Great Cosmic Will's Congratulatory Gift, a Sudden Double Breakthrough

After the many citizens and soul masters who had come to witness the ceremony took their places, it was soon time for the scheduled grand ceremony to begin.

"The ceremony begins!"

As Zhang Bowen, the master of ceremonies, sent his booming voice across the entire venue, ceremonial cannons roared one after another.

Dressed in magnificent formal robes, Xu Jiawei held a Star Crown carved and set with countless gemstones in both hands as he slowly ascended the first tier of the altar.

At that moment, the golden light of the magic runes blazed brightly, releasing an even more splendid radiance than before.

With the help of the Amplifying Soul Tool, Xu Jiawei's voice slowly spread throughout the venue. "I, Xu Jiawei, the last emperor of the Star Luo Empire, know that my abilities are limited. Today, I willingly abdicate in favor of one more worthy. May our Douluo Continent endure forever! May the Undead Empire endure forever!"

The instant Xu Jiawei's words fell,

the exquisitely crafted Star Crown in his hands slowly rose under the pull of an inexplicable force, drifting toward the very top of the altar with the agility of a living thing.

"Ascend the altar!"

Another ringing cry resounded. The cardinals, who had already taken their positions, sang hymns in unison, welcoming the true gods and officials of the Undead Empire as they ascended the various levels of the altar in orderly ranks according to status.

Countless golden rays burst forth, illuminating the entire altar like a torch and continuously releasing waves of sacred golden light.

The Holy Light echoed with the Holy Flame upon the skeletons' Soul Armor, presenting every spectator with an incomparably awe-inspiring sight.

It was as though the stimulation came directly from the heart, a reverence that struck deep within the soul.

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