Chapter 692

The next moment, above the void, the Gate of Crossing opened.

Golden light gathered, and a golden dragon appeared above the sky, finally transforming into the appearance of Zhu Yuanzhang.

"Pay respects to the Founding Emperor!"

"Pay respects to the Founding Emperor!"

As Zhu Wushi bowed down, the soldiers at the scene also followed and bowed down.

Especially those Imperial Guards whose weapons had been confiscated, they bowed faster than anyone else.

They did not recognize the person in the sky, nor were they sure if it was Zhu Yuanzhang.

However, standing in the void and transforming into a golden dragon, this was definitely an existence like a god.

If they didn't bow now, when would they?

Moreover, with this bow, they could logically become Zhu Wushi's subordinates without even needing to find a reason.

They were not defecting, nor were they spineless; they were just following the mandate of heaven.

"This..." Zhu Houzhao was dumbfounded, "Could it really be the Founding Emperor who has descended?"

Cao Zhengchun's body was trembling; Zhu Yuanzhang's undisguised aura made him feel a fatal crisis, and he couldn't even raise the slightest thought of resistance.

"Your Majesty, let's bow too!" Cao Zhengchun whispered, "This person is simply impossible to defeat!"

Zhu Houzhao regained his senses and also bowed down, loudly declaring: "Pay respects to the ancestor!"

Seeing Zhu Houzhao bow, the civil and military officials also followed and bowed down.

Since the Emperor had acknowledged it, there was no point in them resisting.

This bow represented that this was the Zhu family's private affair.

This was the effect of having a legitimate reason.

"Zhu Houzhao, although you have achievements, you have acted recklessly; follow me back to the Immortal Realm to cultivate later."

Upon hearing this, Zhu Houzhao almost jumped up.

He had originally thought he would be deposed, demoted to a commoner, or even lose his life, but the result—was actually going to the Immortal Realm to cultivate.

Is this a punishment?

This is a reward.

"As for now, assist Zhu Wushi in ascending the throne and taking charge of the Great Ming."

After speaking, he landed directly in the Imperial Palace and began to admire the Imperial Garden of the later Great Ming.

"Yes, ancestor!" Zhu Houzhao happily accepted the decree and thanked him, looking at Zhu Wushi, "Imperial Uncle, you did well. If you had said earlier that we could go to the Immortal Realm to cultivate, why were we fighting!"

Cao Zhengchun was also speechless.

If you could summon someone from the Immortal Realm, you should have said so earlier; why did he have to be so scared?

If something had gone wrong, wouldn't he have sacrificed himself heroically?

"If I had said so earlier, you wouldn't have believed it anyway."

Zhu Wushi also laughed heartily, "However, Houzhao, there is one thing that can let you go a step further; do you want to hear it?"

"What is it?" Zhu Houzhao asked curiously.

"Do you know where our Zhu family's immortal cultivation techniques and elixirs come from?" Zhu Wushi asked with a mysterious smile.

After the words fell.

Not only was Zhu Houzhao curious, but even the civil and military officials pricked up their ears to listen.

"I must ask the Imperial Uncle." Zhu Houzhao put on the appearance of a good gentleman.

Zhu Wushi bowed to the sky with a respectful expression: "That naturally comes from the Hunyuan Wuji Taixuan Dao Lord. This Dao Lord resides in the Taixuan World, high in the Great Luo Heaven, and is an existence with vast magical powers. Just before, he even held a Yaochi Immortal Banquet and bestowed Flat Peaches that could extend life by tens of thousands of years."

Hearing this, Zhu Houzhao's breathing became rapid.

The civil and military officials also looked horrified, and several old ministers almost fainted from excitement.

"The Imperial Uncle went?"

Zhu Wushi looked regretful and shook his head: "I lacked a bit of good fortune and didn't make it. However, the ancestor did go."

