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The initial stage of the ceremony lasted for quite a while, especially when one of the elders had to lead everyone in a unique prayer of the Springfield Family meant for these kinds of occasions.
This lasted for at least two hours before they went for the main ritual, where they had to cremate Bernard's body.
"Ancestors, the Original Emperor Flame, please," said the elder as he stepped to the side to make way for Mondragon and Shenyoung and bowed.
The two ancestor-level experts slightly nodded their heads as they stepped forward while carrying a huge golden box that had scale-like patterns engraved on its surface. There was also a golden dragon figure sitting on its top, which greatly resembled the dragon statue right at the fountain of the Springfield Household.
There was a solemn expression on everyone's face as they watched the two ancestors climb the platform.
Bang!
