Chapter 1617: Coronation

The people of the eastern sea and southern sea were even more unusual.

For example, Chonggui was a country built atop the back of an Overbearer, and an Overbearer was basically a gigantic size turtle. It was also why their country was named Chonggui (Turtle Worship).

The Overbearer was a powerful Ancient-class Stranger, and all citizens of Chonggui enjoyed its protection. It did not have any natural enemy in the sea, so the people enjoyed a bountiful and worriless life.

The only problem with living on the Overbearer for too long was that the people became warped by its anomalous power. They would become like turtles not just in terms of shape, but also the mind.

While they could barely maintain a human appearance on the Overbearer, they would grow a turtle shell and act like a turtle as soon as they left the stranger’s side.

The envoys from Chonggui were all like that. They were old men carrying turtle shells on their back, and they walked and talked as slowly as turtles. It was very interesting[1].

For example, Wumu was a country where neither the sun nor the moon’s light could reach. Permanently shrouded in darkness, the people of Wumu did not need eyes to perceive their surroundings. Because of this, everyone in the country was eyeless.

But despite not having eyes and being incapable of seeing things, the people of Wumu possessed extraordinary hearing. They could hear a group of crawling ants from hundreds of meters away, and a pindrop from dozens of kilometers away like they were wind or thunder.

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In conclusion, all sorts of countries were participating in Chu’s coronation ceremony this time.

“Why do you think these envoys are here, Qingyou?” Ye Qing asked curiously while observing the colorful cast of envoys with deep interest.

To be honest, the large majority of these countries did not share a direct line of interest with Chu. Some of them did not even belong on the same continent. Naturally, the Chief Libationist and the Pacification Emperor hadn’t invited them. Still, they had shown up, and he was curious to know why.

Of course, the Chief Libationist and the Pacification Emperor did not chase them away. Even if they weren’t invited, they were still guests.

“To see if there are gains to be made, I’m sure,” Feng Qingyou answered.

Ye Qing understood her meaning. When a whale falls, all sorts of life spring from its carcass. Chu was a whale, so they came to check if it was still surviving.

If Chu was on the brink of collapse, they would not be getting the meat, but they would at least be ready to catch the soup. That alone was enough to fill up their stomach and intestines.

It was too bad that they were destined to be disappointed.

After the smaller countries were done, Yan, Wei and Qi finally made their appearance.

The emperors themselves weren’t attending, but they had all dispatched an envoy worthy of this event.

The Heavenly Martial Emperor had sent his older sister and twin, Princess Royal Furi (Floating Sun).

The princess royal wasn’t just important, her cultivation talent was also extraordinary. Chakravartin of the Chakrapani Temple had taken her as his inner disciple, and she had fully inherited his martial arts.

In fact, the title “Floating Sun” was bestowed to her by Chakravartin himself. It meant that she was the “red sun who belongs in the sky”.

Chakravartin was an old monster even older than the Old Heavenly Master. In fact, he had already lived for untold years even before the Old Heavenly Master first set foot in the

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Therefore, no one knew how powerful or skillful Chakravartin really was. Not even top-tier Heavenly Champions Ranking Sages like the Chief Libationist, the Old Heavenly master, the Dragon Subjugating Zen Master and more dared to say that they could defeat the man for sure.

Princess Royal Furi was Chakravartin’s inner disciple, and she did not disappoint. She had become a Sage twenty years ago and was now one of, if not the greatest warriors in Yan. She was also a Heavenly Champions Ranking Sage.

Qi had dispatched the Divine Master of the Platform of Gods. Qi possessed a national relic called the Mountain River Investiture of the Gods, and it was used to elevate deities into official positions. The Platform of Gods was where the Mountain River Investiture of the Gods was managed, the deities were conferred, and the deities of the realm were supervised.

A member of the Platform of Gods was called a priest, and it was split into nine ranks. The first rank was the highest.

