The abdication of the throne was announced to the entire realm by numerous Cultivators who personally flew to various regions.
At the same time, invitations were sent to immortal sects and factions across the land, inviting them to come offer their congratulations.
Flying Immortal Sect.
Lin Qing'an gathered with the members of the Lin Family, all of them both surprised and delighted.
"Father has ascended the throne as the new emperor? Why weren't we informed beforehand?"
"Hahaha, Grandfather's imperial title is the Flame Emperor. That's truly imposing! From now on, all descendants of the Lin clan will belong to the Imperial Family."
"Xiao Yifei has been named Imperial Consort. Then what about our great-grandmother? Will she be named Empress?"
Ten Thousand Flowers Valley.
Listening Rain Tower, the place where the sect master cultivated in seclusion.
Jade Hibiscus, Huanhuan, and Golden Narcissus were also discussing the matter, along with quite a few elders of Ten Thousand Flowers Valley.
"Mother, the Dragon Abyss Dynasty has always relied on Father to support it. I can understand him ascending the throne as emperor."
"But he named Xiao Yifei as an Imperial Consort without mentioning you or Aunt Ruxue. What is that supposed to mean?"
"I have to go reason with him and see whether he's changed his heart! As his daughter, I should at least be made a princess!"
Jade Hibiscus wore a faint smile, as though she did not care about the matter.
Yet there was still a hint of reproach in her voice.
"Nonsense!"
"Does your father need to explain everything he does to you?"
"Imperial consort, princess—they're all empty titles. Only one's realm and cultivation are fundamental. I'm going into seclusion to cultivate and break through to the Void Insight Realm as soon as possible."
Huanhuan smiled sheepishly and turned to