World-Ending Demon Emperor
Chapter 924 - 431: Blood of the Demon! Put Zhi Li to death!_2

Chapter 924: 431: Blood of the Demon! Put Zhi Li to death!_2

It’s truly incomprehensible—is he such a muddle-headed person? It doesn’t seem so. Does he harbor such prejudice against Suo Lun?

When Zhi Li ascended to the throne, only half of the world’s nobles and lords came to witness, and it was only a small half at that.

Out of twenty-one lords, only seven showed up in person, while the rest sent congratulations.

However, the presence of Marquis FuE made up for this shortcoming, for a simple reason—he was Suo Lun’s maternal grandfather.

In Marquis FuE’s congratulatory message, he hoped that the new King would be diligent in his governance, to crush the rebels and reclaim the lost territories.

Suo Lun was the rebel he referred to, and the lost territory was the Southeast Province.

In total, nine ministers, nobles, and representatives of the lords read out their congratulations.

The third step of the coronation ceremony in the grand hall was completed.

Then, the most important fourth step began—the King’s coronation!

...

The previous coronation for Zhi Bian was conducted by an incumbent Holy Priest from Zhi Du Sanctuary.

So, who will crown Zhi Li today?

In many people’s minds, it should be one of the Grand Priests from Zhi Du Sanctuary, the one whose destiny is now tied to Zhi Li.

It is impossible for Holy Priest Ge Li to appear.

Because Zhi Li’s claim to the throne is far from legitimate.

When the person appeared, everyone was taken aback.

This was a gaunt old man in a golden-yellow robe, his hair and beard completely white, and his face exuding boundless authority.

Holy Priest En Lin!

He was actually En Lin, the Holy Priest of the previous era from the Rage Wave Kingdom!

Now this has become interesting!

In terms of seniority, he was the Holy Priest of the previous era, even older than Ge Li.

But in terms of position, he had already stepped down from his role as the Holy Priest of Rage Wave Kingdom, had not been promoted to Yanjing Holy Temple, and certainly not to the Sky Holy Palace. Therefore, at this moment, En Lin was merely a retired Holy Priest.

Zhi Li was cunning, knowing that Holy Priest Ge Li would not attend his coronation, he used the power of Yin Zhou to beckon a retired official to crown him.

Retired or not, he still bore the title of Holy Priest.

Otherwise, having a mere Grand Priest crown him would be a major loss of face.

Now that the retired Holy Priest En Lin was presenting, he was followed by two Grand Priests, two Judges. Eight priests, eight Judges, and ninety-nine Holy Temple Knights.

This lineup could indeed be called luxurious!

After the Dragon Temple camp appeared, the entire place fell into a hushed silence!

Inside the Dragon Throne Hall, civil and military officials, nobles and lords, they all stepped aside and knelt to the ground!

Even a retired Holy Priest is still a Holy Priest!

Next, ninety-nine Holy Temple Knights arranged themselves in a solemn formation in the center of the great hall.

Eight Judges, eight priests stood below the steps, Fu Lingxi was not among them.

Two Judges and two Grand Priests stood on the steps, each holding the King’s crown and Queen’s diadem.

In truth, the King’s crown should have been removed from Zhi Bian’s head. But clearly, Gao Yin was not going to hand over the crown, so Zhi Li had one made for himself, even more magnificent and noble.

Anyway, as long as it’s through the Dragon Temple’s coronation, any crown is legitimate.

And the other two Judges were holding the Divine Dragon Scepter and the Divine Dragon Golden Seal.

The entire kingly power was made up of a few major items: the crown, the Divine Dragon Scepter, the Divine Dragon Golden Seal, the Jade Seal!

Among them, the crown and the Jade Seal belonged to the secular world.

And the Divine Dragon Scepter and the Divine Dragon Golden Seal were bestowed by the Dragon Temple.

At present, the Jade Seal is in Suo Lun’s hands, if today proceeds without unexpected events, allowing Zhi Li to ascend to the throne smoothly, there will surely be another deadly fight over the Jade Seal.

To think that among the four items that make up the King’s power, two were granted by the Dragon Temple. No wonder Zhi Li dared to assassinate the King in a mad plot to usurp the throne—he had the support of the Dragon Temple no matter what.

He had the backing of Yin Zhou, one of the four great powers under the Dragon Temple.

Even if Zhi Li assassinated the King, committing an atrocious crime, as long as he could justify it well, as long as he could make the city’s officials agree on one story, the Dragon Temple would find a way to support him.

Even if direct open support was not possible, they could use roundabout means to let a retired Holy Priest conduct the coronation.

