NOVEL WEB Chapter 78.1
As for Lin Beifan’s grand ceremony to change the state’s name, not many people objected.
The Xia Kingdom, whether in terms of land area, population, or military strength, truly deserved the title of a great kingdom.
What made people both sour and envious was that since Lin Beifan’s ascension to the throne, he had been making seemingly foolish decision after another, relentlessly. Yet, weirdly enough, the country continued to grow stronger and stronger.
Had it been any other emperor, the empire would have collapsed by now.
All the incomprehension and jealousy were summed up in the phrase, “dogshit luck”!
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Atop an unnamed peak.
The stunningly beautiful woman looked at the information passed up by her subordinates with great surprise.
“He actually did it! He has managed to turn Xia Kingdom from a small kingdom into a great kingdom ln less than half a year! Moreover, the development is very balanced, without any weaknesses. It’s a miracle!”
Through her disciple Yaoyao, she had been paying attention to Lin Beifan and the Xia Kingdom for quite some time.Watching Xia Kingdom grow from a small kingdom into a great kingdom that brings awe from all around, Lin Beifan’s capabilities were no longer in doubt.
The outside world called him a foolish emperor, but he was definitely an unconventional and enlightened ruler.
It’s just that his methods were too unconventional and not understood by others.
“It seems it’s time to make further contact!” the beautiful woman murmured to herself.
Her Holy Sect belonged to a sect power and its development was inseparable from the support of the state.
Her old rivals had flourished because they had the support of empires and dynasties, suppressing her Holy Sect and making it extremely difficult for it to recover.
“Just wait a bit longer, see how much potential he has to tap into; it’s always better to send charcoal in snowy weather than adding flowers on top of embroidery!” (TLN: She’s saying it’s better to contact him later in his time of need rather than right now when he’s celebrating new kingdom status.)
She decided to continue waiting for an opportune moment to arise, as only then could she exchange it for the greatest benefit.
The three noble families were both angry and enraged upon learning that Lin Beifan intended to change the state’s name.
This was because his achievements were built upon their loss and suffering.
They are a high and mighty noble family. How can they allow others to ride on their heads?
“Planning to hold a grand ceremony to change the state’s name?”
“And to announce it to the whole world?”
“I’ll turn your grand ceremony into a laughingstock!”
At this time, regardless of how the outside world viewed it, Lin Beifan was still holding the grand ceremony ostentatiously.
Li Linfu, who was in charge of the event, was running around busily, putting in a great deal of effort to make sure the ceremony was conducted splendidly and to Lin Beifan’s delight.
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Time flew by, and the day of the grand ceremony arrived.
On that day, the crowds of spectators were vast, shoulder to shoulder, as far as the eye could see.
Although most of them were new people, having been here for less than half a year,
They had survived in this place, eaten delicious rice, earned money, and lived in big, beautiful houses. Their lives were filled with hope, and they felt a certain sense of belonging to the Xia Kingdom.
Seeing their country on the verge of becoming a great kingdom filled them with pride.
“May the Xia Kingdom continue to improve and prosper!”
“Without a doubt, the Xia Kingdom will flourish forever!”
“You’ve got it wrong. It’s not Xia Kingdom; from today onwards, it shall be called the Great Xia Kingdom!”
Time passed by.
From behind, Li Linfu glanced at the time and respectfully said to Lin Beifan, “Your Majesty, the auspicious hour has arrived. Please ascend the altar!”
“Very well!”
Lin Beifan nodded, then led the civil and military officials with his head held high, striding forward confidently.
The honor guard followed closely on both sides, looking very solemn and majestic.
The common people who had been waiting for a long time knelt down one after another, shouting long live in unison.
Lin Beifan, without a sideward glance, continued to ascend the steps of the Temple of Heaven with unwavering determination.
Under the supervision of Li Linfu, Lin Beifan performed rituals to worship heaven and earth and pay homage to his ancestors.
After all the ceremonies were completed, he proclaimed loudly for everyone to hear.
