Before the light arrived, Zhang Yu had already noticed the movement in the sky. When he heard his name being called from above, he straightened his robe and walked out from the golden platform.
As soon as he stood under the light, he felt a force pushing him upwards. He didn't resist and relaxed his body, allowing himself to float upwards.
At this moment, everyone in Mizar Academy could see his Daoist robe fluttering under the vast sky as he rode on the pillar of light and ascended upwards.
Under the guidance of the light, Zhang Yu soon arrived at the end.
He felt as if he had stepped into a great sun, but the light around him was bright but not glaring, and the flames were cool but not scorching.
He looked over and saw a Daoist standing in front of him. The Daoist was shrouded in golden light and his face couldn't be seen clearly.
When the Daoist saw him, he said, "Xuanxiu Zhang Yu, come forward and listen to the decree."
Zhang Yu walked forward and clasped his hands, saying, "The decree is here."
The Daoist opened the decree in his hand and read in a majestic voice, "Qingyang Xuanfu Zhang Yu, for saving the land from danger, protecting the people and upholding justice, I hereby confer upon Qingyang Xuanfu the title of 'Xuanzheng'. I hereby bestow upon you one Xuanzheng Treasure Ruler, one Daoist Robe, one bag of Purple Star Dust, and one Xuanzhang Stamp. Year 375 of the Great Xuan Calendar, April 9th."
After he finished reading, he closed the decree in his hand and handed it forward.
Zhang Yu raised his hands and received the decree.
He noticed that under the handle of the decree, there was a small golden purple pouch.
After the Daoist finished his announcement, he softened his tone and said, "Zhang Xuanzheng, Xuan Ting only knew what you had done in the Dongting Protectorate after receiving your jade copy. I hope you will accept it."
Zhang Yu clasped his hands once more.
The Daoist continued, "Since you are Xuan Zheng, you have the right to report to Xuanting. If there is anything important, you can ask Xuan Wang of Qingyang Upper Continent to report it to Xuanting."
Zhang Yu stood up straight and said seriously, "Since Yu is in charge of this position, I will not disappoint Xuanting."
The Daoist glanced at him and nodded. "The announcement is done. Zhang Xuanzheng, you may leave."
When Zhang Yu heard his words, he felt a gentle force coming up. Following this force, he floated down from the golden light.
Cao Liang looked at the figure descending from the pillar of light and the sun in the sky. He was silent for a while, then took out the Fiendish Sand from his sleeve and gave it to Wei Xueling. Then, he turned around and left.
Wei Xueling stood where he was, unable to say a word.
Zhang Yu landed on the ground, and the light beam behind him converged from bottom to top, returning to the circle of light. The circle of light stopped for a moment, flickered a few times, and then disappeared.
The entire world suddenly darkened again. Only then did everyone realize that it was night time at this moment.
Zhang Yu picked up the decree and looked at it. He didn't expect that this time, the Xuan Court actually didn't go through the Inspection Department, nor did they go through the Profound Palace. Instead, they directly sent the decree to him.
If it was an ordinary position, in terms of etiquette, even if Xuanting issued the decree, he would not bypass Xuanfu. However, if it was the position of Xuanzheng, then it did not matter. This was because the position was directly given by Xuanting.
However, he could faintly feel that Xuanting was somewhat dissatisfied with Zhu Xuanshou. Otherwise, he would have at least sent Zhu Xuanshou to read the decree.
From the Daoist's words, it could be seen that Xuanting had only learned of his past achievements after receiving his jade.
In reality, given what he had done in the Dongting Protectorate, once it reached Qingyang Xuanfu, Zhu Xuanshou should have reported it on his behalf to Xuanting to show off his merit. However, Qingyang Xuanfu did not seem to carry out this task.
And this time, just as the Daoist had said, Xuanting had supplemented his merit.
The position of "Xuanzheng" was like the imperial censor of a continent. It was an envoy sent by Xuanting to a continent or several continents to supervise Xuanxiu.
Generally speaking, the Xuanzheng of each continent would not be chosen from their own continent. However, the current situation was special. Moreover, he had returned from the overseas protectorate and had only registered his name in Qingyang Xuanfu. Before this, he actually had no connection with Qingyang Xuanfu, so it made sense.
He thought for a moment. Xuanting had not specifically said what he wanted him to do, but the cause of this time should be that he had asked for a righteous status from the Inspection Department. Thus, he naturally knew what he wanted him to do.
He glanced at the vast sky again, shook his sleeve, and returned to his residence with the decree in hand.
When he returned to the golden platform, he informed Li Qinghe that he would not meet anyone who came to visit him. Then, he stepped into a quiet room. He first placed the decree in a jade box, and then picked up the purple gold pouch.
This item should be the Purple Star Sand Pouch. When he opened it and looked inside, he suddenly discovered that his consciousness seemed to have entered a small world. There were various items wandering around. The clothes, magic tools, and even the seal that Xuanting had bestowed upon Xuanzheng were all inside.
His eyes flickered. It seemed that this pouch was not only used to store the Purple Star Sand Pouch, but it could also store various other items.
