Pirate: If you are immortal, I will first fill up the overlord color.

Chapter 445 The vicissitudes of life

The sound of the golden clock is distant and clear, which also heralds the arrival of a new era.

The World Government disappeared from history and was replaced by a vast empire. In history books, later generations used the term "the era of great unification" to describe this turning point in history.

The first unified emperor in human history, Xia Le was also deeply engraved in history books and compiled and depicted in many versions.

But in every chapter, words such as the world's invincible people, legendary figures, etc. will be mentioned.

Time passes slowly, spring passes and autumn comes, day and night flow.

In the blink of an eye, two years have passed.

Xia Le sits on the throne of emperor, but has become a legend among the outside world. The huge empire under his control issues many orders every year.

Its scope covers the fields of economy, politics, military, science and technology, agriculture, environment, medicine and so on.

What struck people most deeply was that almost every island in the kingdom had an academy. The new emperor attached great importance to education.

The children who graduate from the college, from primary school, junior high school, middle school, college, to professional, all have jobs that they are qualified for.

The most important thing is that officials also need to have academic qualifications to serve, and they will be selected from among graduates.

This is an official appointment and removal system, and there are actually many vacancies for imperial officials every year.

As for people's lives, Vegapunk Research Institute has become an iconic brand, launching new technological creations every once in a while.

Electricity technology was fully promoted and every household had access to electricity.

The essence of Devil Fruit is being gradually conquered thanks to the efforts of the research team.

Everything is in flourishing development.

The empire was five years old.

Xia Le's wedding, his wife is Boya Hancock, the scene is spectacular. Countless core officials of the empire participated in this wedding on Amien Island.

While drinking and drinking, many familiar faces sat below, all with happy faces.

As the host, Xia Le stood on the main seat, raised his glass and looked at the old acquaintance in front of him, with a faint smile on his face.

There was nothing surprising about this wedding. It had been a long time. It was an explanation for Hancock, and it was also an explanation for his own life.

The white beard below is wearing a suit, obviously very awkward, and keeps tugging at his collar. His beard and hair are already white, but he is in good spirits.

Calculated by age, he is over eighty years old.

On both sides, Garp, Sengoku, He, Zefa and other older naval generals all appeared, which even caused a small sensation.

Because they have retired, it can be said that they have entered a retired life, and even the final battle has not appeared again.

Then there are Huang Yuan, Qing Pheasant and others who are of the same generation as Xia Le.

Everyone's expressions are different, but they are all celebrating Xia Le and feeling the weirdness and incredibleness of this life.

They are all in high positions now, and the changes in the new empire, compared to the World Government period, will make everyone feel emotional.

Even, it feels strange to the previous era.

"I still vaguely remember that stormy day."

During the banquet, the old Vice Admiral said with emotion.

The young faces next to them held their breath and listened carefully to everyone, for fear of missing any word from this legend.

Because the opponent was Lieutenant General Xinbu who once fought alongside Emperor Xia Le and went through life and death.

Within the Navy, this lieutenant general is already known as a living legend, and now he has a very special status.

Although he was a lieutenant general, even many generals were very polite to him.

The wedding process was very festive. The former empress Boya Hancock cried with joy, was nervous, and almost fainted with excitement.

She happily threw herself into Xia Le's arms.

“My childhood dream finally came true!”

Hancock whispered softly into Xia Le's ear.

The latter's face moved slightly, and then he hugged him tightly with both hands.

"It's my honor to have you!"

That night, the imperial palace was filled with endless spring scenery, and the whole world was having a grand celebration banquet because of Emperor Charles' wedding.

Time continues to pass.

The year after the wedding, Hancock gave birth to twins, a son and a daughter. They had black hair, black eyes, and big eyes, which were very cute.

They are also praised by many people as the eldest prince and eldest princess of the empire.

But Xia Le shook his head and rejected the title, and said seriously: "The empire does not belong to my family, so the next emperor will not be inherited by my blood."

