The maple lantern ceremony has been passed down from old times to the present, and it is the most important part of the graduation ceremony. Every year, outstanding graduates selected by votes will personally cultivate golden maple trees, which will be used as lights to light up the maple forest of the college.
Two golden maple seedlings are rooted on both sides of the stage. Before the spell disappears, the golden maple trees can survive without soil and water. Even in the brightly lit auditorium, the two seedlings are still bright and dazzling, exuding a soft halo .
Seeing Xu Yinian came to the stage, Chen Ran teased and said, "It's what everyone expects, school belle."
Xu Yinian was silent for three seconds, then suddenly asked: "Have you ever thought that the school belle might also be you."
Chen Ran calmly said, "In this regard, I should not be worthy of arguing with you."
Xu Yinian: "?"
Since the promulgation of the Regulations on Peaceful Coexistence, students from Fuyao College have been invited to participate in the Maple Lantern Ceremony in recent years in order to show the friendship between the two worlds. The student representatives from Fuyao College came onto the stage after Su Tang called their names. They were a pair of demon couples. The boy with green eyes was tall and tall with a serious expression. The girl next to her is slender and tall. Yaozu is born to do its own way, and the two have looked at Xu Yinian unabashedly since they came to the stage. The difference was that Lu Chao's expression was uneasy, as if he had finally met his old enemy, while Cen Tao was staring intently, his eyes sparkling.
This couple is very famous in Fuyao College, Chen Ran heard about it, and asked strangely: "Do you know them?"
Xu Yinian was also very surprised: "I don't know."
The maple sapling belonging to Fuyao College is on the other side of the stage. When he passed by the couple, Lu Chao stopped and said, "School belle? It turns out that your academy's selection depends on their reputation."
Xu Yinian was stunned for a moment, before he could figure out what he meant, Cen Tao smoothed things out with a smile: "Don't pay attention to him, that's how he talks."
"...don't make a fuss." Lu Chao held down his girlfriend who was tearing things apart, and looked at Xu Yinian again with provocative eyes, "I heard that it takes a lot of effort to cultivate maple lanterns, won't even a leaf grow out later?"
Xu Yinian didn't say a word until the monster couple walked to the other side of the stage. Chen Ran was glad that this guy also understood what the big picture is, and the hostess Su Tang smiled: "All the student representatives are here, Let the golden maple tree witness the friendship between the two schools—please light up the maple lights together!"
As soon as Su Tang finished speaking, Xu Yinian faced Lu Chao and provocatively turned back with his mouth: "Wait."
Chen Ran: "?"
The maple leaf bracelet on Xu Yinian's wrist exuded a golden light, and the charms in the bracelet transformed supernatural powers into the energy needed for the growth of maple saplings. He stretched his hand close to the maple sapling, and the palm-sized sapling's branches and leaves stretched out, slowly growing at a speed visible to the naked eye. Chen Ran also began to deliver abilities.
On the other side of the stage, Lu Chao seemed determined to overwhelm Xu Yinian. He poured a lot of demon power from the beginning, and the maple saplings of him and Cen Tao quickly grew to half a person's height. Xu Yinian took the time to glance at the opposite side, looking at his maple sapling, which was only at the height of his calf, with an unchanged expression.
There is a very important reason why the Maple Lantern Ceremony initially designated outstanding graduates to take the stage: it takes a lot of power to cultivate the Maple Lantern, and the ability is continuously transmitted into the Maple Leaf bracelet. In addition to their own strength, students are also required to flexibly control the transmission of supernatural powers during various periods of maple lantern growth, which is a comprehensive reflection of students' personal abilities. Students with weaker strength may not be able to successfully complete the ceremony. Ever since the students started voting by looking at their faces, there were some "excellent graduates" who unfortunately became dizzy, nauseated, and even vomited and fell into a coma due to the exhaustion of their powers.
Seeing that Xu Yinian made the maple lamp grow like crazy before he came, Chen Ran rarely praised: "Yes, you already know what sustainable development is."
Xu Yinian didn't answer, and asked abruptly, "Tell me, if I let Fengshu break the ceiling today, how much will I be scolded?"
Chen Ran: "..."
Like Ying He's words, when the maple tree grew steadily above his waist, Xu Yinian immediately increased his ability delivery. In less than a minute, the height of the maple trees on their side far surpassed that of Lu Chao and Cen Tao.
