In the Empty Underworld Region, in the Hongtian Imperial Palace, Li Zhiping stood before the throne. Helplessness, confusion, and determination flashed through his eyes. His expression was extremely complicated.
Below Li Zhiping, Fan Jun, Aunt Meng, and the others were all looking at Li Zhiping. There was only excitement in their eyes. That was because, at this moment, the Hongtian Empire had truly become Li Zhiping's Hongtian Empire.
Their wish and goal had finally been accomplished. How could they not be excited?
"Welcome, my lord, to the throne."
Just as the palace was completely silent and Li Zhiping was hesitating, Fan Jun's voice sounded. He knelt on the ground and saluted Li Zhiping.
"Welcome, my lord, to the throne!"
Immediately, Aunt Meng and the others came back to their senses. A strange look flashed through their eyes. They immediately knelt on the ground and kowtowed to Li Zhiping like Fan Jun.
"Welcome, my lord."
In an instant, the entire Imperial Palace was filled with voices that shook the heavens. It was unprecedented. Even when the previous emperor, Hong Zhi, ascended to the throne, he did not have such an imposing manner.
"Sigh!"
A heavy sigh sounded in the palace. Li Zhiping turned around and looked at the people kowtowing below him. His eyes were filled with helplessness.
Perhaps in the eyes of Fan Jun and the others, this was the best situation. In fact, they had always thought that this was what Li Zhiping deserved. However, in his heart, this … was not what he had hoped for.
He … only wanted to be a prince, a useful person who could plead for the people and ensure the safety of the people.
Unfortunately, on the throne of the Emperor Equal to One Side by Side, one's accomplishments would shock the emperor. This … was something that no emperor wished to see. That was because … it was a threat to the throne, a threat to them.
Now, Hong Zhi's wish was fulfilled. He had successfully forced Li Zhiping and the others to rebel. Of course, rather than saying that, it would be better to say that … he was following the will of the people. That was because, in the hearts of the people of the Hongtian Empire, he … Li Zhiping was more useful than Hong Tian. He … was able to ensure the safety of the people of the Hongtian Empire. This was what they wanted to see and hoped for.
"Your Majesty, this is what you deserve."
Below, Fan Jun understood what Li Zhiping was thinking. No one dared to say anything. However … he was different. He knew that he would not be able to stay here for long.
As soon as his voice rang out, everyone's eyes focused on him.
At the side, Auntie Meng looked at Fan Jun with a strange look in her eyes. During this period of time, she could sense that Fan Jun had changed. He had become someone she did not recognize.
Looking at Li Zhiping above, Fan Jun said respectfully, "Your Majesty, when Hong Zhi was on the throne, he did not know how to belittle the people. Look at the suffering of Emperor Hong's people."
"Hong Zhi has already lost his power. Even without you, there would be someone else. Rather than that, why don't you take the throne? Only you can truly protect the safety of the people of Hong Tian. The people of Hong Tian also hope that you can do so."
"That's right, Your Majesty. This … is what you deserve. Other than you, who else in Hong Tian has this ability?!"
"Yes, yes, Your Majesty, take the throne!"
"Your Majesty, please reconsider."
Everyone kowtowed again. This time, they didn't get up. Instead, they kept their heads close to the ground. If Li Zhiping didn't agree, they wouldn't get up.
"All of you …"
Looking at the people below, Li Zhiping had already made a decision. Fan Jun was right. He had seen what Hong Zhi did all these years. However, he didn't preach because of the matters of his ancestors.
"Sigh!"
Sighing, the emotions in his eyes disappeared. Now, there was only determination.
Turning around, he looked at the throne in front of him. Finally, he sat on it.
"Alright, since that's the case, then … I will not decline."
The moment he said that, the entire Hong Tian shook. The fate energy of Hong Tian started to swarm towards Li Zhiping.
Ten thousand meters above Hong Tian's royal palace, Ouyang Zhen, who was resting with his eyes closed, felt the movement of the fate energy below. Suddenly, his closed eyes opened. A glint flashed across his eyes and a faint smile appeared on his face.
"Finally, the mission that young master gave me is completed. This … Li Zhiping has finally unified Hong Tian."
Fixing his gaze on the royal palace below, he stood up and patted his clothes. Then, he flew down.
Now that Li Zhiping had unified Hong Tian, there was no need for Fan Jun to stay here. It was time for him … to leave.
In the royal palace, when Fan Jun and the others heard Li Zhiping's acknowledgement of the throne, they heaved a sigh of relief.
"Thank you, Your Majesty. Long live the emperor."
"Everyone, you may rise."
Everyone stood up with relaxed smiles on their faces. Now, the only thing left for Hong Tian's system was the coronation ceremony. From now on, Hong Tian would belong to Li Zhiping's family.
"Phew."
Looking at the smiling Li Zhiping, Fan Jun let out a long sigh of relief and a smile appeared on his face.
"It's time for me to leave!"
Just now, he felt Ouyang Zhen's aura. He knew that … it was time for him to leave.
Looking at the smiling Aunt Meng, his eyes were filled with reluctance. Now that everything had calmed down, he had to leave. Once he left, they would be separated forever.
"You … what's wrong?"
Aunt Meng seemed to have felt the reluctance in Fan Jun's eyes and asked.
During this period of time, she always felt that Fan Jun was hiding something from her. However, she didn't know how to tell him. Now that she felt it again, she spoke. She felt that if she didn't speak now, she might not have the chance in the future!
"I …"
She opened her mouth, wanting to tell him what was on her mind. However … thinking that they wouldn't meet again, she didn't say anything.
She squeezed out a smile and said, "No … nothing. I just feel a little tired."
"Now that Hong Tian's system is here, I have no place to use my skills." As she spoke, she looked into the distance and said, "So, it's time … to retire and live a peaceful life."
Fan Jun seemed to have forgotten where he was and didn't restrain his voice. When the surrounding people heard Fan Jun's words, they were stunned. Their eyes locked onto Fan Jun. They didn't understand why Fan Jun would have such thoughts!
Now that the country had just started, it was time for them to use people. Why would he do this?
"You … what happened? This isn't you?" At this moment, Aunt Meng was sure that this … wasn't Fan Jun. This wasn't the Fan Jun she knew!
"Fan Jun, what's wrong with you?" Above, Li Zhiping frowned and asked.
Ignoring the gazes of the crowd, he turned around and faced the outside. A relaxed smile appeared on his face. At this moment, he had gotten over it!
"It's time to leave."
After saying that, he walked out of the hall. "Aunt Meng, remember to live well in the future. Don't force yourself into a dead end. This way, your life … might become better!"
As he spoke, he walked out of the hall. He raised his head and looked at the sky, waiting for Ouyang Zhen's arrival!
"You … where are you going?"
Looking at Fan Jun outside, she felt an indescribable pain in her heart. It was as if she was about to lose the most important person to her.
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