Chapter 1040 - 270: Divine Skills Advanced, the Crown Prince Ascends
In the eyes of others, the only suspense is the attitude of Emperor Qian.
Though decades have passed, overall, not much has changed.
If we must say what's changed significantly, it would indeed be over at Jinlan Mountain. Over the years, those reaching the Sixth Tier have been recognized by the village chief, and more people have been sent out for training.
"Has the village chief advanced to the Ninth Tier?" Yu Ziqing cares most about this question.
"No." Cece shook their head.
Yu Ziqing secretly breathed a sigh of relief, as expected, the higher the Realm, the slower the advancement; the village chief's situation is normal this time.
However, Cece continued.
"The village chief said that his advancement is a rare opportunity for observation. He will choose an appropriate time and let you all observe together.
Actually, the accumulation is sufficient, but not yet at the limit, and he can continue to train and settle.
If the young master wishes to observe, tell the village chief after returning, and choose a good day."
"..."
Yu Ziqing smacked their lips, not knowing what to say for a moment.
"Let's talk about it later, I need to take a stroll around first. There are things I need to see for myself."
The An History Book of Jinlan Mountain, and a glance at Dadui, haven't shown face for decades, retreat and advancement, that indeed speaks for itself, but one must go.
As Yu Ziqing entered Dadui, he saw from afar on a tall building, Zhang sticking his head out the window for a glance.
In the next moment, Zhang appeared in front of him.
"Your Majesty, if you hadn't come, this old minister might not have been able to see you for the last time..."
"I went to retreat for advancement, refining God and refining body together to surpass the major threshold, advancing to the Seventh Tier," Yu Ziqing decisively stated his reason.
Zhang was slightly stunned, and his thoughts turned, refining God and body can actually advance to the Seventh Tier together?
Not bad for our Emperor of Dadui, to achieve it in just a few decades.
Thoughts turned, Zhang tore up and abandoned all the prepared drafts.
"Congratulations, Your Majesty, felicitations, Your Majesty."
"I just exited my retreat and haven't had time to return to Jinlan Mountain, so I came here to have a look first."
With these words, Zhang had nothing more to say.
"Your Majesty, please this way..."
Decades of changes, decades of development, also accumulated many issues, all of which require Yu Ziqing to decide, and also to discuss how to develop and prioritize based on the current situation.
On the other side, in the closed retreat of Emperor Qian.
Emperor Qian opened his eyes, and immediately divine light burst forth, illuminating the entire retreat location.
After rebuilding, his Refining God Realm finally returned to the Ninth Tier, though still far from the Ninth Tier Peak, has reached the current limit.
The Refining God Tribulation, though not as stable as the three tribulations of Qi Refinement, will happen eventually.
He is unwilling to undergo this tribulation in the persona of Emperor Qian.
It's time to hand over the throne.
Many people think that he has completely shut himself off in this retreat, ignoring the outside world, knowing nothing.
In reality, the situation has been under control all along.
Without his connivance, how could the Crown Prince's power have grown so smoothly over these years?
He stepped out of the retreat location, the next day happened to be the grand court meeting, and he turned into a divine light, descending from the sky.
Seated on the throne.
Emperor Qian looked at the court ministers, then looked at the Crown Prince.
"The Crown Prince, as Regent, has been diligent, keeping the Divine Dynasty stable, progressing steadily.
Now, my heart is solely on cultivation, fearing it may delay state affairs.
Today, the stirring of my heart, a sense, a revelation from the previous emperors, the rise of national fortune, all are signs given to me.
As such, follow the will of Heaven and settle it completely.
This year happens to be the year of the grand ceremony, the Crown Prince should ascend the throne."
Upon hearing this, the Crown Prince immediately stepped forward in trepidation, kneeling in the center, and kowtowed.
"Father Emperor, your son's abilities are still insufficient, strength also lacking.
Father Emperor is at the peak of your years, only in your hands can this Daqian continue to flourish.
Your son dares to ask Father Emperor to rescind the decree."
The Crown Prince knelt, eyes closed, the last bit of luck in his eyes dissipating with it.
No matter what anyone says, no matter what he himself found out or learned.
As long as Emperor Qian does not abdicate, does not allow him to ascend the throne, everything else is meaningless.
But now, while Emperor Qian is at his peak, he is abdicating.
He has to believe many things, even deceiving himself is not an option.
He trembled, full of anguish.
Was he, as a son, as a Crown Prince, really only a pawn in Father Emperor's eyes?
The childhood affection, the once stern guidance, the protection when he erred, were all those fake?
He dared not open his eyes, not even dare to think more.
Emperor Qian looked at the Crown Prince and sighed gently.
"Rise, you have served as Regent for decades, indeed done well.
No one is more suitable than you.
Ministry of Rites, start preparing."
Emperor Qian made the decision and left directly, no longer caring for the court affairs.
The ensuing state affairs still need the Crown Prince to handle.
But from this moment on, the Crown Prince's regency is no longer the regency of the past; it is essentially indistinguishable from ascending the throne, now only lacking an enthronement ceremony.
Far away in the northern Qian frontier, the Second Prince, upon hearing this news, quietly gazed southward, expression calm, seemingly unsurprised.
The changes over these decades, he watched keenly, the Crown Prince as Regent in the Capital City, growing increasingly powerful.
While he guards the borders, patrolling all around, although highly esteemed in the military, in reality, only self-preservation is possible.
With Emperor Qian still present, even if he lost sight of things and wanted to rebel, few would follow.
The lure of dragon's merit is great, but certain failure and sure death from rebellion, few would let greed cloud their judgment.
The Second Prince stood on the city wall, gazing south for a long time, feeling both that it is normal and somewhat unreal.