Chapter 1441 - 1374: Ominous Sign?

Time flies like an arrow.

Five days later.

A piece of news spread throughout the Imperial Palace.

The Emperor has broken through to the Pseudo God realm.

People were very excited.

Because with the Emperor breaking through to the Pseudo God realm, the overall strength of the Great Qin also significantly increased.

But Qin Feiyang, Elder Qin, and the Kylin Army Commander were well aware that it was merely a rumor spread by the State Preceptor.

They also knew.

The appearance of this rumor indicated that the State Preceptor was about to make a move and the young Prince was about to ascend to the throne.

Sure enough!

The next day, Qin Feiyang received a message from Yan Wei, stating that the succession ceremony would be held in half a month at the central plaza of the First District.

On the third day.

This news began to spread throughout the Imperial City.

This news was also deliberately released by the State Preceptor.

Because.

Announcing it on the day of the young Prince's succession would be too sudden, making it difficult for people to accept.

But releasing the news now, although it would cause an early commotion, allowed everyone to be mentally prepared and have the ability to cope after half a month.

Moreover.

To make this matter even more enigmatic, no one stood out to confirm it.

Everyone speculated whether it was true or false.

Unsurprisingly.

In the following half month, the Imperial Capital was engulfed in a great storm.

Everyone was talking about it.

"It's really outrageous!"

"Does that Old Bastard even respect the law?"

But Elder Qin was furious, raging in the Spirit Pagoda.

"Once the young Prince ascends, the first thing the State Preceptor will do is to remove me from the post of Commander."

"By then, not only the Law Enforcement Hall and the Black Iron Army, even the Kylin Army will fall into his hands."

"Elder Qin, I really don't see any hope. What can we do now?"

The Kylin Army Commander glanced at Elder Qin, looking up at the clear sky and sighed.

"Don't worry."

"Qin Feiyang asked me for help, probably to stop the State Preceptor."

"We may not have a way, but he definitely does."

Elder Qin reassured, full of confidence in Qin Feiyang.

"Qin Feiyang..."

The Kylin Army Commander pondered for a moment, saying, "Don't you know his character? Even if he takes action, it will definitely harm His Majesty."

"That doesn't matter."

"As long as he truly wishes well for the Great Qin, I will support him unconditionally."

Elder Qin clenched his hands tightly.

No matter what, the State Preceptor must be stopped this time, otherwise, the Great Qin Empire will soon fall into chaos.

Half a month passed quickly.

Including the previous five days, Qin Feiyang was engrossed in cultivation for a full twenty days.

Although only twenty days passed outside, two hundred days had passed inside the ancient castle.

Half a year!

Yet, Qin Feiyang only managed to sketch out half of the fourth stroke of the Action Art.

In other words.

It would take an equally long time to complete the fourth stroke.

However.

With the ancient castle, Qin Feiyang wasn't too concerned.

On the contrary.

He was now very excited.

Because during this period of retreat, not only did the cultivation of the Wolf King and Fatty greatly improve, but Thunder Leopard and others also stepped into the pinnacle of the Nine-Star War Emperor realm.

In other words.

In just these few days, his foundation has increased several times over.

Especially Thunder Leopard!

While at the Nine-Star War Emperor level, it was formidable enough to contend with top-tier Nine-Star War Emperors due to its innate advantages.

And now.

Its cultivation also reached the pinnacle, possessing the ability to instantly defeat others!

In conclusion, Thunder Leopard is now his strongest support.

Of course.

The White-Eyed Wolf shouldn't be underestimated either.

Although its cultivation isn't as high as Thunder Leopard, it has one advantage that Thunder Leopard can never match.

And that is the Wolf King's Battle Soul!

Its Battle Soul is the nemesis of all Battle Souls.

Thus.

After breaking through to the War Emperor level, the Wolf King is undoubtedly more terrifying.

Because its Innate Divine Ability can strip away the Battle Souls of all beings below the Pseudo God level!

The importance of the Battle Soul is well known.

Losing the Battle Soul means losing half of one's power.

So now, in terms of threats, the Wolf King poses a greater threat than anyone else.

Moreover.

Currently, the White-Eyed Wolf's cultivation isn't too low either, being at the Three Star War Emperor level.

It's even close to breaking through to Four-Star War Emperor, catching up to Qin Feiyang.

Early in the morning.

Before dawn, the skies and streets of the First District were already crowded with people.

The surroundings of the central plaza were even more packed.

The teleportation portals on the plaza had already been closed, with over a hundred black-clad men standing neatly at the plaza's edge, eyes cold, emanating a terrifying aura of killing intent.

They were neither the Black Iron Army nor the Kylin Army Commander, but the Law Enforcers of the Internal Hall!

The person leading them was the Hall Master of the Internal Hall, Zhuge Nanhua.

Zhuge Nanhua, a super strong Nine-Star War Emperor at his peak.

The hundred plus black-clad men were all without exception Nine-Star War Emperors.

They were naturally all arranged by the State Preceptor, responsible for maintaining order during today's ceremony.

Dispatching over a hundred Nine-Star War Emperors at once showed how much the State Preceptor valued this ceremony.

Aside from Zhuge Nanhua and those over a hundred big men, there were also the Chief Eunuch, and dozens of maids and eunuchs.