"When I retire, a new emperor will be selected from within the empire!"

When these two sentences spread, they undoubtedly exploded, and countless overt and covert forces in the entire world were shocked by it.

"An emperor without any change is like the irreplaceable day and night, the rotating seasons, which will plunge the world into darkness and chaos."

The words Xia Le left behind were recorded in history books and deeply worshiped by countless people.

This is the ambition and courage of the founder of the empire.

He created this huge empire and changed the status quo of countless racial discriminations, but he didn't want his family's honor and the inheritance of the empire.

"The emperors after me should be like this, every emperor should be like this!"

Xia Le's words were eventually written into the Imperial Code.

Time continues to flow, and more than ten years have passed in the blink of an eye.

This year, Xia Le was sitting in the palace, holding an open book in his hand and watching quietly.

"Pluto Rayleigh is dead!"

Suddenly hearing the news, Xia Le's eyes were shocked and he was stunned.

After a long time, he slowly turned his head.

In the yard, the eldest son and the youngest daughter, already over ten years old, were running around the yard.

"It turns out that so many years have passed in the blink of an eye."

He murmured.

When I suddenly heard the news, I felt as unreal as in a dream.

But after a while, Xia Le calmed down.

As time goes by, birth, old age, illness and death are the fate of mortals.

Over the years, time has seemed to freeze on his body, and he has always looked like he was at his peak in his twenties.

Even he himself didn't know whether he was immortal.

"Time passes slowly and silently, as people around me leave one by one."

"But I am still alive."

Xia Le suddenly became silent and in a daze.

He had not experienced it, but he could vaguely imagine the feeling of loneliness that was unfamiliar to the whole world.

In this world, he has reached the top and has everything, but there is only one thing that he seems unable to do.

There was nothing he could do about the loss of relatives and friends.

Three more years passed.

Whitebeard is on his deathbed.

Xia Le rushed there anxiously. When he saw the old man lying on the hospital bed, dying, with even the light in his eyes gone, his heart skipped a beat.

"Newgate!"

He whispered aloud.

"Xia Le!"

"Ku la la la la la!"

"It's so great to meet you and Roger in this life."

Whitebeard turned his head, his eyes seemed to have some light, and said with a smile.

"Also, my sons who have accompanied me all the way here!"

"I am very happy, my life is very complete!"

His words made the small room burst into tears.

Ace, Marco, Jozi, Bista and others were already in tears. Although they had predicted this scene, they still couldn't accept it when they saw it with their own eyes.

"The only thing that makes me curious."

"Xia Le, are you really not going to die?" Whitebeard asked with a smile.

Xia Le was silent.

Even he himself didn't know the answer to this question.

Finally, white-bearded Edward Newgate left with a smile on his face.

His life was perfect and exciting. In his prime, he had an era of his own and watched the world enter the age of empires.

Xia Le seemed to be in a low mood when he returned home and didn't speak for a long time.

Pluto Rayleigh and Whitebeard Edward Newgate have passed away one after another, but it can be expected that more people will leave in the future.

Including his teacher Garp, Sengoku, He, Zefa and others, as well as his eldest brother Kobra, and even his peers.

By then, will he be the only one left in the world?

Facing a strange world, a strange era, and strange faces alone.

When friends and brothers leave together, everyone else in the empire will only feel awe and fear when facing him.

What's the point of everything then?

"Father, look here, I have mastered the overlord's lustful entanglement!"

At this time, the eldest son ran over excitedly and showed off the black and red lightning between his fingers.

"Not bad!"

Xia Le was stunned for a moment, then came to his senses and praised him.

My children are indeed very talented. The three colors of domineering had all been awakened when he was fifteen or sixteen years old, and his shortcomings in seeing, hearing, and color had been made up compared to that time.

What is certain is that in the future, he will be able to hold important positions in the empire just by relying on his own abilities.

"What is your aspiration?"

"When I was young, everyone had a dream."

"In my opinion, even if times have changed, human beings should not lack dreams."

