235 Empire Line (30): Happy New Year, Today's Double Update, Wishing Everyone Success in All Things

Salutes thundered, and pale petals drifted down on the wind, adding a touch of beauty to the Coronation Ceremony.

Compared to the various monarchs of the Abyssal Realm, Oshulia's imperial coronation was far more simple and understated. The entire nation was merely given three days off, followed by a grand feast of food for the guests. Ordinary citizens simply took to the streets to celebrate the ceremony and set up stalls to make a little business.

The festive atmosphere swelled, and the Oshurians' enthusiasm was so overwhelming that even Long Yuqiong and the other two, hardened by countless battles, felt a trace of socially awkward embarrassment.

The atmosphere filling the streets could not possibly have been cultivated in merely a day or two. Compared to the Military Empire the waiter had described before, the empire's citizens clearly had not only just begun enjoying such jubilant days. Even vendors and laborers leisurely enjoyed life, with an attitude that practically said, buy if you want, and if not, I might just give it to you for free.

"Isn't this place a little too cheerful?" Yu Tianxiao muttered.

"It feels like we're not in the Star Abyss, but in a sea of flowers."

For some inexplicable reason, Ye Zhangjian's hands had acquired several little flags and sticks of cotton candy. He did not even know where they had come from. Perhaps some passing student had seen his empty hands and stuffed them into them.

"They're so warm. They're so happy. Everyone is genuinely enjoying life..."

Long Yuqiong pushed through the crowd. He wore battered old armor, yet everywhere he looked, Oshulia's people were dressed brightly and neatly. Even the poor wore brand-new clothes.

He looked from one end of the street to the other, but could not spot a single beggar or idler.