Chapter 910: The Entire Hall Stunned! The Moonshadow Cleric

Silent—

The entire certification hall fell into deathly silence.

Everyone stared dumbly at the holographic projection, where a towering figure over three meters tall stood.

Black lightning swirled around its body, resembling a god, leaving all speechless for a long while.

No one had expected the battle, which had just been evenly matched, to change so drastically in an instant.

"Congratulations, Core Member Xu Jingming! You have cleared the ninth level trial and obtained Aurora-Level authorization!"

When the AI's announcement rang out, everyone in the hall snapped out of their daze and erupted into a thunderous uproar.

"Holy shit! He actually cleared it?!"

"Aurora-Level! Another Aurora-Level has emerged in our Flame God Temple!"

"Lightning affinity—pure, unyielding, supreme! This Aurora-Level's combat power must be monstrous!"

"He's a Blue Star native—I have a feeling our Flame God Temple is about to be shaken to its core!"

"......"

Shock, envy, reverence...

The crowd's expressions were exaggerated, their emotions and murmurs colliding and overlapping.

There was no way to contain it—this news was too astonishing.

After all, it had been five or six years since the last person obtained Aurora-Level authorization.

"Cleared it."

Ling Shuang and Su Qingli's fair, delicate faces broke into bright smiles.

Having known Xu Jingming's strength, they weren't overly surprised by the result.

Beside them, Meng Yu stared wide-eyed at the scene.

Aurora-Level!

She had assumed Xu Jingming might reach Radiant-Level at best—never imagining he'd secured the highest certification authorization!

And that meant he possessed an SSS-level ability!

"Cleared it on the first try! What an astonishing talent!"

The Moonshadow Cleric inwardly marveled.

Theoretically, the more attempts one makes, the easier it becomes to pass.

After all, more attempts mean greater familiarity with the opponent's techniques, enabling targeted adaptation.

But Xu Jingming cleared it on his very first trial—making it the most difficult possible scenario.

"Lady Sina, what do we do now?"

The crowd in the hall was either stunned or elated.

Only Hak and his two companions looked grim; Hak's face was ashen as he spoke to Sina.

An Aurora-Level prodigy!

It meant supreme authorization!

And absolute authority within the Flame God Temple!

He no longer dared hope to avenge his severed right hand.

He only hoped Xu Jingming wouldn't pursue vengeance—otherwise his fate would be horrific.

Sina's fair, delicate face was equally grim.

She never imagined Xu Jingming would become an Aurora-Level.

"With Lord Aaron here, even if he's an Aurora-Level, he can't touch us. Let's go!"

Sina wouldn't wait for Xu Jingming to emerge and humiliate her—she turned and fled with Hak and the others in disgrace.

"Did Lady Sina just leave?"

"With Xu Jingming becoming Aurora-Level, it's understandable."

Sina and her group's departure drew some attention.

But most people understood.

An Aurora-Level prodigy's authority is absurdly vast—staying longer would only invite suffering.

Hss—

Suddenly, the holographic immersion pod's hatch opened.

The entire hall fell silent once more, everyone instinctively turning toward it.

There emerged Xu Jingming's tall, muscular frame from the pod.

His piercing gaze made no one dare meet his eyes.

"Xu Jingming, congratulations—you've successfully cleared the trial and earned Aurora-Level certification."

The Moonshadow Cleric spoke first, smiling and applauding.

After him, the rest of the hall snapped to attention and joined in applause.

Thunderous clapping quickly filled the entire hall.

The crowd's gaze toward Xu Jingming now held no trace of disdain or resentment.

Instead, it brimmed with boundless admiration and reverence.

"Aurora-Level prodigies in our Flame God Temple enjoy exclusive privileges.

Accommodations are in a separate zone, right near the Breakthrough Tower.

Come, I'll take you there."

The Moonshadow Cleric quickly arranged the next steps, then smiled at Meng Yu:

"You did well this time—there'll be extra rewards for you."

"Thank you, Cleric Lord!"

Meng Yu's face lit up, and she bowed quickly in thanks.

She had been assigned to receive Xu Jingming; upon completion, she'd normally receive minor rewards.

But judging by the Moonshadow Cleric's tone, this reward would be substantial.

It must be because Xu Jingming became an Aurora-Level.

Thinking of this, she couldn't help but smile sweetly as she bid farewell to Xu Jingming and the others:

"Then, Senior Xu, Senior Ling, Senior Su, we'll meet again."

"Until next time."

Xu Jingming and the other two nodded with smiles, then turned and departed under the reverent gazes of the entire hall.

"As an Aurora-Level in our Flame God Temple, you hold extremely high authorization—once you log into the temple's internal network, you'll know everything."

Inside the aircraft flying toward the accommodation zone, the Moonshadow Cleric smiled at Xu Jingming:

"Your achievement as an Aurora-Level will spread across the entire Flame World soon.

At that time, you'll face overtures from all sides—even the strongest may descend because of you."

"Overtures?"

Xu Jingming frowned in confusion. "Aren't I already a Core Member of the Flame God Temple? How could other factions still court me?"

"Our Flame God Temple doesn't tightly control Core Members—only requires annual completion of certain tasks.

So most Core Members hold dual identities.

For example, the other Aurora-Level prodigy, Aaron, is backed by the Lei Ding family."

The Moonshadow Cleric shook his head. "You know their patriarch is also a Supreme-Level."

That's precisely why Master Aimos never took Aaron as her student.

"I see," Xu Jingming nodded, understanding.

In the Blue Star world, a nation has at most one Supreme-Level.

Within that nation, the Supreme-Level holds absolute authority.

But the Flame World is different—besides Aimos, there are also Lei Ding and Ers.

Though their family influence doesn't rival the Flame God Temple, they're still top-tier forces.

"Though Lei Ding and Ers are formidable, their families enforce strict loyalty.

You can observe for a while—choose after you emerge from the Breakthrough Tower."

The Moonshadow Cleric smiled. "Of course, our Flame God Temple's influence isn't empty.

If you don't wish to join any family, they can't force you."

As a Peak Ninth-Stage adept, the Moonshadow Cleric showed no arrogance before Xu Jingming, speaking candidly:

"From my standpoint, I hope you don't join any family.

Also, the High Priestess places great importance on a disciple's allegiance.

Your Blue Star background doesn't matter.

But if you join either of the two families, the High Priestess will never consider you again."

At these words, Su Qingli and Ling Shuang were stunned.

The implication was unmistakable.

If Xu Jingming stays neutral, the High Priestess might one day take him as her disciple!

Xu Jingming also understood the Moonshadow Cleric's meaning, and nodded:

"Cleric Lord, I understand."