276: Chapter 276 The Great Zheng Dynasty, the Investiture of the Gods

Hun Tiandi spent five years governing the Black-Corner Region.

Everything proceeded according to plan; the spread of the order of all laws pacified the chaotic Black-Corner Region.

In every major city, elite soldiers patrolled, and anyone who disrupted order or committed crimes was suppressed with bloody means.

The number of experts joining Hun Tiandi grew, the capital city had been established, and everything was ready.

The Heiyin Auction House was renamed the Darong Chamber of Commerce, and the Alchemy Pavilion, Spirit Wine Pavilion, and Weapon Pavilion were established...

He invited Princess Nian Youyou to serve as the President of the Darong Chamber of Commerce, and Yuan Yi, City Lord, as the Vice President, to collect resources and recruit experts from across the world.

Some lone wolves and ambitious individuals in the Black-Corner Region also chose to join.

Time passed, never to return, and the Black-Corner Region ushered in a brand-new beginning.

Five years later, on the seventh day of the seventh month.

Within Black Seal City, a massive elevated platform had been prepared for the sacrificial ceremony, looking incomparably majestic. Below it, invited experts stood in attendance.

Countless soldiers stood solemnly, waiting for the protagonist of today's Heaven-Worshipping Ceremony.

In Black Seal City, at the Water Pavilion Courtyard, a group of people still stood before Hun Tiandi: Elder Dan, Princess Nian Youyou, Ye Lingxi, the two Venerables of Qingyun, and Li Jingzhong.

There was also a man with a resolute face and an aura of killing intent—this was General Ye Wudi. After five years of ceaseless warfare, he had become a qualified general, exuding a stern, murderous aura.

"Brother Yun, today is the last time I will call you Brother. After today, I shall be your subordinate!" General Ye Wudi said excitedly.

"Wudi, remember, you and I will always be brothers. In name, we are ruler and subject, but in reality, we are like brothers!" Hun Tiandi said solemnly to General Ye Wudi, whom he had met in Tianbei City.

"Yes!" General Ye Wudi said, looking at Hun Tiandi with adoration in his eyes.

Everything he possessed today had been given to him by this mysterious Brother Yun.

"In that case, let us go!" Hun Tiandi said.

"Yes!" Everyone nodded.

Immediately, Hun Tiandi, dressed in grand attire, led the group behind him onto the red carpet, walking from Black Seal City to the city gate, and all the way to the elevated platform in the south.

Roar... As if to welcome Hun Tiandi, they roared in unison, announcing the news to Heaven and Earth.

When ascending the platform, everyone except Li Jingzhong respectfully stopped below.

The altar was circular on top and square on the bottom. Hun Tiandi took out the fangtian imperial seal and the investiture of the gods scroll, placing them on the altar.

He offered sacrifices to Heaven and Earth, reporting to the Heavens.

"First kneel to Heaven!" Li Jingzhong shouted on behalf of Hun Tiandi!

Hun Tiandi immediately bowed to Heaven.

"Second kneel to Earth!" Hun Tiandi immediately knelt!

"Third kneel to the Nation!" After three kowtows and nine prostrations, Hun Tiandi slowly stood up; this was the procedure that had to be followed!

Afterward, Li Jingzhong bowed and retreated from the platform, walking down to his position.

Hun Tiandi looked down at the dense crowd below, an air of disdain for the world appearing in his eyes.

He casually spread open the investiture of the gods scroll, gripped the fangtian imperial seal with both hands, and faced the scroll.

"From this day forth, I, Hun Tiandi, am King by Mandate of Heaven. I establish the nation of Zheng. Having received the Mandate of Heaven, may it endure forever!"

Hun Tiandi spoke slowly, declaring "Zheng" as the name of the nation. On the investiture of the gods scroll, a large, flickering "Zheng" character appeared.

This also signified that this "investiture of the gods scroll" now belonged exclusively to the nation of "Zheng".

Immediately, on the far left, a large "King" character appeared, and below the "King" character, the three characters "Hun Tiandi" emerged.

He pressed the fangtian imperial seal heavily down onto his own name.

The instant the fangtian imperial seal made contact with the investiture of the gods scroll, a heaven-shaking dragon roar echoed across the platform.

Roar...

The monstrous dragon roar surged into the nine heavens, piercing clouds and mist, sweeping across Heaven and Earth, and resounding all around the platform.

A massive gale surged in mid-air, spreading outward from the platform, forming a true dragon condensed from wind in the sky, circling in the firmament.

It blew away the mist and broke through the white clouds. The golden sun in the sky shone down, its light bathing Hun Tiandi.

