Ling Xiaoyue's impatient voice was like the sound of nature to Liu Tianchi.
"Xiao Ya…Oh great aunt, you almost took my old life!”The stone hanging in his heart was finally put down. Liu Tianchi jumped a few times without caring about his image. Under the strange gazes of several people, he hurriedly stopped.
Liu Tianchi had already thought of the worst-case scenario. If the people below the stage really attacked him, at most, they would just fight. However, the Liu family might be finished. Although the Liu family was very powerful, they were suffering from being outnumbered.
"Come…Here you go... Go up!" Liu Tianchi handed the torch in his hand to Ling Xiaoyue. He felt a little regretful and volunteered to host this damn ceremony.
"I... "Don't order anymore, old man. You're too hypocritical." Ling Xiaoyue pouted.
"What? How am I a hypocrite? Hurry up and order! Otherwise, I'm finished. Liu Tianchi was really anxious. He didn't expect this little girl to use this trick on him at this critical moment.
"Humph... Hmph hmph hmph! I just don't want to order it. Damn old man, how insincere!”From Liu Tianchi's ever-changing eyes, Ling Xiaoyue saw hypocrisy. The old man's influence on her was extremely bad.
"Grandma, just order! The lives of hundreds of people in the Liu family are all in your hands. The current Liu Tianchi no longer has the demeanor of an expert.
"Really? If I don't order it, will someone die in your family?”A complicated look flashed across Ling Xiaoyue's eyes as she asked in confusion,"
"That's right. The entire Liu family is in turmoil. Even... I might also be beaten to death by them…" When he said this, Liu Tianchi almost burst into tears. The kindness in the girl's eyes was captured by Liu Tianchi, who had a sharp gaze. He was ready to pretend to be pitiful so that Ling Xiaoyue could light the holy flame.
"Old man, it's better if you're dead. You don't look like a good person. However, as long as you answer my question and light this fire, I can still go.”In fact, Ling Tian had originally wanted Ling Xiaoyue to light the Sacred Flame, but Ling Xiaoyue did not care about Ling Tian's words.
" If you ask me, I will answer ten of them, let alone one. But now, I am about to burn my brow." Liu Tianchi could already see the crowd that was about to rush over. Although the city guards tried their best to resist, they were outnumbered. Several figures had already rushed over. Even the Liu family was rushing over anxiously.
"Am I a good person? Ling Xiaoyue clasped her hands behind her back and asked impatiently,"
"Yes... This great aunt is simply a great philanthropist! Even a kind person isn't as good as you!" At this juncture, Liu Tian couldn't care less, even though the question was extremely childish.
"Alright then! Damn it! Give me that broken torch!"
Seeing that the girl had agreed, Liu Tianchi passed the torch in his hand to Ling Xiaoyue. He rushed to the front of the cauldron and protected himself with his fierce Battle Qi. He shouted,"Everyone! Everyone, don't be rash and listen to me."
At this moment, Liu Tianchi didn't even need to call him " old man." Perhaps it was because of Liu Tianchi's words that some people who were rushing up the platform slowed down.
Upon seeing this scene, Liu Tianchi hurriedly said,"Everyone, Marshal Ling isn't coming because he has something to do. It's useless even if you tear down the City Lord's Mansion. Today, although Marshal Ling didn't come, his granddaughter, Ling Xiaoyue, was here. How about Ling Xiaoyue light the sacred flame for everyone? This was also what Old Marshal Ling specially requested!”。
Liu Tianchi's words were said in a series of loud and clear words. He knew that if he didn't speak quickly, the consequences would be unimaginable! As soon as Liu Tianchi finished speaking, the crowd that had rushed past the city guards finally stopped. Some of them looked curiously at the high platform. There, a cute green-robed girl slowly walked over. As the girl appeared, everyone slowly walked back to their original spot!
"Hello, everyone! I'm Ling Xiaoyue. It's not good to fight and kill! Don't make things difficult for this old man. That fire…I'll light the holy fire for everyone. That old... Grandpa might come, but he didn't know when. It could be tomorrow or the day after tomorrow. Don't be agitated, auntie... I'll go order it now..." As soon as Ling Xiaoyue finished speaking, she threw the torch in her hand into the cauldron and turned to leave!
Everyone listened to the girl stutter and the tense atmosphere slowly eased. Of course, there were also some people who sighed helplessly. What a good opportunity! As long as Liu Tianchi was killed, the Liu Family would not let it go. However, with so many people, even the Liu Family could not do anything. Not to mention the complete destruction of the Liu Family, it was necessary to suffer a great loss. This was what countless people wanted to see. Once the Liu Family was destroyed, their family might become another "Liu Family".
Among them, the most disappointed one was Shen Yi. When everyone was ready to demolish the City Lord's Mansion, Shen Yi took the lead and rushed to the front. Unexpectedly, Ling Xiaoyue suddenly appeared! This made him extremely distressed!
Just after Ling Xiaoyue left, Liu Tianchi braced himself and walked to the edge of the platform."Everyone, please suppress your hatred for the time being. The holy fire has been ignited! The ceremony officially began! Let us silently pray for the deceased souls!”
As the huge cauldron burned, the people from the three families straightened their bodies at this moment. Everyone's anger from before was suppressed. He looked at this scene solemnly. His fingers were slightly clasped together, and he immediately closed his eyes tightly!
An hour was a slow process. Just as Ye Qiu was about to leave with everyone closed their eyes, a small hand pulled him tightly. Daly retreated to Ye Qiu's side and whispered,"I knew you were going to run. Such a grand ceremony can't even attract you?”。
Ye Qiu found it funny that Daly could still be so accurate with her eyes closed."Alright then! Continue watching! I want to leave, but look at so many people. Can I squeeze out?”。
Daly gently opened one eye and looked at the surrounding crowd. Then, she closed it again and shyly let go of Ye Qiu's hand."Let's wait a little longer! It'll be fine in a while!"
Another hour passed, and the sparks in the cauldron gradually weakened. The two-hour-long prayer gradually ended. Everyone slowly opened their eyes and looked at Liu Tianchi on the high platform. Now, they seemed to have forgotten the scene of the City Lord's Mansion being torn down because they had something more important to care about. Arena competition!
Every year, there would be an arena competition during the ceremony. This had become an unchanging rule in the Empire of Northern Mystery. The six cities of the Empire of Northern Mystery would be held at the same time.
This was also a wise move by the Beixuan royal family. In order to ensure the empire's long-term prosperity, in addition to the few academies in the six cities, they also organized a series of events. The arena competition in this ceremony was of utmost importance!
Although those who stood out from the crowd might not necessarily join the Imperial Family, they were also part of the Empire. If a war were to break out, these people would become the backbone of the Northern Mystic Empire.
Liu Tianchi's emotions seemed to have gradually turned around. He no longer had his previous humble manner. Even his eyes emitted a sharp expression as he greeted everyone,"The prayer ceremony has ended. Now, the arena competition officially begins!!”
Just as Liu Tianchi finished speaking, the crowd in the square began to cheer. Then, before everyone could cheer, they were forcefully interrupted by Liu Tianchi's loud voice.
"I'm sure everyone has been waiting for a long time! Then, those who have registered before, follow me! As for those who did not sign up…Disperse!" Liu Tianchi said these words in one breath. Under everyone's strange gazes, he shot into the City Lord's Estate.
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