anovelconsole Chapter 270 The whole city was in an uproar, completely going mad!
Chapter 270 The whole city was in an uproar, completely going mad!
Mengde's instructions echoed in the empty main hall.
The expression on Chen You's face cracked inch by inch.
What is all this about?
A city-wide honor guard?
To excavate the funerary objects used as burial goods?
Are the city guards changing into their highest-grade armor?
Just so... I could witness the ceremony?
Brother, do you have some misunderstanding about me?
I'm just an ordinary player who wants to grind monsters and level up!
"Lord Meng, calm down, calm down." Chen You tried to do something to save him.
"There's really no need for that. Keep it simple. The sentiment is what matters. The sentiment..."
"No!"
Meng De resolutely refused. He stepped forward, staring intently at Chen You, his emotions reaching a fever pitch.
"Brother Chen, you keep declining, are you looking down on me, Mengde?"
"Do you still think that my little Thousand Light City can't even put on a ceremony worthy of your presence?!"
"..."
Chen You opened his mouth, but couldn't utter a single word.
God the hell looks down on you.
I'm just a socially awkward person, I don't want to overthink it!
Looking at Meng De's expression that screamed "If you don't agree today, you're slapping me in the face," he finally gave up resisting.
You can't reason with an NPC whose logic is closed.
He took a deep breath, exhaled slowly, and his face regained its calm and composed expression.
"Lord Meng..."
"Whatever makes you happy."
"Great!" Meng De was overjoyed upon hearing this, as if he had received a royal decree. He clapped his hands excitedly, "I knew Brother Chen understood me!"
He turned around and roared fiercely towards the door.
"What are you waiting for! Do as I say! Now!!"
The guards outside the door jumped in fright and scrambled to run and relay the order.
[Ding! The quest "The Hero's Orphan" has been updated!]
[Current Stage: Participating in the Ancestor Worship Ceremony (Observing the Ceremony)]
[Description: Your extraordinary sincerity (and financial resources) have deeply moved the Lord of Thousand Light City. He has decided to hold a grand ancestral worship ceremony with the highest honors and has invited you as the most distinguished guest to attend.]
Please follow the city lord's entourage to the Tomb of a Thousand Lights.
Chen You's eyes twitched wildly as he looked at the mission description.
This system is amazing; even the notes in parentheses are so precise.
……
The Source Realm is, after all, just a game.
What would take months to prepare for a grand ceremony in the mortal world is nothing more than a few streams of data here.
Less than three minutes after Mengde issued the order.
"Thump—!!"
A long and resounding bell rang out from the clock tower in the center of Qianguang City, echoing throughout every corner of the city.
Then came the second sound, the third sound...
The bell tolls nine times!
This is the highest level of etiquette that Qianguang City has only used since its founding, when facing the threat of destruction or the ascension of a new king.
In an instant, all the players in Thousand Light City were in an uproar.
"Holy crap? What's going on? The clock tower chimed?"
"Nine blasts! Nine blasts! I counted! Is this the highest alert or something?"
"New events added for the anniversary celebration?!"
"Look up at the sky! Over at the City Lord's Mansion!"
Countless players looked up.
Above the city lord's mansion, streaks of light shot into the sky, exploded in mid-air, and turned into a shower of golden light.
Immediately afterwards, troop of city guards, clad in dazzling golden armor and wielding long halberds, surged out from various military camps like a tide.
They quickly occupied all the main roads leading from the City Lord's Mansion to the West Gate and the Tomb of a Thousand Lights.
Clashing swords and iron horses, armor gleaming in the sun.
The "Thousand-Light Gilded Armor" they wore was a special costume for the ceremonial guard, which players had only seen in the mission description and was said to be the city lord's most prized possession.
Now, this long street is densely packed with people in golden armor!
A guard post every hundred steps, a sentry every ten steps.
Along both sides of the road, musicians dressed in classical robes stood solemnly, holding ancient-looking musical instruments.
This display left everyone completely dumbfounded.
"Holy crap, this is quite a spectacle! Even the city lord's procession isn't this extravagant!"
"This is definitely a hidden world-class quest! Quick, go to the city lord's mansion and see who triggered it!"
"Stop pushing! Hey, make way for me, buddy!"
