Light Fortress Chapter 1917 - 11: Stranger

"Xiao Chi."

The rainy night in Upper City glistened with a silvery sheen, the puddles reflecting the bustling yet desolate long street.

Wang Chong said, "You’ve done well during your five years stationed in Rhein City."

"Teacher..."

Chi Shou smiled and said, "This is what I should do."

Wang Chong released the hand holding the umbrella, the large black umbrella slowly rose in the air, its surface dispersing a circle of pitch-black ripples, transforming into a canopy covering a ten-meter round area, shrouding the mentor and disciple.

The sound of rain vanished instantly.

Beneath the umbrella, the world became even more silent.

Walking side by side on the street, although five years had passed, there were few words to exchange between mentor and disciple. They simply accompanied each other in silence.

After a long time, it was Chi Shou who spoke first.

"This mission seems urgent, is there any task in Upper City that requires me?"

The entire Central Continent is in chaos.

Being called back temporarily must mean there’s something urgent.

"Three positions among the four Divine Envoys of Source Tower are vacant,"

Wang Chong straightforwardly said, "The White Tiger Divine Envoy’s succession has fallen to Holy Cross Academy. The dean wishes for someone within the academy to assume the position of ’White Tiger Divine Envoy.’"

Chi Shou was stunned.

Before leaving, Gu Li told him that this mission might be a "promotion."

He never expected this "promotion" to be so high.

"White Tiger Divine Envoy... me?"

Chi Shou spoke with disbelief.

The selection for Divine Envoys at Source Tower is extremely rigorous, usually beginning cultivation from a young age.

However, it is a special period now; two divine envoys perished at the Ice Sea Ruins, and numerous envoy candidates suffered heavy losses... Training divine envoys slowly is no longer feasible, necessitating someone in Central Continent to fill the position.

"That’s right."

Wang Chong said solemnly, "The academy has four candidates, but after careful consideration, only you are the most suitable... the other three are not as qualified."

"So, when you meet the ’dean’ next, once you nod and agree, choose to accept."

"—After today, you no longer need to return to Rhein."

Wang Chong smiled, "The succession of the White Tiger Divine Envoy and the Flame Dream of the Wine God Seat will be yours from today."

Chi Shou felt an unreal, dreamlike sensation.

As long as he nods.

He would have a place among the four divine envoys?

"No need for competition, no need for tests?"

Chi Shou looked at his teacher, still in disbelief.

"After leaving the academy, several have advanced to fourth level... but only you have cultivated two strands of Heart Flow Power." Wang Chong said softly, "This is extraordinarily difficult, the Heart Realm is not primarily a combat capability, and one-on-one duels would be unfair to you. I also expended considerable effort to secure this spot for you."

"Thank... thank you, teacher!"

Chi Shou was no fool; he understood the true meaning behind his teacher’s words.

The position of a divine envoy carries immense weight.

To secure such a slot for him, Wang Chong must have spent much effort and resources.

"Years ago I failed to assign you to Upper City, instead sending you to Rhein, it was my dereliction, I apologize."

Wang Chong smiled, "Now, five years later, you can finally return. This time... you won’t have to leave again."

Looking at his teacher’s smile, Chi Shou felt deeply moved.

Over the years, he maintained contact with his teacher.

Their relationship was as calm as water.

But it was precisely this kind of relationship that lasted longest.

Unexpectedly, his teacher had kept him in mind for five years... The position of White Tiger Divine Envoy is exceedingly precious, this kindness, he will never forget.

However, Chi Shou did not immediately express gratitude and accept.

He took a deep breath.

Then stood still, looking at his teacher.

The long street was nearing its end... beyond it, lay the gates of Holy Cross Academy.

"Hmm?"

Wang Chong squinted, understanding his disciple’s disposition well.

He knew what happened in Rhein City.

Reaching this point, he hadn’t mentioned it.

Because he didn’t want to bring it up and saw no need to.

Today, he deliberately arrived early at Upper City to welcome his disciple, mentioning only the position of "White Tiger Divine Envoy," and only the grace and rewards of Upper City.

He thought mentioning these would suffice.

"Teacher, I have a matter."

Chi Shou said solemnly, "I believe Rhein prisoner Ye Kaluo should not be sentenced to death."

After these words were spoken, the world beneath the black umbrella seemed to truly enter a vacuum.

Even the gentle sound of rain falling to the ground disappeared.

The powerful Domain Power enveloped Chi Shou, Wang Chong’s expression became dark, with the release of the black umbrella, the unified Sky Blade domain sealed this territory... he worried Chi Shou would speak, feared this very moment, when the overwhelming spiritual power enveloped Chi Shou’s words completely within the umbrella.

"Do you know what you are saying, what you are doing?"

Wang Chong turned away from the distant gates of Holy Cross Academy.

His voice was hoarse, faintly trembling: "These days, how many urgent messages has Upper City sent... yet you dare ignore them, refuse execution?!"

Chi Shou’s body trembled slightly.

So...

His teacher knew everything about Rhein.

"I..."

Chi Shou clenched his fingers silently, after a moment of silence, he laughed bitterly: "If I wear the divine robe, then I am a priest. The rules for priests have been established for a hundred years, to execute the leader of a region requires an edict from the Divine Throne, or deliver to Upper City to prevent chaos at the frontier, recklessness that invites disaster. Teacher, this is what you taught me."