Nine Cauldrons

Mount Tai City, Council Hall!

Yu sat high in the main hall, his gaze stern as he looked down upon the envoys of all races.

He did not sit upon the highest Emperor's Seat. Instead, another seat had been arranged beneath it to show respect for Ming.

Even so, his might still intimidated the myriad races of the Great Wilderness.

The envoys of all races who had come to Mount Tai City to pay their respects all felt their hearts tighten, and no longer dared show the slightest negligence.

At that moment, they seemed to understand why the wise and mighty Human Emperor, Your Majesty, had chosen the obscure Yu as his successor.

Now that they looked at him, although Yu's cultivation was inferior to that of the renowned Four Sovereign Lords, his imposing might was in no way lacking.

Yu's gaze was stern as he swept over the envoys of all races and their various expressions, a playful smile appearing at the corners of his mouth.

Then, he waved his hand grandly. A trusted minister immediately stepped forward and shouted, "Envoys of all races, pay your respects to the New Emperor of Great Xia."

The envoys below immediately grew solemn. Regardless of what they thought in their hearts, they all became serious at that moment, formed orderly lines, and then bowed respectfully.

"We pay our respects to Your Majesty. May Your Majesty enjoy holy peace!"

Yu smiled faintly. "I am well. Rise!"

The envoys of all races bowed respectfully once more before finally rising.

A trusted minister nearby spoke again. "The obeisance is complete. Begin presenting the gifts."

The envoys below immediately began presenting their gifts in turn, according to the strength of their respective races.

At the very front were the members of the Dragon Clan, Phoenix Clan,