Five hundred years of stacked Q, this one Q, unique and unparalleled throughout eternity!

Many nobles outside the palace received the message and wanted to take this opportunity to curry favor with the five dukes and marquises in order to show their loyalty.

Now suddenly blocked outside the palace, their faces showed expressions of anger.

Inside the palace, the nobles, who believed they had gained an advantage by siding with the right side beforehand, wore gloating expressions. However, some nobles spoke up, questioning:

Why were the palace gates closed?

"The ceremony has not yet begun, and His Highness the Regent has no reason to turn away the nobles!"

Faced with those doubts, Luo Tian, ​​who was sitting in the main seat, did not respond. His gaze casually swept over the many nobles and finally settled on the Duke of Beifeng.

"From what I heard from Duke Beifeng earlier, it seems he has some objections to this grand ceremony?" Luo Tian said slowly.

The Duke of North Wind's expression turned solemn, and he placed his hands behind his back, saying in a deep voice:

"I have no objection to the ceremony. As a member of the Yin royal family, Her Highness the Princess is naturally qualified to ascend the throne and inherit the throne."

However, since ancient times, our Great Yin Empire has been ruled jointly by the emperor and the nobility. For the Regent to desire the entire Great Yin Empire to become your sole domain is, I fear, somewhat inappropriate.

After a slight pause, the Grand Duke of the North Wind cautiously glanced at Divina, the Daughter of the Abyss, who had remained silent since the Leviathan rammed into the planetary warship, before continuing.

"In the past few months, the two pillars of the empire, the Undying Duke and the Marquis of Yueshan, have fallen one after another. We do not want to investigate the dark and sordid affairs and conflicts of interest involved, but the fall of these two imperial dukes and marquises should be a cause for reflection for those in power."

Now that the eldest princess has not yet inherited the throne, His Highness the Regent should provide an explanation for the deaths of the two dukes and marquises in order to appease the hearts of the many nobles.

Therefore, on behalf of the North Wind Clan, I humbly request Your Highness the Regent to issue an edict of self-reproach to appease the people!

As soon as he finished speaking, the Duke of Beifeng raised his hands and bowed to Luo Tian in a gesture of respect.

Subsequently, the other four dukes and hundreds of nobles behind the Duke of Beifeng bowed in respect.

"Your Highness Regent, please issue an edict of self-reproach to appease the people!"

The immense momentum, even under the control of those with ulterior motives, crossed the imperial palace and began to spread throughout the entire capital.

Having reached this point, the others finally understood the North Wind Duke's intentions.

Since Luo Tianzhen killed Yue Shanhou and Bu Si Gong entirely by force, now that Bei Feng Da Gong has borrowed the power of the Abyss Daughter, he is taking this opportunity to use his power to suppress others.

However, to avoid a complete breakdown in relations, the Duke of Beifeng did not openly admit that Luo Tian had killed Marquis Yueshan and Duke Bu Si. Instead, he forced Luo Tian to admit his mistakes under the guise of a self-criticism edict, and then used this opportunity to weaken the influence of the imperial lineage.

The regent, as the future empress's husband, issued an edict of self-reproach. Does that mean the future empress can be completely uninvolved in his actions?

Once this edict of self-reproach is issued, it signifies that the majesty of imperial power has been trampled upon, and all the reputation and authority that Yin Qianyu has accumulated over the years will vanish because of this edict.

Even if Luo Tian still suppresses them, the five dukes and marquises will still have the Abyss Daughter as their backer. Once they lose their power advantage and the legitimate imperial authority, they will definitely be unable to compete with the rising nobility.

At this point, everyone's attention was focused on Luo Tian, ​​awaiting the Regent's reply.

This is especially true of the North Wind.

Those aged eyes were fixed on Luo Tian, ​​a hint of madness flashing in them.

Although the Duke of Beifeng issued a self-reproach edict, he was the one who least wanted to see Luo Tian acknowledge the self-reproach edict.