However, there existed a rank that was higher than a first rank priest. The position was called Divine Master, meaning the master of the Platform of Gods. He wasn’t just the master of all priests, he was the master of every deity Qi had elevated as well. His status was equal to the Qi Emperor, Emperor Ming Jun. Naturally, he was exceptionally powerful. It would not be an exaggeration to call him the greatest champion of Qi.

The Divine Master of the Platform of Gods of Qi was a mysterious person. He rarely attended any event at all. Naturally, his arrival earned him a lot of attention.

Unfortunately, the Divine Master was wearing a jade mask that hid his appearance. So, the people hoping to see his true face were left disappointed.

The envoy Wei dispatched was an “old friend” of Ye Qing. He was none other than the Martial Sovereign of the Martial Garrison, Xiahou Zun.

Although the emperors of the three empires hadn’t shown up, the envoys they dispatched were anything but ordinary. It showed how sincere they were.

But of course, this sincerity was not directed at the Pacification Emperor. It was the Chief Libationist who earned it.

After the witnesses were all present, the Chief Libationist gave them a perfunctory greeting and welcome. Then, the coronation ceremony began.

The bell rang nine times, and the chime stone chimed five times. It meant that the nine-five was supreme.

Dressed in common clothing, Chu Xunxian slowly made his way to the Chief Libationist.

“Teacher...”

Chu Xunxian bowed to the Chief Libationist. The Chief Libationist returned the salute.

A dragon and a phoenix descended from the heavens, roaring or screeching. They were surrounded by a sea of auspicious clouds. The dragon was carrying a crown in its mouth, and the phoenix an imperial robe. They eventually came to a stop beside the Chief Libationist.

The Chief Libationist took the imperial robe from the phoenix first and looked at Chu Xunxian. He said, “As the emperor, can you put the empire and the people first? Can you inherit the will of the three sovereigns?”

The Chief Libationist’s voice wasn’t loud, but it was dignified and full of gravity. All under the heavens and above the earth could hear him.

“I can!” Chu Xunxian declared without hesitation.

“If so, then I shall bestow upon you the imperial robe. The public as the witness, may you stay ever true to your heart.”

The Chief Libationist declared as he personally helped Chu Xunxian into the imperial robe.

“The public as my witness, I remember.” Chu Xunxian bowed again after wearing the imperial robe.

The Chief Libationist reached out once more, and the crown in the dragon’s mouth fell into his hand.

“As the emperor, can you promise to preserve the justice of the heavens, uphold the benevolence of the earth, and protect the virtues of the heart?”

“I can!”

Chu Xunxian answered once more.

“If so, then I shall bestow upon you the imperial crown. Heaven and earth as the mirror, may you remain committed to your oath.” The Chief Libationist then put the crown on Chu Xunxian’s head.

“Heaven and earth as the mirror, I remember.”

Chu Xunxian bowed a third time.

“Good.” Smiling, the Chief Libationist lifted Chu Xunxian to his feet and declared loudly, “The people come first, the state second, and the emperor last... These are the words I offer you today. Can you understand them and fulfill them?”

“I remember. I understand and will fulfill them faithfully!”

Looking at the Chief Libationist, Chu Xunxian declared in a powerful voice, “The public as my witness, the people as my observers, and heaven and earth as the mirror.”

“Very good!” The Chief Libationist declared loudly, “Respect to the heavens!”

Chu Xunxian faced toward the east and bowed, and purple qi came from the east.

“Respect to the earth!” Chu Xunxian knelt on his knees and kowtowed to the earth, and dark yellow rose to the surface.

“Respect to the people!” Chu Xunxian faced toward the people of Chu and performed a salute.

The spiritual qi of humankind blew in like the wind.

“Mandated by the heavens, the earth, and the people. May the emperor lead a long and prosperous life!”

The Chief Libationist declared, “The ceremony is complete!” As soon as he said this, the officials of Chu marched out into the open and formed two lines in front of Chu Xunxian. They knelt three times and kowtowed nine times to Chu Xunxian, chanting long live the emperor.

1. OMFG Master Roshi got a background update. ☜