Chapter 305: Forcing the Throne
With the Demon Emperor and the Demon Army slaughtered by Xiao Tian, the sword hanging over all the living beings of the Tianxuan Continent was finally removed.
"I haven't seen Qing Tan for a long time, I should go visit her!"
Thinking this, Xiao Tian's figure flashed as he headed towards the Hall of Darkness.
The Tianxuan Continent is divided into four major regions: East, South, West, and North. Each region is vast, and countless great mountains lie between the regions, home to many powerful beasts. Ordinary people cannot cross these mountains, only those with great strength can do so.
Of course, for Xiao Tian, who had mastered the plane's embryo, such barriers were nothing. With a mere thought, he could arrive anywhere.
"Swish!"
In a flash of light, Xiao Tian appeared outside the Dark City. He looked ahead at the enormous city that seemed to stretch endlessly, lying there like an ancient beast. The entire city was dark, giving a solemn and heavy feeling, and above it was a massive dark shield enveloping the entire city.
As soon as he arrived, Xiao Tian frowned because he sensed a lot of hostility towards Qing Tan within the city.
"You people are courting death!"
With a flash of cold light in his eyes, Xiao Tian stepped forward and disappeared from where he stood.
...
In the center of the enormous Dark City was a vast black stone square that seemed to stretch endlessly. Standing in the square were numerous black stone pillars inscribed with runes, bearing the names of those who had made great contributions to the Hall of Darkness.
This Dark Square was a crucial place in the Dark City, only opened during grand ceremonies. At this moment, the vast crowd surrounding the square was silently watching the center.
In the center of the square was a black altar with a black throne symbolizing the ruler of the Northern Domain. On that throne sat a slender figure in a black dress adorned with dark golden intricate patterns, exuding a sense of solemnity and nobility.
Her face was calm and beautiful, with snow-white skin, crescent-shaped eyebrows, and a straight nose. Her eyes were like deep, tranquil pools, as mysterious as the night sky, drawing people in.
Although her face now held a cold and mature air, her delicate features still bore traces of the lively girl she once was—it was Qing Tan.
Sitting on the throne, Qing Tan looked down at the crowd. Wherever her gaze landed, the people were filled with humility, few daring to meet her eyes. The once naïve girl had now become the ruler of the Northern Domain, capable of deciding the fate of millions with a single thought.
"Let the ceremony begin!"
With a slight nod from Qing Tan, a thunderous voice echoed through the heavens.
"Buzz!"
Countless black beams shot into the sky, like a grand celebration. Just as the leaders of various factions in the Northern Domain prepared to offer their congratulations, a cold voice suddenly shouted, "Stop!"
The atmosphere in the square instantly froze with the shout.
Seeing this, two elders in black robes narrowed their eyes and shouted, "Great Elder, why are you stopping the hall master's ceremony?"
The Great Elder replied calmly, "According to the rules, only those who have been unanimously approved by the Council of Elders can become the new hall master. We do not recognize her as the hall master!"
Qing Tan coldly looked at the Great Elder and said, "Great Elder, my master appointed me as the hall master before he passed away. According to the rules, this order is enough for me to become the new hall master."
"That's just your side of the story!" The Great Elder sneered. "From what I know, you secretly harmed the former hall master during his breakthrough to the Reincarnation Realm, took the Dark Ancestor Talisman, and tried to control the Hall of Darkness. Such a ruthless and treacherous person does not deserve to be our hall master!"
"Great Elder, mind your words!" Another black-robed elder shouted. "You are also a senior in the Hall of Darkness. If it wasn't for the hall master's direct appointment, how could she easily control the Dark Ancestor Talisman? Do you think the hall master's inheritance is so easily controlled?"
"Humph! Everyone knows that to gain the inheritance, the former hall master must be willing. Your accusations against the hall master are a grave crime!" another black-robed elder echoed.
"The former hall master trusted her completely. Who knows what tricks she used!" The Great Elder insisted, then changed the subject. "Furthermore, to become the hall master of the Hall of Darkness, one must possess both sacred artifacts of the hall..."
Qing Tan's eyes turned cold as she glanced at the Great Elder. She then raised her hand, and an ancient rune appeared on her forehead. With the appearance of this rune, the sky grew darker, and an ancient, indescribable aura spread out.
The Great Elder's eyes showed greed as he looked at the Dark Ancestor Talisman, but he sneered, "The Dark Ancestor Talisman is one of them. What about the other?"
One of the black-robed elders immediately said, "Everyone in Dark City knows that during the Heavenly Emperor's battle with the Demon Emperor, he took away the nine most powerful artifacts in the world, including the Scythe of Darkness. How can the hall master possess this artifact now?"
Hearing this, the Great Elder looked at the two elders in front of him. They were both Supreme Elders in the Hall of Darkness, with the power of the Reincarnation Realm.
Sensing the Great Elder's gaze, the two Supreme Elders immediately said, "Since you do not possess the Scythe of Darkness, your position as hall master cannot be legitimate!"
"I will retrieve the Scythe of Darkness from the heavens in due time. Now, I possess the Dark Ancestor Talisman and the inheritance, so I should be the hall master!" Qing Tan's eyes grew colder, and the ancient rune on her forehead became clearer, making the sky even darker.
"What? Are you planning to use the Dark Ancestor Talisman to suppress us?" one of the Supreme Elders snorted.
"Yes, I am. What of it?"
At that moment, a voice suddenly echoed through the heavens.
"Who dares..."
The Supreme Elder began to shout but fell silent immediately. On the dark throne, Xiao Tian's figure appeared.
"Brother Xiao Tian!"
Seeing him, Qing Tan immediately embraced him tightly.
Xiao Tian gently stroked Qing Tan's hair and said, "Anyone who dares to bully you is my enemy!"
As he spoke, a terrifying killing intent erupted from his body. Under this suffocating aura, everyone felt as if their souls were freezing. Had Xiao Tian directed this aura at them, it would have killed them all instantly.
"I bow to the Heavenly Emperor!"
Everyone present knelt, respectfully shouting.
(End of Chapter)
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