Fantasy: Unparalleled Prince, Conquering the Heavens!-Chapter 132 - 131: Ascending the Throne_1

For a moment, the great hall was silent. All eyes of the Sky Water Sect elders were on Blue Feather, waiting for his decision.

To fight?

Or to endure in silence?

"Second Elder, what are the cultivation realms of the three Saint Martial Artists in the Qin Empire?"

Under everyone’s gaze, Blue Feather also felt tremendous pressure. Waging war against a major power was a grave matter that required caution and consideration of all potential threats.

"Replying to the Sect Master, all three Saints are at the Lower Saint Level!" the Second Elder reported.

Hearing ’Lower Saint Level,’ Blue Feather’s eyes narrowed, a keen light flashing within them. How could three Lower Saint Level cultivators kill a Great Saint Level expert? This does not make sense! How did they do it?

Could the Qin Empire possess a treasure capable of dealing with a Great Saint Level expert?

This bold idea surfaced in Blue Feather’s mind. It was no wonder he thought this way; each minor realm within the Saint Realm represented a vast gap, making it extremely difficult to fight across levels. Let alone skipping two levels—that was simply impossible! Only an exceptionally powerful treasure could bridge such a chasm-like gap!

If the Sky Water Sect could obtain this treasure, it would no longer fear the threat of the Fierce Tiger Sect’s Old Ancestor...

Excited by this thought, Blue Feather stood up and said loudly, "Everyone, the Third Elder and Ninth Elder are high-ranking members of our Sect, our fellow disciples who have made significant contributions. Now that they have been murdered by external enemies, can we remain indifferent?"

"Issue the order! We will take revenge for the two Elders!"

"Let everyone know that the dignity of the Sky Water Sect is not to be infringed upon!"

A horrifying murderous intent swept through the great hall. The crimson light of blood turned the blue hall a ghastly red, like a grim charnel house.

"We will follow the Sect Master’s decree!"

All the elders rose and paid their respectful obeisance. Murderous intent surged in everyone’s eyes. If Blue Feather did nothing after the Elders were killed, they would all feel deeply disheartened.

...

The Qin Empire was unaware of the Sky Water Sect’s conspiracy.

At this moment, the Qin Empire was preparing for an event that would be etched in history: the enthronement of Qin Wudao as the new emperor.

This was a day of clear skies and brilliant sunshine!

This was a day when the Imperial Capital was brimming with joy, and smiles adorned every face.

DONG. DONG. DONG.

The ancient bronze bell chimed from deep within the palace, its sonorous sound echoing throughout the entire Imperial City.

There were nine chimes in total.

Nine signifies the ultimate!

Only when a new emperor ascended the throne or a monarch passed away would the bell chime nine times.

In the Imperial Hall, all civil and military officials stood assembled.

Outside the hall, countless lower-ranking officials stood with their heads bowed.

"By the decree of the Emperor of Qin, the Crown Prince Shenwu is divinely martial, his conduct upright, and he governs his people well. Today, We wish to emulate the ancient sages, passing the throne to the worthy, and abdicate Our imperial position to the Crown Prince..."

"We hope that after the Crown Prince ascends the throne, he can remain true to his original aspirations and lead the Qin Empire forward..."

A eunuch, holding the imperial edict, read it out loud. The content of the edict was quite long, taking about fifteen minutes to read. After enunciating the last word, he held the edict high and walked before Qin Wudao.

"Crown Prince, accept the decree!" the Emperor of Qin commanded majestically. He sat on his throne, dressed in golden imperial robes, his black hair neatly combed.

Perhaps he had come to terms with it, or perhaps he had truly let go. As he listened to the eunuch read the abdication edict, apart from a little regret, he surprisingly felt no sadness or reluctance.

"Your son accepts the decree!"

Qin Wudao walked to the center of the hall, knelt on both knees, and kowtowed three times towards the Emperor of Qin before taking the imperial edict from the eunuch’s hand.

"The future of Great Qin relies on you!"

