Enthronement

"Truly eye-opening!" Xu Xiao slowly walked into the cave, with Bai Qi silently following behind him.

After hearing that only the last batch remained to be dealt with, he had decided to come personally and see just how bizarre these people Bai Qi had mentioned really were.

After all, he had thought they deserved death because he had discovered they had embezzled a great deal of money.

Having just heard their outrageous words outside the cave, even Xu Xiao, with his past-life experience and broad knowledge, found them disgusting.

He had originally wanted to hear what else they might say, but when that lecherous middle-aged man and the dark-skinned burly man actually planned to fool around with a boy right in front of them, Xu Xiao immediately regretted coming to watch.

"You filthy freaks are unworthy of being citizens of my empire!"

After saying that, Xu Xiao rubbed his eyes and turned to leave. Looking for even one more second would have been an insult to his eyes.

Looking at the trembling people, especially those two, Bai Qi clenched his fist in disgust.

Blood-red flames appeared out of thin air within the cave, slowly engulfing the entire cave.

Several days later

Mingdu was now packed with people.

On this day, ordinary people and spirit masters alike tacitly set aside their work, dressed in their finest clothes, and came to witness the grand ceremony.

The enthronement ceremony was being held in Mingdu's central square. The ministers were quite curious why Xu Xiao had not chosen to hold it in the Imperial Palace. Xu Xiao's public explanation was that Mingdu's central square would allow more people to see it.

It was also a gesture of closeness to the people, though Xiao He had a different view.

In the communicator

Xiang Yu: My lord is not some petty man like Liu Bang who enjoys putting on a show. Does Chancellor Xiao know why he chose the central square?

Xiao He: Although the corpses in the Imperial Palace have already been cleared away, my lord still dislikes the place. Even for daily residence, he does not wish to live there. He spends more time at the manor or the Mingdu residence.

Xiang Yu: My lord places little importance on worldly power. Worthy indeed of the man Yu will follow for life!

Xiao He: My lord said the Imperial Palace is merely a symbol. Later, he plans to open it for free visits by Sun Moon Citizens. After his enthronement, his place of work can be anywhere.

Suddenly, a signal cut in.

Zu Chongzhi: This old man has no chance to witness my lord's enthronement ceremony in person today.

Xiang Yu: I heard Elder Zu has recently been overseeing and improving matters at Schlke Academy.

Zu Chongzhi: Do not mention it. This old man is currently troubled by matters at the Outer Court.

Xiao He: What matter has Elder Zu working so hard?

Zu Chongzhi: Only after arriving did this old man learn that four hundred people in the Outer Court dormitories fight over a single toilet. This old man originally wanted to improve the students' treatment, and at the very least expand the toilets.

Xiang Yu: Why should such a good thing cause trouble?

Zu Chongzhi: This old man is, after all, the Dean of the Soul Tool Department. Yan Shaozhe cannot take advantage of this old man in other matters, but this is truly difficult for me to interfere with.

Most of the students at the Shrek Academy Outer Court belong to the Spirit Master Department. Their Spirit Master Department teachers say this is a form of cultivation, so naturally this old man cannot interfere.

However, for those belonging to my Soul Device Department, toilets have already been separately expanded in their dormitories.

Four hundred people fighting over a toilet helps spirit cultivation? Xiang Yu sneered inwardly. They were simply unwilling to spend the money.

"Pass down the order! Today, the new emperor ascends the throne. Let everyone in the Evil Monarch Spirit Craftsman Corps eat and drink their fill!"

Mingdu Central Square

At the center stood an astonishing structure. A staircase reaching two hundred meters into the sky resembled a path to the heavens, majestic and magnificent.

The staircase was built from sturdy materials, each step broad and level.

Standing at the foot of the stairs and looking upward, one could not help but feel awe at its towering summit amid the clouds.

Below stood soldiers maintaining order, along with Sun Moon Citizens stretching as far as the eye could see.

Everyone was shocked by the temporary structure before them. Jing Hongchen and Kong Deming stood near the front of the crowd.

Dressed in a black dragon robe, Xu Xiao looked at all those who had accompanied him along the way. Meng Hongchen mischievously winked at him, while a smile also rested on Ye Guyi's lips.

Feng Ling threw him a flirtatious look. Xu Xiao's solemn expression nearly broke, and he shot her a warning glance. Just wait until I get back and deal with you!

Snow Empress raised the handkerchief Xu Xiao had given her and gently waved it. Her icy temperament seemed to carry a trace of warmth.

Regaining his senses, Xu Xiao began walking toward the highest point. With every step he took, the citizens below erupted in cheers!

At last, he stepped onto the final stair and stood at the summit, facing all those who loved and respected him.

Today, the Taiyue Empire would truly welcome the ruler who would make it strong and prosperous!

A blazing sun rose behind him, appearing behind his head, while his soul rings emerged around him.

Purple, black, black, red, red!

The Taiyue citizens, especially the spirit masters and students, cried out in astonishment at Xu Xiao's soul rings. Some had already begun to regard Xu Xiao as a god among men!

Xu Xiao summoned the system to check.

Host: Xu Xiao (13 years old)

Identity: Emperor of the Taiyue Empire

Cultivation Technique: Yang Shen Jue (9 flames)

Martial Soul: Sun (Ultimate Fire), Double Pupil

Intent: Sun Fist Intent (Minor Mastery)

Soul Power: Level 60 (Quasi-Soul Emperor)

Combat Strength: Comparable to a Title Douluo

Soul Ring Configuration: One purple, two black, two red

Summoned Characters: Xiang Yu, Xiao He, Zu Chongzhi, Bai Qi

Summon Count: 1 (Updated)

Over the past year, he had spent very little time cultivating, yet this had not affected the growth of his Soul Power.

Once this enthronement was over, he planned to enter the Tower of Myriad Laws and personally hunt a Hundred-Thousand-Year soul beast. Snow Empress had also recently been pestering him, wanting to go inside and take a look.

"Today, I ascend the throne, inherit the empire's rule, and safeguard the peace and prosperity of this land..."

Seeing Xu Xiao so solemn for once, Meng Hongchen put away her mischievousness. After watching with those expressive eyes of hers for a while, she began to look somewhat tired.

Ye Guyi beside her covered her mouth with a light laugh. Just now, she had thought little Meng had changed her temperament.

"Should anyone dare commit an act of aggression against my Taiyue Empire, I will strike them with utter destruction!"

Looking at the citizens filled with hope, respect, and burning passion, Xu Xiao continued.

"Even if that person is a god!"

There were no cries of panic or doubtful murmurs. Everyone believed Xu Xiao could protect the empire from a god's attack, because their emperor already had a Demigod subordinate. Could gods be far away?

Within the crowd, Xu Jiujiu watched Xu Xiao's heroic bearing. Thinking of marrying him in the future filled her heart with joy, but then her gaze fell upon Xu Xiao's women.

Hmph, why has this man found so many women? Once I, Xu Jiujiu, marry over, I must become their leader!

Xu Jiawei, the emperor of the Star Luo Empire, was also dressed in plain clothes. He was stunned by Xu Xiao's spirit of fearing not even gods and daring to oppose them.

Although he did not entirely believe it in his heart, Xu Xiao had dared to say it before so many people. Xu Jiawei admired the man for that. If his younger sister married such a figure, her future would not be too bad.

At this moment, far away at the border of the Star Luo Empire

Inside the White Tiger Duke's command tent

"How outrageous! I will not agree to this!"