A vicious female is trapped in a beastly hell.

Chapter 326 The Mysterious Scepter (Bonus Chapter for Donations)
The young man following Lu Xiao's right had long, bright red hair, a slender and upright figure, and beautiful, captivating eyes. His narrow, fox-like eyes seemed to be smiling but not smiling. He followed the group at a leisurely pace.

Shen Li wore an elegant black and red suit with a slightly antique style and exquisite embroidery. He perfectly carried off the combination of common and refined elements, and his every move was graceful and composed, exuding an air of nobility.

Her glances were captivating and alluring, driving many of the females present into a frenzy, emitting hushed screams.

Even many males were stunned.

Xue Yinzhou, standing beside him, was much more low-key, unlike this flirtatious fox who attracted attention everywhere. He followed on the far right, concealing his aura, but the faint killing intent he exuded, along with his handsome and aloof face and figure, still drew a lot of attention.

The man was tall and slender, with pale skin like cold jade. His waterfall-like silver hair cascaded down to his waist, and his deep, mysterious purple eyes were captivating. He wore a silver bespoke suit adorned with purple embroidery, and the cuffs were subtly embroidered with snake scales, giving him an indescribably unique and extraordinary aura. He was mysterious, elegant, and like a dangerous demon.

Xue Yinzhou didn't care about the prying eyes of those around him. He vigilantly searched his surroundings, checking for potential dangers, to ensure that today's ceremony would be completed smoothly and without any mishaps!

Along the way, he silently dealt with several assassination attempts, and the jubilant people were so engrossed in this long-awaited spectacle that no one noticed.

After the honor guard finished their parade and returned to the auditorium, the birds in the sky also pulled the sedan chair back.

Lu Xiao stepped forward and helped Shen Tang out of the sedan chair, onto the red carpet, and onto the coronation platform.

The moment the people saw Shen Tang emerge, all sounds at the scene fell silent, and a momentary stagnation ensued!
She wore a purple-gold gown, its long train gleaming luxuriously in the sunlight. The embroidery, adorned with intricate and magnificent animal totems, and the jewels and crown she wore complemented each other beautifully. She was as radiant as a goddess visiting the mortal world, seemingly about to vanish at any moment, causing all the beastmen to tremble with fear and remain in a daze for a long time!
Even though they had seen Shen Tang's beautiful and noble appearance before, Lu Xiao and the others were still amazed at this moment, their blood was boiling and their hearts were pounding.

Everything in the world faded behind her.

They only had eyes for her; they couldn't see anyone else.

Lord Shi Ye of Green Field City, his wife Song Wan, and Hu Yun, who were sitting in the best seats with the best view, were so excited by this scene that they were speechless and tears welled up in their eyes.

They had truly watched this little girl rise to where she was today, and they were even more thrilled than if they were standing on the stage themselves!

Hu Yun and the others were stunned. Her Highness... no! Her Majesty was so beautiful and noble! They dared not even dream of her, but as long as they could stay by her side and serve her, that would be their greatest honor and wish in this life!
Looking at the radiant Shen Tang on the stage, Shen Xu felt that the younger sister he used to dislike was becoming increasingly blurry in his mind, to the point that he could hardly remember her anymore.

He felt a mixture of good wishes and bitterness as he drank a glass of wine.

Some things have already happened, and there's no going back.

He just needs to watch silently.

Yun Hong's feelings were mixed at this moment. He could see that there was absolutely no possibility between Shen Tang and his son! He felt a little regretful, but he quickly let it go.

At this moment, Yun Hong was strangely relieved that Yun Han was not around, otherwise, if he saw Shen Tang looking so beautiful and noble, he would probably do something stupid again.

Lu Shen also returned from the Cloud Empire. Compared to Yun Hong, who was frowning beside him, he was all smiles, his eyes narrowed into slits.

I've finally handed over the seal ring. I don't have to work anymore. This retirement life is so easy and carefree!

Lu Shen was overjoyed. Fortunately, he hadn't refused the marriage proposal back then. His son had found a good home, and he could finally rest easy!

Seeing Lu Shen's worthless, shameless grin, Yun Hong turned his face away and snorted coldly, almost crushing the wine glass in his hand, feeling even more uneasy.

He couldn't rest easy knowing his mentally challenged son was still unmarried. Look at him, even a few strands of his hair had turned white!

What are we going to do about this?

The most excited people present were the noblemen from prominent families who were still unmarried.

Their eyes sparkled; they were completely mesmerized.

Your Majesty is so beautiful!
They also longed to serve her!
They were willing to marry His Majesty, even as a concubine, or even as a bed slave if necessary!
If the heads of the major families found out about this, they would surely spit out a mouthful of blood.

I heard that there is a selection process after the new emperor ascends the throne. Many young noblemen are thinking of going back to discuss with their family heads that they must participate in the selection to win the favor of the new monarch!

After a moment of silence, the crowd erupted in an unprecedented wave of cheers as the sun began to set and the ceremony came to a close.

Until the final part of the ceremony.

An old man with a weathered appearance stepped forward. This was Sugo, the old priest of the Night Glow Empire.

I heard that he lived for nearly a hundred years, a long and healthy life that is truly amazing.

Each empire had its own priests, and the position was usually passed down through generations. The priests were responsible for divination and presiding over sacrificial ceremonies to ensure good weather, peace, and prosperity for the country. When a new emperor ascended the throne, the priests would appear to bestow blessings and present him with a scepter.

The rumors were quite exaggerated, but Shen Tang didn't know if these priests had any real skills. Otherwise, why didn't any priests come out to guide the rebels when they attacked the city? However, thinking of the high priest of the Sea Kingdom, she didn't dare to speak too definitively.

The old priest Sugo respectfully walked onto the stage, held the golden scepter in both hands, and handed it to Shen Tang.

"This old minister congratulates Your Majesty on your ascension to the throne!"

Shen Tang accepted the heavy scepter. At the very top of the scepter was a transparent crystal, radiating a mysterious power that drew people in.

Whether it was an illusion or not, the scepter suddenly became light and obedient the moment it landed in her hand.

Despite being over a hundred years old, the old priest Sugo's eyes were remarkably clear, revealing wisdom beyond that of ordinary people. "Your Majesty," he said, "this scepter was left behind by our royal ancestors. Legend has it that it was taken from a mysterious place and passed down through generations as the monarch's authority."

“The priests would pass on authority to each crowned monarch, but only a few monarchs actually possessed that authority.”

"Your Majesty, you must surpass the late Emperor."

Shen Tang raised an eyebrow, always feeling that the priests' words were mysterious and enigmatic, but she didn't delve too deeply into it, her gaze returning to the golden scepter in her hand.

The transparent crystal refracted brilliant light under the sunlight, exuding a mysterious attraction that stirred her heart.

Shen Tang mentally instructed the system, "Analyze the composition of this crystal."

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