Chapter 632: Angel Empress!

The storm of the Angel Empire swept in instantly, almost immediately following the conclusion of the Spirit Master Competition.

All the principalities united, led by the former Elder Hall, and established the third empire of the Dalu; this explosive news shocked everyone.

The situation on the Dalu was shifting and changing, with all factions shaken; no one knew how many emergency meetings were being held in secret.

Unlike the way the Spirit Hall had subtly unified the spirit master world over these years, the suddenly emerged Angel Empire had completely changed the landscape of the Dalu.

The originally hostile Star Luo Empire and Heaven Dou Empire had never been able to erupt into large-scale war due to the buffer of more than a dozen principalities between them, coupled with the Spirit Hall's interference; for so many years, they had strangely maintained a balance, and everyone had grown accustomed to peace.

But this Angel Empire possessed both half the power of the Spirit Hall and at least a quarter of the Dalu's land area; in terms of strength, it had already surpassed the Heaven Dou Empire and the Star Luo Empire.

As for where the situation on the Dalu would head next, no one knew.

The only thing that was clear was that peace... was beginning to drift away...

The imperial capital of the Angel Empire was located in the center.

Originally the capital of the Bala Ke Principality, it had now become a city filled with Angel Statues.

Within the newly born Angel Empire, there was an Angel Temple near every Spirit Judgment Hall, standing opposite each other, though their functions differed.

The Angel Empire had not replaced the Spirit Judgment Hall institution, and the Angel Temple was merely a place to propagate the faith of the Angel God.

"Swish!"

Qin Jian stepped on a Light Sword, flew slowly over from the sky, and gradually arrived at the Angel Imperial City.

The golden main color scheme filled his field of vision, just like a martial soul of the Angel type, brilliant and eye-catching.

Inside and outside the imperial city, there was a sea of people, all of whom were crowds watching the ceremony.

No matter which faction they belonged to, they had all sent representatives with gifts to offer congratulations.

Even if they would be hostile in the future, the superficial work that needed to be done still had to be done...

"Please, Angel Empress!"

With a grand, resounding announcement, the figure of a woman waving three pairs of pale golden light wings descended from the sky.

She wore luxurious Angel ceremonial robes, with snow-white skin and a delicate face, her long hair drifting; she looked just like a goddess who had come from beyond the heavens.

"Qian Renxue..."

Qin Jian was high in the sky, the expression in his eyes quite complex.

More than half a year had passed, and the pain of being schemed against and ambushed by her back then had already gradually faded.

But the person he had once treated with sincerity was now like a stranger, which ultimately made one feel melancholy.

He had not thought about trying to win her back for the time being, because he was not a saint and could not return evil with good.

Plus, there were already enough of them now; having one less might reduce the pressure by a fraction...

"Let it be..."

Qin Jian sighed softly.

"Please, Empress, accept the coronation!"

The grand voice resounded through the Angel City once again.

Standing on the high platform, Qian Renxue suddenly raised her head, her gaze looking toward the direction of Qin Jian in the sky, and her sandalwood lips opened slowly: "Please, Spirit Hall Chief Judge, perform the coronation for me!"

"Whoosh!"

Once these words were spoken, the various factions were in an uproar; clearly, they had not anticipated this scene beforehand.

Could it be that, just as the Clear Sky Sect had said, the split in the Spirit Hall was nothing more than a play directed on purpose?

"Hum!"

A man in ceremonial dress holding a Scepter descended from the sky and landed slowly in front of Qian Renxue.

Their eyes met, and for a moment, there were no words.

"Please... Chief Judge..."

Qian Renxue took a deep breath, and slowly, she knelt on one knee, holding the Empress's crown in her hands and lifting it high.

"Perform the coronation... for me..."

Her voice carried a slight tremor, but she masked her emotions well; under countless gazes, she appeared impeccable.

Qin Jian did not speak; he reached out his hands and slowly took the crown from her hands.

Their fingertips touched slightly, and their bodies stiffened for an instant, but they both maintained their composure with great restraint, as if nothing had happened.

"I, representing the will of the Spirit Hall, bestow imperial power upon the Angel Empress."

Following his clear, resonant voice that echoed inside and outside the Angel City, the Empress's crown slowly landed on the top of Qian Renxue's pale golden long hair.

"Thank you, Chief Judge, for the coronation!"

Qian Renxue reached out both hands, slowly took the Empress's Scepter from Qin Jian's hands, and then stood up.

"Greetings to the Angel Empress!"

In an instant, there was a roar like a mountain collapsing and a sea churning.

The various principalities, which had never been unified, appeared unprecedentedly united at this moment.

For these many years, they had been dominated too harshly by the two great empires, and the feeling of surviving in the cracks was not good; now that they had the Elder Hall faction leading them, they were naturally overjoyed.

"Prepare the banquet to entertain our distinguished guests!"

Qian Renxue gave the order magnanimously, but the corner of her eye never left Qin Jian.

"I also invite the Chief Judge to join the banquet."

She gestured with her hand.

Qin Jian, however, shook his head slowly: "The matter of the coronation is finished, so I will not linger..."

"Wait, wait."

Qian Renxue grabbed Qin Jian's hand almost subconsciously, which also drew various looks.

"Xue'er, stay calm!"

The voice of Qian Daoliu awakened her reason.

Qian Renxue's hand loosened, but her gaze did not leave Qin Jian for even half a moment: "You... can you stay?"

Sensing that Qin Jian was about to refuse, she immediately added: "This is the founding ceremony of our Angel Empire; if you don't give me face like this, by tomorrow, news that the Spirit Hall and the Angel Empire are at odds will spread across the Dalu, and in that case, what meaning would there be in you crowning me?"

"Aren't I already at odds with your Elder Hall?"

Qin Jian said indifferently: "If people were to misunderstand that our relationship is good, that would be the real trouble."

"You should know that once the Spirit Hall completely draws a line with the Angel Empire, then both the Clear Sky Sect and the Star Luo Empire would be very happy to form an alliance with us, and that would be of no benefit to the Spirit Hall..."

Before Qian Renxue could finish her sentence, Qian Daoliu's stern voice rang out in her mind: "Xue'er! You are opposing sides!"

She pursed her lips.

Qin Jian, however, suddenly laughed: "You actually reminded me; even if it's just for show, I must add a few doubts for the Star Luo Empire and the Clear Sky Sect."

Qian Daoliu, who was in the shadows: "..."

"Come, come, let us attend the banquet together..."

Qin Jian reached out and grabbed Qian Renxue's wrist without a word, pulling her along as they walked down from the platform.

Countless gazes went blank.

From their perspective, they were holding hands.

This relationship was clearly just like that time with Ning Rongrong—they were a couple!

But Qian Renxue knew that Qin Jian hadn't touched her palm at all; he was merely gripping her wrist.

"Have we... already become this estranged?" she said, feeling somewhat dejected.

Qin Jian quickly reached the banquet area and let go of her hand, appearing all smiles as if they had a good relationship, but his eyes were actually very calm: "Those things have already passed; most of the time, my eyes are focused on what is beneath my feet, and I suggest you do the same, because that can allow you to maintain peace and joy."

"Passed..."

Qian Renxue's eyes turned slightly red: "Is it... that simple to just let it pass?"

"Is it simple?"

Qin Jian's gaze flickered: "If one has never given their true heart, then it is very simple; you... should be the one who can move past it more easily, after all, it was just your possessiveness not being satisfied..."

(End of chapter)