From Cold Palace Princess to Celestial Empress Ch. 126
An hour passed quickly.
In the sky.
A clear and majestic voice suddenly rang out.
“The Crown Princess Enthronement Ceremony begins!”
The voice echoed from far to near, then from near to far, resounding across the heavens and earth, reaching the ears of everyone present, and spreading to even more distant and vast regions with the gentle breeze.
Everyone stood up.
They knew that this moment had arrived.
This ceremony was of great importance.
It would determine Xiao Minghuang’s future status within the Great Xia Empire.
And it would also determine the future of Great Xia.
Where would this vast nation, now in the hands of this young maiden, be headed…
“From this day forth, Our ninth daughter, Princess Ziwei Xiao Minghuang, is officially enthroned as the Crown Princess of Great Xia. Let this be known throughout the land!”
The voice carried immense majesty, like celestial music filling the ears, reaching every corner of the Great Xia Empire, resonating across thousands of miles.
As the voice faded.
Countless people who heard it felt a solemn reverence rise within their hearts.
“Is that voice… His Majesty?”
“His Majesty, in his capacity as the ruler of Great Xia, has invoked the nation’s fortune to broadcast the news of the Crown Princess’s enthronement to the world. The future of our Great Xia is destined to be supremely bright!”
“I’ve heard that Princess Ziwei possesses the Five Elemental Spirit Roots, with unparalleled talent, surpassing even the prodigies of the sects. If the Princess becomes the Crown Princess, Great Xia will surely prosper!”
At this moment.
Within the borders of Great Xia.
Whether it was peddlers, laborers, scholars, farmers, artisans, merchants, the elderly, young children, men, women, old or young—all paused their activities, looked up toward the distance, and bowed solemnly in the direction of the capital.
“May Heaven bless Great Xia, may its legacy endure, and may it last for eternity!”
“May the Princess live for a hundred generations, forever flourishing!”
At this moment, Xiao Minghuang’s prestige reached its peak.
Not only the ministers and officials present, but every single one of the hundreds of millions of people within Great Xia, chanted her name in praise.
The sound was overwhelming.
Countless people knelt in reverence.
“It seems I can already see a golden age about to unfold.”
Xia Hanbing stood outside the surging crowd, his eyes slightly moist.
Once upon a time, he too had stood at the pinnacle of power, but now, with white hair and aged features, his youth was long gone.
“A new era has begun…”
The entire venue was enveloped in a hazy glow, with dense, colorful clouds spreading like layers of mist. The crimson sunlight scattered across the sky, illuminating the earth, making it as beautiful as a fairyland.
Flowers fell in abundance across the heavens and earth, golden lotuses bloomed, and a myriad of colors filled the air, creating a scene of falling petals and splendor.
The enthronement of the Crown Princess stirred the fortune of Great Xia, a collective wish of its hundreds of millions of people, celebrating the soon-to-be-crowned Crown Princess.
This also signified that the Mandate of Heaven of Great Xia had officially recognized Xiao Minghuang.
From this day forth, the fortune of Great Xia would rest entirely upon her shoulders.
At the same time.
Above the capital, a resounding dragon’s roar suddenly echoed.
“Roar~~!”
A golden dragon of fortune soared high, like a golden river, vast and mighty, rushing forward and merging into Xiao Minghuang’s body.
As the golden dragon of fortune entered her, Xiao Minghuang immediately felt a wondrous sensation brewing within her, as if something mysterious was forming inside her, or as if a shackle had been broken.
At the same time.
The Mountain and River Seal, lying quietly in her storage pouch, seemed to be summoned, activating on its own, flying into the air, and hovering above her head.
Upon the small seal, a golden light suddenly emerged. The engraved mountains, rivers, plants, birds, fish, insects, and all forms of life seemed to come alive, reflecting one by one before Xiao Minghuang.
In a mere moment, those scenes vanished, transforming into beams of golden light that circled above her head, eventually condensing into a golden crown that settled upon her.
“The Crown of Fortune!”
Upon seeing the golden crown, Emperor Xia could not help but exclaim.
Hearing this, everyone present was filled with confusion.
The Emperor, with a hint of envy, recalled how he had ascended to the throne in a time of crisis, without any signs of divine favor or auspicious omens.
“This is the Crown of Fortune, a legendary artifact that only those with immense destiny can manifest. Once crowned, one is blessed with unparalleled opportunities and divine favor!”
“Treasures and secrets that ordinary cultivators strive for in vain might be encountered by the fortunate in their casual travels.”
Upon hearing this, everyone present gasped in awe.
It is well known.
Fortune is fickle, sometimes flourishing, sometimes waning.
When fate aligns, one can rise with the wind, soaring to the heavens.
When fate opposes, one can sink into the mud, turning to dust.
