielei you…”
“The Divine Trial offers a once-in-a-lifetime chance. Truth be told, I failed.”
“I see.”
Ning Fan nodded and then said seriously, “This is significant. I still need to think it over.”
“Reasonably so.”
Tielei once again wore a kindly expression.
If Ning Fan agreed readily, Tielei would have been cautious instead.
“If the Master is convinced, you can come here anytime to find this old fellow.”
“Then I’ll take my leave.”
“Master, take care. Forgive this old man for not being able to see you off.”
Watching Tielei’s hesitant expression, Ning Fan shook his head.
The High Priest accompanying a young man personally, if seen by others, those with intent could easily guess Ning Fan’s identity.
Tielei naturally hoped Ning Fan wouldn’t be found by the City Hall, and Ning Fan personally didn’t want to become the focus.
Watching Ning Fan walk out the secret door, Tielei’s expression turned solemn, musing to himself, “The True Word Formation hasn’t changed. Could he truly be a secluded ascetic, unfamiliar with the Crown Prince?”
Ever since Ning Fan appeared at the city gate, such a young ascetic with powerful cultivation, immediately reached Tielei’s ears.
At that time, Tielei didn’t think much, such ascetics like Ning Fan were not uncommon.
But after Wick returned last night, Tielei learned the details of the conversation between the two.
Then it dawned on him, Ning Fan seems quite unfamiliar with Ancient Sky City, and takes a keen interest in matters regarding the Pharaoh.
Connecting earlier incidents of the attack on the City Lord’s Mansion, the two events were too coincidental, making Tielei decide to probe.
However, the hopeful True Word Formation showed no change, Ning Fan’s words were all true.
Tielei had even released news of the Divine Trial, yet the result remained unchanged.