Sealed Divine Throne II: Twin Sons of Dragon
Chapter 875 - 438: 3 Assessments_2

Chapter 875: Chapter 438: 3 Assessments_2

Watching as the elder from the Priests Temple left, Xuan Hanyan from the Knights Temple nodded to Long Dangdang and said, "Dangdang, congratulations on becoming a paladin."

"Thank you, Sacred Legate." Long Dangdang held a good impression of this Sacred Legate, who had more than once provided him with support.

The representative from the Magic Temple was the plant-based Magic Demigod known as Ji Suifeng, the "Oasis of Life." He also nodded at Long Dangdang and said, "Congratulations."

Long Dangdang likewise nodded in acknowledgment to him.

Xuan Hanyan continued, "Dangdang, your situation is somewhat special now. Just now, you told Elder Ling that you wanted to go to the frontline, didn’t you?"

Long Dangdang nodded his head.

Xuan Hanyan fell silent for a moment before speaking, "Since your last return, because of your matter, there have been several discussions within the Temple. So, you should be prepared mentally."

Ling Menglu couldn’t help but interject, "Wasn’t Dangdang’s punishment to be confined until he broke through to the 8th Rank? Now that he has broken through, what additional punishment could there be?"

If after the Great Impartation Contest had ended, Long Dangdang’s status within the 6 Great Sacred Temples had already caught up to Ling Menglu, and perhaps even surpassed her, then after his unauthorized foray into the Wraith Kingdom, his ranking had been significantly lowered. But it was different for Ling Menglu. Having taken control of the godly vessel, the Archangel’s Scepter, it was almost certain that she would become the next Priests Temple Master, and she might even have a chance to become a Hall Master. Thus, even the seated Sacred Legates had to take her seriously.

Xuan Hanyan continued, "Divine Maiden, do not be impatient. The punishment has ended. However, the two godly vessels that Dangdang should have been awarded for the Great Impartation Contest will, I’m afraid, have to be withheld for now. In addition, the Temple needs to conduct a comprehensive assessment of him to confirm whether he can be sent to the frontline, or even leave headquarters. You must understand that this is for Dangdang’s best protection, as the Temple worries about his emotional stability at this time."

At this point, she looked intently at Long Dangdang and asked, "Dangdang, do you feel that your emotional state is stable enough to go to the frontline and ensure there are no rash actions?"

Long Dangdang, with calm eyes, looked back at Xuan Hanyan and said, "I can. I have come to terms with it. Fighting the Wraith Kingdom is not something I can do alone. If I want to find my parents again, or avenge them and my younger brother, then it must be by utterly defeating the Wraith Kingdom. Moreover, I understand that the Temples’ concerns might not be solely about my emotional instability. They’re also worried that the Wraith Kingdom might use my family to threaten me into taking actions detrimental to the Federation, right?"

Upon hearing this, Ling Menglu’s face immediately changed. She had not considered this aspect before, but now, reflecting on what Long Dangdang had said, wasn’t it true? Last time Long Dangdang went to the Wraith Kingdom, he returned via teleportation, but Long Kongkong and his parents had been stranded in the Wraith Kingdom. Who could guarantee he wouldn’t become a spy for the Wraith Kingdom if threatened? This was the true worry of the Temple, and it wasn’t much related to whether Long Dangdang’s emotions were stable or not.

Hearing Long Dangdang bring these concerns directly to light, Xuan Hanyan was also momentarily stunned. Undoubtedly, Long Dangdang was incredibly smart. He was correct; the Temple had seen fierce debates over his circumstances. The fact that Long Dangdang had returned unharmed and had managed to come back was difficult to process since no one knew exactly what he had encountered in the Wraith Kingdom. Everything was based on his own account. Moreover, during the past few months of war, the Wraith Kingdom seemed too weak, losing significant territories, which differed from the strength profile the Temple Federation had previously investigated. The real powerhouses of the Wraith Kingdom had not appeared.