“From this day forth, the Xia Kingdom shall be renamed Great Xia, to be known as the Great Xia Kingdom!”
Li Linfu immediately cried out: “Long live His Majesty, long live the Great Xia Kingdom!”
The others joined in the chorus of shouts.
“Long live His Majesty, long live the Great Xia Kingdom!”
“Long live His Majesty, long live the Great Xia Kingdom!”
At that moment, a brash voice suddenly came from not far away.
“Thinking of changing the state title? Did you ask for my permission?”
“You foolish emperor, what makes you qualified to be the Emperor of a great kingdom?”
“Today, I will turn your grand ceremony into a funeral!”
“Hahahaha!”
As soon as the voice fell, dozens of powerful figures suddenly emerged from the crowd. Among them were three Innate masters.
However, they did not attack Lin Beifan but instead rushed towards the innocent civilians.
“Ah!!!” A huge commotion erupted among the crowd.
Just at that moment, a carefree and unrestrained figure flew over from a distance.
“Riding the sword on the wind, I come to vanquish demons from heaven and earth… With wine, I’m joyfully carefree; without wine, I will be madly crazy! Haha~…”
In the blink of an eye, he arrived at the Heavenly Altar, casually crushing three troublemaking powerhouses along the way.
The three Innate experts were both shocked and furious: “Are you the Wine Sword Immortal?!”
“Indeed, it is I, your grandfather!”
The Wine Sword Immortal taunted as he drank, “You lot from noble families are good for nothing but sneaky tricks, the kind of lowlifes who bully the weak and fear the strong, which I despise the most in my life! Since you’ve all come, then don’t even think about leaving. Stay here for me!”
With that, he tossed his wine flask, and the sword on his back flew out with a clang, which he grabbed in his hand.
Then, with fierce Sword Qi, he charged at the Innate experts.
“What an arrogant lunatic!!!”
“Wine Sword Immortal, don’t think I’m afraid of you! Today, I will avenge the sons of my Liu Family!”
“After today, there will be no more Wine Sword Immortal in this world!”
Three Innates fiercely attacked the Wine Sword Immortal.
“Your Majesty, the Wine Sword Immortal is fighting one against three, I fear he cannot prevail. We shall go to support him!” Grand General Chai Yulang bowed and then rushed out.
“I will also go to support! How dare they come to disrupt the ceremony, they must not wish to live!” Chai Yuxin followed closely behind.
Eunuch Liu did not act rashly, staying by Lin Beifan’s side to protect him.
Just then, the heads of the powerful intruders who came to cause destruction fell to the ground, killed without a chance to resist.
It was not Lin Beifan who made the move, but Bai Zhu acted.
She moved too quickly, and one could only catch a glimpse of a white figure flashing by.
During the ceremony, there was a bloody carnage.
Lin Beifan watched all this calmly.
Sometimes, it’s necessary to flex one’s powers to the outside world to show others that his Xia Kingdom has the full strength to be called a great kingdom.
Not only is it strong in various aspects, but it also has no shortage of Innate masters.
If you dare to cause trouble, you must be prepared to die.
At this moment, the spies from various countries were shocked.
The Xia Kingdom had quietly gained two more Innate masters, and their strength seemed so formidable.
The intelligence was wrong!
Any lingering thoughts they had were now gone; they resigned themselves to being mere spectators.
Moments later, the other troublemakers who had come to cause destruction were all slain, leaving only three Innates.
Sensing the impending doom, the three Innates did not hesitate to flee for their lives.
“This score will be settled another time!”
“I shall have my revenge!”
“You all just wait for me!”
If an Innate Master truly wishes to flee, it is very difficult for someone with the same level to catch up.
Chai Yulang and his daughter, the Wine Sword Immortal, and others also had to protect Lin Beifan. They could only watch helplessly as the three individuals made their escape, powerless to stop them.
“We failed to slay the madman, please forgive us, Your Majesty!”
Lin Beifan waved his hand dismissively: “No matter, none of those destined to die will escape!”
Three terrifying Sword Qis have already been slashed towards the Empire Sandbox.
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