Right at this moment, he sensed that his consciousness seemed to have formed a connection with this small world. He inexplicably knew that from this moment onwards, this small world was connected to him. If his consciousness were to vanish, then this small world would collapse as well.
With a thought in his mind, he withdrew all the things within the talisman and allowed them to float before him. His gaze swept through them, and it first descended onto a jade ruler. This ought to be the Origin Justice Treasured Ruler that was mentioned in the talisman decree.
He shone his mind's light on it, and immediately knew the wonderful use of this item.
When this item was on him, it could block the spying of various Outer Gods and evil beings. When it was released, it had the ability to intimidate enemies and break illusions. Obviously, it was used to help him guard against the Nightmares.
This item was very useful. He immediately shone his mind's light into it, and after refining it a little, he put it into the Purple Star Pouch.
Then, he took out a "Heart Reflection Daoist Robe".
At first glance, this robe looked like an ordinary robe, but when he reached out and brushed it, a layer of clouds and mist immediately spread out, filling the entire quiet room in an instant. The clouds and mist were like ice and jade, exquisite and mysterious. It was very pleasing to the eye.
When he saw this, he still released his mind's light. After refining it for a while, with a thought, the clouds and mist condensed and gathered on his body, forming a set of jade-white robe with large sleeves.
As soon as this item was on him, he immediately sensed its wonderful use. He seemed to be able to sense the various changes in his mind and the minds of the people around him. This was slightly similar to his Heart Lake from before.
He had a slight understanding in his heart.
The "consciousness parasitism" of the Nightmares was ultimately a change in the mind. However, no matter how the mind changed, it was still a natural change. However, after being contaminated by the Nightmares, the changes would be even more intense, and the emotional fluctuations would be even greater. When wearing this robe, it seemed to be able to sense the changes in minute details, which was why it was called "Heart Reflection".
However, it was obviously impossible to use this item to detect all the Nightmares. If it were so easy, the Qingyang Upper Continent would have solved this problem long ago. The more the Nightmares were compatible with the mind, the harder it was to detect them. It could only be said that this item could detect those who had been contaminated by the Nightmares not long ago.
After looking through these two items, his attention fell on the "Purple Star Dust Sand" floating above his head. As usual, he first removed his mind's light and refined it slightly. Then, with a thought, he immediately gathered all of it into his palm. When he looked at it, it was a handful of fine purple sand. However, there were specks of light within it. At this moment, he gently tossed his palm up, allowing it to scatter. In an instant, purple Qi filled his entire body.
Among the three mystic tools that Xuanting had bestowed upon him, this Purple Star Dust Sand was the most powerful. It could be used to attack the enemy, and it could also be used to protect the body. However, this item was actually a consumable. The more external forces it withstood, the greater its consumption. When it was completely exhausted, it would be gone.
However, he did not mind. This item was most suitable for transitional use. In the end, cultivators relied on their own cultivation. There was no need to reject external objects. However, it was not good to rely too much on them.
After putting away the Purple Star Dust Sand, he finally took out his own Xuanzheng Seal.
The Xuanzheng Seal that Xuanting had bestowed upon him in his edict was currently within it. However, he could not examine it for the time being. This should not be because his cultivation was insufficient. Rather, it should be because he had not yet begun to fulfill his duties as Xuanzheng.
He pondered for a moment, then put the seal back into the purple gold pouch. He then wore the pouch on his body.
Generally speaking, Xuanxiu had no use for mystic tools. However, Xuanting seemed to have considered that it would not be easy for him to carry out his duties in Qingyang, so he had given him these items.
Of course, these items were not given for free. Xuanting probably hoped that he would be able to straighten out the situation in Qingyang.
He looked outside. Just now, Xuanting's edict had caused a great commotion. Not only in the academy, but also in other provinces. The news should spread very quickly. He believed that it would not be long before the Inspection Department should take the initiative to come to him.
The Inspection Department was actually easy to deal with, but if he wanted to smoothly fulfill his duties, there was one more thing that he could not avoid. It was something that he had to do.
That was to go to Qingyang Xuanfu and meet with Zhu Xuanshou.
Although he was Xuanzheng and had the authority to supervise, if the Xuanshou of a continent made things difficult for him, it would be very difficult for him to accomplish anything. Thus, he had to have a serious discussion with this person.
Furthermore, in terms of etiquette, as Xuanting's "envoy", Xuanzheng had to first greet the Xuanshou of Qingyang Xuanfu if he wanted to investigate the Xuanxiu of Qingyang Upper Continent.
However, before that, he had to completely refine these mystic tools that he had been bestowed.
At this moment, he was very calm and clear. Although Xuanting's edict had given him great prestige, it had also pushed him into the teeth of the storm. Thus, he had to do his best to obtain as many tools as possible to protect himself. Only with these would it be easier for him to negotiate.
While he was meditating and refining here, the news of Xuan Ting's edict began to spread from Mizar Academy in all directions, causing the entire Azure Sun Upper Continent to be stirred up.
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