I Have A Qi Fortune Altar-Chapter 1400 - 683: Highlight Moment! (Part 3)
Chen Yuan's ability to find the Fire Qilin is also thanks to the Qi Fortune Altar.
Even if Jingtai wanted to find it, he couldn't.
Of course, he probably doesn't have the strength to subdue the Divine Beast.
Divine Beasts are never weak; Chu Grand Ancestor first became the Martial God, then gathered the Human Emperor, his strength already at the Immortal God Realm, surpassing all others.
And Jingtai?
At least before he incorporates the Power of Incense, he only appears to have the Heavenly Core cultivation.
"It is indeed interesting, let's see how it unfolds."
Chen Yuan didn't have much to say, just casually echoed in agreement.
The dragon carriage glided across the sky, trailing a brilliant radiance that gradually descended from the void to the foot of the Purple Gold Mountain's stairs.
"Greetings, Your Majesty!"
The nearest civil and military court officials, noble family members, harem concubines, and royal clans, including Li Kuangxiu, Gu Tianqiong, and Sima Che, all knelt on one knee.
Ordinarily, they would not need to kneel, but this was not an ordinary occasion; it was before the Emperor's heavenly ceremony, kneeling was mandatory.
"Greetings, Your Majesty!"
The third layer's Heavenly Patrol Bureau's military guards also knelt on one knee at this moment.
"Greetings, Your Majesty!"
Most of the people on the fourth layer began to kneel, with very few exceptions.
As for the Jianghu martial artists on the third layer... not a single person knelt!
Some were intimidated by Jingtai's aura and wanted to kneel but seeing others not doing so, they couldn't bring themselves to kneel before Jingtai.
Having previously called him a dog emperor, kneeling now would invite mockery in the future.
Since no one is kneeling, I will not kneel either.
This was the thought of many.
"Greetings, Your Majesty!"
While none knelt on the third layer, the thirty thousand Forbidden Army on the outermost side struck their chests with their hands and hailed loudly.
Clad in armor, kneeling was inconvenient.
But this still counted as a bowing salute.
And after the collective call, another unified shout rang out:
"Long live Your Majesty!"
"Long live Your Majesty!"
"Long live Your Majesty!"
Jingtai, in a bright yellow dragon robe, looked ahead and sternly proclaimed:
"Rise!!"
His voice was mighty, spreading far and wide.
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
After thanking the Emperor, everyone began to rise.
As for the Jianghu martial artists on the third layer, no one looked at them or rebuked them—not even Jingtai himself. He merely scanned them before flicking his dragon robe, letting the surrounding Divine Beasts scatter across heaven and earth.
Then, Jingtai turned around with a solemn expression and stepped onto the stairs leading to the top of Purple Gold Mountain.
As soon as he stepped up, divine sounds echoed with dazzling light.
Like a magical stairway leading to Heaven.
With each step he took, a light would illuminate, and the light behind him never faded.
From afar, it truly seemed like an ascent to the immortals.
Those below understood.
So this is what the array patterns carved into the steps are for!
In simple terms... it's all an act...
"All show and no substance."
Jingtai, who had been silent for a long time, suddenly spoke out.
Chen Yuan, however, shook his head and retorted:
"This is precisely the effect desired."
If he were ever to ascend as Human Emperor during a heavenly ceremony, the scene would likely be even grander. After all, what man could refuse such a spectacle?
He very much wanted to kill Jingtai, truly and deeply.
But once Jingtai appeared, he suddenly calmed down, quietly watching the other's actions.
Consider it... a temporary suppression of his killing intent.
"Heh...."
Jiang He smirked slightly, as if in disdain, but said nothing more.
Jingtai's gaze remained calm as he ascended the high platform step by step, his aura gradually changing—not enhanced, but naturally transitioning.
His eyes grew solemn and profound.
Is this what being the Human Emperor is like?
Commanding the realm, with all the people bowing.
What he has always desired and plotted for was finally about to be realized today....
Although the mountain was not particularly high, walking up step by step still required some time, and Jingtai's aura gradually transformed before everyone's eyes.
Civil and military officials, concubines of the harem, all submitted. Li Kuangxiu exchanged a knowing glance with Gu Tianqiong beside him.
The path to becoming the Human Emperor... indeed has some weight.
No wonder the Emperor was willing to risk the world's condemnation to perform the heavenly ceremony on Purple Gold Mountain.
By the time Jingtai reached the final flight of stairs, his aura had become as profound as the Abyss and ocean. Though his cultivation remained at the Heavenly Core level.... his demeanor seemed to swallow a thousand miles with vigor.
Standing before the giant cauldron, Jingtai picked up three divine incense sticks from a prepared table beside him—incense specifically for ancestor and Heaven worship, highly valuable.
Even with just a whiff, they offered a sobering and calming effect.
The ones he held were half the height of a person.
Even more valuable.
Jingtai lit the divine incense, bowing three times toward the giant cauldron and inserting them inside. Then, he turned and gazed upon the millions below, speaking in a resonant voice:
"The world is in chaos, fortunes of the people suffer, the Southern Border's demon clans, the Northern barbarians, the East Sea raiders, and Jianghu heroes all glare fiercely, driving turmoil for their own interests.
This is.... my fault."
"It is my failure in governance that brought difficulty to the human world, rendering me sleepless these days, restless, anxiously seeking ways to save my Central Plains people. Now, I've found it.
To offer sacrifices to the heavens, ascend to the status of Human Emperor, using my Human Emperor's power to protect the myriad people of Great Jin. I realize, my power is not immense, nor do I wield overwhelming martial prowess to command all under Heaven, making my assumption of the Human Emperor's seat challenging to allay doubts.
But to save my Central Plains, the only way... is this.
For the myriad people of the land, even if I am castigated and scorned, I'm willing to bear it."
As the words fell, the world went silent.
Yet Jingtai did not stop there, he gazed at the tens of thousands of Jianghu martial artists below and said in a deep voice:
"I know some among you are not convinced, even wishing to cause trouble and disrupt the heavenly ceremony at this moment, but for the people, I must proceed.
Whoever is unconvinced, step forth, the billions of people stand behind me, and I will... accept it all!"
Among the nearly ten thousand Jianghu martial artists below, unrest stirred. Some wished to step forth and retort, but seeing no one else move, they dared not be the first.
Jiang He touched the Exterminating Immortal Sword in his hand, ready to reveal his intentions and act.
But Chen Yuan patted his shoulder.
"Hmm?"
Jiang He looked towards Chen Yuan with a questioning glance.
Chen Yuan merely smiled faintly and, pointing at Jingtai above, said:
"Don't rush to act, none of the others have moved yet."
"That's not like you."
Jiang He's brows furrowed, thinking Chen Yuan should be more impulsive than himself.
But Chen Yuan chuckled, saying:
"It'd be a shame not to put on the act now."
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Five thousand two, just a little extra for now.
