Chapter 448: The Height of Qi Movement【Fourth Update】
Gazing across the expanse, the area around the Heavenly Convention platform was thronged with no fewer than a million people, for within a radius of five miles it was quite open, devoid of many buildings, filled instead with human figures.
Basking in the kneeling adoration of over a million people, Qin Jun couldn’t help but squint his eyes, a smile on his face, yet he did not speak.
According to protocol, unless Qin Jun said "rise," his kneeling subjects were not permitted to stand up.
The assembly of ministers and generals exchanged looks, sensing that something was amiss. They hastily knelt as well, with the fiercely loyal Old Man Yi taking the lead, compelling even the mighty ones in the Golden Immortal Realm like the Nine Spirits to kneel.
With every person present kneeling before Qin Jun, the atmosphere grew somewhat tense as he remained silent.
"The Great Qin Celestial Court has been established, and I am the eternal sovereign!"
Qin Jun slowly raised both hands, facing the sunlight, reveling in the feeling of unparalleled supremacy.
After about a minute, Qin Jun finally said, "You may all rise."
At these words, everyone breathed a sigh of relief, fearing that Qin Jun might have them kneel indefinitely.
Yet, subconsciously, their prolonged kneeling deepened their reverence for Qin Jun.
Even Jin Wuhui and Qi Xie dared not look into Qin Jun’s eyes anymore, especially Jin Wuhui, who inwardly lamented, "My heart’s exclusive sword dao is probably going to be broken..."