Chapter 563 - 546: Defending Dignity
Dong, dong, dong...
The bronze bell atop the castle was struck, ringing out a series of buzzing sounds that made the entire Leisure City seem eerily abnormal, prompting every person to emerge from their homes. Even those who didn’t come out stood on their balconies, all gazing in the direction of the castle. Atop the castle, a White Flag was raised, and the flag of the Luo Sijue family also lowered to half-mast.
"Clan Leader, the Clan Leader has left us!"
The news quickly spread throughout the entire Leisure City, as all the people took to the streets and then gathered in the square at the foot of Castle Mountain. In their hands, they held candles, praying for the Old Patriarch.
Ye Chen officially succeeded the position of clan leader of the Luo Sijue family. That evening, he donned the Golden Crown Robe and a crown. In his hand, he grasped a scepter, an object that everyone had always thought to be a symbol of the Luo Sijue family’s power. It was only now that Ye Chen realized, those were but mere distractions for others; the true token of inheritor was the Black Gemstone hanging around his neck.
At night, the ceremony of the Luo Sijue family began, a dazzling brilliance appeared above the castle; it was as if strange rays descended from the sky, reaching deep into outer space. Ye Chen, wearing a luxurious and noble robe, stood like an ancient European monarch on the platform of the castle, holding the scepter aloft. It was a pure gold artifact crowned with a huge diamond.
"Today, I officially take over the role of Clan Leader of the Luo Sijue family!" Ye Chen declared loudly.
Below him, there was silence, as every member of the Luo Sijue family listened quietly to the new Clan Leader’s oath. Taking a deep breath, Ye Chen continued, "I will protect the traditions of the Luo Sijue family with my life; I will defend every resident of Leisure City with my blood; I will uphold the dignity of my subjects with my own!"
Roar, roar, roar...
The tens of thousands of residents below cried out in astonishment, cheering enthusiastically. They heard Ye Chen’s oath, and they also believed that the new Clan Leader would certainly lead the Luo Sijue family to another era of glory, even though the family had been forgotten by the world. Yet, their hearts were filled with the family’s sense of pride.
Ye Chen raised the scepter high, and once again, a quiet settled over the crowd. Among them, Zhao Zimo watched Ye Chen with excitement, his heart thumping uncontrollably, "Young Master looks so cool, Young Master is so handsome. Young Master has finally become the Clan Leader, and I can no longer call him Young Master." Zhao Zimo couldn’t help shouting inside, "Clan Leader, dear Clan Leader, I adore you. I love you to death!"