The Immeasurable Saint Emperor smiled without saying a word, his eyes narrowing.
For many years, no one had dared to speak to him like that.
His deliberate concealment of Han Xuanji's actions within the Eternal Sword Pavilion was also a test.
No, they quickly discovered something.
It seems that Lu Mingyan manage things for so many years has emboldened him.
The silence of the Immeasurable Saint Emperor gradually made the atmosphere in the hall oppressive. Even though he did not display the pressure of being Top-Tier Saint King, his aura still made the cultivators, who had lived for who knows how long, feel frightened.
At this moment, everyone suddenly remembered that this seemingly gentle Saint Emperor was actually a Holy Saint King- level powerhouse.
Elder Lin, who had been speaking eloquently and with neither arrogance nor servility, felt a pang of fear and dared not speak.
This is no ordinary dynasty, where even emperors are subject to the constraints imposed by their ministers.
If the Immeasurable Saint Emperor were truly enraged, it wouldn't be as simple as a million corpses and rivers of blood.
A deep, aged voice suddenly came from outside the hall:
Elder Lin is right.
Everyone looked in the direction of the sound and saw a figure slowly walking in from outside the palace gate.
The man was tall and had a stern face. His long, gray hair was neatly tied up, and he wore a dark black robe with a dark gold holy dragon embroidered on the hem.
His aura was as deep as an abyss, and with each step he took into the hall, the surrounding air seemed to freeze slightly.
Many elders in the hall changed their expressions after recognizing the newcomer.
Someone exclaimed in a low voice:
" The Evergreen Saint King? He's here too!"
Lin Xiuyuan, the Evergreen Saint King and the former head of the First Sacred Hall of the Sacred Court, has now entered the Saint King Realm Stage.
He was also one of the candidates for Saint Emperor back then, competing with the Immeasurable Saint Emperor for the position of Saint Emperor. Although he was defeated in the end, he did not give up. Instead, he worked hard and became the next peerless powerhouse to step into the Saint King after the Immeasurable Saint Emperor. He was also the champion of the Dragon Terrace Sacred Banquet. Even today, many cultivators of the First Sacred Hall still admire him to the extreme.
The relationship between the two was not exactly hostile, but it was certainly not harmonious either.
After Lin Xiuyuan abdicated, he entered the Council of Elders of the Sacred Court.
The Council of Elders is where the high priests of the Sacred Court retire. Its members are all senior powerhouses who once held high positions in the Sacred Court and made great contributions.
They enjoy extremely generous treatment and are qualified to participate in decision-making on core matters of the Sacred Court.
However, most of the elders are extremely low-key, and some have even left the Eternal Continent to travel around. Therefore, apart from a few high-ranking members, few people within the Sacred Court know of the existence of this organization.
Lin Xiuyuan was one of the most active members of the Council of Elders.
He walked into the hall, nodded slightly to the Immeasurable Saint Emperor as a gesture of respect, and then spoke in a calm tone:
" Saint Emperor Majesty, I've heard you intend to appoint a Young Emperor to the Sacred Court? And that young man named Han Xuanji?"
He paused, his gaze sweeping over everyone in the hall before finally settling on the Immeasurable Saint Emperor:
"As a member of the Council of Elders, I have some say in this matter. I find this inappropriate."
The Immeasurable Saint Emperor looked at Lin Xiuyuan, his smile unchanged, but a sharp glint appeared in his eyes that was not easily noticed by others.
He had expected Lin Xiuyuan to come.
Although this old rival has stepped down to the second line, many powerful figures in the Sacred Court were his former subordinates, and he is very well-informed.
Lin Xiuyuan couldn't possibly sit idly by about such a momentous event as bestowing the title of Young Emperor upon him.
After all, since the other party couldn't become the Saint Emperor, he wanted his descendants to compete for it.
By doing this, he was essentially cutting off the other party's hopes.
The Immeasurable Saint Emperor did not rush to refute, but slowly walked to the front of the main seat, put his hands behind his back, and calmly met Lin Xiuyuan's gaze.
" Elder Lin has arrived at just the right time."
His voice was neither hurried nor slow, yet it carried an undeniable composure:
"I know what Elder Lin is thinking. Does he think Han Xuanji is unworthy?"
Lin Xiuyuan frowned slightly, wanting to curse. He was being accused right off the bat, as if he himself was dissatisfied with Han Xuanji.
That won't do.
