Chapter 964 - 484 - Spirit-Nurturing Great Array
Long Dangdang had also considered whether or not to ask the Hall Master if his team and he could enhance their cultivation together, to make his demon hunting team’s overall strength even stronger, but ultimately, he dismissed the idea from his mind. He understood what he was about to face, and since he had already made a decision in his heart, there was no longer any reason to hesitate or to involve everyone else.
Constructing the Spirit-Nurturing Great Array would take some time, as it required a substantial amount of resources, which the Temple had not called upon for quite some time. Hence, Long Dangdang had to wait a while. The decision of the Sacred Legate to help Long Dangdang quickly improve his cultivation in order to take on the trial of the Eternity and Creation God’s Seal Cathedra Rex was due to a real scare. If it had not been for Long Dangdang breaking through that gap, the Holy City would have likely been doomed. Everything happened so suddenly; how many of the Holy City’s residents could have evacuated? If a real disaster had struck, it could have been the turning point in this war. The upper echelons of the Sacred Legate were well aware that the scariest aspect of the Wraith Kingdom was its plague-like spread. According to calculations, if one third of humanity were turned into wraiths, everything would become irreversible.
Long Dangdang fortunately had a few days to rest. During these days, he did not continue his cultivation except for his daily meditation. He enjoyed walking the streets of the Holy City, admiring the dimming lights, and savoring the local delicacies.
The great calamity’s impact on the Holy City was more psychological. It had been resolved before it could inflict any real damage, so the citizens quickly returned to normal life. The streets were as bustling as ever, with shops doing brisk business. However, as he walked the streets, Long Dangdang often overheard discussions about the Wraith Kingdom.
The Federation had begun to disseminate information about the existence of the Wraith Kingdom, but only described its threat as mere ’moss sickness’ that the Federation was already eradicating. Regarding the attack on the Holy City, it was characterized as a simple counterattack by the Wraith Kingdom, easily handled, thereby stabilizing the public’s morale. However, not all citizens were so easily convinced by the Federation’s explanation; after all, the upheaval of that night was too profound, its terrifying pressure felt almost world-ending, an incident too shocking for people to simply adjust to in a short time.
Walking on the street, Long Dangdang looked at each lively life, felt the human world’s vitality, and the pain in his eyes gradually dissipated. This world brimming with life was what he cherished, the core resolve of his heart! No matter what changes faced, none of these could change.
A smile gradually returned to his face. He entered shop after shop, tasting the food; his favorite activity was to eat a signature dish at one place and then move on to another restaurant for another, repeating the process. It wasn’t until he was absolutely stuffed that he would head back to the Temple Headquarters.
After this incident, Long Dangdang’s reputation at the Temple Headquarters could be said to have soared. Whether it was middle or high-ranking officials, or the powerhouses from the 6 Great Sacred Temples, they all treated him with respect, even adulation, seemingly forgetting his age. They forgot that he was just a young man in his twenties. The impact he made by foiling the advent of the Spectral Saint Mage’s great catastrophe even surpassed his victory in the Great Impartation Contest.
Sacred Legate Spirit Crystal, "Dangdang, come find me when you’re ready."
At that moment, Long Dangdang was sitting in a shop, gnawing on a chicken leg; it was his third visit to this place in a few days. The charcoal-grilled chicken leg here was exquisitely flavored, the chicken’s jelly-like fat perfectly roasted into the meat by the charcoal. The skin was crispy and fragrant, the meat tender and juicy; a seemingly simple dish delivered an ultimate taste experience.