If Luo Tian accepts the edict of self-reproach, it signifies a compromise by the imperial power, and also means that this matter is very likely to be suppressed directly when the powerful divine forces of both sides reach a consensus.

Grand Duke of the North Wind knew very well that although they were currently able to maintain contact with the Daughter of the Abyss and had the upper hand in the face of Luo Tian, ​​how long could their contact with the Daughter of the Abyss last?

The newly rich of the abyss, blessed by the power of two great gods, would be incredibly fortunate to be able to spare a moment to see them after this transaction, let alone anything else.

Perhaps for the next few years, or even decades, the Daughter of the Abyss will still be able to maintain her deterrent power.

But what will the Daughter of the Abyss remember a hundred years from now? If Luo Tian, ​​this powerful god, were to make a move then, who could restrain him?

As a powerful deity, Luo Tian would have a lifespan of at least a million years if nothing unexpected happened, and might even witness the destruction of stars.

A hundred years is nothing more than the time it takes for him to take a nap.

For the Beifeng family, a hundred years would at most allow them to take another step on the path to godhood, adding a true god with a slight divine power to the family.

Even so, the Beifeng family was nothing more than an ant to Luo Tian.

Once the Daughter of the Abyss is no longer paying attention, the North Wind Clan can be wiped out with a snap of the fingers.

To prevent such consequences, the Duke of Beifeng urgently hoped that Luo Tian would refuse the edict of self-reproach. Only in this way could the Daughter of the Abyss legitimately intervene in the internal affairs of the Dayin Empire and cast Luo Tian into the abyss, never to rise again.

The mad light in his eyes grew even stronger as the Duke of the North Wind looked into Luo Tian's eyes, trying to find a trace of anger within them.

However, that one glance sent the North Wind Duke plummeting into an icy abyss.

His calm, serene gaze seemed to have seen through all the truths of the world; his clumsy trap was nothing more than a clown's trick.

"impossible!"

The Northern Wind Duke struggled to break free from the influence of Luo Tian's gaze, a fierce aura appearing on his face.

"I've cornered him; he has no chance of turning the tables!"

"No, refuse immediately!"

Under the piercing gaze of the North Wind Duke, Luo Tian finally spoke slowly.

"It's clear that the Immortal Lord enjoys a high reputation among the nobles!"

The fall of the Immortal Lord has actually prompted the Northern Wind Duke to launch such a massive attack.

Duke Beifeng hadn't expected Luo Tian to change the subject, and had temporarily recovered from his frenzied state.

His aged face twitched slightly. Although there had been many conflicts between the Grand Duke of the North Wind and the Undying Duke throughout history, he obviously could not say it under these circumstances.

The Duke of North Wind wore a sorrowful expression and said in a low voice:

"The Undying Duke is the head of our four dukes. He guards the Dark Region against the allied forces of the five planes and naturally deserves our respect!"

The words of the Duke of North Wind immediately caused many nobles to freeze in shock.

When the Immortal Duke held power, he had many conflicts with the Northern Wind Duke over the struggle for power and profit.

Furthermore, the Immortal Lord was all-powerful and violent, and was not well-liked among the nobles.

Even those few who were on good terms with the Undead Clan almost all died in the Undead City. Almost none of the nobles present liked the Undead Lord.

But now that even the Great Duke of the North Wind is praising it, how can they fall behind?

"The Undying Lord abandoned the prosperous land, and his entire family has been guarding the Dark Region for thousands of years. We admire him!"

"With the death of the Immortal Lord, the five major planes rebelled instantly. If the Immortal Lord were still alive, they wouldn't dare to invade the Great Yin even if they had a hundred times the courage!"

"May the Immortal Lord live forever!"

The nobles, pinching their noses and enduring the stench, went on a wild tale of the Immortal, practically turning the dead old bat into a saint.

It's just a dead man, and if a few words of praise can solve the problem of Luo Tian, ​​the nobles are even willing to erect a memorial tablet for the Undying Duke in their ancestral land.

