Chapter 569

He subdued masters from all directions with poetry and prose.

He also comprehended the Sword Dao of the Tyrant Confucian during his journey to the War God Hall.

One sword, boundless horizon!

He shone brilliantly upon Mount Wudang.

Aside from the Great Dragon Head and the Third Dragon Head, only Li Taibai's Sword Dao was the most profound.

"Actually, the legend of 'Love of Qingcheng' exists in Yunzhou."

Di Shitian knew more legends about Yunzhou than anyone except Xiao Sanxiao.

"Yunzhou has three great Sword Daos!"

"One is 'Sword Twenty-Three'—this Sword Dao is a Destruction Sword Dao!"

"One is the Jian Sect's Sword Dao; this sect is the origin of Yunzhou's Sword Dao!"

"Lastly is 'Love of Qingcheng,' a Sword Dao of Emotion."

"Five hundred years ago, a pair of lovers cultivated this Sword Dao."

"At the peak of their power, they fought an opponent and ultimately shattered a city of one hundred thousand with a single sword!"

The people in the hall had not yet understood what Di Shitian intended to say.

When they heard that a single sword had demolished a city of one hundred thousand, everyone was stunned.

The first thought that came to mind was the recent border of Xi Xia.

The Great Dragon Head, Ximen Wudi, struck from beyond the heavens and subdued one hundred thousand Qie Xie soldiers with one sword!

"Could the ultimate power of 'Love of Qingcheng' really match the Great Dragon Head's?"

Everyone found it unbelievable.

"I felt that sword of the Great Dragon Head—I know I couldn't have blocked it."

Although Di Shitian did not wish to admit it, this was indeed the truth.

And what shame is there in losing to the Great Dragon Head?

"But I have never seen that sword—'Love of Qingcheng'..."

"Your Excellencies, Dragon Heads, Mr. s..."

Er Yue suddenly entered the council hall and bowed to all present,

"I have just received news from Yunzhou."

"What news?"

Senior Xiaoyaozi asked immediately.

Normally, Er Yue would not interrupt during council sessions.

If he interrupted, it was certainly an emergency.

"The Wu Lin legend Wu Ming has vanished..."

"The group led by the Third Dragon Head and Senior Dugu, who had gone to the Zhengxie Dao, have also not returned..."

"Finally, and most crucially!"

"The Yunzhou Imperial Court has suddenly issued a proclamation."

"Their current Emperor, Wu Chang Emperor, has announced that on the ninth day of next month,"

"he will abdicate and pass the throne to the master of the You Dongying Hidden Sword Flow, Sunren Tianyin!"

Er Yue's news grew more explosive by the second...

Since ancient times, Yunzhou Wu Lin has been ruled by an imperial dynasty.

The earliest rulers of this dynasty were the first Wu Lin Alliance leader.

Over time, it evolved into an empire.

The current monarch is known as the Wu Chang Emperor!

Not long ago, Shi Dingtian, the general of Shanhai Pass in Yunzhou, had just appeared on the Heavenly Dao Golden List.

Only then did all factions across the land realize Yunzhou harbored such a hidden power.

The Three Imperial Courts were already sending envoys to negotiate and seek alliance.

Yet before their envoys even arrived, the Wu Chang Emperor publicly announced his abdication.

And the successor? A hegemon of You Dongying in Yunzhou—the master of the Hidden Sword Flow, Sunren Tianyin!

This sent shockwaves through all factions across the land.

The Three Imperial Courts immediately dispatched teams to Yunzhou Imperial City to witness the ceremony.

The Yunzhou Imperial City, once desolate and ignored,

instantly became bustling with traffic, as countless Wu Lin cultivators flooded in.

That day arrived—the ninth.

In the imperial city's square, all major Men Sects of Yunzhou sent representatives to witness the ceremony.

For the so-called Emperor of Yunzhou was in truth the Wu Lin Supreme.

Thus, within the imperial court, there were no excessive civil or military officials, attendants, or palace maids.

Only the Imperial General, leading a contingent of Imperial Guards, guarded key points.

Anyone who announced their name and origin was permitted to enter the imperial square to witness the ceremony.

Representatives from the Three Imperial Courts also entered together.

As the hour neared, the Wu Chang Emperor, clad in imperial robes, ascended the platform, escorted by Imperial Guards.

He nodded in greeting to the Three Imperial Courts and the various Wulinmen Sects.

Then he turned to his side and asked,

"The people from the Qinglong Society haven't come?"

The General of the Imperial Presence immediately bowed and spoke up,

"Reporting to Your Majesty, no one from the Qinglong Society has shown themselves yet."

"No more waiting. Invite Sect Master Sunren to hold the abdication ceremony!"

Emperor Wuchang said with a sweep of his wide sleeves, his expression quite displeased.

At his command, the Imperial Forest Army immediately fired cannons as a signal, and the royal music ensemble began to play.

As the music rose, a squad of You Dongying warriors descended from the sky carrying a soft sedan chair.

"This Sunren Tianyin certainly puts on a grand show."

What the Great Yuan had sent were Yelu Chu and an Earthly Immortal Realm expert, Watching Bi Xuan!

The one speaking now was Watching Bi Xuan.

"Brother, better say a few words less."

Though Yelu Chu's cultivation was lacking, he knew that an Earthly Immortal Realm alone could no longer stir up waves in this great age of contention.

Watching Bi Xuan's Blazing Sun Marvel Art might be unique, but it still couldn't let him run wild in the Yunzhou imperial city.

"We're only here to observe the ceremony."

Watching Bi Xuan heard this and said no more.

When the soft sedan chair arrived, Sunren Tianyin, accompanied by a host of You Dongying warriors, made his way toward the abdication platform.

Emperor Wuchang saw Sunren Tianyin approaching and unconsciously bowed slightly.

The General of the Imperial Presence behind him immediately nudged him from behind, preventing him from actually kneeling.

"Looks like something's odd!"

What the Great Tang had sent were Yan Kuangtu and Corpses Hanba.

In Corpses Hanba's heart, he only wanted to gain a woman's approval.

Even though he was present, his mind was elsewhere; it was Yan Kuangtu who observed carefully.

"Your Majesty summoned us here only to observe the ceremony—don't cause any extra trouble."

"The auspicious hour has arrived; the abdication ceremony begins."

The General of the Imperial Presence, waiting until Sunren Tianyin reached Emperor Wuchang's side, immediately shouted aloud.

Because the Yunzhou Dynasty had been founded on martial prowess in the first place.

So they didn't bother with elaborate formalities.

At this shout, the General of the Imperial Presence unceremoniously lifted the imperial crown from Emperor Wuchang's head.