Great Zheng Ascends in Rank

Grand Sui Heavenly Dynasty! In the Imperial Court.

The assembled officials stood respectfully in two rows. Upon the Dragon Throne at the center, Kong Lietian sat slouched somewhat lazily, his right arm resting on the armrest as he propped his mouth with a languid hand.

Kong Lietian narrowed his eyes at the assembled civil and military officials, his fingers tapping lightly as though he were pondering something.

The Imperial Court was utterly silent, waiting for Kong Lietian to make his decision.

"Forget Dust!" Kong Lietian called.

At his shout, Forget Dust, the first person in the left-hand row, stepped forward.

Forget Dust had once been Zhong Nineteen, Zhong Shan's adopted son.

"This subject is present!" Forget Dust said respectfully.

"Great Zheng Emperor Dynasty is about to ascend in rank?" Kong Lietian asked indifferently.

"Yes! It is about to rise into a Heavenly Dynasty!" Forget Dust nodded respectfully.

Se Kong, at the head of the right-hand row, looked toward Kong Lietian in confusion.

"What are your thoughts?" Kong Lietian asked with an evil grin.

Forget Dust raised his brows, a deep helplessness flashing through his eyes.

"Your Majesty, this subject has long since had no connection with Great Zheng. This subject is loyal only to Your Majesty. If Your Majesty does not believe me, I am willing to die to prove my innocence!" Forget Dust said at once.

Kong Lietian narrowed his eyes but said nothing.

A red line suddenly appeared between Forget Dust's brows. He raised a hand and pressed a finger into the center of his brow.

"This subject's Blood God Scripture was imparted by Your Majesty. I am willing to destroy my Blood Sea to demonstrate my loyalty. Once my Blood Sea is destroyed, there will be no saving me. I have an unbelievable past, but my heart