Ch. 361Ascending the Throne; the Nine Treasures Empire!
Ning Fengzhi secured the throne after Qian Renxue secretly concealed Ning Mu’s Human Skin Mask and made him appear to be the real Xue Beng. Xue Tian left with most of his forces, and Ning Fengzhi was crowned Emperor of the newly named Nine Treasures Empire, leaving Qian Renxue hinting at her interest in spending time with Li Bai.
- Ning Fengzhi defended his attempted ascent to the throne as necessary for Heaven Dou’s people, while Marshal Ge Long accused Xue Beng of being an impostor.
- Qian Renxue examined Xue Beng, secretly disguised Ning Mu’s face as his own, and destroyed his Human Skin Mask without exposing him.
- After Qian Renxue declared Xue Beng genuine, Xue Tian accused Ning Fengzhi and Spirit Hall of conspiring and led most of his army away to rebuild Heaven Dou.
- Ning Fengzhi was crowned emperor, renamed the empire the Nine Treasures Empire, appointed Ning Rongrong Crown Prince, and elevated his allies to official positions.
- Qian Renxue teased Ning Fengzhi about the alliance and expressed interest in spending more time with Li Bai.