Seeing that the opposite side started to exert strength, Lu Chaojian said something to Cen Tao in a low voice. The next moment, the maple tree, which symbolizes Fuyao College and has an astonishing growth, directly entered the fast lane. Xu Yinian and Chen Ran also firmly controlled the input of abilities, unwilling to lag behind in the slightest.
"Most maple lamps are three to four meters high, which is the most suitable height." The maple trees on both sides are still growing, and Su Tang kindly reminded them, but the two sides refused to stop for a long time. She also noticed the smell of gunpowder on both sides. After a moment of hesitation, he smiled and said, "It seems that everyone is very serious and wants to cultivate a perfect Maple Lantern."
Seeing that the situation was not right, whispers came from the audience.
The two sides fought openly and secretly, and Cen Tao was the first to run out of demon power. She didn't care how tall the maple lanterns could grow, but when she saw the branches and leaves of the maple lanterns on the opposite side stretched and tended to overwhelm her, the demon clan's competitive spirit was aroused. Before stepping down, Cen Tao ordered Lu Chao: "Give me the win, Don't lose!"
Lu Chao agreed straight away: "No problem, if you lose to anyone, you can't lose to Xu Yinian."
The second one to step down was Chen Ran. He stretched his sore arm: "I can't do it anymore, please come on."
Xu Yinian wiped off his sweat, and became more energetic: "It's just right, I'm one-on-one with him."
Seeing his murderous look, Chen Ran reminded: "Director Qin has been staring at you, don't go too far."
Xu Yinian responded indiscriminately, all his attention was on the ability to transport, and what Chen Ran said went in from the left ear and out from the right ear. Seeing that the maple trees on both sides kept growing, the teachers in the audience finally couldn't help but asked worriedly: "Is it inappropriate to continue like this? This session lasts too long, and the atmosphere is not friendly enough..."
The headmaster looked hesitant and was about to speak, when Yuan Mu said nonsense in a serious manner: "I think the opportunity is rare, let them exchange ideas, and the friendship will naturally come out."
What else did the teacher want to say, Yuan Mu said again: "Besides, both sides didn't use force, it is very meaningful to compete by cultivating maple lamps."
The headmaster nodded: "Alright."
The further you go to the back, the more energy you need to cultivate the Maple Lantern. Xu Yinian's maple tree can no longer be seen with the naked eye as to whether it is still growing, and a small electric current emanates uncontrollably from his fingertips, indicating that the control of the ability is approaching a critical point.
Lu Chao looked at the maple tree in front of him, which was taller than Xu Yinian's head, with satisfaction. Cultivating the Maple Lantern had almost exhausted all the monster power in his body. His fingers trembled, knowing that he had reached the limit, so he stopped the transmission of power. Lu Chao endured his dizziness and said to Xu Yinian: "If you can't do it, don't force yourself. It's not shameful for you to be short."
Xu Yinian forcibly suppressed the dizziness caused by the excessive consumption of powers and taunted back: "If you can't do it yourself, you think others can't do it. I think you can't do it just by changing your name."
Their voices were not low. The teacher who asked the question at the beginning subconsciously looked at Yuan Mu, and the old fox smiled and said: "Young people are very angry, and it is normal to have a few words of friction."
"..." The teacher looked at Yuan Mu's smiling face, and didn't dare to say "You just want to watch a play".
Once he slacked off, Lu Chao lost all strength and was supported by Cen Tao who ran onto the stage to stand firm. Xu Yinian didn't finish it for a long time, and Lu Chao didn't step down, just stood aside and watched the show.
"If you lose, you lose. It doesn't matter. The friendship between the two schools is stronger than gold. I won't laugh at you."
Hearing Lu Chao's cynicism, Xu Yinian suddenly smiled.
"Who lost?"
He no longer kept it, and sent the last ability into the maple leaf bracelet in one breath. The golden canopy sensed this powerful force and grew wildly again. The ceiling couldn't stop the crazy growth of the maple lamp, and a crack was pushed open . The decorative nebulae gathered in the sky were smashed to pieces, and fell like a meteor shower.
The leafy crown of the tree was golden, and the huge maple lamp eclipsed all the lights in the auditorium.
Director Qin shouted, "Xu Yinian!"
