Chapter 113 - 113 Killing the Ministers who Risk Their Lives in Trying to Press a Point on the Emperor in Anger!
113 Killing the Ministers who Risk Their Lives in Trying to Press a Point on the Emperor in Anger!
Outside Heaven’s Hall, tens of thousands of people were watching.
At this moment, on the majestic square, a high platform had long been built for the purpose of the coronation ceremony and worshipping the heavens.
Below the high platform, civil and military officials stood on both sides.
All of them had solemn expressions as they stared intently at Heaven’s Hall in the distance.
Today, they would witness the birth of the new emperor of the Li Dynasty.
“The time has come. The coronation ceremony has begun. Your Majesty arrives!”
Bang!
A eunuch’s sharp voice rang out, and the closed palace door slowly opened.
After that, amidst the steady footsteps, the imposing figure of the new Emperor of Li, Wei Chengyin, slowly walked out of Heaven’s Hall. Behind him, a group of palace maids and eunuchs followed.
Finally, under the watchful eyes of civil and military officials, Wei Chengyin ascended the high platform for the heavens worship ceremony.
“Let’s begin.”
His calm voice was heard.
Hearing this, Cao Jin, who was behind him, immediately turned around and faced the thousands of subjects present.
“In the past, Emperor Changtian of the Li Dynasty was mighty. Under his rule, the world was peaceful and all living beings lived in harmony. His great achievements did not fail the foundation laid down by his ancestors and did not disappoint his subjects. However, the heavens did not favor him. Emperor Changtian had a relapse and ultimately died. ”
“Although Wei Chengyin, the 18th son of the Emperor, was born from a humble background, he has extraordinary talent and is highly valued. If he inherits the throne, he will definitely be able to protect the country and keep the people safe, creating a foundation for eternity. I hereby announce that Wei Chengyin will be the emperor and master of the Li Dynasty. He will rule over hundreds of millions of subjects in the world.”
…
The eunuch’s sharp sound echoed in all directions.
“Wear the Emperor’s crown, bear the Li Dynasty’s state, and protect the world. ”
As soon as he finished speaking, someone immediately presented a flat Emperor’s crown and placed it on Wei Chengyin’s head respectfully.
“Grant the Li Imperial Seal, control the country, and rule the people.”
Soon after, another person respectfully presented the Li Imperial Seal. This symbolized the dignity and power of the Li Dynasty.
“The ceremony is over. The people of the Li Dynasty should now bow to the new emperor. ”
“Bow!”
Thump!
Thump!
Thump!
…
The officials standing below the high platform knelt and kowtowed respectfully.
“Rise. Bow again.”
Everyone repeated their previous actions.
“Rise.”
After three bows and nine kowtows, everyone slowly stood up.
Thump!
In an instant, everyone’s gaze was focused on Wei Chengyin. There was disdain, contempt, confusion, panic, and fear.
The reactions of the ministers were varied.
After all, everything happened too suddenly.
Even though they knew that Wei Changtian’s sudden death was related to Wei Chengyin, no one dared to step forward to criticize him.
After all, those who resisted were all killed.
…
“The new Emperor worships the heavens.”
Just as the ministers were thinking different things, Cao Jin’s voice suddenly sounded from the high platform.
Soon after, under everyone’s gaze, a huge cauldron was carried onto the high platform. At the same time, many sacrifices were presented, including exotic beasts, rare spirit herbs, and so on.
Other than that, one person was escorted onto the high platform.
“Eh, that is! The first Deputy Sect Master of the Xuantian Sect, Lei Zongheng!” Someone cried out in surprise.
“Hey, Lei Zongheng is a peak Myth realm cultivator, yet he’s being escorted up. What’s His Majesty trying to do?”
“I don’t know.”
“Could it be… Is he going to kill Lei Zongheng to worship the heavens?”
Suddenly, someone seemed to have guessed something and said in shock.
What? Kill Lei Zongheng to worship the heavens?
The moment these words came out, the surrounding officials were all shocked. Their eyes revealed unprecedented shock and fear.
“This… This is crazy!”
