Chapter 66: Arrival of the Four Envoys_1
This night, for Duan Yonghui, was unbearably cold, gray, and helpless! He felt like a toy puppet, manipulated by Han Yuquan, who issued various commands based on the Pope’s will, which represented supreme authority, and finally stamped them with the Jade Seal. These commands included building a blood pool and summoning prisoners.
The next day, before the highest echelons of the Holy Fire Sect, Duan Yonghui announced the establishment of the Dali Court. Positioned above all Archbishops, the court was vested with diplomatic, administrative, and military strategy powers, with Han Yuquan as its first Dean. It is no exaggeration to say that the Pope’s power had completely transitioned into the hands of the Dali Court.
A few days later, Eagle, the protector, led one hundred thousand soldiers of the Changeable Mansion to the outskirts of the Holy City. Han Yuquan personally greeted them and allocated the eastern district of the Holy City for the Changeable Mansion to establish a branch. What followed was large-scale construction and the transportation of vast amounts of soil and sand out of the city.
A dark era was dawning upon the Holy Fire Sect; countless people would die because of it.
Ten days later, outside the Imperial Capital, figures moved restlessly. Qin Wudao led a portion of his officials ten *li* out of the city to wait quietly. It was unknown who had leaked the news, but upon learning of Emperor Qin’s return, the city’s people gathered spontaneously, forming a sea of humanity standing behind Qin Wudao.
By midday, an army appeared on the distant horizon, enveloped in a thick, malevolent Evil Qi. This qi condensed into a blood-red mist in the sky, resembling a blood dragon from afar.
As the army arrived, Qin Wudao stepped forward and saluted respectfully, "Father!"
"Your Majesty!"
"Your Majesty!"
"Your Majesty!"
The officials and commoners followed suit, their attitudes profoundly respectful. Even the young children earnestly mimicked their gestures.