Chapter 387 - 288: Seated Together on the Sides! As If the Emperor Were Present!
Chapter 387: Chapter 288: Seated Together on the Sides! As If the Emperor Were Present!
Not only them, but also the leaders and elders of various major factions in the entire martial arts arena, and even the court officials, all felt a tremendous uproar in their hearts.
Left Minister and Right Minister!
They are figures in the Great Xia Dynasty, second only to the emperor, wielding immense power, standing above all but one!
But now, these two ministers who hold power over the world can only sit in the secondary seats, while the main examiner’s seat remains empty.
Who exactly is this esteemed exam officer?
"Could it be... some great figure from the royal family?" someone whispered a guess.
Suddenly!
A sharp, piercing sound broke the silence of the martial arts arena.
Everyone’s gaze was instantly drawn, only to see a group of eunuchs dressed in royal palace attire filing in.
The leading eunuch was none other than the Chief Eunuch Lu Xuan had met several times.
Mr. Leng!
Mr. Leng’s expression was stern, holding a dark black scroll adorned with intricate Profound Bird patterns.
In the next moment, Leng shouted loudly:
"The imperial decree arrives!"
These three words had just fallen, instantly making everyone’s expressions solemn and respectful.
Almost simultaneously, everyone in the martial arts arena knelt on one knee, lowered their heads, reverently welcoming the imperial decree of the Great Xia Emperor.
"We humbly welcome His Majesty!"
However, there were still six or seven people standing, including Left Minister Chang Mingsheng and Right Minister Bi Zhengzhi.
As true experts of the Divine Mansion Realm, they weren’t required to kneel but only needed to bow.
"Now, in our Great Xia Dynasty, the nation’s fortune is prosperous, martial arts thrive, to select the talents of the world."
"Specifically appoint Lu Xuan, the Deputy Director of the Profound Bird Guard, as the chief examiner of the martial arts competition, handling all matters as if it were me personally!"
"In this martial arts tournament, all who enter the Spirit Ruins are the backbone of our Great Xia, and the court will reward them highly, granting them supreme glory."
"May all talents strive wholeheartedly, not disappointing my hopes!"
"Receive the decree!"
After the imperial decree was read, Leng rolled up the scroll, glanced over the crowd, and said lightly, "Everyone, please rise."
In an instant, the hearts of everyone present were deeply shocked!
No one had expected that the chief examiner of this martial arts competition.
Would be the renowned Deputy Director of the Profound Bird Guard, Lu Xuan!
Even the four special words written by the current emperor left Left Minister Chang Mingsheng and Right Minister Bi Zhengzhi shocked.
As if I were personally present!
This...
The emperor truly values this Lu Xuan!
"Huh?"
Leng instinctively exclaimed softly, with some doubt in his voice.
He followed everyone’s gaze toward the chief examiner’s seat.
The expression on Leng’s face, originally indifferent like water, suddenly froze, stiffening instantly.
"Where is Mr. Lu?"
He murmured softly, his brow slightly furrowed, a trace of unnoticed surprise flashing in his eyes.
This Mr. Lu hasn’t arrived yet!
Just as Leng was unsure of what to do.
The imperial decree he held high was suddenly enveloped by a dim light in the blink of an eye.
The dim light was so fast it was impossible to capture, and then, without warning, the decree vanished, leaving only an empty palm.
This sudden change caused a low gasp around, as everyone looked toward the chief examiner’s seat.
Only to see a very young man sitting firmly there.
He was dressed in a black brocade robe, the patterns on the satin flowing, exuding elegance.
His long black hair was neatly tied behind, gently swaying with the breeze.
On his sharply contoured face, his fine eyebrows slanted into the temples, deep eyes like abysses, constantly conveying a calm and extraordinary aura.
And the imperial decree that Leng had just held was now in the hands of this young man.
Seeing who it was, Leng’s tense heart slowly relaxed.
He had thought it was some reckless fool daring to snatch the emperor’s decree.
Turns out it’s Mr. Lu!
"I hereby announce, the martial arts competition begins!"
Without any lingering, Lu Xuan’s first act after sitting was announcing the start of the martial arts tournament.
This brief sentence from Lu Xuan clearly reached everyone’s ears!