After the immortal cultivators departed, the emperor held the glowing scroll in his hand. After staring blankly for a moment, a hint of excitement appeared on his face. This was the Heavenly Ranking Golden Book bestowed by an immortal, and it plainly told the emperor one thing: as the ruler of a nation, he could actually issue commands even to the ghosts and gods within his realm!
"Combined with the majesty of an emperor and this book bestowed by an immortal, I can actually command ghosts and gods?"
A court official below immediately began flattering him.
"Your Majesty is the Son of Heaven and bears heaven's might. It should naturally be so!"
Several military officers immediately seized the chance to offer their counsel again.
"The immortal's bestowed book proves that our dynasty is destined to flourish. A mere enemy nation cannot contend against our court. Your Majesty, we should crush the enemy nation as soon as possible, then return our forces to sweep away the bandits within our borders!"
"Yes, Your Majesty. We must also conscript new recruits, train them, and replenish our troops. This matter cannot be delayed!"
Several Admonishing Officials glared furiously at the military officers, then stepped out from the crowd to salute the Dragon Throne and remonstrate.
"Your Majesty, the most urgent matter is to stop the war!"
"Indeed, Your Majesty. Before bestowing the book, the immortal said that an altar must be erected to petition fate and announce it to the world. We must also return our troops to purge the filth within the realm. This is the method of securing the nation and strengthening its foundations; it should be carried out first!"
The emperor looked smilingly at the scroll in his hand, which still emitted a faint glow, turning a deaf ear to the