Then, with every ounce of his strength, Su Tiankuo shouted, "We bid farewell to General Ning Feihu! May he rest in peace!"

Some of the spectators in the crowd could not help but begin to cry.

The war drums thundered once more.

It was as if they dramatized the hero's final act of bravery, or perhaps sang of the glory of a soldier's life.

Afterward, the pallbearers lifted the coffin and began their slow procession toward the cemetery.

The moment the Crystal Coffin entered the cemetery, the guards lining the road and the soldiers within the grounds slammed their ritual spears on the ground.

CLANG!

All the spectators watched the funeral procession with solemn expressions.

Their eyes held gravity, awe, and even a hint of envy.

For a soldier to receive such an honor in death, what more could a man ask for?

Su Tiankuo stood at the cemetery gate, his expression somber, and cried out in a long, powerful voice, "Warrior, your soul returns; Heaven and Earth mourn as one! Heroic spirit, you are eternal; brave soul, you will endure!"

His voice echoed through the air, seeming to traverse time and space to resonate with everyone present.

"Return, soul! Return, soul!"

At that moment, everyone present solemnly watched the scene unfold.

They stood ramrod straight, their hands gripping their weapons so tightly that veins bulged on their skin.

The cemetery gates were crafted from cypress wood, upon which the military banner of Longxia was painted.

With a red background and the white characters for "Longxia" emblazoned upon it, the banner appeared incomparably solemn and majestic.

Soon after, the sounds of horns and war drums resonated from within the cemetery.

Amidst the call of the charge horn and the beat of war drums, the funeral procession moved with slow, heavy steps.

The atmosphere was so stifling that people could barely breathe, as if the entire world mourned the passing of this hero.

The funeral proceeded in an orderly manner until General Ning Feihu's coffin was slowly lowered into the grave.

Just then, Fang Zhou, who had been immersed in the solemn atmosphere of the funeral, was suddenly startled by an indescribable surge rising from the depths of his being.

It was a warm and embracing force, like the gentle sun of spring enveloping him, bringing a sense of comfort and tranquility.

The air, initially oppressive, seemed to become unusually fresh, as if its oxygen content had drastically increased, invigorating his body and mind.

Even the tiny dust particles in the air seemed to have been given life, dancing joyfully. They sparkled in the sunlight, forming beams of light that illuminated every corner.

Fang Zhou closed his eyes, allowing this warm aura to penetrate every pore and seep deep into his bones.

His body and mind underwent an unprecedented baptism, bathed in this power.

The sensation was like a dry riverbed being nourished by spring rain, once again bursting with life and flowing with clear water that refreshed the soul.

Fang Zhou quickly realized he had once again gained the World Will's Attention.

This represented a rare opportunity to comprehend a World Rune.

Without a moment to speak to Instructor Su Xinyan beside him, he immediately immersed himself in a state of profound insight.

Apart from Fang Zhou, everyone present at the funeral was a high-level Professional of at least Silver Tier.

While most of the spectators did not have the talent or opportunity to comprehend a World Rune, they had been around long enough to recognize the signs.

Such fluctuations from the World Will's Attention often appeared on the Human-Demon Battlefield.

Thus, those in the know were hardly unfamiliar with it and immediately exclaimed, "The World Will has bestowed its Attention! Who is the lucky one?"

Following the fluctuations of this mysterious power, everyone present turned their gazes toward Fang Zhou, who stood behind Su Xinyan.

Under everyone's watch, the mystical fluctuations accumulating around Fang Zhou intensified. Then, a small portion split off, crossed the distance in an instant, and landed directly on the grief-stricken Major General Ning Danxin.

Major General Ning Danxin was momentarily stunned before she, too, entered a rare state of insight.

On the dais, the shadowy figures of several Saints were also slightly taken aback, turning their gazes to Fang Zhou and Ning Danxin.

An elderly female voice spoke, laced with confusion, "We had anticipated that Danxin would receive the World Will's Attention, as she is Tiger's granddaughter and the last descendant of the Ning Clan."

"But who is this young man?"

Hearing this, Su Tiankuo turned and returned to the dais, responding, "His name is Fang Zhou, and he awakened as an Undead Mage. He was the one who discovered General Ning Feihu's remains in Cave No. 1 of the Sea City Military Academy. Perhaps that is the reason he was able to gain the World Will's Attention."

Subsequently, Su Tiankuo gave a brief and concise account of Fang Zhou's legendary exploits over the past few months.

"An Undead Mage?"

The white-haired female Saint seemed somewhat astonished.

It appeared that even she had not anticipated that this Rare Profession, widely considered to have potential that was difficult to realize, could shine so brightly in a mere apprentice just starting out.

Her gaze held both surprise and contemplation.

The wisdom she had accumulated over countless years filled her with a profound respect for the world, yet it also fueled her curiosity.

In her memory, the Undead Mage profession had always been associated with darkness, mystery, and unfulfilled potential.

For millennia, countless geniuses had attempted to scale this peak, yet most gave up halfway, leaving behind only endless regrets and unresolved mysteries.

However, what she witnessed today completely overturned her perception.

A seemingly ordinary apprentice, with astonishing combat power, had managed to catch the eye of everyone present.

However, for her and the other Holy Sanctuary experts present, who were far more powerful than even those at the Legendary rank, such a performance was eye-catching but ultimately fleeting.

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