Amid the screams, Xu Yinian staggered and almost lost his footing. Lu Chao didn't expect him to be able to mobilize his abilities, so he couldn't help showing surprise: "You..."
He really didn't expect Xu Yinian to have this ability.
Xu Yinian turned his head, raised his chin to signal Lu Chao's maple tree, and repeated the original words: "If you lose, you lose. After all, it's not shameful for you to be shorter."
Yaozu admired power, and Lu Chao was a little convinced at first, but he was dizzy with anger. When he came back to his senses, Yuan Mu was the first to take the lead in applauding, and he opened his eyes and said nonsense: "A very wonderful maple lantern ceremony! The seedlings that symbolize peace have grown into towering trees. I believe the friendship between the two schools will also be like a maple tree." as long as the lamp."
Xu Yinian was buzzing about everything now, and didn't listen to a word of the vice principal's nonsense. There was warm applause from all directions, and the students of Fengqiao were all in high spirits: "This is the first time I saw a maple lamp hitting the ceiling! That buddy Fuyao probably didn't understand, you are called the school belle, not the school bully, right?"
"Hahahahahaha there's nothing wrong with it, Overlord Flower."
Lu Chao walked off the stage slowly with Cen Tao's support. Seeing that Xu Yinian stayed where he was, Su Tang reminded, "Student Xu Yinian?"
Xu Yinian hummed weakly: "I can't walk anymore..."
There was laughter all around. After Chen Ran stepped off the stage, he didn't go far. Seeing this, he walked back to the stage and helped Xu Yinian down. As soon as he got off, he was stopped by Director Qin who had been waiting for a long time.
Director Qin smirked, and said to the two of them: "Look up yourselves, Xingyun has been messed up! It's the last day to rebel, can't you finish the ceremony peacefully?!"
Chen Ran was criticized by the teacher for the first time, and touched his nose embarrassedly. Xu Yinian was exhausted, and seeing Director Qin getting more and more angry, he quickly corrected his attitude of admitting his mistake: "I will make it up later."
"Okay, you don't need to clean this up! Quickly move the maple lamp out to light up the maple forest, don't procrastinate."
Chen Ran tried to transfer the last bit of power to his maple leaf bracelet, but the bracelet didn't respond until his fingertips trembled, he said helplessly: "I can't light it up."
Xu Yinian also tried, his expression froze: "It's over, I can't light it up either."
Director Qin held his breath in his throat and was about to start a lecture.
"Let me do it." A voice interrupted Director Qin's violent storm, and Yu Huai met Xu Yinian's gaze, "Give me your bracelet."
The maple leaf bracelet is closely connected with the maple lamp, and the bracelet must be held to continue the ceremony.
"...Yu Huai?" Director Qin was extremely surprised, subconsciously glanced at Xu Yinian, who was also surprised, and politely refused, "There's no need to bother you with such a small matter, Xu Yinian caused the trouble himself, let him clean it up."
Unexpectedly, before I could figure it out clearly, another big Buddha came over. Tang Fei turned a blind eye to Yu Huai: "Xiao Nian, give me the bracelet."
The atmosphere was a little stagnant for a while. Yu Huai sneered: "Mr. Tang really takes good care of his students."
Tang Fei's eyes swept over the radiant purple diamond on Xu Yinian's chest, and his voice was as cold as ice: "The previous patriarchs of the ghost clan only gave the key of the free port to their wives. You are really willing to give it to a junior."
Xu Yinian was stunned for a second, and suddenly understood what Tang Fei meant.
This brooch is actually...!
"If there's anything you can't bear to part with, I'll give it away if I'm willing." Yu Huai said casually, but his dark purple demon eyes revealed a faint aggressiveness. His arm rested on the back of Xu Yinian's chair, as if hugging Xu Yinian from behind. he.
Everyone present had different expressions. Xu Yinian was shocked by the preciousness of the brooch, and didn't even listen to what Yu Huai said.
There was a rustling movement on the wrist, and Yu Huai took off the maple leaf bracelet while he was not paying attention. I don't know if it was Xu Yinian's illusion, but the tone of the Yaozu behind him seemed to be a bit softer: "You have a good rest."
After he left, Xu Yinian woke up like a dream. Tang Fei's eyes were full of emotions, and Xu Yinian laughed dryly: "Let Yu Huai go if he wants to. How long have you been here, Master? I haven't seen you before."
