Chapter 132
Dark Sky Village
The next day, I expected the news of the emperor’s death to spread across the continent. However, instead, the western sky was being dyed a blood-red hue. It was clear that something strange was happening in Luoyang, causing Mangnyang to display a worried expression.
Then, about half a day later, a messenger arrived at Jinrang Valley. He seemed to be an informant from the Bancheon Alliance, stationed by Mangnyang to gather news about Luoyang. The messenger spoke urgently.
“This is bad.”
“What happened?”
“The emperor has passed away, and the crown prince has immediately ascended to the throne.”
“… That was expected.”
Then the messenger continued, and both Mangnyang and I were left in shock.
“And the Nine Lotus Sect has been declared the state religion, and a decree ordering the cessation of all worship and beliefs in Confucianism, Buddhism, and Taoism is spreading across the nation.”