Chapter 278: Please Abdicate Your Majesty, the Imperial Family Ancestor Steps In!

Please Abdicate Your Majesty, the Imperial Family Ancestor Steps In!

Many powers of the Northern Domain Royal Family, upon seeing the flying boat, rose into the air to greet it.

There were princes and generals of the Eight-grade Heavenly Gate Realm.

There were ministers of the Sixth and Seventh Grades from the Royal Family.

In the Imperial City, similar to the rules of the Gu Family, the flying boat had to dock at a fixed location.

But would the Sword Sect Elders care about the rules of the Northern Domain Imperial Family?

However, at this moment, the Emperor of the Northern Domain was sitting in the palace, merely frowning without any movement.

Gu Changge stood at the front end of the flying boat, observing the people from the Northern Domain Royal Family who had come to greet them.

Although there were six individuals of the Eighth-grade Heavenly Gate Realm among them, he remained utterly indifferent.

Now, the Eighth-grade Heavenly Gate Realm… truly couldn’t catch his eye.

If he made a move, he could even suppress these people in an instant!

All of his confidence still came from his strength.

Wang Yue and Yuan Youbai stood on either side of him, while the two Sword Sect Elders did not conceal their overwhelming presence, each positioning themselves at the sides of the flying boat.

Meanwhile, the Gu Family Ancestor silently sat inside the flying boat and did not show himself.

Being the Ancestor of the Gu Family, it was better for him to make fewer appearances in the Northern Domain on normal days.

“We, greet the arrival of the Saint Heir!”

The many officials affiliated with the Royal Family exchanged glances and shouted in unison.

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The presence of the two Sword Sect Elders pressed them so they dared not look up directly.

It was terrifying…

This was the power above the Ninth Grade!

In their eyes, they were akin to true gods.

To crush them was easier than crushing an ant.

But as their voices fell, the flying boat remained motionless.

Just as Gu Changge was about to speak, Sage Zhao preempted him to address the situation, “With the Sword Sect’s Saint personally arriving, is the one sitting on the throne made of wood?”

Even Elder Jian Chen showed displeasure and coldly snorted, “The Northern Domain Wang Family has some nerve, how dare they show disrespect to our Sword Sect’s Saint!”

In their eyes, there was no such thing as a Royal Family.

The Royal Family was merely their designation in the Northern Domain, but in the eyes of the two Sword Sect Elders, they were just the Wang Family of the Northern Domain. Thanks for reading on ManaNovel!

The Royal Family? They don’t qualify.

How many in this world held a more revered status than the Saint Heir?

Except for those true ancient beings nearing the state of a Proving Immortal!

Faced with the interrogation of the two Elders from the Sage Realm, and the spreading oppression, the affiliated powers of the Royal Family bent even lower, cold sweat breaking out on their foreheads.

They were more anxious internally, wondering why the Emperor had not shown himself at this time!

Were they truly about to oppose the colossal Sword Sect?

Even when the Elder of the Immortal Ascension Sect visited, the Emperor would personally go out to greet him and give full respect.

But what about today!?

Did they have to fuss over it being the juniors of the Gu Family?

But apart from being the Young Master of the Gu Family, he was also the Sword Sect’s Saint Heir, whose status was much higher than that of the Holy Land Elder!

“This feeling, it truly is a first…”

Wang Yue, holding her husband Lord Jun’s arm, looked at those Royal Family powers trembling in fear and could not help but curl her lips into a slight smile.

Normally, these people were all so arrogant, especially her father, the Emperor, who had never regarded anyone as significant.

But today, following her husband Lord Jun, she realized that as long as one had enough strength, one could make them bow.

At that moment, she further yearned for the day she would become the Empress of the Northern Domain with her husband’s support, superior to tens of thousands!

Of course…

It wasn’t always going to be her beneath, occasionally she could be on top!

Just as those people anxiously wanted to shout for the Emperor, a figure in a luxurious yellow robe walked out from the palace.

His presence had reached the Ninth Grade Annihilation Realm, but facing the presence of the two Elders from the Sage Realm, he still felt very insignificant.

Upon reaching above the Ninth Grade, the difference was like heaven and earth!

Having undergone the baptism of the Heavenly Tribulation and drawn upon the power of the stars for body refinement, he had already transformed from mortal to Immortal.

“I wonder why the Saint… has come to the Imperial City.”

The Emperor of the Northern Domain looked up slightly, seeing the Young Master of the Gu Family for the first time.

And… the Wang Yue by his side, whom he had once sent to the Gu Family as a pawn.

Sadly, he harbored no affection for her, and she likely felt the same towards him.

