Chapter 376

Today was the day of the new Emperor's coronation!

Since morning, the Heavenly Mirror Prefecture's army had surrounded the square of the imperial city. The "Tyrant" flag, which symbolized the Huangfu Clan, was fluttering around the square.

Half a year ago, the Ji Royal Family had held the Heavenly Worship Ceremony here. But now, the country had changed owners.

When the ceremony was about to begin, the civil and military officials of the imperial court, the troops of the major forces of the Nine States, and the envoys of the various regions and clans of the continent entered the venue from the four entrances of the imperial city.

Around the square, huge Water Mirror Stones had already been erected. At the same time, they connected the major cities of the Nine States and broadcast the entire process of Huangfu Wuji's coronation to the tens of billions of people in the Central Earth Empire.

At this time, countless people were gathered in front of the huge Water Mirror Stones all over the Nine States, paying attention to the grand occasion of the new Emperor's coronation.

"The royal family has been annihilated, and the late Emperor's corpse hasn't even turned cold, but Huangfu Wuji is already impatient to ascend to the throne?"

"Usurping the throne is intolerable. Sooner or later, the heavens will punish him!"

Some people who loved the Ji Royal Family were indignant at this moment, but they could only speak quietly.

These kinds of whispers filled the cities of all sizes.

Huangfu Wuji had obtained the position of Emperor through improper means and was condemned by everyone. Unfortunately, he was too powerful, and the common people couldn't do anything.

Almost every important city was guarded by the Heavenly Mirror Prefecture's soldiers, and they showed no mercy to anyone who dared to discuss politics.

Therefore, today's coronation was abnormally peaceful in the Nine States, and there weren't many bloody conflicts.

In the past few months, most of those who were dissatisfied with the new royal family were either dead or locked up in prison.

Huangfu Wuji eliminated a large number of dissidents, and today, he officially ascended to the throne. At least on the surface, the Nine States was already at peace, and everyone expected him to be the new Emperor.

"Since ancient times, it's normal for dynasties to change. Under the wise leadership of the great and mighty Emperor, the Nine States will usher in a new era of prosperity!"

In every major city, there were believers of the God of War and soldiers of the Heavenly Mirror Prefecture shouting loudly, supporting the birth of the new Emperor.

There were only a few who responded. Most of the commoners watching the ceremony were expressionless. The atmosphere was gloomy.

When the Imperial Family of the Ji family was still around, the Nine States was considered rich and prosperous. The common people remembered the grace of the late Emperor and were filled with anxiety and fear towards the new dynasty.

"What Great Virtue Great Mighty Deity Emperor? He's just a regicide!"

Occasionally, there would be some indignant commoners who raised their voices and were heard by the sharp-eared soldiers of the Heavenly Mirror Prefecture. Then, they would be stabbed to death on the spot!

Today was the day of the coronation ceremony. The imperial court had already given the order that no chaos was allowed in any place!

The Heavenly Mirror Constabulary was loyal to their duty, using terror and threats to maintain order in the various cities.

Such a scene was the norm all over the Nine Prefectures!

Meanwhile, in the capital, Huangfu Wuji was leading a group of royal family members onto a high platform in the royal city plaza.

He would receive the Imperial Jade Seal left behind by the royal family of the Central Plains on the high platform and officially announce the change of dynasty.

At the same time, the new Imperial Palace located north of Luoyang would be officially opened. From then on, Luoyang's center would shift to the north.

Some people said that Huangfu Wuji built a new palace because too much blood of the Imperial Family of the Ji family had flowed in the original Imperial Palace. Every night, there would be cries of dead souls, which was too inauspicious.

This saying couldn't be verified. It was only known that the new Imperial Palace was being built in full swing with the new Imperial Palace as the center.

On the high platform, Huangfu Wuji wore a yellow robe with nine dragons. He looked into the distance and could see his magnificent new Imperial Palace in the distance.

He lowered his head and looked down. He saw all the civil and military officials trembling in fear and the big shots of the various forces being careful. A hint of delight even appeared in their crimson eyes.

The day he had been waiting for had finally arrived!

For this day, he had schemed and plotted. He had even endured the death of his own grandson in front of him.

He had endured the humiliation and endured the hardships. Finally, he was going to be crowned as the Emperor today!

His grand ambitions would start from today. He would leave his name in the annals of history and become an Emperor that everyone would sing praises for!

"Long live the Emperor!"

In the public square below, the State Preceptor, Shen Xudong, was expressionless. He led the officials and saluted Huangfu Wuji when he ascended the high platform.

Not only the officials of the imperial court, but also the leaders of the Two Academies, Three Clans, Four Holy Lands, and Five Sacred Sects, all saluted him in unprecedented fashion.

Strangely, among these big shots, they didn't see the leaders of the prestigious sects, such as the Buddhist School's Puji Holy Monk, the True Martial Academy's Dean Ge, and the Thousand Smelting Sacred Sect's Master Jiang.

Apart from Shen Xudong, the head of the Confucian School, who was present, the other forces sent their second-in-command. For some reason, the first-in-command was nowhere to be seen.

Even one of the Three Clans, the Ming Clan, had sent an unknown figure. He didn't seem to be from the Jiang Clan, which had the prophetic ability.

Even so, the big shots present were enough to represent the various forces. The etiquette they showed to the new Emperor was far better than in the past!

"Master has entered Luoyang. I wonder if she'll be in danger. If she's like Dean Ge and my grandfather …"

At this moment, in the True Martial Academy, Mu Ziyu was looking at the real-time image transmitted by the Water Mirror Stone. Her beautiful eyes were filled with worry.

In the image, Vice Principal Qi and the leaders of the other forces could be seen greeting the new Emperor.

From what she said, the real leaders of the various forces weren't at the scene of the coronation ceremony in the imperial capital. There seemed to be other secrets.

Next to her stood Ye Qingshuang. She bit her lips tightly. Because of the intense emotional fluctuations, she bit her lips so hard that they bled.

"Huangfu Wuji has already reached the pinnacle. Gu Chen, where are you? Are you really dead like the rumors say?"

Ye Qingshuang muttered to herself. Deep sorrow appeared in the depths of her beautiful eyes.

In the past few months, the Nine Regions had undergone great changes. No one had expected Huangfu Wuji to be so powerful.

After he destroyed the Ji Family, he destroyed the Celestial Court one after another. It was said that he killed the Celestial Emperor on the spot.

And in that battle, it was said that the Nine-Tiered Heavens was destroyed by the Underworld God Palace. The important figures of the Celestial Court, such as the Green Unicorn Killing God and the Overlord Gu Chen, had all died in battle.

When she heard this news, she didn't believe it at first. Later, when the news of the Celestial Court's destruction was confirmed by various parties, her heart completely sank to the bottom.

The arrogant youth who had once killed the Huangfu Clan's Heaven's Chosen in front of Huangfu Wuji had fallen in the end!

Every time she thought of this, especially when Huangfu Wuji officially ascended the throne and no one in the world could stop him, Ye Qingshuang felt like a knife was being twisted in her heart.

"Qingshuang, don't think about him anymore. Lanchu is already dead. He is also dead. Many people are dead. "

"The situation is stronger than the person. It's already a great fortune that we're still alive. You must not let anyone know about your relationship with Gu Chen. Otherwise, you'll be in danger."