Divine Seal: God Descends, Holy Priest Riding a Black Dragon

Chapter 16: Full of Twists and Turns, the Biggest Drama of the Year
“I’m giving up the selection of members and joining Long Haochen’s Demon Hunter Team,” Wen Tai said in a loud voice.

quiet--

Many contestants in the audience looked bewildered. Had I misheard? The champion actually gave up the opportunity to form a demon-hunting team?
The high-ranking officials of the six temples all showed surprised expressions. What did it mean to give up the opportunity to be selected and join the Demon Hunter Group?

This has never happened before in history!
"This..." Han Qian scratched his head and looked at the other five deputy hall masters. This was the first time they had encountered such a situation.

Han Qian said in a low voice, "Of course, our Knights' Temple does not object to this matter. It's up to you five to decide what you think."

Ruoshui said slowly, "I can only spoil our Holy Son."

Emperor Sanshui said, "But wouldn't it be unfair to the other demon-hunting teams if the champion and runner-up were placed in the same demon-hunting team?"

Ren Wokuang said, "I don't know what you think, but I want to say that the original intention of the Demon Hunter Group is to deal with the demons, not to compare with other Demon Hunter Groups. If we can put these two little guys together and create another Demon Hunter Group, that would be the greatest help to the Holy Alliance."

Ying Suifeng nodded: "I support Lao Ren!"

The Demon Hunter Corps was never about civil war, but about dealing with the demons.

After the discussion, Han Qian silently turned around.

"After discussions among the six temples, it has been agreed that Wen Tai will abandon his choice to form a Demon Hunter Team and will instead join Long Haochen's Demon Hunter Team." Han Qian announced that he had agreed to Wen Tai's request.

Wen Tai's request wasn't excessive; geniuses always have privileges.

"Long Haochen, do you agree to let Wen Tai join your Demon Hunter Team?" Han Qian asked.

Although it felt a little strange to say "I agree," Xiaolong nodded in agreement.

After all, with Wen Tai joining the team, the entire team's survival can be saved in critical moments.

The other professionals all looked on with envy; whoever could join Long Haochen's demon-hunting team would be incredibly lucky.

The two geniuses from this Demon Hunter Team selection competition have surprisingly joined the same Demon Hunter Team.

"Long Haochen, it's your turn to choose your teammates."

Wen Tai silently took two steps back, afraid that when Cai'er stabbed Long Haochen later, her blood would splatter on him.

Long Haochen's face turned deathly pale. He had been so happy with Cai'er yesterday that he had forgotten to tell her about the selection process.

By the time you remember, it's too late.

The high-ranking officials of the six holy temples all looked at Long Haochen. Anyone with eyes could see that Sheng Cai'er was in love with Long Haochen, and they were just waiting for Long Haochen to say Cai'er's name.

But Long Haochen gritted his teeth, seemingly waiting for something.

Only Li Xin knew why Long Haochen hesitated. It was because back in Aimei City, Long Haochen had accepted Lin Xin's pills and promised to choose him as a member of the Demon Hunter Team if they entered the top three.

For the first time, Li Xin wished that Long Haochen wasn't a knight, because then she wouldn't have to abide by the ten rules of knighthood.

But he happens to be a knight!
Humility, honesty, compassion, courage, justice, sacrifice, honor, perseverance, benevolence, and righteousness—the ten principles of chivalry could not make Long Haochen betray his former promise!

Ying Suifeng said irritably, "What is this brat hesitating about!"

“I… choose Lin Xin from the Magic Temple,” Long Haochen said through gritted teeth.

what--

The entire room was in shock, and there was a gasp of astonishment among the higher-ups.

"What did you say?!" Shadow Storm angrily stepped forward, grabbed Long Haochen's Holy Spirit Armor, and squeezed the armor with such force that it creaked.

Han Qian quickly stepped forward and grabbed Ying Suifeng's shoulder: "Don't be impulsive, Ying. Haochen, are you sure you're not wrong?" Long Haochen firmly said: "I'm not wrong. I chose Lin Xin from the Magic Temple."

Wen Tai stood next to Ruoshui Cardinal, rationally observing the situation. Long Haochen was still too young; why didn't he address the important matters first?

Why not just say you're using the Spirit Furnace to exchange for another spot?

Wen Tai didn't intervene; this was a love crisis between the young couple, and it had nothing to do with him.

This choice ultimately prompted the intervention of the ninth-tier powerhouses, Saint Moon and Yang Haohan. In particular, the Palace Master Yang's intervention resulted in the magnificent and beautiful Throne of the God of Protection and Compassion slicing across the sky, radiating a heavy divine pressure.

The Throne of Gods is a mythical-grade equipment, also known as a legendary artifact, and is the powerful foundation that enabled the Knights' Temple to become the head of the six temples.

Thankfully, Long Haochen finally said the most important thing.

"Let me go. I want to exchange the Spirit Furnace reward for second place in the Challenge for a spot in the selection process."

Han Qian felt somewhat numb: "Are you sure you want to give up the Spirit Furnace reward?"

The other four deputy temple masters quietly observed the drama unfold, since the love-hate relationship between the Knight Temple and the Assassin Temple was none of their business.

Ying Suifeng frowned and said, "What on earth are you messing around with?"

Long Haochen said firmly, "I'm not messing around. I'm willing to give up the Holy Alliance's Spirit Furnace reward. I only ask that the Alliance let me choose one more person to join the team."

The ninth-tier powerhouses who were about to enter were dumbfounded. So this was what they were waiting for.

Han Qian convened another meeting with his five old comrades. The Holy Alliance was not a one-man show of the Knights' Temple; any decision required the support of the six major temples.

If one temple disagrees, the decision cannot be implemented.

Han Qianxin said wearily, "You guys should make your stance clear. Don't worry about my feelings or Shadow's."

Ren Woxing scoffed: "Face? What face do you two have? I only agreed to this because of Palace Master Yang and Lord Shengyue."

Sanshui lowered his eyes and said, "This matter cannot be made an exception for. Otherwise, if all the contestants follow Long Haochen's example, where will the rules of the Holy Alliance be?"

Ruoshui said gently, "If it doesn't conform to the rules, then just incorporate it into the rules. The top three contestants can choose an extra member of the Demon Hunter Team, including those in the top sixteen, as long as they give up the Spirit Furnace reward."

Lin Chen didn't speak, he just nodded.

After all, his grandson Lin Xin is also involved in this.

Yang Haohan waved his hand, his voice echoing throughout the entire trial grounds: "Alright, that's enough for today. We'll continue with the roulette team formation tomorrow. All participants, go back and rest. The vice temple masters of each temple, please stay. Long Haochen, please stay!"

Wen Tai shook his head; it seemed he could only enjoy the gossip for now.

As he turned around, he looked at Yang Wenzhao and said, "Come on, Brother Yang, the competition is finally over. Let's go have a drink together."

“Okay.” Yang Wenzhao nodded: “Although we’re not in the same demon-hunting group, we’ll be brothers fighting against demons from now on.”

Ruoshui turned around gently, her beautiful eyes fixed on Wentai: "Xiaobao, stay for a moment."

Wen Tai stopped in surprise. "I still have things to do."

Can I continue being a spectator again?
Wen Tai looked at Ruoshui and obediently called out, "Grandmaster."

Ruoshui said gently, "Your cultivation system is too strange, little guy. I'll give you a copy of the spiritual furnace data collected by the entire Holy Alliance later, and you can see which spiritual furnace you want!"

(End of this chapter)