“Your tone, is quite displeasing…”

Sage Zhao coldly snorted, directing his Tao Rhythm and oppressive power towards the Emperor of the Northern Domain.

For a moment, even as an Annihilation Realm Great Power of the Ninth Grade, the Emperor felt an intense pressure, struggling just to keep from kneeling.

“Sage Zhao.”

Seeing it was about enough, Gu Changge casually called out, and Sage Zhao then withdrew much of his pressure.

But inwardly, he still felt some discontent.

Even he and Sword Sect Elder Jian Chen, Great Powers from the Sage Realm, had to curry favor with the Saint, so how dare a mere Wang Family member of the Ninth Grade Annihilation Realm do so?

“Saint, please…”

The Eight-grade Old Prince of the Northern Domain Royal Family, seeing this, also breathed a sigh of relief and quickly lowered his stance.

Many ministers and generals followed suit.

Gu Changge no longer dwelled on it and jumped straight off the flying boat, his left hand taken by Wang Yue, his right hand holding Little Hanhan, and directly walked towards the palace.

Sage Zhao retracted the flying boat while the Gu Family Ancestor was already nowhere to be seen.

As everyone entered the palace, the Emperor of the Northern Domain sat on the throne, but everyone’s eyes were fixed on Gu Changge alone.

“To grant the Saint…”

The Emperor of the Northern Domain wanted to offer a seat to the Saint, but before he could finish speaking.

He felt two fierce presences lock onto him.

Elder Jian Chen and Zhao Hai slightly narrowed their eyes; this Ninth Grade person from the Wang Family was indeed bold.

What status does he have to offer the Saint Heir a seat!?

How dare he use the word “grant” towards the Saint Heir!

Not to mention that both of them have now clearly pledged allegiance to the young master, but even without that relationship, the Saint Heir of the Sword Sect is too noble to be spoken of in such a manner, how could he have the audacity to offer a seat!

“Please, there’s no need for me to sit,”

“Could Your Majesty help guide me to meet the Ancestor of the Imperial Family?”

Gu Changge waved his hand, showing no intention of wasting time here.

“…”

The Emperor of the Northern Domain’s eyelids twitched slightly; even he couldn’t easily meet with the former Emperors in the Imperial Mausoleum.

For a moment, he didn’t even know how to respond.

If he misspoke, the two Sages from the Central State would become dissatisfied.

Eventually, an Eighth Grade Old Prince stepped forward, cupping his hands and apologizing with a smile: “The Ancestor is not someone we can meet at will; may I ask if there is any matter with which the Saint Heir needs assistance, and if possible, I shall fulfill it.”

“This… I’m afraid you really can’t fulfill it.”

Gu Changge shook his head slightly.

“Why not talk and see, perhaps I can manage it.”

The Emperor of the Northern Domain frowned slightly; he too had his pride. He, the mighty emperor, was now being side-stepped as this fellow only wished to meet the Imperial Ancestor; was there something he couldn’t address himself?

Having risen to power, he was so arrogant that he no longer considered anyone else worthy of his attention!

“All right…”

“I have come here for a very simple purpose, I ask that His Majesty the Emperor of the Northern Domain abdicate.”

Since the conversation led here, Gu Changge proceeded to speak his mind directly in front of everyone.

“What!?”

Hearing his words, the Northern Domain Emperor stood up!

His eyes widened in shock!

Utter disbelief was written all over his face!

He had thought the young man was here to ask for benefits, looking to divide the Imperial Family’s cities and resources in the Northern Domain.

But…

He actually had his eyes on the throne!?

“This…this!?”

The Great Powers of the Northern Domain Imperial Family were also stunned, speechless for a long moment.

No wonder he wanted to meet with the Imperial Ancestor; this matter…

Indeed only the Imperial Ancestor could manage!

In the hall, the Crown Prince Wang Xing tried to become as inconspicuous as possible.

Prince Wang Cheng, upon hearing these words, felt his mind buzzing.

He was serious!

Everything he had said before was serious!

And he wasn’t planning to use any schemes or plots; he intended to brazenly come to the Imperial City and make the Emperor abdicate!

“You want to take this position!?”

The Northern Domain Emperor, beyond shocked, looked at him incredulously.

Never had he thought this young man, like himself, also harbored the ambition to unite the Northern Domain!

“No, I am not interested.”

“But if my wife likes it, I’ll help her fulfill a dream, just for the thrill of it.”

Gu Changge shook his head; he truly had no interest in the throne.

But the thought of Wang Yue becoming Empress, wearing the Emperor Robe, and waiting for him upon the Dragon Bed appealed to him.

“…”

“She?”

The Northern Domain Emperor opened his mouth, turning to look at his smiling daughter Wang Yue.