"Long live our King, long live, long live!"

... The shouts rose and fell. The Lord of the Dazheng Dynasty, Hun Tiandi, was truly the one destined by Heaven. At this moment, countless people looked on with adoration. In five years, he had ended the chaos of the Black-Corner Region, and the people here could finally live peaceful lives.

Phenomenon of Heaven and Earth, destiny fulfilled—this was a true emperor.

Standing on the platform, Hun Tiandi was slightly stirred; he had finally taken the first step. The fangtian imperial seal had not yet absorbed destiny, and the investiture of the gods scroll had not yet conferred titles.

The grade of both treasures was extremely high.

Rumble! Subsequently, black clouds covered the sky, and a crack opened. Purple-gold light shone as brilliantly as the sun, and streaks of purple dragon-shaped lightning emitted thunderous roars.

Below the platform, countless people looked at the changing sky, panic appearing in their eyes.

Only the figure on the platform remained as immovable as a mountain, standing tall.

"Hahaha, even the Heavens cannot stand it and are sending down lightning to destroy this arrogant brat!" Xiao Yujie, whose face had been gloomy, became excited as he watched the changes in the sky.

He was followed by a group of experts.

On the periphery, there were also experts from the Jia Nan Academy, such as The Two Elders Qian Bai, and some old immortals who had been in seclusion were awakened and flew into the high sky.

They watched the magnificent and lively ceremony.

"Yun Tian? Hun Tiandi?" The Two Elders Qian Bai exchanged glances, seeing the terror in each other's eyes.

While everyone was puzzled, a burst of five-colored light erupted from Hun Tiandi, rushing into the clouds, where six illusory shadows were rotating.

Within the black clouds, the purple-gold light manifested a giant eye after the five-colored light shot into it.

A beam of light that reached the heavens and the earth descended, enveloping the fangtian imperial seal and the investiture of the gods scroll. The greatest change was to the investiture of the gods scroll.

It refined the investiture of the gods scroll; the runes became increasingly terrifying and heavy, as if it possessed the power to suppress Heaven and Earth.

Half an hour later, the giant eye vanished, the black clouds dispersed, and the sky was clear for ten thousand miles.

Hun Tiandi frowned slightly and looked down at the investiture of the gods scroll. The previous five-colored light was an eruption of the heart of samsara; he did not know why it had drawn out the Eye of the Great Dao.

Hu! Taking a deep breath, Hun Tiandi looked into the distance; everything had returned to normal.

Enjoying the kneeling below, Hun Tiandi put away the fangtian imperial seal, leaving only the investiture of the gods scroll!

"From this day forth, Dan Chenzi shall be the Head of the Alchemy Institute of the Dazheng Dynasty, and Liu Ling shall be the Deputy Head!" Hun Tiandi said solemnly.

"From this day forth, General Ye Wudi shall be the Commander of the First Legion of the Dazheng Dynasty!" The name "General Ye Wudi" appeared on the investiture of the gods scroll under the First Legion.

"From this day forth, Li Jingzhong shall be the Chief Steward of the Dazheng Dynasty."

Hun Tiandi enacted a series of investitures, announcing royal decrees and arranging the court officials, having received the Mandate of Heaven.

After everything was arranged, Hun Tiandi put away the investiture of the gods scroll, awaiting the establishment of the Imperial Observatory to enshrine the scroll, control Heaven and Earth, and confer titles upon deities.

"Long live our King, long live, long live!"

"Enter the court!" Hun Tiandi said, walking down from the platform. Under the protection of his officials, a brand-new city rose from the ground beside Black Seal City.

It was the new capital, Chang'an City.

Entering Chang'an City, the main hall for court sessions was the Longevity Hall, the place for the morning court.

In the Longevity Hall, there was a Nine-Dragon Throne. Hun Tiandi stepped up, turned around, and slowly sat down. The officials stood in two rows.

"Long live our King, long live, long live!" The officials knelt!

"Rise!" Hun Tiandi said.

"Thank you, Your Majesty!" The officials congratulated him in unison.

"General Ye Wudi!" Hun Tiandi said.

"Your subject is here!" General Ye Wudi immediately stepped forward.

"I order you to lead the First Legion to purge the bandits and robbers of the Black-Corner Region!" Hun Tiandi commanded.

"Yes, Your Majesty!" General Ye Wudi accepted the order.

Subsequently, Hun Tiandi issued some policies regarding the people's livelihood, surveying land and taking a census. The Dazheng Dynasty had just been established, so it was imperative to quickly handle the hidden dangers in the Black-Corner Region.

"Court dismissed!"