After all, Han Xuanji has just won the championship at the Dragon Terrace Sacred Banquet and is at the height of his fame. If he is not worthy, then there are very few people who are qualified. Although Han Xuanji is not on his side, there is no need to offend this rising star.
After a moment's thought, Lin Xiuyuan said:
What does the Saint Emperor mean by this?
" Han Xuanji is the champion of the newly Dragon Terrace Sacred Banquet and has made great contributions to the Sacred Court. It's not that he's unworthy, but he's still young, and there are too many uncertainties about his future. Moreover, the Sacred Court has never had a ' Young Emperor ' before. Acting in this way is perhaps a bit too hasty."
That makes sense; after all, the ascension of the Young Emperor of the Sacred Court is an unprecedentedly momentous event, and it cannot be handled so hastily.
"Ha ha."
The Immeasurable Saint Emperor did not answer directly, but instead laughed heartily, appearing extremely pleased, and casually waved his hand.
A beam of light exploded in the air, transforming into a curtain of light.
"Gentlemen, you see, if the Sacred Court doesn't appoint Han Xuanji as the Young Emperor now, will it be able to do so in the future?"
The light screen showed Han Xuanji's actions within the Sword Stele Forest.
Looking at the scene on the light screen, Mo Chenxiao suddenly realized that he had only learned about this matter from the message before and had not seen it with his own eyes, so he did not have much of a sense of reality. Now that he saw it with his own eyes, he finally realized what a big thing Han Xuanji had done.
Ultimately, he didn't have Taiqing understanding of the matter.
Looking at it now, I realize how exaggerated it was.
The extraordinary phenomenon of the Sword Ancestor manifested, the Wordless Sword Stele resonated, thousands of sword steles paid homage, the chains of Sword Dao Principle materialized, and finally a sword stele of 999 zhang was erected.
The scene on the light screen clearly recorded everything.
The hall fell silent once more.
Everyone stared wide-eyed at the light screen, somewhat doubting their own eyes.
It was no secret that Han Xuanji was going to the Eternal Sword Pavilion. Among the people present, many knew about the Eternal Plan. However, in their understanding, Han Xuanji's talent was extremely high. Going to the Eternal Sword Pavilion would allow him to improve his Sword Dao and comprehend a Sword Dao Saint Venerable's Divine Ability, which would be quite remarkable.
But tell me what this means.
The Sword Ancestor's extraordinary phenomenon: a 999-foot-tall sword monument?
Everyone present was a seasoned veteran, possessing considerable knowledge of the other supreme forces, if not complete understanding of them. They were also familiar with the existence of the Wordless Sword Stele and knew some information about the Sword Stele Forest.
This can no longer be described as merely "a prodigy".
From this moment on, Han Xuanji is likely the true " Sword Scion " and the real "Crown Prince" of the Eternal Sword Pavilion.
Even the Holy Venerable Tianming was speechless for a long time.
He used his secret techniques to glimpse a corner of fate and knew that Mo Chenxiao's disciple was extraordinary.
But I didn't expect it to be this exaggerated.
Winning the Dragon Terrace Sacred Banquet, while proving Han Xuanji's amazing talent, was ultimately still within his comprehension.
At best, he can be considered a junior worthy of attention; his future achievements will not be inferior to those of the Ten Directions Holy Lord.
Looking at it now...
It seems we underestimated it.
In that sense, the Saint Emperor's action doesn't seem so abrupt after all.
Lin Xiuyuan was also stunned; he hadn't expected the Immeasurable Saint Emperor to slap him in the face so directly.
He stared at the image on the screen several times, and a crack finally appeared on his usually stern face.
If other cultivators could understand it, how could he not?
What is the Eternal Sword Pavilion? It is the number one holy land of Sword Dao.
What does it mean to Sword Ancestor's Successor?
This means that Han Xuanji's talent in Sword Dao has been recognized by the Eternal Sword Ancestor, which is equivalent to the Saint Emperor Taiqian manifesting his power.
This kind of thing would be a huge deal for any power.
That's true. In that case, how could that woman, Ji Mingyue, possibly let Han Xuanji go?
She will do everything in her power to keep him.
Lin Xiuyuan cursed inwardly for the Immeasurable Saint Emperor's swift actions, while also cursing his own people for being too slow to get information.
He had just been questioning the legitimacy of bestowing the title of Young Emperor, but now, looking at it again, how could the Immeasurable Saint Emperor's actions be considered absurd?
This is clearly the right choice.
Han Xuanji absolutely cannot be let go.