Hi everyone! Just a quick update: I've been really busy lately, so I'll be cutting back from two chapters a day to one chapter a day. Sorry about that, but I don't have much free time right now. Thanks for understanding, and have a great day!
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Although the Sun Moon Empire had undergone tremendous changes, the imperial capital of Mingdu had not been greatly affected.
Xu Yuexuan's elder brother, although he did not attend to state affairs, was after all a direct bloodline of the Sun Moon imperial family. The ministers had also been somewhat threatened by that evil soul master Super Douluo, so not many were willing to step forward as the leader. But now this situation had broken. After thoroughly clearing out the evil soul masters within the imperial palace, Xu Yuexuan, using her identity as the Purple Moon Princess, quickly took complete control of all personnel in the palace. Of course, this was only accomplished with everyone's help; otherwise, with just Xu Yuexuan and Mo Ying, the outcome would not have been much better…
After last night's bloody purge, the number of soul masters remaining in the entire imperial palace was actually not many, and almost all of the stronger ones had perished. Only one Dark Guard commander had survived by luck. This person's soul power rank was around level seventy-three, but his soul power was somewhat unstable and superficial throughout his body. It was obvious at a glance that he had used medicinal stimulants to cultivate. However, Xu Yuexuan truly had no one else available at the moment and could only reluctantly spare his life.
At this time, Xie Shiyu's existence proved very useful.
Tianyin Sect was a large sect renowned throughout the entire Sun Moon Continent and the largest sect in the northern region. Its influence extended widely across soul masters and various levels of power. After Xie Shiyu wrote a personal letter and Mo Ying delivered it to a certain address, soon a Soul Douluo arrived within the range of Mingdu, bringing dozens of sect disciples with him.
The next day, the previously missing Crazy Bull Douluo appeared once again. He also brought a portion of the Tianyin Sect members. These people's soul power ranks varied, ranging from Soul Ancestor to Soul Saint, but there was no denying that they all held extreme respect toward Xie Shiyu. After some simple training, they could become the best helpers to assist Xu Yuexuan in fully controlling Mingdu.
Crazy Bull Douluo also brought another piece of news: the Tianyin Sect headquarters powerhouses, who had originally migrated to the south, had decided to come to Mingdu. Leading the team was Xie Shiyu's father, a Control System Super Douluo whose martial soul was also the Jade Spirit Flute. His soul power had already reached level ninety-six, and he was one of the rare Super Douluos who had not used pills to stimulate his cultivation. It was precisely because of his existence that the Tianyin Sect had obtained such a lofty status in the north.
According to Xie Shiyu's description, her father had a relatively mild personality but was always extremely decisive and resolute in handling matters. He was now nearly a hundred years old, but in terms of his cultivation, he still had quite a few years of life left…
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The major changes within the imperial palace naturally aroused curiosity and discussion among the residents of Mingdu. In this troubled time, Mingdu, as the core symbol of the empire, naturally drew the attention of countless powerhouses and forces. But soon, most officials and Mingdu powers who had been watching with an attitude of enjoying the show could no longer laugh…
The palace gates, which had been sealed for some time, opened wide. The remaining portion of the imperial family's Dark Guards spread out in all directions. In a short time, officials belonging to the Sun Moon Empire in Mingdu, as well as sect powers, all received the same order.
That was to enter the palace to congratulate the new Sun Moon Emperor on her ascension to the throne, and to restart the operation of this enormously vast imperial machine…
Of course, there were quite a few troubles and obstacles to face in this process. However, after You Mengchu and Zi Ji symbolically displayed a bit of their strength and executed on the spot one official who was leading the troublemaking, the surrounding clamor disappeared without a trace in an instant, replaced by a rare silence.
Naturally, everything afterward was not entirely smooth. There would always be a few who wanted to show off or had ulterior motives trying to seek personal gain at this moment. The group's method of dealing with such characters was the same: execute them on the spot, with no mercy whatsoever.
At the same time, over these days, Tianyin Sect's powerhouses gradually arrived in Mingdu. The Sect Master of Tianyin Sect, Xie Huoming, was a steady and handsome-looking middle-aged man. His temperament was somewhat similar to Xie Shiyu's, and his methods of doing things were extremely decisive. After learning some information from his own daughter, he decisively led the entire Tianyin Sect to assist Xu Yuexuan in controlling Mingdu.
Unexpectedly, after the group used thunderous methods to intimidate the whole of Mingdu, the half-soul-tool-ized legion originally stationed in Tuoyun City suddenly arrived in Mingdu under the leadership of its commander. After a brief negotiation with Xu Yuexuan, they chose to submit to her command and began taking responsibility for cleansing the dissident forces and those powers in Mingdu that did not obey Xu Yuexuan's orders.
