Afterward, the enormous golden phoenix in the sky flew about for a while longer before turning back into the Imperial Phoenix Statue and descending onto the Heaven-Prayer Platform.
Zhao Fu's transformation was finally complete. The phoenix crystal within him had grown as large as a fist, and Zhao Fu could clearly sense that it was nurturing something, for some kind of consciousness had already formed inside the phoenix crystal.
Beyond that, Zhao Fu felt that he had become much younger. His strength had increased, and even his lifespan had lengthened somewhat. The benefits could be considered quite substantial.
Zhao Fu then learned that the women who had been bestowed the title of consort had undergone great improvements in their physiques, and their lifespans had also increased. Together with its calming effect on the Northern Continent, the Imperial Phoenix Statue's powerful effects had already surpassed Zhao Fu's expectations.
Zhao Fu felt that the Imperial Phoenix Statue's potential did not end there. It seemed he would need to cultivate it further; its future power certainly would not disappoint him.
When he arrived outside the main hall, Li Si had also finished the investitures. Seeing Zhao Fu emerge and knowing that the Imperial Phoenix Statue's disturbance had just occurred, he clasped his hands with a smile. "Congratulations, Your Majesty!"
Zhao Fu smiled faintly and nodded, turning his gaze toward those women. They truly were rather bold, making all kinds of seductive poses and casting alluring looks without the slightest attempt at concealment.
However, their nations had always been relatively open, so it was understandable.
After having someone arrange accommodations for them, Zhao Fu did not do anything with them and returned to the main hall to review memorials.
This continued for over half a month. Since nothing much was happening, Zhao Fu remained