Little did he expect that sending her to the Gu Family to gather information would now be his downfall…

“This…”

Everyone else was also taken aback, not expecting that Saint Gu was contending for the throne for Wang Yue. In this way, it seemed the throne did not fall into outsiders’ hands, but remained with the Wang Family.

The only one who would lose out was the Northern Domain Emperor himself.

Others had nothing to lose as Wang Yue was of the Wang bloodline, and would not make things difficult for the Old Princes, and even the former officials would still be useful; there likely wouldn’t be much change.

At most, they would grow closer to the Gu Family.

But now, with the Gu Family’s unstoppable momentum, growing closer to them might even be a blessing!

The people present began to feel tempted.

“The tide has turned against Father Emperor…”

Wang Xing sighed inwardly as he watched the scene unfold.

Even Wang Cheng understood now.

No one dared to disobey the Emperor on a normal day, but now… their attitudes had changed.

They started leaning towards the Little Sister; these astute people could see the Emperor was powerless to change the outcome.

“Yue’er, if you want the throne, why should I not grant it to you.”

“Why the need for all this?”

After a moment of pondering, the Northern Domain Emperor spoke indifferently.

“In that case, Yue’er would like to thank Father Emperor.”

“When shall the abdication take place?”

Wang Yue asked with a slight smile, offering a bow.

She held no affection for this Emperor; once neglected by him for giving birth to a girl instead of a boy, her own mother had been shunned and ridiculed, and ultimately succumbed to grief with her already weak Realm.

“…”

The Northern Domain Emperor opened his mouth, but now he seemed out of options.

“Your Majesty, this might not be a bad turn of events.”

“It has no disadvantages for our Wang lineage.”

That Eighth Grade Old Prince said with his hands clasped together.

“Yes, if Your Majesty abdicates in favor of Princess’ Highness, it might not be a bad thing at all!”

“You might even leave behind a good reputation!”

“Besides, even after abdicating, you are still the Supreme Emperor!”

Many Imperial Family Great Powers also echoed in agreement.

“Do you want to rebel!?”

The Northern Domain Emperor, already overwhelmed, became furious at their words; had it not been for the presence of the two Sage Realm Great Powers from the Sword Sect, he would have wanted to slap these people dead!

The dogs he had raised were daring to help others today!?

Hearing his angry words, those present simply bowed and did not respond.

It was as if the rebellious one was the Northern Domain Emperor…

Wang Yue, the wife of the Saint Heir, had already become the consensus.

Just as the Northern Domain Emperor was about to say something else,

Three figures appeared in the hall.

Besides Gu Haitang, two others were dressed in Emperor Robes.

“This is…”

“The Ancestor from the Imperial Mausoleum!?”

At this moment, numerous kneeling ministers paid their respects.

Even the Emperor of the Northern Domain, upon seeing the two arrivals, could not help but stiffen his face, “Greeting the Ancestor!”

The tide had turned…

The tide had indeed turned!

“We two have been in closed-door cultivation within the Imperial Mausoleum, and have failed to welcome the two Daoist Fellows from afar. We are truly ashamed!”

Yet those two Imperial Family Sages of the Sage Realm Great Powers first came to the Sword Sect Elders and bowed with clasped hands.

Their own cultivation levels were actually slightly higher than those of the two Sword Sect Elders, one at mid-stage of the Sage Realm and one at the Perfection of Sage Realm!

But who would dare to defy the Sword Sect they had behind them?

However, faced with the bowing of the two, Jian Chen and Zhao Hai both slightly furrowed their brows.

“You two, with the Saint Heir present, to first pay respects to us two, are you intentionally trying to put us in a difficult position?”

Sage Jian Chen coldly huffed, speaking with great displeasure.

Hearing this, the two Imperial Family True Sages could only look embarrassingly towards Gu Changge and clasp their hands in a bow, “This old one has seen the Saint Heir.”

“No need for excessive politeness, Senior.”

Gu Changge smiled slightly, still very courteous to the two.

“We have heard of the matter just now.”

“As for the succession of the throne, we two old ones have no objections.”

“It’s just that this girl’s current cultivation level is still shallow, not quite suitable.”

“At least, until she breaks through to the Eighth Grade… Seventh Grade Infinite Realm, how does the Saint Heir feel about that?”

The two of them saw his mild tone and then breathed a sigh of relief as they spoke.

“My Wife, what are your thoughts?”

Gu Changge did not respond to them but turned to Wang Yue next to him and asked softly.

“If my Husband deems it fine, then I am willing.”

At this moment, Wang Yue felt her backbone straighten considerably.

Having the support of one’s Husband felt really good!

