Chapter 200: Could He Be the Black Moon Holy Son?
Under the faint dawn sky, all eyes were fixed.
“Xia Feng, as a citizen of the Empire, you have colluded with the Burning Heaven Heresy, betrayed the Empire, harmed the people, and committed countless unforgivable great sins.”
The Chief Judge, clad in a black and gold divine robe, stood tall and majestic. He looked down at the man on the judgment platform and a cold, indifferent voice echoed across the Judgment Square:
“I, Chief Judge Zorav, acting on behalf of the Black Moon Inquisition according to the Imperial Religious Law, hereby initiate a righteous judgment against you. You are accused of worshipping an evil god, treason, and other crimes. Do you plead guilty?”
“I plead guilty to your mother’s grave,” Xia Feng replied with a smile.
“…”
“How dare he insult the Chief Judge in court! He’s clearly panicked.”
“Chief Judge, quickly kill this damnable cultist!”
“Yes, kill him!”
“Kill him!!”
The giant statue of the Black Moon Goddess stood in the center of the square, surrounded by nearly ten thousand incensed citizens. They raised their fists, roaring with righteous indignation.
For a moment, only unified cries for execution filled the vast plaza.
Seeing this, Zorav’s calm gaze flickered with amusement. He ignored Xia Feng’s rudeness, raised his scepter, and starlight twinkled at its center.
“Execute!”
As his indifferent voice commanded, the starlight from the scepter shot towards the intricate lunar patterns at the center of the Moon Spirit Pillar, buzzing—
As if activated, wisps of complex light patterns rapidly spread across the entire pillar.
“!” Mushroom, high in the sky, changed expression and anxiously asked, “Hey! Why haven’t you made your move yet!”
The cloaked woman sighed helplessly, “Alright, alright.”
As she spoke, she was about to telepathically instruct the others hidden in secret to act, but she suddenly paused, looking down with a bewildered expression.
At the same time, Uncle Wei and the White Dragon Walker, who were about to make their move in the crowd, also paused, looking up at the Moon Spirit Pillar in confusion.
The mysterious patterns on the Moon Spirit Pillar were illuminated one by one, rapidly converging towards Xia Feng, who was bound at the center awaiting judgment.
But what confused everyone was that the screams of agony and soul-scorching pain that were expected from Xia Feng being burned by the judgment flames did not materialize.
Instead, the light flows, resembling flames, flowed calmly around Xia Feng, like a submissive citizen. As the light flows accumulated, the space on the judgment platform even began to twist and vibrate.
“This is…” Everyone knew that the Moon Spirit Trial was originally used to test the true body of the Saintess, and only those recognized by the Black Moon Authority could remain unharmed under the Moon Spirit Trial, even exhibiting a Holy Light reaction.
And this Eternal Day Holy Son… it couldn’t be, could it??
At the moment an unease rose in everyone’s hearts, a sharp hum sounded, and the light flows transformed into invisible photons, spinning at high speed. Instantly, a pillar of sacred white light shot upwards, connecting earth and sky, standing majestically in the universe, blindingly illuminating.
At this time, not only the Judgment Square but the entire populace of Junlin City looked up in astonishment, gazing at the pillar of light that suddenly appeared, spanning the heavens and earth.
Although they didn’t know what it was, everyone felt a sacred aura that made them want to prostrate themselves.
“W-what the hell?”
On the plaza, the previously furious crowd, who had been shaking their fists, were stunned. This was all wrong. They were supposed to be judging a cult Holy Son, but was this the reaction a cult Holy Son should have?
“Holy Light recognition?”
“This is… Holy Light recognition from the Black Moon Authority!” Finally, someone in the crowd reacted, finding it hard to believe.
“This is a joke, how is that possible!”
“He’s a cult Holy Son! How could he possibly gain the Black Moon Goddess’s recognition!” Anthony questioned loudly and uneasily in the crowd. He had come to witness Xia Feng’s downfall, hoping that the genius of Weiyang Academy would meet a tragic end.
