Supreme Devouring God-Chapter 1375: Qi Zhengyuan
Inside the Primordial Hall's Inner Hall.
The Inner Hall, sealed for many years, has finally been opened.
In the Inner Hall, the surrounding circle belongs to the viewing platform area.
At this moment, the viewing platform area is already crowded, with no seats left empty.
Being able to witness the ranking ceremony live in the Primordial Hall is a rare opportunity, one that no one would miss.
Tens of thousands of people have gathered together to witness this grand event unfold.
The viewing platform area is divided into many sections.
Observers from different factions are seated in separate areas.
Among them, representatives leading various factions are seated suspended above these areas.
On the Heavenly Blade Saint Sect's side, suspended above is Huangfu Zhao.
As for below, Tang Cang, Xia Bai, and even Elder Shen and others are seated in the frontmost area of the viewing platform.
On the side of the Butterfly Flower Divine Sect, Fu Wenxiang, who previously represented the Butterfly Flower Divine Sect in the Ten Thousand Sects Peak Battle, Sword Yuanqing of the Nine Desolate Sword Sect, and Ao Mo of the Demon God Palace have all made appearances.
In the center area, there is a huge open space with a gigantic battle platform.
There, the aspiring elites from various factions are already present.
Surrounding the area are nine massive ancient war drums.
A massive light screen is continuously moving through the Inner Hall, capturing images; the scenes projected appear on the walls as seen in all regions.
"Brother Huangfu, didn't your Heavenly Blade Saint Sect have fifty slots this time? Why are there only thirty people here?"
Suspended above the viewing platform area, seated beside Huangfu Zhao is a figure wearing robes with demon shadow patterns, appearing like a Demon God, who suddenly speaks softly.
"Numbers aren't indicative of final results."
Huangfu Zhao replied indifferently: "But your Demon God Palace came with all sixty slots filled; let's see how the final results turn out."
That figure resembling a Demon God is none other than Mo Qing, Vice Palace Master of the Demon God Palace.
One of the top experts within the Great Origin Dynasty, having mastered the "Demon God Body" to the eighth level, making his physical form more monstrous than demon beasts, impervious to blades, guns, water, and fire.
Mo Qing chuckled: "You need not worry about our Demon God Palace, Brother Huangfu; you won't be disappointed."
"I had initially thought your sect struggled to find fifty people to participate, but now it seems I was overthinking."
Though he spoke these words, the sneer on his lips was undisguised.
A flash of sharpness passed through Huangfu Zhao's eyes.
Nevertheless, when Huangfu Zhao looked toward the central battle platform area at Qin Chen and the thirty others, his eyes were full of hopeful colors.
The Heavenly Blade Saint Sect had already lost enough face in the previous event, and this time, Huangfu Zhao aimed not to repeat past mistakes, ensuring each participant was elite among elites.
"Brother Qing, your Nine Desolate Sword Sect has several formidable figures this time."
Mo Qing turned to look the other way.
There sat a figure draped in azure, appearing akin to a sword, exuding a faint and sharp aura from head to toe.
This person is one of the two Sword Kings within the Nine Desolate Sword Sect, the Azure Sky Sword King!
The Azure Sky Sword Sect of Thunder State was casually created by him.
The sect-founding ancestor, Duan Qingqian, often mentioned, is precisely him.
However, clearly, the Azure Sky Sword Sect was created casually by him; he might not be aware that the sect he casually created was long ago destroyed by Qin Chen.
Otherwise, seeing Qin Chen at the central battle platform area, he wouldn't be so tranquil.
Upon hearing Mo Qing's words, a hint of pride involuntarily escaped the Azure Sky Sword King's lips, though he lightly remarked: "Your Demon God Palace also has many formidable figures this time."
"Furthermore, this time the Butterfly Flower Divine Sect seems to have quite a few strong aspirants."
The Azure Sky Sword King squinted as he looked toward the central battle platform area at Yun Xianyi and Yian Jingyao and others.
Who says women are inferior to men? The Butterfly Flower Divine Sect uses its strength to exemplify this saying; indeed, it's a miraculous sect that uses the power of flower butterflies to completely make up for the inherent shortcomings of women.
"Believe it will not disappoint anyone."
This time, attending the event from the Butterfly Flower Divine Sect is the Courtyard Master of the 'Huaadie Hall' within the sect. 𝑓𝘳𝑒𝑒𝓌𝘦𝘣𝘯ℴ𝑣𝘦𝑙.𝘤𝑜𝑚
Flower butterflies are the most crucial element of the Butterfly Flower Divine Sect; being in charge of the Huaadie Hall sufficiently proves her distinction.
Regarding this time, the Courtyard Master of Huaadie Hall has great confidence in the sect's squad, believing it to be the most formidable squad in nearly a century for the Butterfly Flower Divine Sect.
Elsewhere, Mu Hongzhen and the remaining clan leaders of the Four Clans and, from the royal side, the Great General of the Great Origin Dynasty, Na Lin, are conversing and probing amongst themselves.
These individuals typically appear like elusive Divine Dragons.
Now, due to the ranking ceremony, they have all gathered and appeared.
This time, the aspirants from various factions for the ranking ceremony absolutely exceed the previous iteration.
So, the intensity of this ranking ceremony will far surpass the previous one.
Which means Qin Chen and others will face greater pressure.
Dong—Dong—Dong!
Just then, the nine gigantic ancient battle drums beside the central battle platform area were struck, emitting thunderous sounds causing hearts to beat in rhythm.
The initially noisy environment within the Inner Hall instantly fell into a self-imposed silence.
An elderly man dressed in resplendent clothes, following the resounding drumbeats, slowly stepped onto the central battle platform area.
"Who is that?"
"Qi Zhengyuan? This old guy is still alive?"
"Didn't expect that at all; the last emperor has been dead over ten years, yet he still survives and looks like he'll live for quite some time!"
"He's quite the old monster; his power must be unfathomable!"
Seeing this elder ascend to the battle platform area, Mo Qing and other Great Powers revealed looks of intrigue.
"I am, Royal Family, Qi Zhengyuan!"
The elderly man, having ascended the platform, spoke calmly, revealing his identity.
"Qi Zhengyuan?"
"Could it be the Prime Minister beside the previous emperor?"
"Is he really still alive?"
Upon hearing Qi Zhengyuan's words, not just Mo Qing but many who didn't recognize Qi Zhengyuan yet heard of his name expressed surprise.
Qi Zhengyuan was the Great Chancellor of the Great Origin Dynasty during the previous emperor's time.
Today, even Na Lin, the representative from the royal family, would call him 'Prime Minister Qi.'
Perhaps only this ranking ceremony could bring Qi Zhengyuan out to serve as the Master of Ceremonies.
"This time's ranking ceremony, I will serve as the Master of Ceremonies!"
"Welcome to my Great Origin Dynasty, both on-site and in a total of 2,320 cities, countless offspring within the Great Origin Dynasty watching this once-in-thirty-years... Ranking Ceremony!"
