Douluo: System Cross-Dressing as Qian Renxue Empress Consort

The next day.

The entire Heaven Dou City was bustling.

When the news spread that Li Yu was to marry Prince Xue Qinghe and that same day was the prince's coronation ceremony, Heaven Dou City became lively with excitement.

During this period, the city underwent a daily "cleansing."

The streets, public facilities, and houses were all cleaned, and streetlights, eaves, and trees along the roads were adorned with red ribbons.

This effort actually caused some dissatisfaction among the officials of Heaven Dou, as it seemed that the wedding ceremony was becoming more grand than the emperor's coronation.

But no one dared to speak out.

Li Yu strength and achievements spoke for themselves.

Additionally, at Xue Qinghe suggestion, because many guests were arriving to witness the ceremony, the gifts were plentiful.

Therefore, a special place for storing the gifts had been set up since half a month ago.

For those who arrived early, their gifts had already been stored.

Of course, these gifts were mostly ordinary items, and in terms of value, they were not considered precious in the eyes of high-level Soul Masters.

As for those who arrived just in time for the ceremony, they were mostly prominent figures, and their gifts were naturally considered rare and valuable, given the status they wished to project.

"Look, people from the Elephant Armor Sect are here. They really are exceptionally strong!"

"Wow, it's the beauties from the Skywater Academy..."

"The Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon clan is here as well!"

"Those are disciples from the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect..."

One group after another walked towards the venue of the ceremony.

Most of these people were merely ordinary disciples from academies, sects, and other factions, here to show off their influence and to ensure that their factions didn't lose face.

"This human marriage ritual is really interesting," a handsome man in black clothing remarked as he stood among the crowd, his hand playing with a bead, watching everything with great interest.

"Human rituals are indeed fascinating. Such a grand ceremony and ritual... Even I'm somewhat tempted," a woman beside the man, wearing a green dress and a light veil, smiled at him.

"Oh?" Emperor Di Tian chuckled, then said, "When our master leaves seclusion and the Soul Beast clan returns to the world, these interesting things from the humans might be worth learning."

"Hmm!" Biji, the woman, looked at Emperor Di Tian with a surprised expression.

It was quite strange that the Beast God, the Golden-Eyed Black Dragon King, Emperor Di Tian, would praise human... culture?

"What's with that look?" Emperor Di Tian raised an eyebrow.

Before Biji could explain, he continued, "We've always been in the Star Dou Forest, and we've mainly focused on the top human Soul Masters and their power. We haven't paid much attention to the lower tiers. Since we're here now and have stayed in the human world for nearly a month, it's only natural that we should learn more."

Learn?

Biji's face became even more unusual.

"This is actually what our master instructed," Emperor Di Tian added. "Before we left, he said something. Do you know what it was?"

"What?" Biji's expression became serious as she listened to what their master had said.

"To destroy them, we must first understand them."

...

In the Eastern Palace.

Li Yu and Xue Qinghe were together. They didn't follow the traditional procedures like the marriage procession.

It wasn't because Li Yu didn't have "family."

In fact, with his close relationship with Dugu Bo, he could have easily had him serve as the representative...

It was because they had already been together for so long, and their relationship didn't require any formalities.

If they went through those procedures, they would have felt awkward instead.

"What are you nervous about?"

Li Yu held Xue Qinghe hand and chuckled.

"I'm not nervous!"

Xue Qinghe stubbornly denied it, but Li Yu could clearly feel the sweat on her palms.

He could also sense her heart rate accelerating.

He didn't call her out on it, but gently squeezed her hand and waited for the ceremony to start.

Soon, the voice of the officiant rang out from the grand ceremony platform in the distance.

"The auspicious time has arrived. The grand ceremony begins! Today, the new monarch assumes the divine mandate and ascends to the throne. All officials pay homage, and the people look on."

The officiant, standing below the grand platform, had a solemn expression.

Outside, the officials of Heaven Dou, royal family members, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon clan, and various academies and sects all stood up.

The entire place fell silent.

The officiant looked around, and then with a solemn voice, he announced, "Welcome the sacred presence!"

The figure of the Emperor Xue Ye appeared, raised by soul power. There was no unnecessary ceremony, and he quickly ascended to the grand platform under the watchful eyes of the crowd.

The ceremony proceeded step by step.

"The new monarch ascends the throne, stepping on the Qi Yuan. He follows the order of the stars above and the desires of the people below."

"Burn incense to the heavens, offering our respect to the sky, wishing for eternal stability for the country and blessings for the people."

The officiant continued, and the ritual moved into the "worshiping the heavens" stage.

The process was calm, and everyone patiently waited.

During this time, the key figures from the various factions were not actually among the attendees.

They were more concerned about Li Yu.

In their eyes, Li Yu and Xue Qinghe soul power were far more important than the Emperor Xue Ye passing of the throne.

Thus, none of them had appeared yet.

"I have ruled the world for many years. Today, I feel my energy has waned... do not let down my expectations and the hopes of the people."

The Emperor Xue Ye recited the edict that had already been conveyed some days ago, repeating it as a formality.

Then, a brilliant light column suddenly burst forth from the Eastern Palace, its terrifying and majestic aura spreading.

Everyone's gaze turned to the light column.

And then, they saw Xue Qinghe, holding Li Yu hand, stepping through the air.

The light column remained, marking the new monarch's ascension to the throne.

"This doesn't follow the procedure!" This thought flashed through everyone's mind, but no one dared to voice it.

Soon, Xue Qinghe led Li Yu to the grand platform, and the Emperor Xue Ye had quietly disappeared.

But no one noticed this detail. All their eyes were focused on the two of them.

At this moment, something shocking happened.

Prince Xue Qinghe suddenly unleashed his soul power. Two yellow, two purple, and three black soul rings flashed around him.

Then, to everyone's shock, he raised his foot and stomped on the grand ceremonial altar!

Everyone froze.

The officials of Heaven Dou, especially Prince Xue Xing and others, turned pale in shock.

What was Xue Qinghe trying to do?

Was he trying to destroy the Heaven Dou Empire?

Even the Emperor Xue Ye, hidden and watching everything unfold, had blood oozing from his lips.

His face was pale, and his clenched fists were bulging with veins. "You said... you said!"