Zhu Houzhao looked envious: "That's a Flat Peach, tens of thousands of years of life; the ancestor is truly blessed. But I don't know what the Imperial Uncle wants to say about this Dao Lord?"

"If it's about building a Daoist temple, now that my throne is already yours, you can build it yourself; why ask me?"

Zhu Wushi shook his head: "The Daoist temple must be built, but this matter is not urgent; I will handle it myself. What I mean is a way to establish a connection with the Dao Lord; I think Princess Yunluo has quite a bit of aptitude and can be sent to the Great Luo Heaven to be a maid by the Dao Lord's side."

"As long as the Dao Lord accepts the Princess, then—wouldn't you, Houzhao, also have a connection with the Dao Lord? The next Immortal Banquet will be your opportunity."

Upon hearing this, Zhu Houzhao's breathing became rapid.

After a moment of thought, he shook his head and said: "Although Yunluo is my sister, I cannot force her."

Zhu Wushi smiled: "How can this be called forcing? You are sending her an opportunity. Once in the Great Luo Heaven, with longevity and freedom, isn't that better than being a small Princess in the human world?"

Hearing this, Zhu Houzhao was stunned.

"You can discuss this matter with Yunluo and see what her opinion is." Zhu Houzhao waved his hand, "At that time, I will also send Shangguan Haitang to the Great Luo Heaven; if Yunluo agrees, let them go together so they can look after each other."

"Miss Shangguan is also being sent there?" Zhu Houzhao was shocked.

Zhu Wushi nodded: "Letting her go to the Great Luo Heaven is naturally better than being in the human world."

Having said that, the two began to talk about serious business and started the handover.

Many ministers looked at each other, and a hint of joy flashed in their eyes.

"Your Majesty, this old minister has a granddaughter at home, with heavenly beauty, who can be offered to the Immortal Lord!"

"I also have a daughter at home, born gentle, who can be offered to the Immortal Lord!"

It was originally a handover meeting, but in the end, it was turned into a daughter-offering meeting by the civil and military officials.

Zhu Wushi waved his hand: "We will talk about this later; it's not that easy to send people over. I still have to report to the Dao Lord before making a decision."

Hearing this, the ministers' expressions froze.

They roared in their hearts: "You surnamed Zhu, aren't you just trying to keep the benefits for yourself and not wanting to share them?"

Although they were furious, the ministers did not dare to show it.

This is the new Emperor, not to be offended.

In the capital.

Gu Santong's family of three was originally strolling through the streets warmly.

Both Gu Santong and Suxin had not seen their son for many years, wanting to compensate Cheng Shifei, and were obedient to his every wish.

Suddenly.

Gu Santong looked up at the sky, his eyes wide open.

Cheng Shifei and Suxin also looked up.

Not just them, at this moment, everyone in the entire capital looked at the sky, and then saw Zhu Yuanzhang descend, depose Zhu Houzhao, and pass the throne to Zhu Wushi.

"I said why Zhu Tie-dan was so anxious; it turns out he went to take over the throne." Gu Santong regained his senses, "His strength has become so strong; is it also because he established a connection with a god?"

Suxin muttered to herself: "There are actually gods?"

Cheng Shifei was shocked: "Dad, your sworn brother is very powerful; should we go establish some connection?"

"Slap!"

Gu Santong slapped his son and scolded: "Don't deal with him much; even your dad can't handle him, do you think you can?"

"That's becoming an immortal." Cheng Shifei muttered, but seeing Gu Santong's serious expression, he could only nod, "Alright, I won't deal with him. But, Dad, the Marquis usurped the throne; should we care?"

"Fei'er!" Suxin scolded lightly, "This is the Zhu family's private affair; let's not get involved."

Gu Santong spread his hands and sighed: "Besides, your dad doesn't have the ability to care either. Your mother is right; this is their Zhu family's private affair; why should we outsiders go and touch bad luck!"

Suxin nodded: "It's enough for our family to be together safely; the Great Ming's affairs will be handled by the Zhu family."