They were setting up the scene, preparing things needed for the grand ceremony.

The square was abuzz with activity.

The Spirit Pagoda, Elder Qin and the Kylin army commander were also anxiously waiting.

But inside the ancient castle, there was a dead silence.

Qin Feiyang was still sketching the fourth stroke.

Everyone was cultivating, without the slightest hint of tension.

Time flowed by moment by moment.

Daylight came!

Yet the sun did not rise.

The sky was shrouded in gloom.

And it was very sultry.

It made people feel a bit irritable.

On the square, under the guidance of the Chief Eunuch, everything was basically in place.

At the center, stood a statue of a deity.

The statue held a broken sword, looking toward the heavens, like a deity exuding overwhelming might.

Indeed!

This was the statue of the late emperor.

Every emperor must first worship the ancestors upon ascending the throne.

Below the statue was a dragon chair, made entirely of gold, dazzling and brilliant.

And besides the dragon chair, there were no other seats on the field.

Because only one person had the right to sit during the ceremony, that was the current emperor.

Even the successor, the young prince, must stand respectfully until the succession ceremony is completed.

A layer of golden mat was laid on the ground in front of the dragon chair.

This is the standing place for civil and military officials and marquises from all around.

The Chief Eunuch glanced at the statue and the dragon chair, walked to Zhuge Nanhua's side, and respectfully said: "Lord Nangong, it's almost ready."

"Mm."

Zhuge Nanhua nodded, looked up at the sky, and frowned: "The weather isn't good today!"

"Indeed!"

"It looks like it's going to rain."

The Chief Eunuch frowned.

The succession ceremony concerns the fate of Great Qin, so there's a saying in the palace if it rains during the ascension, it's an ominous sign.

Thinking of this.

The Chief Eunuch withdrew his gaze, looked at Zhuge Nangong, and whispered: "Should we reschedule, wait for better weather to hold the ceremony?"

"Reschedule?"

Zhuge Nangong frowned and said: "The news has already been released, and rescheduling now seems inappropriate."

The Chief Eunuch worriedly said: "But this weather really seems like it's going to rain!"

Zhuge Nanhua looked up at the sky again, only to see dark clouds gathering on the horizon.

"The weather was fine yesterday, why did it change today?"

Zhuge Nanhua was rather annoyed, withdrew his gaze, looked at the Chief Eunuch, and said: "You watch here, I'll go ask the State Preceptor."

"Alright."

The Chief Eunuch nodded.

Zhuge Nanhua immediately opened a portal, appeared in front of the State Preceptor's courtyard, and said: "I have something to report, requesting an audience with the State Preceptor."

"Come in!"

The State Preceptor's voice came from the pavilion.

Zhuge Nanhua entered the courtyard, walked to the pavilion, pushed open the door, and saw the State Preceptor sitting alone by the tea table, gazing into the void with a look of expectancy, joy, and a bit of tension.

Zhuge Nanhua entered the hall, turned, closed the door, and cupped his hands, saying: "Nanhua pays respects to Ancestor."

The State Preceptor is the son of the first Martial Marquis Zhuge, so privately, Zhuge Nanhua and people like Martial Marquis Zhuge respectfully call him Ancestor or Ancestor Yun.

However!

The State Preceptor seemed not to hear, continuing to gaze into the void.

Zhuge Nanhua suspiciously glanced at the void, seeing nothing.

Suddenly!

He understood, looking at the State Preceptor with a smile: "Ancestor must feel very excited at this moment!"

The State Preceptor finally withdrew his gaze and said: "I have waited so many years for this day, I am indeed excited, yet at the same time, there's also some unease."

"Unease?"

Zhuge Nanhua was stunned, puzzled: "What is the Ancestor concerned about?"

The State Preceptor shook his head: "I don't know, I can't describe the feeling, but in my heart, it's hard to calm down."

"That's because Ancestor has waited too long, now at this moment, it feels unreal."

Zhuge Nanhua smiled and said.

"Yes, yes, it's this feeling, very unreal, like a dream."

The State Preceptor nodded repeatedly.

"Ancestor can rest assured."

"With Emperor Hong present, the young prince's ascension to the throne is certain, unchangeable, unaffected by anyone."

Zhuge Nanhua consoled.

Upon hearing this, the State Preceptor felt more at ease and asked: "How's the setup?"

"Almost ready, but encountered a problem now."

Zhuge Nanhua's brow furrowed tightly.

"What problem?"

The State Preceptor asked.

Zhuge Nanhua said: "Better if Ancestor sees for yourself."

The State Preceptor gave him a suspicious glance, got up, opened the door, and stood before a flower bed, scanning the surroundings.

But soon.

He noticed the condition of the sky.

"Wasn't the weather fine yesterday?"

The State Preceptor immediately frowned, looking at Zhuge Nanhua who followed out, and said.

Zhuge Nanhua smiled wryly: "Can only say, unpredictable weather, just now the Chief Eunuch suggested rescheduling, I wonder what Ancestor thinks?"

"Delays lead to changes, can't reschedule."

The State Preceptor didn't even think about it, directly shaking his head.

"But..."

Zhuge Nanhua said.

"I know what you're going to say?"

"But I really don't believe in any ominous signs."

The State Preceptor said.