A simple sentence was like an initiation, instantly leaving everyone present stunned.
Qian Daoliu let out a long sigh. The worry between his brows eased slightly as he shook his head helplessly. "Zong'er, we all understand the reasoning. This is a great deed that will win the hearts of all the people. It's just that we haven't prepared anything yet. The imperial flag, the Imperial Jade Seal... We have nothing."
"Having suddenly encountered such an unprecedented event as the people petitioning us to establish a nation, we were caught off guard for a moment. We're just not used to it."
After he said this, all the Pontiff Elders and elders present nodded in agreement, feeling exactly the same.
Seeing everyone's slightly reserved expressions, Qian Xunzong waved his hand, his smile growing even more calm and confident. "There's no need for you elders to worry. I anticipated this long ago."
"Two years ago, I secretly assigned people to prepare everything needed to establish the nation. Everything is ready; all that's missing is the right moment!"
As soon as these words were spoken, the entire hall was shocked!
Qian Daoliu, Qian Xichen, the Seven Great Sects' Pontiff Elders, and all the other elders narrowed their pupils slightly. They looked at Qian Xunzong in disbelief, their eyes filled with shock and admiration.
Before everyone could recover, Qian Xunzong continued speaking slowly. His words were clear and confident as he listed all the essential artifacts for establishing the nation that had already been prepared:
"The imperial flag, the Imperial Jade Seal, ceremonial systems and regulations, the officials' hierarchy, territorial divisions, laws governing people's livelihoods, sect regulations—in short, everything and every system needed to establish the nation has already been fully prepared. They can be put into use at any time."
"The imperial flag was