Inside the Royal City, within the imperial meeting room, atop the altar.
The three electors safely entered their seats, while Xiao Yan and the others accompanied them, standing quietly to the side like ancient, unmoving giants.
"Ten Elders, ten Seven-Star Dou Xian..." Black-Robed Xiao Yan and Ji Xuan stood beside the Princess, and as Xiao Yan looked through his black robe at the ten elders in the ten seats before him, a deep sense of oppression washed over him.
Rellying on this subtle fluctuation, Xiao Yan could deduce that these ten people were all battle-hardened veterans. Year after year of scraping by on the edge of life and death left their miasma and killing intent fully exposed.
"Since everyone has arrived, let this election day officially begin." Seeing that the experts present were all gathered, the Head of the Abyss Guards swept his gaze around the circle, then spoke softly.
"Abyss Leader, wait." The next moment, Lin Fengya suddenly spoke up. His voice was extremely amiable, effortlessly drawing a sense of goodwill from those around him.
"What is Imperial Prince Lin Fengya's business?" The Abyss Head did not rush, instead asking gently.
"Today is the day of the imperial election. Why is it that for such a grand and solemn occasion, Royal Father has not come in person?" Lin Fengya said word by word. Strangely enough, while words like these inherently skirted the line of treason, coming from Lin Fengya's mouth, they sounded like an innocent child who was deeply concerned for his father's health.
"Disgusting... What a hypocritical fellow." Seeing Lin Fengya pull such a stunt, Ji Xuan cast a cold, casual glance at him, his eyes and voice filled with utter disdain.
Originally, Lin Fengya's affairs had not been completely exposed, and Ji Xuan and the others did