"I've seen you since you came in." Tang Fei suppressed the chill all over his body, and blamed him lightly, "You are the only one who is late."
Xu Yinian smiled at him cheekily, but he kept chasing Yu Huai's figure from the corner of his eye. Tang Fei couldn't take his eyes off him: "Xu Yinian."
"Huh?" Xu Yinian was rarely called by Tang Fei's full name, and he was not used to it.
"When the maple lantern ceremony is over, come and find me."
The two maple lamps are luxuriant and the roots are intertwined, extending down the stage like a waterfall. After Yu Huai took the stage, all the audience's attention was attracted by him, and some students in the audience whispered to discuss: "Who is he? Why did you change?"
"It should be from the Yao clan, and it doesn't look like a student of Fuyao, but it's so handsome."
"I understand, I understand, it's that dangerous and unruly feeling!" The girl who spoke blushed, "Ah, this handsome man is so realistic and exciting!"
"Wait, did he..."
Upon hearing Yu Huai's name, boys were even more excited than girls: "Ghost clan? Boneyard?"
"He was also in the Black Tower before, have you read the written records? He is a lot stronger!"
"That's not true. After all, it is the ceiling of combat power recognized by the demon world. If I can reach half of his level, I will die without regret in this life."
The maple leaf bracelet lit up, Yu Huai stretched out his hand, and clusters of maple leaves fell, like golden snow falling indoors. The doors and windows of the auditorium were opened silently, and amidst the exclamation of the students, all the glowing maple leaves rushed out.
The continuous demon power poured into the bracelet affected the ancient magic circle, and the walls of the auditorium gradually became transparent. When the scene on the other side of Fenghu Lake was clearly visible, a girl raised her mobile phone excitedly: "Is it going to start? Can all maple trees light up?"
"Maybe it can, this year's maple lamp is so big! And Yu Huai is so powerful, it should be able to do it?"
The students chattered non-stop. Even though they had heard about the process of the Maple Lantern Ceremony, most of them were witnessing the most grand ceremony of Maple Bridge College for the first time.
Glowing golden maple leaves scattered into the maple forest of the college. Yu Huai took off the bracelet, put his hands together—
When he clapped his hands lightly, all the red maples all over the mountains and plains turned into gold in an instant. Under the night, the layers of maple forests exude a dazzling halo, shining like a golden ocean.
There was a moment of silence all around, and continuous applause broke out!
The students around were very excited, and even Chen Ran stared at the bright Fenglin without blinking. Xu Yinian applauded, but his thoughts were touched by the familiar scene in front of him.
On a summer night five years ago, Yu Huai, as an outstanding graduate, went on stage to complete the Maple Lantern Ceremony. Logically speaking, non-graduates are not allowed to enter the auditorium. Xu Yinian sneaked in through the small door. Through the crowd, he saw Yu Huai lighting up the maple trees of the college layer by layer. Amidst the cheers of the students, Xu Yinian Yi Nian's heartbeat became fast and heavy.
After stepping down, Yu Huai came directly to him, and Xu Yinian asked curiously, "How do you know I'm here?"
"I've seen you a long time ago," Yu Huai scratched his nose, with a teasing tone, "Everyone else is looking at Fenglin, but you are the only one staring at me."
Xu Yinian turned his head and looked outside the auditorium, the golden maple leaves stretched to the end of his vision, flying like sparks at night.
"Happy graduation." Xu Yinian's head became hot, and he said what was in his heart, "You will definitely become a great person."
Yu Huai looked at him for a while, then suddenly laughed non-stop. Xu Yinian also knew that he was very stupid just now, he thought Yu Huai was amused by him, and said in a bad tone, "Why are you laughing?"
Sensing that Xu Yinian was becoming angry from embarrassment, Yu Huai patted him in time: "Laugh at you for being cute."
Xu Yinian didn't say a word, Yu Huai couldn't help teasing him: "I didn't expect that you worship me so much."
"...so what's the matter?" Under Yu Huai's unexpected gaze, Xu Yinian asked ferociously, "Can't I worship you?"
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Thinking of this, Xu Yinian couldn't help but look at the stage. Compared with back then, Yu Huai's stature was a little taller and his shoulders were broader. It took Yu Huai a lot of effort to light up all the maple trees in the college five years ago, but now Just a light hand clap.
"You already are."
Xu Yinian whispered.
You are amazing enough.