Pri Minister Yao Chong felt dizzy in his head; he hadn’t anticipated the outco would be like this.
This was as he expected, everything the Emperor has done in recent tis, including granting Long Fei power, was aid at supporting the Seventh Princess in ascending to the throne.
"This, this..."
The civil and military officials with a stake in his interests were trembling, all eyes fixed on him to see his reaction.
Helplessly, he kneeled, temporarily bowing towards the Seventh Princess and said, "We subjects bow to the Emperor."
"We subjects bow to the Emperor!"
A group of people saw him kneel and followed suit, bowing one after another, and for a mont a large swath of the court was kneeling.
The general of the cavalry, the Celestial Mystery Four Heroes, and others had fervent eyes, unexpectedly, within such a short period, they were about to beco the most powerful people on Immortal King Star.
These days, they had ford life-and-death ties with the Seventh Princess; at this mont, anyone daring to oppose the Seventh Princess would be their enemy.
Back then, when Long Fei summoned them to enlist, they had significant resistance in their hearts.
Now there wasn’t a single complaint; the opportunity to bring glory to their ancestors was right before them.
From muddling through in Celestial Mystery City to becoming a Great General in Celestial Realms City, their future status within their family could be imagined.
In the scene, only the Fourth Prince and the Crown Prince did not kneel.
The Crown Prince’s expression was sowhat collapsing; he suddenly fell to the ground, wailing loudly, "Father, why does it have to be my sister!"
If any of the princes had beco monarch, he wouldn’t have felt this troubled.
Now, the Emperor would rather give the throne to the Seventh Princess than him, severely wounding his self-esteem.
The Fourth Prince wielded his sword and cried out, "No, impossible! How could Father be so muddled and pass the throne to a woman? This is clearly a fraudulent decree; everyone rise and capture these traitors harming the nation!"
He roared loudly on the court, his sword raised against the civil and military officials, who all looked halfway up in caution, advising gently, "Fourth Prince, this is the Emperor’s decree; we cannot defy it!"
"Fourth Prince, the tide has turned; don’t force us!"
"Fourth Prince, the trend is irreversible!"
"..."
The Fourth Prince pointed his sword at the Seventh Princess defiantly, "What trend? Have you verified whether this decree is genuine? Moreover, the Emperor’s departure wasn’t clear, and the Empress Dowager hasn’t decided this matter. How can you establish a new monarch here, seeking power and usurping the throne?"
The ministers all hung their heads, silent as cicadas in winter, not daring to utter a word.
The Seventh Princess, with an ice-cold face and reddened eyes, stepped forward with her sword, her military attire fluttering, and sat mightily on the throne.
These past months of killing have drastically changed her aura; she naturally carried a dignity of conquest and slaughter.
She stared at the Fourth Prince, declaring each word, "Fourth Prince, shouting in the court, defying the ruler’s decree, disobeying the previous Emperor’s orders, you shall be captured and imprisoned in the Heavenly Prison awaiting judgnt!"
"At your command!"
Yao Qinglian, Zhang Danfeng, Ji Wushuang, and Wang Tianhong of the Celestial Mystery Four Heroes imdiately stood up, drawing their longswords to encircle the Fourth Prince.
"Fourth Prince, don’t make it difficult for us!"
Yao Qinglian coldly shouted, and the other three exuded a killing aura.
If there were even a hint of resistance, the Fourth Prince would certainly bleed on the spot.
His expression was sorrowful, throwing down the longsword, he cursed at Pri Minister Yao Chong, "Treacherous Pri Minister, what did you say to this prince last night? Now, at the critical mont, you’re cowering on the ground. How can a villain like you achieve great things?"
Despite his steady mind, Pri Minister Yao Chong couldn’t help but flush, urgently waving his hand, "Take him away!"
The Celestial Mystery Four Heroes took out the Immortal Binding Green Vines and assisted in dragging the Fourth Prince out of the palace.
In the past, they couldn’t even imagine such a thing.
Yet now it had beco a reality; they had beco figures who could move against a prince on the court.
Everyone’s face exuded high spirits and aggression.
The civil and military officials who witnessed this were all trembling with fear, unexpectedly within a few months, the Seventh Princess had cultivated such loyal and valiant warriors.
Coupled with the support of Imperial Guard Li Daoxun, her throne in the court was unshakable.
Unless the Clan Elders of the Nine Clans opposed, another bloodbath might ensue tomorrow.
Zhang Ziling eyed Li Daoxun and issued the first command, "General Li!"
"I am here!"
Li Daoxun bowed his head to listen to the command.
Zhang Ziling, with an indisputable tone, said, "Order the Imperial Guards to open the transmission channel to the Southern Continent, allowing the Divine Clan and Demon Clan warriors below to enter the city!"
"I accept the decree!"
Li Daoxun clasped his fists, accepting the decree, ready to turn and leave.
Pri Minister Yao Chong hurriedly reported, "Emperor, this cannot be done! The Divine Clan has been hostile with our race for ten thousand years, and the Demon Clan is even more our Human Race’s enemy. How can we let them into Celestial Realms City? They have over two hundred thousand troops; if they all co up, the threat to our Celestial Realms City is too great!"
"Indeed, Emperor, this matter must be carefully considered!"
"Please, Emperor, rescind this command!"
"..."
A group of civil and military officials echoed in agreent.
Zhang Ziling furrowed her brows tightly and said, "What, are you going to defy the decree?"
A group of junior officials glanced at Pri Minister Yao Chong.
Pri Minister Yao Chong respectfully said, "Emperor, I risk my life to advise on this matter—it cannot be done. If the Emperor insists, then please dismiss from my position as Pri Minister first!"
"Please, Emperor, reconsider!"
A group of officials followed suit, bowing in a posture of pressuring the palace.
Zhang Ziling coldly laughed and said, "Do you think I dare not dismiss you? There are plenty of people who want to beco officials. Without you, this court will still function. Since the Pri Minister does not want to share my burdens, I will approve your request."
The court imdiately fell silent, and Pri Minister Yao Chong knelt reluctantly, "Thank you, Emperor, for your grace!"
He took off his official cap, looking aged as he retreated from the court.
Zhang Ziling coldly snorted at the other officials, saying, "Is there anyone who wishes to leave with the Pri Minister?"
This group was all fence-sitters, certainly not willing to stand or fall with Yao Chong.
They coughed dryly and remained in their places without moving.
Zhang Ziling lightly scoffed and said, "Since no one is resigning, this matter is settled. Anyone who dares discuss it privately will imdiately be imprisoned in the Heavenly Prison!"
"We accept the decree!"
The group clasped their fists in obeisance, their voices echoing in agreent.
They agreed verbally but only wished to endure the night and quickly inquire about strategies at the Pri Minister’s Mansion.
The night’s events had a trendous impact on all of them.
After the court was adjourned, only Zhang Ziling and Long Fei remained alone in the hall.
Her expression was desolate, staring at Long Fei with trembling eyes, "What happened to Father? Why did he leave us?"
Long Fei approached and held her in his arms, allowing her to rely on him and sob for a while.
He told Zhang Ziling, "This is the destiny of the Immortal King Star Monarch; every generation of monarch must go to a place to help the Human Race suppress fortunes. This generation is sowhat special, so your father left a bit earlier than usual. He didn’t want you to bear this responsibility, but fate cannot be defied, so he ultimately chose you."
Zhang Ziling’s sobs echoed through the hall and only quieted after a long while.
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