But the Crown of Fortune can stabilize one’s destiny, maintaining a state of perpetual prosperity, ensuring smooth sailing in all endeavors, and gradually accumulating fortune, making one’s luck increasingly flourishing!
Those who can manifest the Crown of Fortune are unparalleled geniuses, destined from birth to hold sway over the world, beloved children of heaven and earth who look down upon all creation!
“The Crown of Fortune is truly miraculous…”
Xiao Minghuang’s eyes sparkled.
Previously, she had not known of the Crown of Fortune, but after the Emperor’s explanation, she could understand a bit.
“From now on, my fortune should greatly increase. Even without relying on the system, I should encounter many opportunities.”
Xiao Minghuang pondered in her heart. Through the system, she had seized many opportunities from others.
While this had rapidly increased her strength, every action has its consequence.
Having reaped the rewards, she must bear the responsibilities.
There is no such thing as a free lunch in this world.
Everything she has taken will inevitably come with a price.
This is the natural order, and even the system should not be an exception.
In a moment.
The colorful clouds in the sky dispersed.
The mist that had enveloped the surroundings also vanished, and a light rain began to fall, as if welcoming a new beginning.
A rainbow bridge appeared on the horizon, hanging high and extending for dozens of miles, like a bridge to the heavens, connecting the mortal world with the skies.
Beneath the rainbow bridge.
Xiao Minghuang, with the Crown of Fortune shining brightly on her head, her black hair cascading like a waterfall, her slender waist almost too delicate to grasp, her skin as white as snow, her features exquisitely beautiful, her aura extraordinary, noble and elegant, pure and transcendent, like a goddess descending from the heavens, looking down upon all living beings, observing the passage of time, lofty and untouchable, sacred and inviolable, so beautiful that she seemed not of this world, inspiring not even the slightest hint of impure thoughts.
The maiden in the sky was like a great sun, illuminating the vast expanse of the land. In the hearts of all who beheld her, there was only reverence, and they dared not even look directly at her.
“May the Princess live for a hundred generations, eternal and evergreen!”
“May the Princess live for a hundred generations, eternal and evergreen!”
“May the Princess live for a hundred generations, eternal and evergreen!”
The chants of praise were unceasing.
All the subjects of the Great Xia present knelt down in reverence.
Even many foreign cultivators lowered their heads, not daring to look directly at the radiant brilliance that resembled the sun.
After receiving the blessing of the Great Xia’s national fortune, Xiao Minghuang was akin to a deity within the borders of Great Xia.
After the transfer of destiny, even the Emperor felt a trace of awe when facing Xiao Minghuang, who bore the mandate of heaven.
“With the national fortune bestowed upon her and ascending to the position of heir, this is an extraordinary phenomenon unseen for a hundred generations. It foretells the great prosperity of our Great Xia!”
The Emperor lowered his head, his face filled with excitement.
Before the heir was truly decided, he did not place much importance on his offspring.
But once a true heir capable of shouldering the responsibilities of Great Xia appeared, he would spare no effort and dedicate all his resources to nurture them.
At this moment, if it weren’t for Xiao Minghuang’s cultivation not being strong enough to subdue the various sects of the nations, he might have abdicated on the spot in favor of his daughter.
At this time, Xia Hanbing walked over tremblingly and sighed with emotion:
“This girl is truly remarkable!”
Hearing this, the Emperor’s face showed a hint of guilt:
“This is all thanks to your discerning eye back then. Otherwise, such a super prodigy who could bring about the rise and fall of nations would have been left to perish in the cold palace!”
“Oh?”
Xia Hanbing looked puzzled and instinctively spoke:
“Wasn’t it you who told me back then that Little Nine…”
But the words stopped abruptly.
A mix of emotions—whether heavy, complex, or shocked—appeared on Xia Hanbing’s face, eventually turning into a sigh.
“Old Ancestor, what about Little Nine?”
The Emperor asked in confusion.
“Nothing, it’s all the work of fate!”
Xia Hanbing’s expression calmed, and then he said:
“How many more times can the Dragon Transformation Pool in the palace be used?”
“At least three times, at most five.”
The Emperor seemed to think of something, a trace of doubt appearing on his face as he asked:
“Old Ancestor, do you mean to let Little Nine enter the Dragon Transformation Pool now?”
The Dragon Transformation Pool is the heritage site of Great Xia, accessible only to the monarch and the heir, and only once in a lifetime. It contains numerous opportunities, not only for rapidly increasing cultivation but also for uncovering some ancient legacies left by the ancestors of Great Xia from ages past.
Before Great Xia moved south, there was once a brilliant ancestor who brought out an Earth-grade technique from the Dragon Transformation Pool and, based on it, created a Heaven-grade technique, bringing Great Xia to prominence for a time.