Sensing Xuan Hanyan’s unusual gaze, Long Dangdang sighed lightly and said, "I am willing to undergo all the Federation’s assessments. I will also prove my capabilities in the near future. Furthermore, I will leave my current demon hunting team and carry out missions for the Federation alone."

The Demon Hunter Team 19115897 is no longer the General Class demon hunting team it used to be. Among this team, not counting Long Kongkong, there are several candidates for the Sacred Legate, especially with Ling Menglu, the Divine Maiden, as a member. Such a team is a loss the Federation cannot afford to suffer.

Listening to Long Dangdang’s words, Xuan Hanyan sighed with relief, but couldn’t help feeling sorry for the young man before her. The concerns of the Temples were undoubtedly reasonable, and she supported them. However, it was truly upsetting that Long Dangdang, such an outstanding young man who could even become a candidate for successors of the Hall Master, was subject to such suspicion.

"No, I disagree. No matter what, I will not separate from you," Ling Menglu suddenly spoke up at this moment.

She stepped forward and stood shoulder to shoulder with Long Dangdang, "If the Federation wishes to assess us, then assess the two of us together. I am willing to be with Dangdang, and I fully trust him. At the same time, I will absolutely not part with him. If the Federation is not reassured by us, I am prepared to relinquish the Archangel’s Scepter."

Her voice was unwaveringly resolute, and even without looking at Long Dangdang, she had already reached out and clasped his arm.

Long Dangdang trembled inwardly, fighting the urge to look at Ling Menglu.

Ji Suifeng frowned and said, "Divine Maiden, this is not a time for rash decisions."

Ling Menglu shook her head slightly, "I am not acting rashly. This is my final decision. Even if Dangdang himself is unwilling, it will be of no use. I will carry out this decision indefinitely, for I will not separate from him. Therefore, whatever the assessment is, we will face it together."

She wasn’t just addressing the two Sacred Legates, she was also making her stance very clear to Long Dangdang.

Long Dangdang sighed inwardly, gently patted her arm, and looking at Xuan Hanyan, said, "May I ask, Sacred Legate, what assessments do I need to accept?"

Xuan Hanyan responded, "Regarding your assessment, the Temples have already made a decision, which mainly consists of three parts. The first part is an assessment of your strength, to be personally conducted by officials from other Temples beside the Knights and Magic Temples. The second is that you must swear the Heart Demon Oath under the witness of Eternity and Creation God’s Seal Cathedra Rex, never to betray humanity. The third is a public vote by all the Sacred Legates to confirm whether you are still eligible to become a successor."

Before Long Dangdang could speak, Ling Menglu, already enraged, stepped forward and shouted, "Does the Temple not fear that we will lose heart with such treatment? What’s wrong with Dangdang attempting to rescue his parents? Over the years, we have strived for the Federation, and as demon hunters, we have diligently completed our missions. Why is the Federation treating him like this?"

Xuan Hanyan sighed, "I understand how you feel. But this is a decision made by a public vote from all the Temples. With a significant enemy before us, the Federation must be cautious. It’s precisely because of Dangdang’s important status that the Temples need to be certain of his allegiance. After all, he was supposed to be trained as the next Hall Master! The greater one’s abilities, the heavier the responsibilities, and the greater the pressure one must face. Dangdang, can you understand this? You need to prove to everyone by your actions that you are still the same Long Dangdang, and no matter the difficulties, you are brave enough to face them."

Looking at Xuan Hanyan, Long Dangdang raised his hand to bring Ling Menglu back to his side. Her pretty face was slightly red with anger, completely unable to accept the difficulties her loved one was facing.

Long Dangdang nodded at Xuan Hanyan, saying, "I understand all that you’ve said. Thus, I agree to undergo these three assessments. Please make the arrangements as soon as possible. I wish to join the frontline at the earliest opportunity, to contribute more to the Federation’s fight against the Wraith Kingdom."