The three Heavenly Consort candidates stood quietly on the Holy Altar and waited.
When Long Yunxiao stepped onto the Holy Altar, Lan Huixin and An Suwan both looked up at him.
Lan Huixin pretended to be dignified, but her eyes were filled with expectation and adoration as she looked around.
An Suwan's gaze towards Long Yunxiao contained a trace of sincere concern, as well as her usual adoration.
Only Yun Yao did not look up at Long Yunxiao. It was as if she did not care about everything around her.
With such a cold and aloof demeanor, she was truly like an otherworldly fairy.
Long Yunxiao stood on the Holy Altar and bowed to the heavens. Then, he bowed to the Imperial Tutor. Finally, he looked at the three Heavenly Consort candidates.
His expression was as cold as ice. He did not look happy about choosing a Heavenly Consort at all. Instead, he exuded a cold aura.
Most of the guests were not familiar with him, so they could not see anything unusual about him. They only felt that this was the majestic aura that the Emperor should have.
However, the three Heavenly Consort candidates, Ji Tianxing, and the other princes could feel that something was wrong with Long Yunxiao.
After a moment of silence, Long Yunxiao looked at the first beauty, Lan Huixin, under everyone's gaze.
Lan Huixin lowered her head shyly when he looked at her. She did not dare to look him in the eye.
However, her heart was filled with joy and excitement. Her heartbeat also sped up.
The Emperor looked at me first. It seems like he wants to talk to me. Could it be … that the Emperor wants to choose me as the Heavenly Consort?
Thinking of this, Lan Huixin was overjoyed, and her body trembled with excitement.
However, after waiting for a while, she did not hear the Emperor announce his decision. She looked up in confusion.
Long Yunxiao looked at her expressionlessly and said indifferently, "Miss Lan, you're a pure and kind girl …"
Long Yunxiao's voice was not loud, but it spread throughout the Apocalyptic Pagoda. Everyone heard it clearly.
Many guests and princes looked at Long Yunxiao with bated breaths. They wondered if Long Yunxiao was going to choose Lan Huixin as his Heavenly Consort.
Just as this thought appeared in everyone's mind, Long Yunxiao continued, "However, I'm not fated to be with you. I hope you can find the right person soon."
After saying that, Long Yunxiao retracted his gaze and no longer looked at Lan Huixin.
From beginning to end, his eyes were calm and indifferent, without the slightest fluctuation of emotion.
Lan Huixin was immediately dumbfounded. She stood stiffly on the stage, not knowing what to do for a moment.
Just a moment ago, she was filled with joy and excitement. She thought that she was going to be favored by the Emperor and become a Heavenly Concubine.
But at this moment, the Son of Heaven announced the result in a cold tone, causing her to fall from the clouds to hell.
Lan Huixin was filled with grievances and heartbreak. She almost couldn't hold back her tears.
However, this was the Apocalypse Pagoda. In front of so many powerful cultivators, how could she not care about her reputation?
She could only suppress her grief and press her lips together, allowing the tears in her eyes to fall silently.
At this moment, Long Yunxiao walked in front of Yun Yao and looked at Yun Yao with a complicated expression.
He didn't open his mouth to speak, but his eyes, which were as deep as the starry sky and as complex as ripples on the surface of water, had already revealed everything.
There was longing, gentleness, and reluctance.
Yun Yao also looked at him calmly. She did not speak, and her expression did not change.
The two of them looked at each other but remained silent.
Many guests and Thearchs on the stage started whispering to each other.
"I've heard that the Son of Heaven is infatuated with Yun Yao and is determined to marry Yun Yao as his Heavenly Concubine."
"I've heard about it too. This news is not a secret. All the major forces in Middle Ground know about it."
"Look at how affectionate they are looking at each other. It looks like there won't be any suspense today. The Son of Heaven is definitely going to choose Yun Yao as his Heavenly Concubine."
"That's right. Among the three beauties, Yun Yao is the most outstanding one. She is not only the Yun Family's daughter but also the Thearch's daughter. Only she is worthy of the Son of Heaven … "
"This is a bit strange. If the Son of Heaven is going to choose Yun Yao as his Heavenly Concubine, shouldn't he be filled with tenderness and happiness? Why does he look so disheartened? "
Everyone was secretly guessing, but they could not figure out Long Yunxiao's thoughts and decision.
On the altar, Long Yunxiao did not speak. Instead, he secretly said to Yun Yao with his spiritual sense, "Yao Yao … Although I was destined to withdraw and give up from the moment I was defeated by Ji Tianxing's sword, after so many days, after so many days.
When I face you and want to tell you the result personally, I still feel like my heart is being twisted by a knife. It's hard for me to give up. "
Yun Yao looked at him calmly and asked with her spiritual sense, "So, you're going to go back on your word?"
Long Yunxiao shook his head slightly and said solemnly, "No, as the Son of Heaven and the future Thearch, how can I go back on my word?
Although only the three of us know about the agreement between Ji Tianxing and me.
With my identity and the power of the Imperial Court, I can get rid of Ji Tianxing and force you to be my Heavenly Concubine. The world will not know about the twists and turns.
But I can't do such a despicable thing. I can't face my conscience, and I can't face you. "
Hearing this, Yun Yao already knew his choice. She said sincerely, "Long Yunxiao, thank you.
Letting go of the obsession in your heart is not only letting go of Tianxing and me, but also redeeming yourself. "
Long Yunxiao was silent for a moment. Then, he continued, "That's right. Only by letting go of the obsession can you let go of yourself.
Love is not selfish possession, but sincere dedication.
Maybe he loves you more than I do, or maybe he's the one arranged by the Heavens for you.
However, although I've withdrawn and given up, I still see you as my best friend.
If that brat Ji Tianxing dares to wrong you, I won't be polite to him! "
After the sound transmission, Long Yunxiao expressionlessly announced in front of everyone, "Yun Yao is not my choice."
When the people on the altar heard this, they immediately went into an uproar.
Many people were astonished, not daring to believe this was true.
At this time, Long Yunxiao had already walked in front of An Suwan.
Lan Huixin and Yun Yao had both been eliminated. The result was obvious.
An Suwan's heart was filled with joy and happiness. Tears welled up in her eyes.
She never thought that she would receive such a huge surprise when she had already given up hope.
"Could it be that the Emperor has finally seen my feelings and sincerity and has been moved by me?"
An Suwan looked up at Long Yunxiao and gazed deeply into his eyes.
However, what she saw was a pair of cold and emotionless eyes.
While she was still in a daze, she heard Long Yunxiao say indifferently, "Suwan, thank you for staying by my side and taking care of my injuries.
I know that you've always wanted to become a Heavenly Consort.
Since that's the case, I'll fulfill your wish and choose you as my Heavenly Consort! "
After saying this, Long Yunxiao turned around and left expressionlessly.
The result was decided. The guards of honor immediately played a celebratory song. Countless guests and princes also clapped and cheered.
The Apocalypse Pagoda was filled with jubilation. Countless people smiled and discussed enthusiastically.
An Suwan, who should have been the happiest and the most excited, could not bring herself to be happy at all.
She stood stiffly on the spot, looking at Long Yun Xiao's back with a complicated expression. Her heart was filled with sorrow, and her heart was throbbing with pain.
She had finally become a Heavenly Consort. She had fulfilled her long-cherished wish and obtained the result she wanted.
However, what she wanted was definitely not this process!
Compared to the position of Heavenly Consort, what she wanted the most was the Emperor's heart!
However, the result was like this. She could not refuse. She could only accept it. However, it was like a thorn in her heart.
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