Chapter 2563: A Show of Authority

"Greetings to the new Human Emperor of the Nine Provinces."

"Congratulations, congratulations…"

"Greetings to the new Emperor of the Nine Provinces."

"…"

Even though many of the experts present had a higher Realm than Xiao Li, they all bowed respectfully at this moment.

Experts from the Ancient Barbarian Clan, the Dragon Palace Hall, the Sword Sect, and others—even if they were unwilling—all bowed respectfully, not daring to show the slightest negligence.

"You may rise," Xiao Li said calmly, sitting upon the dragon throne.

This was Xiao Fan's requirement: he wanted Xiao Li to put on airs and give these experts from other factions a show of authority.

"Yes…"

"…"

The faces of the experts who had bowed were all quite unnatural, as if they were Xiao Li's subordinates.

Yet, they didn't dare to show any anger.

After standing up, the group of experts looked embarrassed. If they were bowing to Xiao Fan, it wouldn't be much, but bowing to Xiao Li made them feel extremely uncomfortable.

Ye Miaoyin, Zhangsun Ning, Nangong Lingxuan, and the others watched this scene with smiles; Xiao Li had truly grown up.

"Thank you all for coming from afar to attend my son's grand coronation ceremony. Thank you, thank you…"

At this moment, a faint laugh came from an unknown direction, echoing in everyone's ears.

"Xiao Fan?!"

Everyone was stunned, recognizing the owner of the voice as Xiao Fan.

The Wanwu Realm Old Ancestors from the Dragon Palace Hall, the Ancient Barbarian Clan, and the Sword Sect all shuddered in fear upon hearing Xiao Fan's voice.

"Hehehe… My thanks to you all."

In the next moment, Xiao Fan's figure appeared in the hall, cupping his hands toward his surroundings with a smile.

"You are too polite, Lord Xiao!"

"Indeed, Lord Xiao…"

"It is our honor to witness the coronation of the new Emperor of the Nine Provinces."

"…"

Seeing Xiao Fan in person, no one in the divine hall dared to be negligent, fearing they might offend The Terror.

Even the Old Ancestors of the Ancient Barbarian Clan, the Dragon Palace Hall, and the Sword Sect stood up with smiles that looked worse than crying, repeatedly cupping their hands to show goodwill to Xiao Fan.

"Hehehe… You all came too? What rare guests," Xiao Fan said cheerfully, looking toward the Old Ancestors of the Ancient Barbarian Clan, the Dragon Palace Hall, and the Sword Sect.

Hearing this, their faces turned dark and very unnatural… they could all hear the sarcasm in Xiao Fan's words.

"Please, have a seat," Xiao Fan said indifferently; today was not the day for a confrontation.

"Thank you, thank you."

"…"

The Old Ancestors of the Ancient Barbarian Clan, the Dragon Palace Hall, and the Sword Sect repeatedly cupped their hands and sat down with embarrassed expressions.

"Father," Xiao Li stood up and bowed upon seeing Xiao Fan enter.

Xiao Fan nodded with a smile, slowly walked to Xiao Li's side, and gazed at the crowd in the hall.

"My Nine Provinces has always been a part of the Hongtian Star Domain. Today, my son Xiao Li becomes the new Emperor of the Nine Provinces. Everyone, if the Nine Provinces faces trouble in the future, I hope you will provide much assistance."

Standing in the divine hall, Xiao Fan cupped his hands with a smile.

"This… You are too polite, Lord Xiao is too polite."

"Yes, Lord Xiao, you are being too modest."

"Exactly, Lord Xiao, you are far too polite."

"…"

The many experts of the Hongtian Star Domain hurriedly cupped their hands in return upon hearing Xiao Fan's words.

"Hehehe… As it should be," Xiao Fan smiled faintly.