The tribulations of heaven and earth generally fell into three categories: heavenly, earthly, and human. A grand occasion such as a kingdom ascension ceremony, being a ceremony of the secular world, generally faced a human tribulation. This was the lowest level of tribulation, with the least danger and impact, and whether it could be overcome could usually be determined on the spot.
Yet no human tribulation had appeared. That meant it might turn into an earthly tribulation or heavenly tribulation, becoming impossible to guard against and difficult to predict. It could well bring volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, droughts, floods, or tsunamis; it might also bring plagues and uprisings, or even directly summon thunderclouds akin to heavenly punishment. Such things clearly exceeded the secular level, and the unknown made them all the more terrifying.
How could Xiao Ying and the others in the Great Huan Faction not feel worried, uneasy, and frightened?!
Was the Great Huan Dynasty truly so powerful that a human tribulation dared not descend? That would not be a blessing but a curse, making matters worse and the situation even more serious!
Huan Emperor Xiao Ying, Prime Minister Tian Dan, and Heavenly Charm Marquis Qiu Li stepped onto the summit of the Heaven-Sacrificing Altar and slowly took their positions, their movements noticeably more deliberate.
"Your Majesty?" Heavenly Charm Marquis Qiu Li looked hesitantly at Xiao Ying and called softly. Even Prime Minister Tian Dan watched him with questioning concern.
Xiao Ying remained silent for several breaths, his expression solemn, before answering with a sharp gaze, "Heaven is dead, and worldly affairs are unpredictable. What we call sacrificing to heaven is merely drawing together the fortune between heaven and earth into our dynasty. We need only follow our hearts. We are about to undertake Heaven-Slaying-why should we fear a heavenly