The BGM Began, but the Immortal Had Yet to Appear
The concubines and imperial grandchildren on the city tower were all sore from sitting for so long.
The kings, Six Ministries, ministers, and high-ranking officials on both sides of the city wall were all trembling uncontrollably. Some of the older officials were so exhausted that they were dizzy and swaying as if they were about to collapse.
But not a single person complained of hardship or exhaustion, and not a single person dared to turn away.
Today's ceremony is different from usual.
They were not welcoming a triumphant general, nor envoys from foreign lands on the frontier.
Rather, Immortals.
A true Immortals and Gods.
At this point, any transgression or disrespect would instantly lead to catastrophic disaster with no chance of redemption.
Executing the entire family would be too lenient; even exterminating nine generations of relatives would not be unjust.
Even if I die from exhaustion or starvation, I'll die on the job.
In the evening,
The sky gradually darkened.
But not a single person left the square; it was a sea of people, an overwhelming crowd.
As the capital of the Liang Kingdom,
As the most prosperous city in the entire world.
The population of the Capital is well over a million.
The vast outer square of the Imperial City was packed with people, so densely packed that countless others didn't even have the right to come over.
Everyone is waiting.
Everyone was looking up at the sky.
In the past two months, there have been more and more rumors about Immortals, and they have become increasingly mysterious.
Everyone was so curious about the Immortals, wanting to catch a glimpse of Immortal unparalleled beauty.
In the midst of this long, anxious yet exciting wait,
The sky suddenly changed color.
A surging, turbulent purple qi rolled in from the west, obscuring the sun and moon and staining the sky.
Rumble--
Like the roar of a thousand horses galloping, the overwhelming purple qi shook the heavens and earth.
It seemed to tear apart the entire sky and sweep across the whole earth.
In a short time,
The millions of ordinary people in the Capital held their breath, their bodies trembling.
Extraordinary natural phenomena
True Immortal has descended.
The Immortal has truly arrived.
On the city tower, the Imperial Eldest Grandson, Xiao Chengchen, stared wide-eyed, his knuckles white as he gripped the chair.
Over the past two months,
He was the most tormented and suffering person in the Capital.
Grandpa Emperor has come back to life!
His energy and spirit are even better than before.
Then his regency was taken back.
Not only that,
The officials who had previously served under him were either demoted or transferred, leaving him almost a commander without any troops.
Now, let alone inheriting the throne and sitting on the throne, he doesn't even have the right to rival his aunt.
This stark contrast,
It almost drove him to the brink of a mental breakdown.
Just when he was feeling hopeless and disheartened, his teacher Wang Jiangshi, came to visit him.
He is no longer the Ministry of Rites, but has become the Vice Minister of Ministry of Rites.
Wang Jiangshi's words suddenly enlightened him, as if he had just woken up from a dream.
It was as if I had found a ray of light in the darkness.
He rallied again.
Wang Jiangshi told him:
It doesn't matter that the regency power is gone.
It's okay if the deployment team leaves.
Even if His Majesty's favor diminishes, it doesn't matter.
Because the Immortals have arrived.
They still have a chance to turn the tide.
The right of kings is divinely ordained, and the Mandate of Heaven.
As long as he can catch the eye of the Immortals and gain Immortal favor...
The throne will be within easy reach.
What he's vying for now isn't the His Majesty's favor, nor is it competing with the Eldest Princess for military and political power.
Rather, they are Immortals.
Just a word from the Immortal
He was the new emperor of the Liang Kingdom.
That's right.
Wang Jiangshi truly deserves to be called a leader of Literati and a pillar of the state; what he said is absolutely right and makes perfect sense.
Times have changed.
The old methods are no longer effective.
Previously, imperial power was supreme; now, divine power is supreme.
As long as one can gain the approval of the Immortals
Even his imperial grandfather couldn't stop him from ascending to the throne.
Therefore, the Imperial Eldest Grandson, Xiao Chengchen, was very excited, far more so than anyone else present.
No way,
He has too many advantages.
From a young age, he received meticulous instruction from great Confucian scholars, reciting classics and history day and night, and adhering to the rites and laws of sages. He was always proper in his conduct and interactions, with dignified manners and gentle speech. He had a deep understanding of poetry, literature, and the principles of life, and was praised by the imperial family and the court for having the demeanor of Crown Prince.
In terms of scholarship, he was able to discern principles and cite classical texts to discuss doctrines; in terms of demeanor, he was gentle and dignified, and knew how to conduct himself appropriately, earning the praise of all the civil officials in the court.
How could someone like Immortal not be noticed or appreciated by the Immortals?
What does Aunt Xiao Zhaohuang have to compare with him?
Thinking about this,
The Imperial Eldest Grandson, Xiao Chengchen, whose eyes were filled with tension, suddenly became full of confidence.
Call out--
Under the watchful eyes of the entire city,
Suddenly, the vast, purple sea of clouds collapsed and swirled.
A peerless Peerless Immortal Sword of Purple cleaved the heavens.
It swept across the sky above the Capital with a deafening roar.
The millions of ordinary people in the Capital gasped in astonishment.
The terrifying aura and power that seemed to cleave the sky made them feel like ants, insignificant and humble.
Before everyone could recover from their shock,
The purple sea of clouds that shrouded the Capital seemed to be frozen in place.
A white cold wave spread wildly like a tide, causing the temperature to plummet and a sharp, biting wind to howl through the air.
Suddenly, fine frosty particles began to fall from the sky.
Crystal clear, covered in frost.
"Is it snowing?"
"It's ice, it really is frost."
"It's so cold, so chilly. It's not an illusion, it's all real."
"Snow in June, a rare and extraordinary event throughout history, True Immortal, True Immortal!"
"..."
Looking at the frost covering the sky,
Feeling the coldness and dampness on my face and hands.
The entire Capital was instantly plunged into unparalleled shock.
"Turning one's hand to create clouds, turning it back to create rain, controlling the wind and clouds, regulating the seasons—is this... the power of Immortal?"
Looking at the breathtaking scene of changing winds and shifting weather from the city tower Imperial Eldest Grandson, Xiao Chengchen, suddenly felt how childish and ridiculous he had been in his power struggles in the court.
As long as he possesses all the power of Immortal, no, just a little bit.
So, that dragon throne,
He can sit whenever he wants, can't he?
He must find a chance to get close to the Immortal.
This was his only and last hope for a comeback.
After returning home, he dug out all the poems, books, and interpretations he had written before.
I'm sure the Immortals will like it.
Boom--
The miracles of natural phenomena seem far from over.
As a deafening bolt of lightning struck,
This immediately jolted the millions of mortals who were still in shock back to reality.
"Hey..."
A high-pitched, melodious cry resounded through the sky.
Its cry, imbued with an aura of dominance and arrogance, descended from the Nine Heavens.
A colossal Immortal Bird, adorned with golden plumage, tricolored wings, and a regal phoenix crown, soared out from the clouds.
It hovered in the sky, casting a huge shadow on the earth.
As the Immortal Birds soared into the sky,
A spiritual sound suddenly arose from the void.
Without seeing musicians or hearing any instruments, Immortal Music arises spontaneously.
The clear sound lingered, sometimes near, sometimes far.
Hovering between heaven and earth, its rhythm is profound and mysterious, containing the principles of creation, making people forget the mundane world upon hearing it.
Those who hear it feel at peace, their minds clear, as if they have left the mortal world and entered Azure Heaven Immortal Court.