Phi-Fic Chapter 9 Celebration Ceremony
Chapter 9 Celebration Ceremony
The morning sunlight, like a mischievous child, jumped through the window onto the bed and fell on Chu Qiuchi, who was having a sweet dream.
Suddenly, a piercing voice rang out—"Sis! Sis! Get up!"
Chu Qiuchi frowned, pulled the blanket over her head, turned over, and went back to sleep. But Chu Yichen wasn't about to let her off so easily. He shook Chu Qiuchi's shoulders with all his might, his voice loud enough to lift the roof off: "Sister, something really terrible has happened!"
Chu Qiuchi was completely woken up. She sat up with a thud, rubbed her eyes, and said irritably, "You better really have something to say! Otherwise, I'll make you understand what it means to be grumpy in the morning."
Chu Yichen immediately took a step back, away from the bedside. "Oh dear, something really big has happened! I just went to my parents' place and heard them say that they want us to go to school in Fran City."
Upon hearing this, Chu Qiuchi snapped out of her daze, immediately snapping back to reality. She blinked her big eyes and asked curiously, "What's going on? Why did Mom and Dad suddenly decide to send us to school in Fran City?"
"I heard it was His Majesty who suggested it last night. He said that going to the Imperial Capital would give you better training and protection. The magic academy in the Imperial Capital is the most prestigious academy in our entire Aurora Empire, a holy land that all magicians dream of."
Chu Yichen said excitedly, her eyes sparkling with joy, "I heard that geniuses gather there, and even the teachers are top experts. Hehe, I guess I can go with you because of you, sister."
"What nonsense are you talking about!" Chu Qiuchi chuckled and tapped her younger brother's forehead. "Your own talent isn't bad either! But doesn't the capital have two major magic academies? One is the Holy Light Noble Academy, and the other is the Bright Stream Holy Academy. Which one should we go to?"
Chu Yichen scratched his head and muttered, "Well... Mom and Dad didn't seem to say anything specific..."
“Okay, then you go out first and wait for me at the door. I’ll change my clothes, and then we’ll go ask together to find out the truth.” Chu Qiuchi said as she started taking clothes from the hanger.
"Okay, then I'll wait for you at the door, hurry up!" Chu Yichen replied, skipping and jumping to the door, urging him on.
Chu Qiuchi jumped out of bed, quickly changed her clothes, and pulled Chu Yichen by the hand, hurried towards her parents' room. Just as they reached the door, they bumped into Chu Siyuan and Qiu Jingya, who were about to leave. Qiu Jingya looked at the two children curiously and asked, "Why are you up so early today? And why did you come to see us together?"
"Mom and Dad, I heard you're going to send us to school in Fran City, is that true?" Chu Qiuchi asked eagerly.
Chu Siyuan and Qiu Jingya exchanged a glance and smiled helplessly. Qiu Jingya squatted down, patted the two children's heads, and said gently, "Yes, you both know. This is just a preliminary plan. Last night, His Majesty the Dharma King suggested that you go to the capital. He has already reported Xiao Chi's situation to His Majesty, but we still need to wait for His Majesty's reply."
As she spoke, the corners of her lips gradually widened, her eyes filled with pride and anticipation: "However, we were just about to invite you to today's celebration ceremony. Your father and I need to go there early to prepare, you can come later. At the ceremony, you will be given magic robes and magician badges, which mark your official embarkation on the path of magicians."
"Last night, His Majesty told us that your combined talent is the best among this year's Awakened. Considering that Xiaochi's situation is somewhat special, we plan to announce that your initial mental value is 97."
"At today's celebration ceremony, the results of all Awakened Ones' talents will be revealed. You two will undoubtedly become the brightest new stars in Dawn Moon City this year."
No sooner had Qiu Jingya finished speaking than Chu Yichen impatiently interjected, "Sister, let's go now! I can't wait to slap some people in the face and see who dares to bring up your failure to awaken last year!"
Chu Qiuchi couldn't help but laugh, ruffled Chu Yichen's hair, and said teasingly, "What's your hurry? You haven't even washed your face yet!" Then she turned to Chu Siyuan and Qiu Jingya and said with a smile, "Mom and Dad, if you're in a hurry, you can go ahead first. We'll wash up first and then go."
Chu Siyuan chuckled and shook his head: "It's urgent, but not that urgent. You still have time to wash up. Go ahead and we'll wait for you here."
A short while later, the siblings finished washing up, and the family walked out of the house with an air of nonchalance.
The streets were filled with a festive atmosphere, with colorful flags fluttering and lanterns and decorations everywhere. Even the magpies perched on the branches seemed to sense the joy, chirping their clear and melodious tunes.
In front of the church. The platform for the celebration ceremony has been erected and decorated with colorful flowers and ribbons, making it look especially festive.
Rows of tables and chairs were neatly arranged next to the platform, forming the guest area. The tables were laden with a dazzling array of fruits and snacks for guests to enjoy. The area was crowded with men, women, and children who had come to participate in the celebration, each with an expectant smile on their face.
The temple's magicians, with their sharp eyes, immediately rushed forward upon spotting the arrival of Chu Siyuan's family, warmly leading them to the main seats in the guest area. Amidst expectant gazes, the celebration officially began.
As the city lord, Chu Siyuan was the first to ascend the high platform. His congratulatory speech was full of enthusiasm, and every word was filled with expectations and encouragement for the new generation of magicians.
