Chapter 273 - 181: Unification of the Realm and a New World

Chapter 273: Chapter 181: Unification of the Realm and a New World

At the same time, a storm of shock raged in her heart.

’No wonder the celestial phenomenon vanished on its own after manifesting.’

’It was here to help Lu Yuan, not to support Zhang Fan.’

’Unfortunately, Lu Yuan was so powerful that he defeated Zhang Fan without the phenomenon even needing to intervene.’

As for why Zhang Fan claimed to have also reached the summit, the Xiao Clan matriarch no longer cared.

’He couldn’t even take a single blow from Lu Yuan. Was it really worth looking into?’

Clearly not.

In the imperial palace of Great Yu, the Yu Emperor shot up. "Liars! Liars! They’re all liars!"

He let out a hysterical roar.

It was unclear if he was referring to the ancient texts or to Zhang Fan.

He seemed to have gone completely mad.

In this battle, his Renowned General Hong Tao had surrendered, and his National Preceptor, the greatest master in the world, had been killed in action.

An army of a million elites had been routed.

He no longer possessed the resources to oppose Great Qin.

The ministers below trembled with fear.

After a moment, the Yu Emperor, having calmed down, gestured for everyone to withdraw.

But the nobles in the hall knew it was time for them to prepare their escape.

Otherwise, they would surely face a reckoning.

In the Xirong imperial palace, the Xirong Emperor wore an expression of utter bitterness.

The Profound Light Mirror closed, and he turned his gaze to Ling Ku.

"Originally, I had planned to follow your wishes and make you the Grand Minister of Rites. But now, the position of Xirong Emperor... it must be you.

We will hold the abdication ceremony tomorrow."

He knew in his heart that to preserve himself and the entire royal family, they had two choices: flee, or have Ling Ku ascend the throne. With Ling Ku’s relationship with Lu Yuan, perhaps Great Qin would grant them a way to survive.

"Mm." Ling Ku did not refuse, nodding in agreement.

Eastern Barbarians, Imperial Palace.

"CLANG!"

The wine cup in the Cyan Emperor’s hand fell to the floor, and his entire body seemed to shrink.

Then, he addressed his ministers, "Disperse. Go wherever you wish. Just don’t come back."

The Xirong had a chance to surrender thanks to their connection with Ling Ku, a chance to continue living in the light of day. But the Eastern Barbarians would have no such opportunity.

Only by fleeing could he save his own life.

After the Cyan Emperor finished speaking, ripples appeared across his form, and then he vanished from his spot.

Clearly, he was also making a run for it.

The state of the world was now perfectly clear: Great Qin’s unification was inevitable.

Half a year passed in the blink of an eye.

In that time, Great Qin completely unified the world, and all lands submitted to its rule.

The Xirong surrendered. As for the Yong Emperor, the Cyan Emperor, and the Yu Emperor, no one knew where they had hidden, though wanted posters had been spread to the far corners of the earth.

But they were, after all, top-tier Earth Immortal masters. In a world so vast, it was all too easy for them to find a place to hide.

On this day, Lu Yuan was to be wed, and the entire world came to offer congratulations.

That night, guests drank freely in the imperial palace.

Zhou Hongling and Xiao Hua waited in the nuptial chamber.

Lu Yuan had no idea how much he had drunk, only that it was a lot. But he was immune to alcohol’s effects.

He felt no discomfort whatsoever.

Just then, Xiao Gu walked up to Lu Yuan, chuckling. "Congratulations, Prince Qin. The passage between heaven and earth should be opening soon. To be able to drink at your wedding before ascending is truly a cause for celebration."

Lu Yuan smiled and raised his cup. "Heh, thank you for your concern, Grand Minister of Rites."

"Still calling me Grand Minister of Rites? We’re family now. By rights, you should be calling me ’Uncle’," Xiao Gu said, clapping Lu Yuan on the shoulder.

"HUMMM!"

As the two were talking, a humming sound resonated from the sky.

Then, what seemed to be an invisible curtain of light began to descend like a waterfall.

The horizon was illuminated by a seven-colored radiance, a magnificent sight to behold.

At the same time, a faint luster began to emanate from Xiao Gu, who had just been drinking and laughing moments before.

Then, his body began to float upward involuntarily.

It was as if he were being pulled by an immense force.

Lu Yuan couldn’t help but frown. ’Is this the path to ascension?’

’Why does it feel like some kind of Teleportation Array has been activated?’

’And the key to it is perhaps the legendary and mysterious concept of fortune.’

In the hall, it was not just Xiao Gu. There was also Grand Commandant Fu Chuan, Prime Minister Li Qing, National Preceptor Xiao Mie, and the Xiao Clan, who was sitting at the head table chatting with Lu Yuan’s mother.

A faint luster also appeared on their bodies.

Lu Yuan, on the other hand, was fine. Although he had reached Earth Immortal Perfection in the past half-year, he had not consumed any Heavenly and Earthly Treasures.

Therefore, he had not yet reached his own limit.

As a result, he did not feel the pull of the teleportation.

Xiao Gu said softly after stabilizing his form.

"I feel I can linger for one more day at most. I must leave tomorrow. And it seems I can take people with me, though not too many."

Lu Yuan looked toward the horizon and saw more than a dozen figures streaking through the air far in the distance, seemingly from the direction of the East Sea.

Evidently, some people had chosen to be teleported away immediately.

Judging by the auras they exuded, they were likely experts from Great Yu.

The others saw this scene as well.

At this point, all the guests, aside from Xiao Gu and the few other Earth Immortals, tactfully took their leave.

They knew the imperial court was about to undergo a major upheaval.

The conversation to follow was not something they were privy to.

For the entire night, the upper echelons of Great Qin barely left the imperial palace.

The next day, the Xiao Clan announced that Xiao Mo, son of Xiao Gu, would be appointed Emperor of Great Qin.

In the morning, she took her daughter, Xiao Hua, and teleported away.

Leaving with the mother and daughter were Xiao Gu and the others, each of whom brought their closest loved ones.

Newcomers took their places.

Lu Yuan did not attend the new emperor’s coronation ceremony; he remained in his Prince’s Mansion.

Instead, he sat in the main hall, surveying his trusted subordinates. Among them were Zhou He, Wu Han, Old Huang, Wei Yong, and Zhang He. Zhou Hongling sat by his side.

She hadn’t slept a wink the previous night. When Lu Yuan had returned, Zhou Hongling had given the honor of the wedding night to Xiao Hua, and now a trace of weariness was etched on her face.