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The Immeasurable Saint Emperor suddenly stood up.
He couldn't allow Han Xuanji any possibility of being spared.
He took a deep breath, waved his hand, and an imperial decree flew out from his palm, transforming into a golden light that disappeared into the void.
At the same time, nine deep and long chimes rang out in the sky above the Great Qian Domain.
That was the highest-level emergency summons issued by the Sacred Court, only to be used in the event of a major upheaval.
The Sacred Court was shaken.
The leaders and deputy leaders of the Twelve Sacred Halls across various regions and states, as well as all powerful elders who held the core token of the Sacred Court, received the news immediately.
Of course, they only received news of the meeting; what actually happened was completely unknown to the Saint Holy Lord Realm cultivators.
Some thought it was the Primordial Eternal Deity attacking, some thought it was an early invasion from another universe, and others thought the Saint Emperor might have met with some misfortune...
Various speculations spread rapidly within the Sacred Court. Because it was all too hasty and there was absolutely no psychological preparation, it caused widespread panic.
In no time, the Hunyuan Hall was filled with people.
All the Twelve Sacred Halls of the Sacred Court were present, as were the Chief Arbitrator and the Grand Judge of the Arbitration Sacred Hall, and the Four Saint Venerable, who also came from their respective temples.
As the deputy hall master of the Tenth Sacred Hall, Mo Chenxiao naturally rushed over via the inter-domain teleportation array using the Sacred Court's core token.
Not far away, the Cloud Wasteland Holy Lord was also present.
Mo Chenxiao was also a bit confused. Looking at the Cloud Wasteland Holy Lord who had arrived earlier, he stepped forward and asked:
Do you know what happened?
The Cloud Wasteland Holy Lord shook his head and replied:
"If even you, a disciple of the Holy Venerable Tianming, don't know, how would I know?"
"What, didn't your master tell you?"
Mo Chenxiao shook his head. He had just been showing off his disciple to his old friends when the incident happened so suddenly that they were all a bit stunned and had no idea what was going on.
"That's strange, I haven't heard any news about it either."
The Cloud Wasteland Holy Lord looked completely bewildered; he truly had no idea what had happened.
He was still in seclusion before he came, and hadn't even had time to read the message Mo Chenxiao sent him.
For a moment, Mo Chenxiao didn't connect Han Xuanji with this emergency meeting, and simply followed the others into the main hall in silence.
The Holy Venerable Tianming, who rushed over, was also somewhat bewildered, thinking that something had happened to the Saint Emperor. However, upon entering the Hunyuan Hall and seeing the Immeasurable Saint Emperor with a calm expression, he did not appear to have encountered any external enemies, and thus breathed a slight sigh of relief.
Saint Venerable Haoxuan and Saint Venerable Wangdao exchanged a glance, both reading confusion in each other's eyes.
Before long, hundreds of key figures from the Sacred Court gathered in the Hunyuan Hall, filling the spacious hall to capacity.
The group looked at each other, bewildered; no one knew what had happened.
The Immeasurable Saint Emperor walked to the main seat, his gaze sweeping over everyone in the hall, and spoke in a calm and unhurried tone:
"I have gathered you all here today to announce an important matter."
He paused, his voice clear and distinct in everyone's ears.
"From this day forward, Han Xuanji is hereby appointed as the Young Emperor of the Sacred Court, with a status equivalent to that of the Saint Emperor's successor, and possesses the power to oversee the Twelve Sacred Halls of the Sacred Court."
Furthermore, the Judgment Sacred Hall has no right to interfere in any matters concerning Han Xuanji.
As soon as he finished speaking, the entire Hunyuan Hall fell into a deathly silence.
The crowd looked at each other, their expressions shifting from confusion to shock, and then to bewilderment.
The Young Emperor of the Sacred Court, who oversees the Twelve Sacred Halls, has no right to interfere with the Judgment Sacred Hall.
What... what does this even mean?
The title " Young Emperor " has never existed in the history of the Sacred Court.
By doing this, the Immeasurable Saint Emperor was essentially telling the entire Sacred Court that Han Xuanji was his chosen successor.
This is no longer a simple reward; it is a political declaration, a signal of the transfer of power.
Inside the hall, among the hundreds of key figures of the Sacred Court, some looked at each other in bewilderment, some lowered their heads in deep thought, and some frowned deeply.
A subtle tension permeated the air, like the calm before a storm.
"Um?"
The Holy Venerable Tianming stood in the crowd, his fingers stroking his beard pausing slightly. He had no idea what had gotten into the Immeasurable Saint Emperor, or what this meant.
If one didn't know that the Immeasurable Saint Emperor wasn't the reckless type, one would think he was trying to flatter Han Xuanji to death.
He looked up at the Immeasurable Saint Emperor on the main seat and saw that the other party's expression was calm and his gaze was firm, which made his doubts grow a little more.
What exactly is the Immeasurable Saint Emperor plotting?
Even Mo Chenxiao, Han Xuanji's master, was stunned. What had happened?
etc...
Mo Chenxiao, as if he had figured something out.
What Han Xuanji did at the Sword Pavilion has probably already reached the ears of the Immeasurable Saint Emperor.
Isn't that... so fast?
He only just found out, which means that the Immeasurable Saint Emperor made this decision almost without consulting anyone else.
Even the phrase "swift and decisive" seems a bit slow.
After all, the matter of bestowing the title of Young Emperor is a complex one, with far-reaching consequences, and cannot be decided lightly.
Even the Holy Venerable Tianming thought so, so naturally others felt that the Immeasurable Saint Emperor's actions were biased.
A highly senior elder of the Sacred Hall stepped out from the crowd. He was thin, with white hair and a youthful face, and wore a long, gray-blue robe.
"It's Elder Lin Qi..."
Everyone recognized this elder. He was a highly senior figure in the Sacred Court and much older than the Immeasurable Saint Emperor. Although his cultivation level was not as high as that of Saint King, his connections and prestige within the Sacred Court were not to be underestimated.
Lin Qi bowed slightly to the Immeasurable Saint Emperor, his tone neither humble nor arrogant:
" Saint Emperor Majesty, Han Xuanji performed exceptionally well at the Dragon Terrace Sacred Banquet, making a great contribution to the Sacred Court. He truly deserves a reward."
However, while it is a reward, the title of Young Emperor of the Sacred Court is unprecedented. If the Saint Emperor himself bestows this title, it is more than just a reward. This matter has a huge impact and may cause turmoil within the Sacred Court.
I humbly suggest that Saint Emperor Majesty reconsider.
His words were perfectly watertight, acknowledging Han Xuanji's contributions while also clearly stating his reasons for opposing the idea.
Many elders in the hall nodded secretly, clearly agreeing with these words.
The Sacred Court is not Immeasurable Saint Emperor's Sacred Court. No matter how powerful or prestigious he is, he cannot unilaterally decide on such a crucial matter.
The Immeasurable Saint Emperor was not angered upon hearing this.
Instead, he smiled, a gentle and composed smile, as if he had expected someone to stand up and object.
He looked at Elder Lin and asked in return, unhurriedly:
"Then, Elder Lin, who do you think is qualified?"
Elder Lin was slightly taken aback, then said calmly:
"No one is enough; the position of the Young Emperor of the Sacred Court should never have existed in the first place."
My criticism isn't directed at Han Xuanji, but at the title itself.
If His Majesty the Saint Emperor wishes to reward Han Xuanji, he may bestow upon him Cultivation Method, holy weapons, fiefdoms, and resources; such things are entirely justifiable.
But the throne of Young Emperor, if I may be so bold, is simply too absurd.
This old man suggests that Saint Emperor Majesty reconsider.