In less than a week, a lingering bloody aura seemed to hover over the entire Mingdu. Almost no residents could be seen on the streets; instead, soldiers and Dark Guards came and went continuously transporting corpses. This was both a deterrent and a symbol. The ancient and historic giant city of Mingdu had returned to the hands of the Xu family, and the future of the empire seemed to hold a brand-new hope.
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Before dawn had broken, Xu Yuexuan reluctantly opened her eyes from the soft large bed. The intense soreness throughout her body made her unable to help but let out a moan. Her purple long hair was now slightly disheveled, and the snow-white delicate body hidden beneath the thin quilt was covered with various ambiguous red marks. Especially that smear of red on the bedsheet, which appeared even more vivid under the dim candlelight…
Xu Yuexuan could not describe what she was feeling, nor did she know what mindset had led her to choose to offer herself. Facing the current situation, her heart was very tired and very complicated. Everything was far more difficult than she had imagined; everything had to start from scratch. Without external support, relying solely on her and Mo Ying, they probably wouldn't have lasted even a single day…
Thinking of this, two clear tears unconsciously slid down Xu Yuexuan's cheeks from the corners of her eyes. But soon, she adjusted her state. The Sun Moon Empire had been passed down for ten thousand years; countless generations of the Xu family had sacrificed far too much for the empire's future. Imperial power was both the glory they controlled and the heaviest shackle binding them.
Xu Yuexuan thought that she probably did not want to abandon the foundation that her ancestors had built with their lives. Even though her hatred had previously weakened this feeling somewhat, thinking about it now, if she really gave up and allowed the empire to drift and fall in the wind and rain, even if she fell into hell in the future, she feared she would be unable to extinguish the most resilient sense of responsibility and mission in her heart. This would become an eternal thorn piercing her heart, causing her pain every night, preventing her from ever sleeping peacefully for the rest of her life…
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Pulling her thoughts back to the present and feeling the warmth beside her, Xu Yuexuan hesitated for a moment before gently biting her lip and pressing herself against it.
The strange sensation of skin touching made Xu Yuexuan's pretty face flush red. Even though she had felt this sensation throughout the entire night yesterday, now that her consciousness was clear, it carried a different flavor.
What was dignity? Xu Yuexuan no longer dared to think about it. From the moment she took the initiative to get herself drunk and throw herself into his arms, she had already become his plaything.
From their interactions these past days, she had also gained some understanding of Shen Hanyu.
He did almost everything according to his whims. That supreme strength was his greatest backing. His personality was very changeable; the darkness and light in his heart were completely opposing sides. To achieve his goals, he could slaughter the entire population of Mingdu without any ripples.
Such a Shen Hanyu made her feel fear and terror from the bottom of her heart, but the gentleness he showed toward his own people left her somewhat bewildered. Unfortunately, she was not qualified enough for Shen Hanyu to reveal his gentle side in front of her. Just as she had said, she was the slave, and Shen Hanyu was the lofty master. From the moment she proactively placed such a status gap in front of them, she had determined her future path. This was not only for the empire, but also for herself.
On the other side, Shen Hanyu, who had already awakened, did not feel anything unusual.
It was certain that he had no feelings for Xu Yuexuan. Whether Xu Yuexuan had feelings for him or not, he cared even less. Just as Xu Yuexuan thought, to him she was more like a disposable plaything. Since she was eager to perform in front of him to seek more help and a sense of security, and since Xu Yuexuan herself was an exceptionally beautiful woman, Shen Hanyu naturally would not refuse. For such a wonderful thing, he believed no one would actively refuse it.
As his thoughts turned, Xu Yuexuan, who was tightly pressed against his body, seemed to sense that Shen Hanyu had awakened. She slowly raised her head, a smile appearing on her somewhat pale face, and said:
"Master, you're awake…"
Shen Hanyu reached out a hand to stroke Xu Yuexuan's cheek and then said:
"Regret it?"
Xu Yuexuan firmly shook her head and said:
"I believe there is no more perfect man in the world than Master. It was you who gave new life to me and the empire. Compared to that, my sacrifice is nothing…"
"Hehe…"
Shen Hanyu's hand continued to move forward as he caressed her. His hand seemed to carry a strange magic; wherever it passed, everything trembled slightly. The flush on Xu Yuexuan's face grew even deeper. She had clearly realized what Shen Hanyu wanted to do. Last night's night of conquest had left her exhausted all over at this moment, but she did not dare say anything about being tired in front of Shen Hanyu. Facing his caresses, she even deliberately guided his hand toward the softest areas of her body to give him the best sensations.
