As everyone in the hall waited nervously for Yin Hong's next instructions,
no one expected Yin Hong's next words to leave them all dumbstruck.
After sweeping his gaze across the ministers in the hall, Yin Hong's imposing voice rang out.
"Since ascending the throne, I have inherited the lingering glory of my father and Brother, both in the prime of their lives, and held the country together until now. I have begun to feel that I am no longer equal to the task."
Yin Hong's calm voice brought a thunderous shock.
"The Great Wilderness is vast, with trillions upon trillions of living beings. The position of Human Emperor must be held by one of virtue and ability, whose Fortune is at its height.
"I feel that I have achieved little and accomplished nothing, and can no longer bear the heavy trust of these countless common people or the expectations of the Primordial Heaven and Earth."
The hall fell deathly silent, so quiet that one could hear a pin drop. Everyone's eyes widened, and they could hardly believe their ears.
His Majesty is... planning to abdicate ahead of time? With Kong Xuan Heavenly Venerate having just Attained Dao, Di Xin's lingering prestige still present, and the imperial family's reputation at its peak, he wants to abdicate now?
Before everyone could react, Yin Hong continued speaking as though he had not seen their astonishment.
"Having observed the flow of Fortune, I see that although Great Shang's National Destiny remains strong, it is already riddled with flaws within. Without a reform that reaches to the marrow, it will be difficult to restore its prosperity."
"I feel that my abilities are shallow and that I cannot shoulder the burden of reform. Our imperial clan also has few talented members, making it difficult for any