Chapter 1698: Paying Homage

It is normal to feel awkward.

The news about Xiao Fan being the Human Emperor of the Nine Provinces has already set Wuhuang Province abuzz.

The Old Ancestors of the other three major Sects were stunned.

That monster… He went out for a few years, and after returning, he possessed the strength of an Old Ancestor!

As it turns out, just a few years later, he has directly become the Human Emperor of the Nine Provinces!

Just look at that… Comparing people only leads to frustration!

More and more experts arrived, and the great hall became increasingly crowded.

Even Yan Ping, Ning Yan, and others were present.

Zheng Tianyuan and Zheng Tianming stood together…

The Peerless Experts who had previously feuded with Xiao Fan had also arrived.

The Old Ancestor of the Great Strength Bull Demon Clan stood together with Niu Zhan, Tuoshu Ancestor, Ancestor Yintiangou, and other experts…

During this time, they had discussed many times how to Face Xiao Fan next and how to preserve their clans and keep them safe…

In the end, they didn't reach any conclusion.

The Grey Crocodile Old Ancestor stayed far away from them for safety, fearing a misunderstanding by Xiao Fan.

The Golden-Winged Roc Ancestor was full of joy; he felt incredibly fortunate and grateful for his own wisdom!

The Demon Emperor, Devil King, and Demon Venerable were also there.

The Demon Emperor was just a lonely bachelor, standing there foolishly…

Mo Xingyuan arrived, happily staying by his grandfather's side.

"Grandfather, I am going to make it big; from now on, I can walk sideways in Tianshen Prefecture!" Mo Xingyuan rejoiced; his dream was about to come true.

"Hmm, one must not be arrogant. Have you forgotten what I taught you? Remember, even in such circumstances, you must still be mindful of your limits," the Devil King chuckled.

Yun Che and Yun Lou stood beside the Demon Venerable.

The Demon Venerable was filled with emotion and, at the same time, felt incredibly fortunate.

Fortunately, his two sons had recognized Xiao Fan as their master back then, preventing the relationship between the Demon Venerable Lineage and Xiao Fan from deteriorating further and allowing for reconciliation.

Otherwise, right now… everything would be ruined.

Inside the great hall of the Heavenly God Palace, everyone was discussing heatedly…

The arrivals from Qinghuang Province, Zhanhuang State, and Yuhuang State secretly rejoiced and discussed among themselves via sound transmission.

"Look, that is Mo Changxian of the Demon Race, an old fellow with terrifying strength… Even he has come. And that is Ancestor Jinlin of the Yao Race, who usually doesn't give Face to anyone… This new Human Emperor of the Nine Provinces must have some real ability; the rumors outside are likely true."

"I think so too… Previously, the Heavenly God Palace was the strongest force of the Human Race in the Nine Provinces, and the fact that the Heavenly God Palace has chosen to submit already speaks volumes."

"I suspect… Bahuang Province and Manhuang State might be in trouble…"

"…"

The royal families of the other great states actually still had some connections with each other.

It was just that the connections were not deep.

Tianshen Prefecture had never had a royal family; it was always directly ruled by the Human Emperor of the Nine Provinces.

At this moment… a figure suddenly appeared above the Void Realm.

"Silence!!"

Daoist Wuji looked solemn and spoke in a deep voice, his voice vibrating in all directions.

The experts below all obediently shut their mouths…

Anyone who had reached the Shie Realm knew what identity Daoist Wuji possessed!

As for those who were unaware, seeing the Shie Realm experts nearby obediently shut their mouths, their fear only deepened.

At this moment… the huge golden gate of the Heavenly God Palace slowly opened.

Xiao Fan was dressed in a golden-threaded dragon robe, with a jade dragon gold belt around his waist, and he held the human emperor scepter in his left hand. He stepped out slowly, exuding the domineering aura of an emperor.

This outfit was prepared by Zhao Wuji; the former Human Emperor of the Nine Provinces wore this set every day!

Half a step behind Xiao Fan, Long Miaoyin followed closely, wearing a golden-threaded phoenix robe… Her Face was stunningly beautiful, capable of toppling cities and captivating hearts.

The two looked down from above, surveying the crowd below.

Upon seeing the Faces of old acquaintances, a smile curled up at the corners of Xiao Fan's mouth.

Xiao Fan actually disliked such cumbersome ceremonies very much.

But the two old things, Zhao Wuji and Hou Wanli, nagged at Xiao Fan's ears every day, and even Ye Cang had gotten involved.

Inside the great hall… everyone knew at a glance who Xiao Fan was, and the woman beside him was likely the wife of the Human Emperor of the Nine Provinces.

Everyone was shocked; this Xiao Fan was too young… His bone age was indeed less than 30 years old!

"Upon seeing the Human Emperor of the Nine Provinces, why do you not hurry to kneel!!!"

At this moment, Zhao Wuji shouted angrily, bringing everyone back to their senses, and then he was the first to kneel on both knees!

"Pay respects to the Human Emperor of the Nine Provinces!!"

Following Zhao Wuji's lead and shout, the Shie Realm experts and royal kings below all knelt down to pay their respects!

"Pay respects to the Human Emperor of the Nine Provinces!"

"Pay respects to the Human Emperor of the Nine Provinces…"

But… a few of them were very strange; everyone else nearby had knelt down, but they had no reaction.

"You, what are you doing? Kneel quickly!!" Wu Juesheng's Face turned pale; only he and Wu Liang had knelt, but Wu Qingyan, Qiao Rong, and Pavilion Master Qiao Yuanzhou beside them remained motionless…

It wasn't that the three of them didn't want to kneel… it was, it was that they couldn't kneel down!

"My legs, no… my knees, they are not under my control!" Wu Qingyan said. No matter how she tried to kneel, she felt as if there was a buoyant force under her knees, preventing her from kneeling.

Qiao Rong and Pavilion Master Qiao Yuanzhou were the same; they simply could not kneel down.