Chapter 479 - 305: Achieving Golden List Fame, All Eyes on Me (Part 4)

The Golden List illuminates the hall, akin to entering the previous Golden Artifact Hall.

Everyone immediately quieted down, while Zuo Yuan and the other two exited the Diligent Study Hall, waiting outside for something.

Suddenly.

Above the Diligent Study Hall, a golden light enveloped.

"It’s here."

The three of them had seen the golden light illuminate the hall many times, but this time was the most anticipated.

Besides the three of them, countless gazes from other parts of the Imperial City also looked over.

"Is that the Diligent Study Hall?"

"The poetry Golden Competition."

"It’s said that this year’s poetry Golden Competition has a hundred participants, with a standard higher than previous years, especially Luu Xi, who is rumored to have the demeanor of a Golden List topper."

"Lu Zhen, son of Lord Lu, and Huangfu Cheng, son of Lord Huangfu, are also known for their extensive knowledge."

"..."

The Golden List appeared in the sky, radiating brilliance, and at that moment, the Diligent Study Hall became a true golden hall.

All eyes were on it, with high expectations.

Luu Xi...

Zuo Yuan’s eyes were burning, staring at the Golden List hidden in the golden light.

Fall, it must fall!

However.

One breath, two breaths, three breaths...

The time of the golden light illuminating the hall grew longer, yet no golden light descended.

Half an incense stick’s time passed, and still no indication of a name on the Golden List.

"Alas..." Lu Jin sighed quietly.

According to historical records, the longest time the Golden List illuminates the hall is half an incense stick. If no golden light falls by then, the Golden List will automatically dissipate.

"Half an incense stick, I never thought the Diligent Study Hall couldn’t bring down the golden light either." Everyone in the Imperial City was disappointed.

Could Luu Xi also fail to top the Golden List?

Zuo Yuan gazed at the suspended Golden List, his eyes flickering uncertainly.

If this is the case, then the worst must be assumed.

Whoosh!

Suddenly, a golden light descended from the sky, like a heavenly golden pillar.

It descended so abruptly, leaving people without time to react.

Zuo Yuan and the other two were stunned, and the many ministers watching from afar were also dumbfounded.

"Golden... golden light..."

"Is that... a name on the Golden List?"

None of these prominent ministers had ever truly witnessed the descent of the golden light; seeing the golden light directly entering the Diligent Study Hall, they turned from stunned to astonished and then to joyous.

"Golden light... golden pillar... a name on the Golden List?!" Lu Jin suddenly couldn’t suppress his emotions and rushed towards the Diligent Study Hall.

Luu Xi, it must be Luu Xi!

Zuo Yuan, realizing, hurriedly ran as well.

Qi Nankai lagged slightly, closely following behind.

Within the Imperial City, many ministers ran towards the Diligent Study Hall.

Eastern Palace.

The Crown Prince, Fifth Prince, and Seventh Prince were discussing something.

"Golden pillar, Your Highness, it’s a golden pillar!" Lu Ji reported excitedly.

"Golden pillar?!"

The expressions of the three princes changed instantly.

"Where is the golden light from?"

"The Diligent Study Hall, it’s the Diligent Study Hall!"

"The Diligent Study Hall? The poetry Golden Competition!"

"Could it be..."

"Fifth Brother, Seventh Brother, let’s go, quickly and take a look."

"..."

Western Palace, Chengqian Hall.

The Second Prince and Third Prince were engaged in a chess game.

"Your Highness, the Diligent Study Hall has descended golden light!"

"What?!"

Clatter!

The chess piece fell.

"Third Brother, let’s go!"

"..."

Jinluan Hall.

Emperor Qin, clad in a dragon robe, sat at the desk.

"Your Majesty, the Diligent Study Hall has golden light falling."

"Oh?" Emperor Qin’s eyes suddenly focused, "Master Tang, go and see for me."

After a pause, Emperor Qin’s eyes changed again, "Little Seventeen seems to be outside, take her to see."

"Yes."

Tang Guang just left the Jinluan Hall.

"Master Tang..." a woman’s voice called out.

"Princess Zhenyang." Tang Guang slightly cupped his hands in greeting.

"Master Tang," Princess Zhenyang stopped Tang Guang, "how is my father?"

"His Majesty is recovering, Princess Zhenyang need not worry, did you see that golden light?"

"That is..."

"His Majesty has instructed me to lead Princess Zhenyang to see it."

"Alright, I will follow Master Tang."

"..."

...

Deep within the Imperial City.

Two people sat opposite each other, one a middle-aged man, the other a woman.

Suddenly, one of them abruptly looked up toward the direction of the Imperial City.

"Brother?" the woman, following suit, looked up to see a dazzling golden pillar descending in the Imperial City, "Is that..... a name on the Golden List?!"

Chang Qin Jiumin’s gaze slightly focused, nodding gently, "Indeed a name on the Golden List."

"It has been three hundred years, finally another Golden List topper appears. It seems the luck of our Qin Dynasty is not exhausted, this millennium calamity may not be so hard to overcome."

"Tenth Sister, I must go see for myself, you continue your seclusion."

The woman is Chang Qin Jiumin’s tenth sister, named Chang Qin Nianqi.

"Alright."

At this moment.

A figure descended from the sky.

"Senior Brother Ji." Chang Qin Jiumin cupped his hands in salute.

Ji Wujiang nodded slightly, returning the salute to Chang Qin Jiumin and Chang Qin Nianqi.

He then looked towards the golden pillar in the direction of the Imperial City, his gaze fiery.

"Jiumin, I will accompany you to take a look."

"Alright."

The two National Guardian Realm figures simultaneously disappeared.

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