Xia Le asked with a smile.

"I want to be like my father and ascend to the throne of God in the future!"

The eldest son took a sneak peek and said cautiously.

This is a dream that has been buried in my heart since I was very young. It's just that in his opinion, his father seems to be very taboo about his children getting something for nothing and inheriting everything their father has worked hard for, let alone turning the empire into a family.

"I want to be like a father, a figure respected by countless people."

Hearing this, Xia Le fell silent.

The eldest son became even more nervous and felt that the air around him seemed to freeze.

But soon, he saw a smile on his father's face.

"Since you have a dream, chase it hard."

"Just because you are my son, you cannot be deprived of your qualification to ascend the throne and become emperor."

“But the process must be legal and compliant!”

Xia Le said softly.

"Ok!"

"I will definitely become the strongest person in the world and inherit all my father's honors!"

The eldest son was stunned at first, then shouted excitedly, feeling as if he had been greatly encouraged.

His father actually supported him in working hard for this dream!

What could make him feel more excited and excited than the support of the man in front of him?

"You are my son, of course you should be stronger."

Xia Le smiled.

He is unwilling to limit or deny the other party's efforts because of his identity.

Ever since he was a child, his eldest son has never let him down. Whether it is the study or cultivation he arranged, he has always worked hard to do well and complete it.

Then he shouldn't disappoint the other party.

"But since you aim to become the emperor, you should work harder!"

"There is even great danger in it."

"so."

After a pause, Xia Le called out his eldest son's name.

"Xia Ming, are you ready?"

The eldest son Xia Ming took a deep breath with firm eyes: "I have been preparing for this!"

"I don't want to bring shame on your glory because of myself!"

Xia Le shook his head gently and reached out to knock the other person on the head: "Stupid, you shouldn't live for anyone."

"Even if it's me!"

"In this life, you should live for yourself!"

Xia Ming was startled, then nodded slightly: "I understand!"

Even though the two have a father-son relationship, their relationship has been more like friends since childhood.

After dismissing his eldest son, Xia Le sat on a chair and meditated for a long time.

The next year, he solemnly announced on the Empire News that he would step down from his position as emperor and enter retirement life.

This news shocked the entire empire.

Because judging from his condition, Emperor Xia Le was obviously at his peak, but no one thought that this emperor was actually nearly seventy years old.

At the same time, this also means that the empire will run for a new emperor.

The empire is boiling, and the emperor will be selected from among the ministers.

Even the staff of the imperial government will personally investigate the public opinion on the selection from all over the world.

Half a year later, Charles abdicated and retired to the background.

"Father, why do you want to abdicate?"

"Obviously with your body and condition, you are fully qualified for this position!"

The eldest son Xia Ming was puzzled.

"If you look at my body and condition, maybe I can stay on the throne forever."

Xia Le chuckled softly.

"So, where is your dream?"

“Where are other people’s dreams?”

"What about the dreams of all those who want to contribute to the world and change the world?"

A simple sentence, but it was deafening in Xia Ming's ears.

At this moment, he realized that an outstanding emperor was not just someone with great strength.

In terms of thinking, it is more advanced.

Three months later, Aokiji won by a narrow margin and became the second emperor of the empire.

Crocodile, Fujitora, Barrett, Kizaru and others celebrated it without any dissent.

"This result is not unexpected!"

"We live in the same era, among the five of us, only one can be the emperor."

"It's time for us to retire!"

Several people said with emotion.

They have served together for many years and are already good friends. They will not get into trouble just because of the throne.

Qing Pheasant ascends the throne, and the world welcomes its second emperor.

At this time, people realized that what the founding emperor Xia Le said was not just words, he really did it.

Xia Ming, who aimed to become the Great Emperor, became more motivated and practiced and worked diligently every day.

Like his father, he chose to join the navy and is now a young general.

Another year later, Xia Le got the news.

Cap passed away.

His heart trembled, unspeakable sadness swept over him, and he was speechless for a long time.

(End of this chapter)