Chapter 121: Sacred Ceremony
Feng Xiyan turned to Fan Wanming and replied, "This general previously selected a few auspicious dates, and today is one of them. Today is better than the other day. Let’s do it today."
He then looked at the sky outside, thought for a moment, and added, "General Fan, make the necessary preparations. We will begin the ceremony in two hours."
Clasping his fists, Fan Wanming responded, "Yes, Great General. This subordinate will begin preparations immediately."
With that, he left the workshop and rushed to organize the ceremony, while Feng Xiyan returned to the barracks to take a ceremonial bath.
Two hours later, Feng Xiyan arrived at the temple built for Bai Hanyun, dressed in the newly made ceremonial robes.
Standing outside the temple, he accepted three large sticks of incense from Fan Wanming and faced the sky.
Holding the three sticks of incense in front of his chest, Feng Xiyan bowed deeply three times, then said, "Today, I, Feng Xiyan, Duke of Huo Guo, commander of the Feng Army, and patriarch of the Feng Clan, bow to Heaven and pray sincerely."
"May Heaven bless the Feng Army and the common people, protect us from suffering, and grant us peace for eternity."
"Feng Xiyan thanks Heaven on behalf of the common people for sending Fairy Bai to protect the Feng Army and the common people of Xiqiang City."
"We have built a temple and carved a golden body for Fairy Bai. May Heaven allow us to invite Fairy Bai to reside within it and protect the world for generations to come."
After finishing his prayer, Feng Xiyan placed the three large sticks of incense into the huge incense burner outside the temple. He then knelt on the mat and performed three kowtows and nine bows with great seriousness.