After the three Spirit Crystals were brought forth, everyone rose from their seats.
Whether they were the city lords who had come to watch, the Divine Envoys of the Palace of the Divine Maiden, or even the three ancestors—
All of them faced the statue and knelt in worship.
The three Spirit Crystals were placed before the statue. A faint radiance shone down from the statue, enveloping every Spirit Crystal.
"May the Divine Maiden bestow her blessing," Ancestor Chengtian declared loudly.
The next moment, the three Spirit Crystals began to transform.
One turned into a stream of light and returned to the statue. One flew into Lan Ke'er's body, becoming a totem that appeared upon her forehead.
The remaining one became a long blade, slowly floating before Lan Ke'er.
"A blade, its master slaughter?" Ancestor Chengtian frowned slightly and muttered.
The totem on Lan Ke'er's forehead somewhat resembled a bird and was azure in color.
Blue light flickered across it from time to time.
"Greetings, Young Palace Master," everyone around them knelt and greeted Lan Ke'er.
"Please rise, everyone." Lan Ke'er raised her head, her blue robe fluttering in the wind.
The succession ceremony was not complicated. Once the Divine Maiden's blessing had been bestowed, everyone would be arranged to dine.
"Now that your succession ceremony is over, might you allow me to say a few words?"
At that moment, a voice came from behind the crowd.
Everyone hurriedly turned around and saw Xu Zimo and his group slowly walking over from the rear.
"Who is that?" someone asked in confusion.
The moment Lan Ke'er saw Xu Zimo appear, her gaze froze. Her body nearly swayed, and she almost failed to remain standing.
"Who are you?" Two Divine Envoys stepped forward and blocked Xu Zimo's group.
"I came to see