On the broad plaza leading to the Hao Sun Main Hall of Yang Capital, the Hao Clan's officials, retainers, soldiers, and officers from throughout the Yang Capital domain stood in straight, orderly ranks along both sides, clad in spiritual robes and armor as they waited respectfully.
At the front of the avenue before the main hall plaza stood the envoys of the various kings, who had come to observe the ceremony and await an audience.
After the Council of Elders had surrendered, King Xi had not imprisoned them. This time, they too were waiting here. However, in recognition of their status, they had been permitted to stand upon the steps before the main hall.
Zhu Shi said gravely, "Once this succession ceremony has passed, we ought to address King Xi as Emperor. And where we are to go from here should also become clear."
At these words, many within the Council of Elders immediately grew tense and uneasy. Once King Xi had secured the imperial throne, if he merely discarded them after using them or placed them under house arrest, that would still be tolerable. What they feared was that he would find no room for them, simply purge them, and replace them with a new Council of Elders. The latter possibility seemed all the more likely.
Someone sighed. "What a pity that the Everlife Sect cultivator cannot see any further."
Zhu Shi shook his head. "Even if he saw it, he might not dare let us know."
Upon hearing this, many of the elders looked even worse. If that man did not dare speak of it, then the outcome was self-evident.
An elder beside Zhu Shi glanced around and said in a low voice, "Yuan Shou, there has been unusual activity over the city domain these past few days.