Even those Ancestors of the Late Emperors whom she had no qualifications to meet had to ask for her opinion.

“Then it is so decided.”

“When my Wife breaks through to the Seventh Grade Infinite Realm, she will inherit the throne of the Wang Family.”

Gu Changge slightly nodded his head, not so much negotiating as announcing directly.

“No problem,” said one, and then looked towards the Emperor of the Northern Domain: “Do you see any problem?”

“I… am also willing to follow the Ancestor’s arrangements.”

The Emperor of the Northern Domain, with a complex expression, could only clasp his hands in agreement.

There was really no chance for him to choose.

He could only accept his fate!

At this moment, he suddenly felt some regret.

If he had not sent Wang Yue to the Gu Family in the first place, might the result have been different?

It might have been… but it might have been worse, after all, without the relationship with Wang Yue, what would the Gu Family have done to him, they would have likely just swallowed up the Imperial Family.

If only he had been nicer to this girl Wang Yue, would the result have been different…

Alas, now it was too late for regrets, everything had missed the mark.

“Since the matter is settled, I shall not bother any further.”

“Farewell.”

Although Gu Changge knew this affair would not be difficult, he had not expected it to go so smoothly.

From the time he descended from the Flying Boat to now, at most half a Two Hours had passed.

And with that, the matter was resolved.

Even without using many words!

With the exception of the Emperor of the Northern Domain himself not being very happy, it seemed that the rest had no real feelings about this outcome; some even felt secretly delighted.

With that, Gu Changge had already turned around and left.

Many ministers of the Northern Domain Royal Family hurriedly bowed and clasped their hands, “Seeing off the Saint Heir.”

This scene also gave the Emperor of the Northern Domain a complex feeling inside.

Sitting on the throne, he gently stroked the dragon head armrest and revealed a bitter smile.

Decades of planning from himself were not worth a single word from the other party.

Laughable, truly laughable…

“Daoist Fellows, in the past, our Gu Family once ceded two cities…”

Gu Haitang was not in a hurry to leave but turned to look at the two elders dressed in Emperor Robes and spoke with a light smile.

“The Gu Family will be ready to take over at any time, returning them to the Gu Family.”

The two replied directly without any hesitation.

At that time, the two cities, which were expansions beyond Duanbei City, were new and without any facilities, even the population was sparse.

But now, decades later, those two cities had already developed well with complete facilities.

Yet even so, the two did not dare suggest waiting to return them until new cities were developed; they could only return the two cities that had already prospered!

“Oh, thank you.”

“I was actually planning on waiting for the Imperial Family to lend the Gu Family two cities at the next expansion.”

“But since the two Daoist Fellows are so generous, I will not decline.”

Gu Haitang said with feigned surprise.

Both men’s faces darkened immediately.

But they understood that this guy was doing it on purpose!

Purely intentional!

In the past, the Wang Family had firm control over the Gu Family, but now they really dared not to offend.

They were not afraid of Gu Haitang; jointly, they could suppress him.

But they were indeed afraid of that Young Master Gu’s title as the Sword Sect’s Saint Heir.

They couldn’t afford to offend…

Those below the Ninth Grade might not understand.

But having been to the Central State, they understood all too well just how terrifying the foundations of the Four Great Sacred Lands were.

In their midst, a True Person Realm was only enough to be an Elder.

Even the Moon Unification True Monarch Realm was not uncommon in the Four Great Sacred Lands, with at least dozens of top Great Powers in each Sacred Land, although nearly half were in closed-door cultivation aiming for higher realms.

Still, it was enough to suppress all forces in the Four Domains!

Not to mention those real Supreme Elders of the Four Great Sacred Lands, who were almost god-like beings.

Only one step away from becoming Human Immortals!

Watching Gu Haitang’s mocking face, the two, despite their reluctance, had to endure…

This was indeed a very satisfying turn of events for the Gu Family Ancestor.

The Wang Family had once overshadowed his own Gu Family, but today the tables had turned!

His junior was truly making him proud!

Outside the palace, including the Emperor of the Northern Domain, had to personally come out to send them off.

After all, even the two Ancestors had come up, how could he afford to put on airs.

“My Wife, if you wish to stay in the Imperial City for cultivation, that is also possible.”

“I will be heading to Central State soon…”

Gu Changge suddenly turned and asked.

“At least now, my Husband is by my side…”

“When my Husband goes to Central State, it won’t be too late for me to return to the Imperial City.”

Wang Yue focused on her Husband’s eyes and said with a faint smile.

The throne had already been taken care of by her Husband, so there was no rush for the moment.

With her current Talent, it would not take long to reach the Seventh Grade Infinite Realm!