From above, Zorav also looked up at the soaring pillar of light in surprise. His indifferent, calm expression faltered, his eyes filled with confusion and shock.
“Chief Judge, what… what is happening?” The bald knight stood in the shadows, also looking up in astonishment.
“You ask me, who am I supposed to ask?” Zorav felt that the situation had become absurd. How could a normal Moon Spirit Trial produce a Saintess?
And Xia Feng was a man!
According to the normal procedure, Xia Feng should have had his soul pierced by the judgment’s Holy Light, begging for mercy in unbearable pain, ending his sinful life.
Or perhaps Uncle Wei, a fugitive hiding in secret, would have rushed out to save him, but ultimately, it would have been a futile, suicidal act, leading to his capture.
But now…
The supposed heretical cultist, who should have been judged by the Black Moon Authority, was instead recognized by it. How could this judgment proceed…
Were they implying that the Black Moon Holy See itself was heretical?
Seeing that Chief Judge Zorav was also shocked, the people in the square immediately understood that this Xia Feng had indeed obtained the Black Moon’s recognition.
“So, is he still a cult Holy Son?” someone muttered in the crowd.
They felt toyed with, their faces turning ashen, and they became angry.
The Black Moon, Element, and Justice were the three recognized true gods of the Empire. Could someone recognized by one of them still be a cult Holy Son?
!
Just moments ago, they were cursing Xia Feng, the evil cultist, wishing ill upon his entire family. Now, with this turn of events, their expressions were immensely awkward and mortified as they cursed.
“What the hell is going on! Where is the promised judgment of the heretic?”
“Are you playing with us?!”
“Chief Judge, we need an explanation!!”
“Since he has received the recognition of the Black Moon Authority, shouldn’t Xia Feng be the Black Moon Holy Son? Why is he the Eternal Day Holy Son of a cult?”
Although it was absurd, the scene before them was undeniable. Everyone’s heart was filled with astonishment and doubt: Could Xia Feng be the Black Moon Holy Son?
But didn’t the Black Moon Goddess only accept Saintesses?
Amidst the uproar of accusations, Uncle Wei and White Dragon also exchanged silent glances, their eyes filled with disbelief and incredulity.
They had never expected this development.
They had anticipated a desperate, life-or-death rescue mission, but never in their wildest dreams did they imagine Xia Feng would somehow become the Black Moon Holy Son?
He had resolved his life-or-death crisis himself, almost causing Uncle Wei, who had prepared for a heroic sacrifice, to lose his composure.
“This is interesting. Uncle Wei, your adopted son is quite something. What is his situation?” White Dragon’s confused voice echoed in Uncle Wei’s mind.
“…”
“You ask me, who am I supposed to ask?” Uncle Wei smoothed his slicked-back hair, only to realize he was currently in the form of a middle-aged woman. He lowered his hand, placed it behind his back, and smiled faintly, saying, “Esteemed White Dragon, that is a secret.”
“Chief Judge, we need an explanation!!”
The crowd in the square continued to roar in anger. Zorav, having recovered from his shock, narrowed his eyes and looked at the judgment platform as the sky-piercing Holy Light gradually faded, his gaze chilling.
Although he didn’t know what was happening, this young man named Xia Feng could never be the Black Moon Holy Son.
After all, the recognition of the Black Moon Authority did not signify the Black Moon Goddess’s approval.
Furthermore, due to the inherent characteristics of the Black Moon’s authority, the Goddess would absolutely never accept a male Star God Agent.
Therefore, Xia Feng must have used some special method to deceive everyone, to deceive the supreme Black Moon Authority!
Calmly gazing at the incensed crowd, Zorav knew that if he didn’t appease these foolish masses, the consequences would be dire.
But it was alright. Since the Moon Spirit Trial was ineffective, he would let the Black Moon Goddess judge Xia Feng herself.
That would silence these foolish masses completely!