This version of herself made Xu Yuexuan feel unfamiliar and filled with despair. However, Shen Hanyu was in high spirits, and she didn't want to show even the slightest trace of dissatisfaction. She could only bury her burning, flushed face into the thin quilt, while her body continued to work hard to match Shen Hanyu's movements.
Shen Hanyu was rarely in such high spirits. Xu Yuexuan's obedience and sensibility made him develop a slight fondness for this Sun Moon young female emperor who had proactively thrown herself into his arms, but it was limited to that.
"Raise your head…"
Shen Hanyu suddenly felt a bit of mischief and said softly.
Xu Yuexuan trembled, but still slowly raised her head.
That pretty face was now completely flushed. Her beautiful eyes still carried faint moisture, her delicate nose was high and straight, and a faint charm made her entire temperament change somewhat. In the gaze she directed at Shen Hanyu there was shyness, along with a deeply hidden weariness.
Shen Hanyu looked at her like this, then extended his long arm and directly pulled the young girl's delicate body into his embrace, letting her lie directly on his chest.
"Mmm…"
The wind and rain were about to come; fierce winds and sudden rains struck the heart of the lotus.
Even though she had mental preparation, Xu Yuexuan still could not help letting out a muffled groan, and her body began to tremble slightly.
"Today is your enthronement ceremony…"
Shen Hanyu whispered in Xu Yuexuan's ear, while also gently biting her crystal-clear earlobe.
After last night's exploration, he had discovered that although this girl's sensitivity was not comparable to Snow Emperor and the others, she was extremely sensitive, especially at her earlobe. Just a touch would elicit a big reaction.
Xu Yuexuan let out another soft cry. The stimulation from above and below made her feel as if she had floated up to the clouds for a moment, but she still bit her lip tightly, not daring to let any shameful sounds leak out.
Enthronement…
Xu Yuexuan silently repeated the word in her heart. Her hands could not help gripping the thin quilt beside her. Looking at Shen Hanyu's slightly wicked smile, Xu Yuexuan hesitated for a moment before taking the initiative to lean in and offer a fragrant kiss…
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The enthronement ceremony was scheduled for noon. After finishing that morning's conquest, Xu Yuexuan did not even have time to rest before being awakened by the maids. After a simple wash, she was surrounded by experienced palace maids and began to be dressed.
Today was undoubtedly a special day for her. From today onward, she would be the true Empress of the Sun Moon Empire, taking on the responsibilities of her ancestors and devoting her heart and blood to the empire's prosperity and flourishing.
On the other hand, today was also the day she truly shed her pure maiden body. From today onward, she could also be considered to have her own other half, a powerhouse who would soon become a god… Although this "other half" was only what she felt unilaterally, Shen Hanyu never cared about such trivial matters, and probably no one would pursue it…
Today, Xu Yuexuan changed out of that purple long dress and instead put on an extremely luxurious purple-gold long robe. The entire robe was carved with a ferocious giant dragon, precisely her martial soul, the Purple Radiance Heaven-Destroying Dragon.
Upon closer inspection, the Sun and Moon, the imperial family's inherited martial souls, were also carved onto it. After putting on this long robe, Xu Yuexuan lost a trace of her youthful girlish tenderness and instead gained an air of lofty majesty and oppression.
The altar for the heaven-worshipping ceremony had already been prepared. Every part of the imperial palace had been renewed. Under the day-and-night repairs by the craftsmen, although some damaged buildings still affected the overall appearance, it at least had the look of an imperial palace. It was sufficient to handle the current heaven-worshipping grand ceremony.
Under the gazes of countless ministers and Sun Moon nobles, Xu Yuexuan's hand hidden beneath the long robe clenched slightly. Then, under the watchful eyes of countless people, she stepped forward one by one onto the highest point of the altar. With her back to the crowd, she took a deep breath, then slowly turned around. Her calm, rippleless gaze swept across the surroundings. Even though the imperial might was not yet skillfully employed on her body, it still made the countless people below involuntarily draw in a cold breath…
"The empire has experienced a hundred years since the beginning of chaos. In these hundred years, far too many people have died…"
"Whether it was the former Purple Moon Princess of the empire or the current Sun Moon Empress, what I want to tell you is this: no matter what hardships and costs are paid, no matter who ultimately wins in this struggle against fate, the empire will still radiate its own brilliant splendor in the long river of time. The once incompetent imperial family has completely disappeared. I will lead you to welcome a new life and bring the empire a brand-new dawn. The glory of the empire will once again be built by me and all of you… The light of the sun and moon shall once again illuminate all the people…"
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