The Emperor of Qin stood up from his throne and walked down the stairs. He gave Qin Wudao a pat on the shoulder, then, with his hands behind his back, strode out of the imperial hall.

"We respectfully send off the Retired Emperor!" Li Si cried out, kneeling in a deep salute.

The officials also chimed in loudly, their gazes reluctant as they saw the Emperor of Qin depart.

Only when the figure of the Emperor of Qin had completely disappeared did the officials rise, bowing to Qin Wudao, "Your humble servants pay their respects to Your Majesty!"

Amid the shouting crowd, Qin Wudao ascended to the throne. A few short steps to the platform led him to the pinnacle of power in Great Qin, reigning supreme above the countless populace.

System, equip the Nine Dragons Emperor’s Robe! Qin Wudao silently commanded.

The Nine Dragons Emperor’s Robe is a reward for conquering the Remnant Flower Realm through the system check-in.

BOOM!

As his words fell, an extremely intense imperial might enveloped the hall. It exerted tremendous pressure on all civil and military officials, making them unable to move. Whether they were officials at the Cave Heaven Stage or the Saint Realm, all knelt on the ground. They bowed their heads, not daring to look directly at the holy face.

This pressure lasted for about ten breaths before it slowly dissipated.

When everyone raised their heads, they were shocked. Qin Wudao was sitting upright on the throne. The python robe he had been wearing was gone; in its place was a nine-clawed dragon robe that seemed ready to soar high into the sky. He wore a Nine Dragons Emperor’s Crown, and a terrifying might emanated from his body.

He sat quietly, resembling an ancient Heavenly Emperor!

"My beloved officials, please rise!" Qin Wudao raised his hand.

Only then did the officials dare to stand up. It was then that they realized their backs were already soaked with sweat.

"Prime Minister, report on the current state of the Qin Country," Qin Wudao asked Li Si casually.

For a moment, Li Si felt immense pressure. After some thought, he stepped forward to report, "Reporting to Your Majesty, the current Qin Empire encompasses nine major realms. Its sphere of influence has expanded unprecedentedly, and its strength has also reached its peak since the founding of our kingdom!"

"However, in the process of rapid expansion, many issues have inevitably arisen. Firstly, there are not enough officials in the newly occupied areas. Initial statistics suggest that Great Qin is short nine hundred thousand officials!"

"Secondly, in the newly occupied realms, many harbor resentment towards the Qin Empire and require re-education!"

"Finally, due to the impact of war, many places need reconstruction..."

Li Si knew what Qin Wudao wanted was not praise for Great Qin, but an honest account of its shortcomings. Furthermore, Qin Wudao intended to test him. If his response could satisfy Qin Wudao, then he could continue to sit on the Prime Minister’s seat. But if his answer could not satisfy Qin Wudao, he feared that it would not be long before he would be dismissed and relegated to local positions.

"Well done. It seems the Prime Minister is well-versed in the affairs of the Qin Country!" Qin Wudao nodded with satisfaction. He then said solemnly, "Did you all hear that? Although the war was won, our country still has many shortcomings. I hope none of you will indulge in past glories. Remain vigilant at all times and continue to strive for the glory of Great Qin!"

"We will engrave Your Majesty’s teachings in our hearts!" The officials bowed in compliance.

Just then, Yuan Tiangang, who was standing in the front row, frowned. He suddenly turned to look outside the hall, his face full of solemnity.

"Minister Yuan, what’s happening?" Qin Wudao asked. He did not reproach Yuan Tiangang for this disrespectful act. He believed Yuan Tiangang was not one to act recklessly and must have a reason for doing so.

"Your Majesty, the enemy is here!" Yuan Tiangang declared. He swung his right hand, and a battle sword appeared in it. His aura became unusually sharp, as if he were about to split the Void.

Zhao Yun, Lv Bu, and Wang Yangming, who were standing at the side, also seemed to have sensed it. They quietly pulled out their weapons, ready to face the enemy.

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