“This brat Wei Chengyin has just become the new ruler of the Li Dynasty. How dare he be so arrogant? Isn’t he afraid of Xuantian Sect’s revenge?”
“This kid is crazy!”
…
The people below discussed animatedly.
At this moment, they were all shocked by this guess.
Just as everyone was panicking, Wei Chengyin’s icy cold voice suddenly sounded from the high platform.
“For a long time, the Li Dynasty has been attached to the Xuantian Sect as a puppet to plunder resources. It’s time for the days of oppression to come to an end. I was fortunate enough to be blessed and supported by the City Lord of the City of Sin. I was thus able to rise from the dust and become the ruler of the Li Dynasty. From now on, the Li Dynasty will listen to the City of Sin instead.”
“From today onwards, I will sever all ties with the Xuantian Sect. To declare the firm will of the Li Dynasty, I will kill Lei Zongheng, the first deputy sect master of the Xuantian Sect, as a sacrifice to the heavens. I hope the heavens and the people of the Li Dynasty will witness this together.”
What was that? Was he really going to kill Lei Zongheng to worship the heavens?
Previously, they had only been guessing. They hadn’t expected their guess to become a reality.
This scene scared the ministers out of their wits.
“Your Majesty, you can’t!” A minister used his life to remonstrate and fell to the ground while he shouted.
“Your Majesty, since the establishment of the Li Dynasty, we have always been supported and protected by the Xuantian Sect. This is the ancestral rule of the Li Dynasty and the law of the dynasty. We must not change it!” An old official cried bitterly.
“That’s right, Your Majesty. You must not do such a rebellious thing. The Xuantian Sect is powerful. If Your Majesty kills Deputy Sect Master Lei to worship the heavens, the Xuantian Sect will be furious and bring great disaster to the people of the Li Dynasty. Your Majesty, please take pity on the people of the Li Dynasty and retract your order,” Another remonstrant knelt and shouted.
“Your Majesty, please reconsider.”
“Your Majesty, you can’t kill Deputy Sect Master Lei!”
“Please reconsider, Your Majesty!”
…
Thump!
In the crowd, many old officials of the court walked out one after another.
After that, they knelt and shouted.
Seeing this, Wei Chengyin’s expression darkened.
“Brat, look, even your subjects are more reasonable than you. They know that you are doing something rebellious. Why don’t you quickly release me? At that time, I might be able to save your Li Dynasty from disaster. Hahaha…”
At this moment, Lei Zongheng’s arrogant laughter rang out.
Hearing this, Wei Chengyin’s expression turned even gloomier.
“Hmph, what do you mean by the support and protection of the Xuantian Sect since the establishment of the Li Dynasty? Are we going to be slaves for the rest of our lives? In my opinion, you are simply unworthy of being the subjects of the Li Dynasty,” He reprimanded coldly.
However, the ministers did not take his angry roar to heart.
Thump!
Thump!
Thump!
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As Wei Chengyin’s voice fell, ministers who were not afraid of death continued to walk out of the crowd and kneel, all pleading crazily.
“If Your Majesty does not allow it, we will kneel here till we die.”
They shouted.
Seeing this, Wei Chengyin’s eyes were filled with murderous intent.
“Since all of you want to die, I will grant your wish. Men, drag all these ministers who pleaded for Lei Zongheng down and behead them. Leave no one alive.”
His cold voice came from the high platform.
“Yes.”
Whoosh!
Zhou Fengtian immediately brought a group of people and arrived at the scene aggressively. With powerful martial strength, he suppressed all the ministers who pleaded for Lei Zongheng.
“Foolish ruler! How dare you kill me?”
“Wei Chengyin, you fatuous ruler! The Li Dynasty will be destroyed in your hands!”
“We are important ministers of the state. How dare you kill us?”
“Foolish ruler! A foolish ruler!”
…
The ministers roared in anger.
However, Wei Chengyin didn’t care.
“Do it.”
The order was given.
Zhou Fengtian and the others raised their hands and slashed down.
“Ah!”
“Ah!”
“Ah!”
…
Along with shrill screams, all the ministers who pleaded for mercy or refused to accept it, including Lei Zongheng, were killed in public.
Bloody heads rolled to the ground one after another.