121: Father, you should abdicate!

“Clang!”

With a sword cry, a pitch-black divine sword descended from the sky, plunging directly into the main hall of the Sakura Country’s imperial palace, instantly silencing the clamor within and leaving everyone dumbfounded and deeply shaken.

The divine sword gleamed with a cold light, and even just resting there, it exuded an extremely strong, unceasing killing intent.

“Our Sakura Country is saved!”

After an unknown period, Sakura Emperor and the various ministers cheered, pumping their fists, unable to hide their excitement and elation. “Such a divine sword will surely turn the tide!”

“Your Majesty, this sword must have been bestowed by Amaterasu to support the nation’s foundation.”

“We implore Your Majesty to bestow this divine sword to protect our country!”

A quick-witted minister, after reacting, quickly advised Sakura Emperor, as he would ultimately benefit if the Emperor agreed.

Seeing this, the other ministers loudly echoed his words, and the hall once again became lively.

Sakura Emperor pondered for a moment, then burst into laughter. “Good!”

“Since that is the case, then it shall be as you all say.”

“Who dares to go up and pull out the sword?”

At this command, all the civil and military officials were moved.

This heaven-sent treasure offered everyone a chance to touch it, and whoever obtained it would surely be greatly valued.

This was their moment to soar.

“I’ll try!”

Before long, an official stepped forward, sleeves rolled up, ready to pull out the divine sword. But when he was about three meters from the sword, he could not advance further.

The official was unwilling to give up, using almost all his strength, but still couldn't get closer.

Seeing this, the other civil and military officials exchanged glances, then disregarded everything else and surged forward, their hearts pounding.

But after all the commotion, not a single civil or military official in the entire court could get within three meters of the divine sword.

“I’ll do it!”

The only third-tier ability user in Sakura Country, the head of the Kitashin family, a sword-fighting lineage, let out a heroic shout and quickly stepped forward, reaching out to grasp the divine sword while simultaneously using his ability.

For a moment, everyone widened their eyes, wanting to witness this historic moment.

“Pfft—”

But just as the Kitashin family head made his move, a sound rang out, startling everyone into panic, causing them all to retreat several steps.

The Kitashin family head’s face instantly turned pale. After retreating, he roared at the still-dazed attendants, “Why aren’t you coming to heal my wounds?”

At this moment, his heart was also filled with terror.

He, a third-tier ability user, had an arm severed without even touching the divine sword.

However, the more this happened, the more the civil and military officials, after recovering, showed expressions of wild joy.

If even the Kitashin family head couldn't make the divine sword acknowledge him, didn't that prove its extraordinary nature?

Immediately, an official shouted, “This divine sword symbolizes royal authority! We ask His Majesty and the princes to try it themselves!”

Sakura Emperor hesitated for a moment, but finally agreed.

Under everyone’s gaze, he did step within one meter of the divine sword, but was quickly flung back several meters.

As for the princes, they couldn't even get close to the divine sword.

“Must such a divine sword truly remain untouched?”

Sakura Emperor’s expression was complex. He really wanted more people to try and pull out the divine sword, but all the civil and military officials were already there, and after seeing what happened earlier, no one dared to try again.

“Father seems to have forgotten your daughter?”

Just then, a woman entered the hall, walking towards the divine sword with a relaxed expression.

She was the Sakura Emperor’s legitimate daughter, but she never appeared in court on ordinary days. Now, with her sudden appearance, Sakura Emperor subconsciously wanted to reprimand her.

But something that shocked Sakura Emperor and all the civil and military officials happened.

The Sakura Princess effortlessly approached the divine sword. She simply reached out her hand, and the divine sword was gently grasped by her.

Instantly, an incomparably powerful aura permeated the imperial palace.

With the divine sword having a master, it naturally received cheers from all the civil and military officials.

“The fated one!”

“Since Her Royal Highness the Princess can grasp the divine sword, this is Heaven’s choice!”

“Today, our dynasty will gain another powerhouse…”

Amidst the cheers of the ministers, the Sakura Princess held the sword and looked at the Sakura Emperor, her expression utterly calm. “Father, abdicate!”

At these words, the entire court was shocked.

Sakura Emperor was both surprised and angry, opening his mouth several times to say something, but after seeing the divine sword in the Princess’s hand, he very wisely shut up.

He couldn't guarantee that if he didn't agree, the Princess wouldn't just cut him down with a sword.

Seeing this, the Sakura Princess was inwardly extremely pleased, yet her expression remained unchanged.

She had already obtained this divine sword a few days ago. Her coming here today to stage this scene was simply to inherit the throne.

In her eyes, the current Emperor was truly too incompetent. Only when she herself gained supreme power and changed the strategic direction could she save this country on the verge of collapse.

Of course, forcing the abdication was the first step; she still needed to make all the soldiers in the country obey her… Within the borders of China.

A celestial phenomenon suddenly appeared.

As people looked up in astonishment, they discovered a beam of green light rising from the west, almost piercing through heaven and earth.

This magnificent phenomenon quickly attracted the attention of countless people, and based on the previous situation on Tai Xu Mountain, some had already guessed that this was another sign of a divine weapon descending.

“Heaven protects China!”

Someone shouted this, and it quickly spread far and wide, causing countless people to run around spreading the news.

One piece of news after another about the descent of a divine weapon spread across the country at an extremely rapid pace.

At this time, Li Sisi was sitting in a fighter jet returning to the Imperial Capital. She was not very far from the location where the celestial phenomenon erupted.

What surprised her was that the tip of the long sword in her hand involuntarily bent towards the direction of the phenomenon. It seemed that the unearthed item was very attractive to the precious sword in her hand. “You want to become stronger too? Don’t worry, if there’s a chance, I’ll help you.”

Li Sisi murmured, but showed no other reaction.

She knew that in her current state, even if she participated, her chances of obtaining the divine weapon were slim.

“Is that… Kunlun Mountain?”

Master Zhang looked at that beam of green light, and his eyes immediately showed a burning intensity.

He had gained nothing from his trip down the mountain, and had even been humiliated by the Monkey King. He had then asked the military to arrange a fighter jet to send him back to the mountain, but now he had changed his mind. “Quick, go to the location of the phenomenon, and be sure to be fast!”

“Any later and it will be too late!”

Master Zhang was very worried that if he arrived late, the heaven-sent divine weapon would be taken by someone else.

So he urged them on while scratching his ears and cheeks, wishing he could instantly appear in the Kunlun Mountain region.

“Hmm?”

At the same time, in the northern sky, Xia Fan, who was originally chasing the Pig King, suddenly detected the aura of the celestial phenomenon. After looking up, he immediately confirmed it, and couldn’t help but show a hint of joy on his face. “It seems I’ve finally made it in time!”