The Royal Palace of Chang'an City.
Yang Hao, clad in dragon robes and a crown adorned with numerous pearl curtains, his face partially obscured, appeared exceptionally majestic and mysterious!
To the right of the central path leading to the nine-tiered platform in the Xuanzheng Hall, a yellow table was set for the imperial decree. Another yellow table was placed in the center of the imperial steps. Yang Hao walked step by step towards the table for the imperial decree, where a civil official was already waiting.
The official presented the yellow table and the imperial brush. Yang Hao, with a solemn expression, took the brush and, with powerful strokes, wrote a large character "允" (Yǔn - assent) on the yellow paper.
The yellow paper, made of hard yellow paper two feet wide and twenty feet long, was decorated with golden dragons on the edges and densely filled with various clauses. These clauses were personally drafted by Bao Zheng based on his knowledge from a previous life and had been presented to Yang Hao for his review.
After Yang Hao approved, the civil official placed the imperial decree, personally inscribed by Yang Hao, onto a gilded wooden phoenix and a cloud-shaped wooden plate, known as the Golden Phoenix and Cloud.
Yang Hao strode along the straight imperial path towards the plaza of the nine-tiered platform.
"Hoo!"
"Hoo!"
"Hoo!"
Tens of thousands of soldiers knelt on one knee, roaring towards the sky once more, congratulating Yang Hao, their King!
The thunderous voices echoed in all directions!
Yang Hao, his expression solemn, exchanged glances with the ancient heroes, then slowly ascended the nine-tiered platform. Bao Zheng immediately took Yang Hao's imperial decree and followed closely, three steps behind Yang Hao.
On the nine-tiered platform, incense smoke wafted, filling the air with a pure fragrance. A massive bronze cauldron, symbolizing royal authority, stood imposquely on the platform.
Yang Hao stood on the nine-tiered platform, turned to survey Chang'an City, and clenched his fists, holding the thirteen prefectures of the land within his grasp!
Bao Zheng stood on the eighth tier and slowly unfurled Yang Hao's imperial decree, proclaiming:
"Yang Hao, who rose from the position of Lord of Hanjia City, diligently governed and protected the safety of his people. Amidst the turmoil of the Wu Kingdom and the rise of various factions, he raised an army, swept across the land, and unified the Six Harmonies. Now, inheriting the will of heaven and earth and the wishes of the people of the thirteen prefectures, he shall ascend the throne as King from this day forth, establishing the nation of 'Han'."
After reading the imperial decree, Bao Zheng turned to Yang Hao and shouted, his righteous aura surging towards the heavens, resonating throughout the universe, "First kneel to heaven!!"
Yang Hao turned and stood before the bronze cauldron, his expression solemn, and with a loud thud, knelt down!
"Second kneel to earth!"
Bao Zheng shouted again, stirring the emotions of the crowd. Tears welled up in their eyes as they fixed their gazes upon the towering figure on the nine-tiered platform.
Upon hearing Bao Zheng's voice, Yang Hao knelt again.
"Third kneel to the nation!!"
The moment Yang Hao stood up, Bao Zheng's voice resounded once more, shaking the void.
Yang Hao lightly knelt again!
"Ding! Congratulations to the host for completing the main storyline quest, receiving the rewards of the Nine Tripods of Destiny, the Imperial Seal of Destiny, and the Scripture of the Boundless Firmament Emperor!!"
"Ding! Congratulations to the host for perfectly completing the main storyline quest, specially rewarding two special summoning opportunities for ancient heroes!"
After Yang Hao completed his three bows and nine kowtows, Bao Zheng shouted, "The ceremony is complete! Your subject greets your Majesty, may your Majesty live ten thousand years!!"
"We greet your Majesty, may your Majesty live ten thousand years!!"
Jing Ke, Chen Gong, Shan Xiongxin, and other ancient heroes knelt down in unison and loudly congratulated Yang Hao on his enthronement!
"May your Majesty reign ten thousand years!!"
"May your Majesty reign ten thousand years!!"
"May your Majesty reign ten thousand years!!"
Tens of thousands of soldiers shouted in unison, their voices echoing through the universe, stirring the hearts of the city's populace, all of whom knelt down to congratulate the newly established nation!