Following that, the head of the Magic Sanctuary also took the stage to deliver a powerful speech, encouraging the young awakened ones to bravely pursue higher realms.
Finally, His Holiness the Dalai Lama appeared on the high platform, and his arrival immediately drew thunderous applause from the entire audience. His solemn figure and majestic aura made the atmosphere of the entire celebration even more grand.
After the opening remarks, the conferment ceremony officially began. His Holiness the Dharma King held a red list detailing the talent information of each awakened individual. Each time a name was called, the corresponding awakened individual would ascend the platform to receive the magical enlightenment ceremony personally bestowed by His Holiness the Dharma King, along with a badge symbolizing their status as a magician.
This is a symbolic ceremony marking their official embarkation on the journey to becoming magicians. After the ceremony, the awakened ones will step aside to receive their own magic robes. This is not merely clothing, but a symbol of status and responsibility, and also a magical artifact specially customized by the Magic Sanctuary for each newly initiated magician.
Throughout the process, the air was filled with a solemn yet excited atmosphere, and everyone cheered and applauded for these young magicians who were about to embark on a new journey.
His Majesty the Dharma King's majestic voice echoed throughout the sanctuary, instantly drawing all eyes to him: "Chu Yichen, 5 years old, awakened a Heavenly Grade Demon Pearl, initial spirit value 93, awakened skill - Radiant Backlash, permanent defense bonus of 35%, ranked first in overall talent level, please come up to the stage to receive the honor!"
Those few words instantly set the entire sanctuary ablaze. Thunderous applause erupted from the crowd, seemingly shattering the dome of the sanctuary. Countless eyes turned to the little boy about to ascend the platform, their gazes filled with admiration, envy, and even reverence.
Under the watchful eyes of the entire audience, Chu Yichen strode confidently towards the platform. Each step was exceptionally firm, as if he were already accustomed to such gazes. His face was youthful, yet it exuded a composure and pride beyond his years, subtly revealing the demeanor of a future powerhouse.
Just as Chu Yichen's investiture ceremony ended and the enthusiastic atmosphere in the hall had not yet completely subsided, His Holiness the Dharma King's voice rang out again. This time, it carried a hint of undisguised excitement.
"Chu Qiuchi, 6 years old, awakened a Xuan-grade Demonic Pearl, initial spirit value 97, awakened skill - Raging Sniper, permanent critical hit rate bonus of 10%, second in overall talent level, please come up to the stage to receive the greeting!"
The atmosphere within the entire sanctuary seemed to be ignited by magic, with gasps of amazement and sighs of regret mingling together. In the magical continent, the second awakening of a Xuan-grade magic pearl is quite normal, but to awaken such a high level of spiritual power at the same time is extremely rare, almost unheard of.
The grade of a magic orb determines the strength of a mage of the same level, but the initial spirit value determines the level of a mage's magic. Chu Qiuchi's overall talent ranks second because of her exceptionally high initial spirit value.
"I knew it! With the city lord and his wife being so talented, how could their child be ordinary?" someone in the audience couldn't help but exclaim.
"It's not even an awakened Xuan-grade Demon Pearl yet, just like us ordinary people," another voice said disdainfully.
“That’s different. Didn’t you see how high their initial mental value is? Even if they’re not a top-tier mage, they’ll be a top-tier alchemist!” someone immediately retorted.
"Alas, if it were a Heavenly Grade Demon Pearl, it would be perfect..." someone sighed regretfully.
Regardless of external opinions, Chu Qiuchi remained calm and composed. Her eyes shone with confidence and unwavering determination as she ascended the high platform. It was as if she were declaring to everyone that while the grade of the Demon Pearl might limit her strength, it would never hinder her growth. Her legend would be written by herself.
After Chu Qiuchi and Chu Yichen stepped off the stage, Qiu Jingya looked at the siblings with a hint of mockery in her eyes.
"Chenchen, Xiaochi, you two were the first and second to be called out just now, and all eyes were on you. How did you feel seeing the envious and amazed expressions on the faces of the people below? Especially Xiaochi, you really made everyone's eyes pop out."
Chu Yichen couldn't help but burst into laughter, playfully striking an exaggerated pose. "Hahaha, I feel like I've reached the pinnacle of life! This feeling is amazing!"
Chu Qiuchi was also amused, her cheeks flushed slightly, and her eyes gleamed with undisguised excitement. "Me too, this feeling is so exciting! It's almost addictive!"
Chu Siyuan and Qiu Jingya exchanged a smile, their eyes filled with joy, and said in unison, "Mom and Dad are incredibly proud of you!"
After speaking, Chu Siyuan turned to look at Shao Bing, whose face was ashen, a faint smile playing on his lips, his eyes filled with a barely perceptible mockery.
"Vice City Lord Shao, now you know why I only kept one level-six magic rune crystal core? It's better to avoid worrying about things that don't concern you. If you had focused all your energy on the development of Xiyue City, who knows how prosperous our Xiyue City would be."
Upon hearing Chu Siyuan's words, Shao Bing's face flushed crimson and then pale. His clenched fists cracked repeatedly, and his eyes blazed with fury. But he ultimately took a deep breath, forcefully suppressing his anger, and made no response.
Chu Siyuan smiled slightly, watching Shao Bing's near-explosive state, his eyes filled with indifference and disdain. Then, he turned his head back to focus on the ceremony on the platform, as if the words he had just spoken had not come from his own mouth.
While the celebrations were in full swing, the atmosphere in the Imperial Council Hall was rather somber.