Chapter 1730 - 824: Long Live! Long Live!

The Empress Dowager Yang’s expression changed:

"Did someone come to talk to you about something?"

"Yes, someone came to me, promising that if I helped him once, he could completely keep Chen Yuan here, and even amidst the world’s chaos, the Sima Family would have a place."

"Now that the court’s power is in Pingyang’s hands, how can they ask for your help?"

"This, mother... I can’t say."

"So, what is your decision?"

"I don’t know."

The Empress Dowager Yang stood up, dragging her long skirt, and slowly came to Sima Ke’s side, staring into his eyes, she spoke solemnly:

"Ke’er."

"Your son is here."

"Though Mother lives in the deep palace, she is not unaware of the outside world. Now Chen Yuan commands an army of a million, the Central Plains Thirteen States, nearly all are under his control.

He is even hailed as the greatest person in history, comparable only to the Chu Grand Ancestor a thousand years ago. Do you believe you can contend with such a presence?

If you behave honestly, with mother’s influence and your honor as Emperor, Chen Yuan will not act against you, and will allow you a lifetime of wealth. But if you are momentarily confused...

Insist on opposing him at this time, Mother cannot save you, and not only that, you’ll implicate Mother, Pingyang, everyone else.

Looking at King Yan Chen Yuan’s life, he has never lost, often surviving life-and-death crises, the former Emperor was a genius, sacrificing with the blood of a million, Xiang Qianqiu gained the Xiang Family’s thousand-year accumulation.

Rumor has it he’s become an Immortal, multiple attempts to set traps for Chen Yuan failed. Do you think.... you can compare yourself to him? Are you truly confident you can send Chen Yuan on his way...."

The Empress Dowager Yang’s voice continuously echoed in Sima Ke’s mind, his gaze filled with a sense of defeat. Indeed, he had no qualifications to compare himself to the former Emperor or Xiang Qianqiu.

"Mother...."

"Also, since the person who spoke to you vowed they could completely kill Chen Yuan, why didn’t they go to the former Emperor? Why didn’t they appear during the earlier power struggle for the throne?

Isn’t it something you should think about?"

Sima Ke’s face suddenly changed, his eyes slightly focused.

Yes, why?

Why didn’t the Grand Ancestor appear to help father earlier?

A retreat into seclusion and sleep can explain it?

Why did he sit back and watch the downfall of the Great Jin dynasty, is there a trap in this?

"I understand now."

Sima Ke let out a deep breath, his eyes gradually becoming firm.

"It’s good that you understand."

"I, your son, take my leave now to prepare for the abdication."

"Go."

The Empress Dowager Yang watched the departing figure of Sima Ke, her mind gradually filled with the image of Chen Yuan’s face, her breaths involuntary quickened, cheeks blushing.... an empty heart yearning to be filled.

...

The next day, beneath a vast clear sky.

Chen Yuan adorned in black python robes, stood at the forefront of the army, the crown shining brilliantly under the sunlight, countless people cast their gaze upon him, their eyes full of awe.

The news of the court’s surrender had spread across the land, everyone was aware, and this King Yan, was finally about to ascend to the position of the Supreme One.

About to become the most esteemed person in the world.

His words carrying heavenly mandate, his word is law.

This is the Emperor, the Emperor wielding great power.

Chen Yuan gazed distantly at the majestic Divine Capital City, his heart filled with multiple emotions, from awakening in this world to the present, it had just been three years. From a mere constable in a small Ping’an County, he had survived countless dangers, finally reaching this step.

To say he felt no emotion, would be untrue.

A sense of accomplishment naturally arose, filling his heart.

Soon, very soon....

Of course, the arrival of the Immortal Domain... seemed imminent as well.

Chen Yuan lifted his gaze to the void, only Immortals who comprehend the rules could perceive the current changes in the world, increasingly clear, and the Immortal Domain was soon to be faced.

Even, the next moment the Immortal Domain could manifest.

A massive pressure would completely weigh upon him, and right now... he can only rely on the gathered Immortals beside him, and just one Chu Grand Ancestor.

The fall a thousand years ago, a thousand years hence integrated into the world leaving an imprint, with a terrifying momentum, evidently leaving behind a contingency, although he can stir the imprint through the God Slaying Spear, he cannot communicate with it.

Otherwise, he’d be more assured.

Now, everything is his speculation, what exactly is the contingency, remains unknown to him.

Relying half on a contingency left by a predecessor was never Chen Yuan’s style, but.... there was truly no way, the timing of the Immortal Domain’s arrival was beyond his control.

Otherwise, he wouldn’t act against Central State now.

This is the only course, pooling all the power he can, fighting desperately.

The Immortal Domain is not an unbeatable foe, the Chu Grand Ancestor once proved this, it’s merely a stronger force, that’s just his personal belief.

"Dong!"

"Dong!"

"Dong!"

....

"Dong...."

At noon, within the Capital, suddenly twelve bell tolls sounded, echoing through the heavens.

The Capital’s gates opened, the familiar Sima Ke now dressed in white mourning clothes, his hair flowing down, his expression somewhat sorrowful, holding a tray in his hands, inside was the Jade Seal bestowed by heaven.

Beside him, two eunuchs carried the dragon robe and crown, following on either side.

Along them, came a group of civil and military officials also garbed in mourning clothes.

Led by Sima Ke, they exited through the gate, slowly approaching Chen Yuan, exchanging glances, Sima Ke swiftly lowered his head and spoke in a somber tone:

"Ke has neither virtue nor talent, illegitimately occupying the throne, not favored by heaven, King Yan possesses incomparable civil and martial virtues, for the Human Race he guards territories, protects the people, both virtuous and talented.....

Now, Ke only wishes King Yan be benevolent, and spare the citizens of the Capital. From now on I pledge allegiance to King Yan, surrendering the entire city, imploring King Yan’s approval."

"Implore King Yan’s approval!"

The civil and military officials knelt down in unison, echoed in one voice.

Sima Ke raised the Jade Seal, lowered his head and said nothing.

Chen Yuan collected the Jade Seal with a composed expression, looked it over, then laughed and said:

"Approved!"

"Salute the King Yan!"

"Long live King Yan!"

"Long live!!"

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