Hum!!
Suddenly, nine ancient and majestic bronze cauldrons vibrated in the void. Nine beams of bronze radiance burst forth across Chang'an City, dazzling like divine power and as profound as divine mountains! Sudannovels.com
Dong~~
Dong~~
Dong~~
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After nine earth-shattering roars, the nine cauldrons fully manifested in the void, spanning the vast expanse above the royal palace!
"What is that??"
The observing martial artists were all deeply shocked by this sudden spectacle. The nine cauldrons erupted from the void, violently shaking the sky above the royal palace.
Layers of halos and sound waves continuously enveloped this land!!
The Nine Tripods of Destiny, symbols of the supreme royal authority, national unity, and prosperity of ancient China, suppressed the destiny of the region.
Each cauldron weighed a thousand jun and could protect the region's peace.
"Ding! The Nine Tripods of Destiny have automatically extracted five million faith values from the host's subordinates!"
"Ding! Faith values have been successfully infused!"
"Ding! The Nine Tripods of Destiny are officially activated. Within the territory of the Han Kingdom, the spiritual energy will be doubled!!"
Boom!!
After absorbing a million faith values, the nine cauldrons let out a rumbling sound. Streams of potent spiritual energy radiated outwards from the center of the nine cauldrons, covering the entire territory of the Han Kingdom.
The nine cauldrons appeared as if deities had descended, emitting a faint glow that contained the flow of mountains and rivers, the sun and moon, stars, as well as all living beings, and the vastness of the firmament!!
In an instant, throughout the Han Kingdom's territory, the thirteen prefectures, spiritual energy surged, continuously nourishing this barren land. The Wuling Mountains roared, and trees of various sizes shot up into the sky.
Martial artists of varying cultivation levels were seen easily breaking through long-standing barriers. In an instant, all living beings bowed towards Chang'an City, located at the heart of the Han Kingdom!!
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Some young martial artists who had come to observe were instantly enveloped by the dense spiritual energy, their bodies being cleansed!!
Boom~~
Immediately after, dozens of martial artists instantly broke through their cultivation realms!!
"Remarkable!"
"Remarkable!"
All the observers were deeply shocked. Everyone believed that given enough time, the Han Kingdom would undoubtedly soar to unprecedented heights and look down upon all other nations!
Hum~~
A Destiny Imperial Seal instantly appeared in Yang Hao's palm. Nine dragons coiled around the seal, exuding immense power and grandeur!!
"Receiving the Mandate of Heaven, for eternal prosperity!!"
The eight characters, grand and imposing, defied all beings. The seal, forged with iron will, was formidable and powerful!!
Yang Hao, holding the Destiny Imperial Seal, heavily pressed it onto the imperial decree held by Bao Zheng.
"From this day forth, the nation is established as Han! I shall be the King of Han!!"
Instantly, the imperial decree emitted a golden light. Streams of Xuanhuang Qi (primordial energy) enveloped it, and the eight characters, "Receiving the Mandate of Heaven, for eternal prosperity," were firmly imprinted onto the imperial decree previously sanctioned by Yang Hao's brush!!
The Great Han Kingdom is established!!
Bao Zheng rolled up the imperial decree, placed it in a cloud-shaped wooden plate, and approached the "Golden Phoenix" at the center of the parapet of the Mingwu Gate. He placed the decree into the mouth of the "wooden carved Golden Phoenix."
Then, a yellow silk rope was used to suspend the "Golden Phoenix" and slowly lower it from the center of the Mingwu Gate parapet, signifying that the Han King's decree descended from heaven to earth carried by a golden phoenix among the clouds.
At this moment, Wu Yong, who had long been holding a cloud plate, knelt below to receive it. The imperial decree in the Golden Phoenix's mouth fell precisely into the "cloud plate." This ceremony was known as "Cloud Plate Receiving the Decree."
Thus, the Great Han Kingdom is established!!
"Presumptuous brat, daring to usurp the old lands of the Wu Kingdom and arrogantly proclaim yourself King!"
"Did you ever seek my consent? Do you know the might of my Jin Kingdom!"
An discordant voice suddenly pierced through the air!!