Countless players flocked to the main road from all directions, and the streets were packed with people, all craning their necks to wait for the protagonist's appearance.
Amidst the expectant gazes of everyone, the gates of the City Lord's Mansion slowly opened.
The city lord, Meng De, dressed in a dark blue sacrificial robe, walked out with a solemn expression.
Behind him were Du Chedi in a wheelchair and Cai Wenjuan in plain clothes, while little Meng Xiao held onto Meng De's clothes, curiously looking around.
"It's City Lord Mengde! He really does have a mission!"
"What is he going to do? Perform a ritual to appease the heavens?"
Just as the players were discussing this, a figure slowly walked out from beside Mengde.
The man was dressed in a black robe, his face was calm, and starlight swirled around him.
The moment this unique combination appeared, the bustling street fell silent for half a second.
Then, an uproar erupted, ten times more intense than before.
"Holy crap! It's Chen You, the master!!"
"It's him! That ruthless guy who cleaved the dungeon's stone tablet in two with a single sword strike!"
"I knew it! I knew that for a world-class event like this, who else could it be but him!"
"Wait a minute... So, this whole spectacle isn't some anniversary celebration... it's all prepared for him?"
One player stared blankly at the gilded procession stretching for miles, then looked at Chen You, who was surrounded in the center, looking utterly dejected, and murmured:
"That's it, everyone disperse."
"There's no special world quest, it's just a big shot going out for a stroll."
Upon hearing this, the surrounding players not only did not disperse, but became even more excited.
"Take a stroll? You call this a stroll? This is a fucking public parade!"
"I'm so jealous! I'm so jealous! Is this what it means to be a big shot?"
"You're all so superficial. Money is such a vulgar thing. What I see is his inner kindness! I love him."
"Beautiful lady, I'm kind too, look at me!"
"roll!"
Listening to the noisy discussions among the players around him, Chen You felt his head throb even more.
He could feel countless gazes, a mixture of envy, jealousy, shock, and admiration, focused on him like searchlights.
Social death, nothing more.
"Brother Chen!"
Meng De, standing beside him, was clearly very satisfied with the scene. He straightened his back, his face flushed, and he said excitedly in a low voice:
"Look! This is the foundation of my Thousand Light City! This is the sincerity of Meng De!"
Today, the entire city, both military and civilian, will witness our friendship!
Chen You stared blankly ahead, squeezing out a few words through gritted teeth.
"Mmm, great..."
"Let's hurry up and leave."
He just wants this public execution to end as soon as possible.
With Meng De's enthusiastic "help," Chen You reluctantly boarded the outrageously luxurious private carriage.
Meng De, Cai Wenjuan, Du Chedi, and Meng Xiao, who is of Meng family blood, also boarded the bus one after another.
"Let's go!"
With a long, drawn-out command, the city lord's personal band, which had been prepared in advance, began to play a majestic and ancient melody.
"Thump—! Thump—! Thump—!"
The heavy drumbeats of war seemed to strike the hearts of everyone.
The melodious sound of horns rose into the sky, dispelling the clouds.
Eight unicorn horses set off, and the chariot slowly started moving.
Escorted by hundreds of golden-armored guards, they drove along streets crowded with players towards the Tomb of a Thousand Lights.
"Godfather," Meng Xiao tugged at Chen You's sleeve, her big eyes filled with curiosity.
"Did they all come to see you off? You're amazing!"
"Cough!" Chen You almost choked on his own saliva and quickly corrected him, "Xiao Xiao, you can't call me that."
He didn't want to actually be burdened with that title.
Meng De laughed heartily, "Brother Chen, don't take it to heart. Children say the darndest things! Besides, you deserve to be called 'godfather'!"
I don't deserve it, thank you!
Chen You forced a smile, turned his head to look out the window, and decided not to communicate with the family anymore.
However, the view outside the window stirred up a huge storm in his heart, which had just calmed down.
The players lining both sides of the street had completely gone mad.
Countless people held aloft various glowing staffs and weapons.
"Wow, this guy is awesome!!!"
"Chen You is a legend! Forever a god!"
"Waaaaah, I finally met you in person! This life has been worth it!"
"Excuse me, let me catch a breath of good luck! Maybe I'll finally complete the job change quest that's been stuck on for half a month!"