Amidst these praises, Luo Tian smiled, clapped his hands, and exclaimed:

"Since everyone respects the Immortal Lord so much, then the rest will be easy!"

As soon as she finished speaking, Shuangye, who had been absent for some time, walked up to the high platform with a small figure.

This is a little girl who looks no more than five or six years old. She is dressed in a red and black gothic lolita outfit, with her waist-length hair styled into twin ponytails. Her eyes are heterochromatic, one black and one red, which looks both eerie and cute.

The little girl cautiously held Shuangye's hand and followed behind her, like a timid newborn beast, her slightly pale face full of confusion and unease about the world around her.

The gazes of hundreds of nobles fell upon her, causing the little girl to panic and immediately hide behind Shuangye.

Luo Tian stood up, pointed at the little girl hiding behind Shuang Ye, and said:

"Since everyone respects the contributions made by the Immortal Lord so much, I would like to take this opportunity to introduce to you the last direct descendant of the Immortal Du family."

From this day forward, Du Xinxin will inherit all the power and status of the Immortal Du family as the new Immortal Duke!

These words caused an uproar among the nobles, and the Duke of Beifeng retorted without hesitation:

"impossible!"

Luo Tian glanced at Duke Beifeng and said in a deep voice:

"It's impossible for the Grand Duke of the North Wind to do so. Could it be that he knows something?"

Duke North Wind was momentarily speechless, unsure of what to say.

After the death of the Immortal Lord, the North Wind family seized the largest share of the Immortal Lord's profits.

To ensure safety, the Duke of Beifeng personally ordered the eradication of all bloodlines of the Undying Du family, and even invited a deity to use a bloodline secret technique to curse and kill all the direct descendants of the Du family.

Under such circumstances, it was naturally impossible for any direct descendant of the Du family to survive.

Just as the Duke of Beifeng was wondering how to speak, the Marquis of Dixing spoke up.

"This matter concerns the purity of the Undying Du family bloodline. In this matter, the burden of proof should be on whoever makes the claim. Shouldn't you provide evidence that she is of the Undying male bloodline?"

Furthermore, if it's merely bloodline, alchemy can forge it, so it's probably insufficient as a criterion for identifying the direct line of the Du family.

Luo Tian raised an eyebrow slightly and said calmly, "I have my reasons for saying this."

As soon as he finished speaking, Luo Tian waved his hand, and a magnificent palace suddenly shone with light.

One after another, enormous phantom figures rose from the palace, gazing towards the direction of the venue.

"That's Valhalla!"

"The spirits of the many sages who founded the empire!"

After becoming a god, the founding ancestor of the Great Yin Empire, the Sun King, established the Hall of Heroes, where the souls of many who died in battles found their final resting place. Over thousands of years, these souls have become the guardian spirits of the Great Yin Empire.

Among them were the ancestors of the immortal Du family.

At that moment, everyone immediately understood Luo Tian's intention: he wanted to use the words of the heroic spirit to declare Du Xinxin's legitimacy as a descendant of the Du family.

Among the many heroic spirits, a middle-aged man wearing blood-red armor looked at Du Xinxin, a hint of affection appearing on his dignified face.

With a slight lift of his right hand, a ray of light crossed the Hall of Heroes and slowly descended upon Du Xinxin—a blessing from his ancestors.

Subsequently, many heroic spirits returned, and the once-glorious Hall of Heroes returned to peace.

At this moment, complex emotions began to appear on the faces of many nobles.

As long as the Du family ancestor is alive, it doesn't matter if the immortal god crawls out of the underworld and tells everyone that Du Xinxin is not of the Du family bloodline.

The authority of our ancestors must not be violated!

Luo Tian himself watched everything calmly.

In fact, Du Xinxin is a genuine descendant of the Immortal Du family, but she is not the Immortal Ancestor who was destroyed by Luo Tian. Instead, she is the direct granddaughter of the first Immortal Ancestor who died young at the beginning of the establishment of the Dayin Empire.

In terms of seniority, this Du Xinxin is the great-great ...