If anything went wrong, they could claim that it was a private act by a retired official and had nothing to do with the Dragon Temple.

...

The retired Holy Priest En Lin came to the highest spot in the Dragon Throne Hall, just below the royal throne!

"Zhi Li pays respects to Your Excellency the Holy Priest," Zhi Li knelt on one knee.

"Fang Qingzhuo pays respects to Your Excellency the Holy Priest," the newly crowned Queen Fang Qingzhuo kneeled on both knees.

Holy Priest En Lin placed his hand on Zhi Li’s head and said, "New King Zhi Li, do you vow to believe in the Divine Dragon for life?"

"I do," Zhi Li said with utmost devotion.

Holy Priest En Lin said, "New King Zhi Li, do you vow to serve the Divine Dragon for life?"

"I do," Zhi Li replied.

Holy Priest En Lin said, "Do you swear to never betray any will or majesty of the Dragon Deity for all your life?"

"I swear," Zhi Li said.

The three questions were completed!

Holy Priest En Lin approached Fang Qingzhuo, his withered hand resting on her head, posing the same three questions.

"Queen Fang Qingzhuo, are you willing to believe in the Dragon Deity for life?"

Fang Qingzhuo: "I am willing."

"Queen Fang Qingzhuo, are you willing to serve the Dragon Deity for life?"

Fang Qingzhuo: "I am willing."

"Queen Fang Qingzhuo, do you swear to never betray any will or majesty of the Dragon Deity for all your life?"

Fang Qingzhuo: "I swear!"

With that, the questioning ended.

The retired Holy Priest En Lin picked up the crown, raising it high!

"On behalf of the Dragon Deity, I bestow this most sacred and supreme royal crown to the devout and noble Zhi Li!"

Then, the crown was slowly placed towards Zhi Li’s head!

At this moment, Zhi Li was overwhelmed with emotion, too excited to control himself!

He had succeeded, on this path where he gambled life and death, he had actually made it.

He had never imagined that Suo Lun would be so foolish, compromising repeatedly just for a biological son.

To think that Suo Lun didn’t even dare to stop Zhi Li’s coronation ceremony, such foolishness and absurdity were truly unprecedented and unheard of.

Zhi Li had already planned to use Suo Lun’s own flesh and blood as a threat in any major affair in the future.

If there came another time to attack Tianshui City, he would bring Suo Lun’s son to the front line of the grand army.

Your cannons are powerful, Suo Lun? Fire them! Blow your son into pieces.

A man is not a true man without the willingness to be ruthless!

History is written by the victors; who will know of Zhi Li’s disgrace and shame a hundred years from now?

"Victors be kings, losers be bandits, Suo Lun, I have certainly won!" Zhi Li muttered word by word in his heart.

The coronation was a very sacred process, demanding ample ceremony, and thus appeared much like slow motion in a film.

At times like this, the new king’s heart was filled with desperate anxiety, wanting nothing more than to snatch the crown and place it on his head immediately, fearing any last-minute mishaps.

Of course...

No accidents had ever occurred during the coronation ceremony of the kings through the ages.

But concern often leads to chaos.

"Victors be kings, losers be bandits, Suo Lun, I have won," Zhi Li repeated in his heart.

Then...

The crown almost seemed to touch his hair!

Once the crown was on, his conquest would be completely secured.

At this instant...

Suddenly, Queen Fang Qingzhuo next to him took a deep breath and declared resolutely, "I accuse Zhi Li of carrying the blood of demons, possessing Anti-Dragon Power, betraying the Dragon Deity’s faith!"

Her voice caused an uproar!

Everyone in the hall was shocked at the unexpected turn of events!

Zhi Li felt as though a thunderbolt from beyond the nine heavens had struck his head.

He instantly lost consciousness, losing all ability to act.

All the officials, nobles, and lords present were completely stunned.

Even Holy Priest En Lin stood frozen.

After speaking, Fang Qingzhuo drew the golden hairpin from her hair and slashed fiercely across Zhi Li’s face.

Zhi Li, caught off guard and unable to react, let his wife slash open his face.

Blood gushed forth, and his face bore a wound.

At this moment, the crowd cried out in shock!

Some tens of meters away, the eunuch Li Chenglian suddenly lunged forward, roaring, "Assassin!"

Then his monk’s staff smashed down towards Fang Qingzhuo’s head, intending to utterly crush her.

But immediately...

The wound on Zhi Li’s face quickly disappeared, healing as if it never existed!

The blood of demons, indisputable proof!

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