Because of this, the monarchs of Great Xia usually waited until their cultivation reached its peak and could no longer advance before entering to seek opportunities, lest they waste this precious chance.
“Exactly, Little Nine’s talent and comprehension are unparalleled in the world, and her future is beyond expectation. Rather than waiting for an uncertain distant future, it’s better to let her enter the Dragon Transformation Pool now to help her rapidly increase her cultivation.”
At this point, Xia Hanbing’s expression became serious.
“I have a premonition that the southern border is becoming increasingly unstable. The infiltration of evil cultivators seems to be growing more brazen. Little Nine must grow up quickly; she is the hope of our Great Xia!”
Hearing this, the Emperor fell silent.
In the southern border, Great Xia’s strength is second to none except for the three major sects.
But compared to the truly immortal legacies, it is merely a larger ant.
As the evil cultivator who had possessed Prince Wu’an had just said, once the demonic forces of the Southern Wasteland turned their attention to the Southern Border, not only would the Great Xia be utterly defenseless, but even the three major sects would be nothing more than a mantis trying to stop a chariot.
Only the powerful families and sacred lands of the Eastern Pole could contend with such demonic forces.
For the Great Xia to endure and be passed down through the ages, it was essential to have a supreme powerhouse who could truly suppress the fate of the nation.
And now, Xiao Minghuang clearly had the potential to become such a powerhouse.
At the very least, neither the Emperor nor Xia Hanbing could foresee Xiao Minghuang’s future.
Or rather, no one who had come into contact with her at present could see what lay ahead for her.
Where Xiao Minghuang’s ultimate achievements will lead, no one knows.
If she can truly grow, perhaps she can indeed restore the former glory of the Great Xia.
This is not the dynasty that Zhi Nanqian once presided over, with a World Origin Realm cultivator at its helm.
Rather, it is the immortal empire from an even more ancient era!
All banquets must come to an end.
As Xiao Minghuang descended from the sky, a grand and vast voice resounded.
“The ceremony is complete!”
At this moment.
The voices of countless subjects rose once more.
“We, your subjects, pay homage to the Princess!”
The thunderous roar of voices echoed through the heavens, the sound waves rolling endlessly, reverberating between heaven and earth.
Xiao Minghuang stood in the void, gazing into the distance, seeing only a sea of black.
Countless subjects of Great Xia, bowing in submission.
She had finally…
Truly and genuinely become the Crown Princess of Great Xia.
This dynasty, which had endured for countless ages, from strength to decline, yet remained evergreen and unyielding, was now on the verge of a rebirth, ready to flourish once more!
Thinking of this, Xiao Minghuang couldn’t help but take a deep breath.
Then, she looked at the sea of people and proclaimed loudly:
“All of you, rise!”
“Thank you, Princess!”
The crowd responded in unison.
“The ceremony is over, all of you may disperse!”
Xiao Minghuang’s voice was not loud, but it echoed across the sky, spreading far and wide.
“We, your subjects, bid farewell to the Princess!”
As the ceremony concluded, the crowd at the venue began to leave, bowing as they went. Some foreign guests would stay in the capital for a few days, while others would depart immediately.
Xiao Minghuang also returned to Ye Ruoshui and the others, walking together towards the capital.
At around the same time.
At the edge of the venue, a figure in a black robe swiftly approached.
The black-robed figure stopped a cultivator who was hurrying along.
“Fellow Daoist, please wait. Has the royal competition begun?”
The black-robed figure’s tone was calm, but it carried an undeniable authority.
The stopped cultivator felt an intense pressure emanating from the black-robed figure, as if standing next to a blazing flame. He trembled and replied:
“It… it has already ended…”
Hearing this, the black-robed figure’s aura suddenly froze, and after a moment, it erupted like a burst of flame, scattering into countless fragments that spread in all directions.
The cultivator standing before him was instantly incinerated, reduced to ashes!
Under the black hood, a nearly twisted face was revealed, covered in scars that resembled black worms. His pupils flickered with a sinister flame, filled with rage and resentment. He roared in a hoarse voice:
“Xiao Minghuang! I will see you dead!!!”
The black-robed figure was none other than the First Prince!
Before his words had fully faded.
The First Prince transformed into a crimson flame, burning through the void, and shot off like a rainbow.
Within the space of his ring.
The Medicine King suddenly opened his eyes, a sly smirk flashing in his pupils.
“Hmph! A foolish thief with a lowly disposition. I merely played a small trick, and it has already disrupted your Dao heart.”
“With your current state of mind, even if you have partially fused with the Black Dragon Flame, how could you possibly be a match for that woman?”
“When the time comes, you will have no choice but to seek my help. But this time, the price for my assistance will not be so simple…”
Translator: Glariosa
Editor: Ruu
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