In other words, their hearts had shifted to a different position in that instant, and now that they've recovered, their hearts have returned to their original positions.

The two remained silent for a while, then simultaneously turned to look at Long Xun sitting below, before turning back to look at each other.

Ye Gucheng suddenly said, "I have some thoughts after the battle just now. Why don't we sit down and discuss swordsmanship?"

Ximen Chuixue nodded happily: "Okay."

Then... without offering any explanation or showing any curiosity about the Gu woman's miraculous healing, they simply flew away hand in hand in full view of everyone, using their light-footed skills.

Only Long Xun, who was sitting in his seat, could feel that the space of this world had become much more stable in that instant.

—Ever since he recalled his spatial talent, he has been able to truly sense what the space of a world is like.

If before the final battle, the space of this world was as fragile as a bubble blown from bubble gum, now it has become made of rock candy, with a much harder outer shell that won't collapse so easily.

Once the end is reached, the world will have truly evolved completely.

The group, who had been abruptly abandoned by the Sword God and Sword Immortal, felt an acute sense of embarrassment about to strike. Just as they were wondering whether to leave, Emperor Yin Chen suddenly coughed softly and stood up with a smile: "Gentlemen, gentlemen, listen to what I have to say."

Long Xun noticed that Yin Bei and Gong Jiu's expressions suddenly turned ugly—although their expressions had been ugly from the very first second they sat down.

The martial arts practitioners landed on the ground, and the Gu woman had already approached Hua Manlou and taken his hand. Everyone waited quietly and curiously for Yin Chen to say something.

As for the ministers present, they had all become serious. Clearly, for them, this matter was the real reason they had stayed up late to come here and brave the cold wind.

"On this joyous day..." Everyone exclaimed in unison, "Hmm?"

"I have made a decision." Yin Chen waved his hand, and the chief eunuch serving behind him immediately came forward with a tray on which was a bright yellow scroll, the legendary imperial edict.

Yin Chen picked up the imperial edict and said, "I intend to follow the Imperial Preceptor in pursuing the path of immortality. Today, I will pass the throne to the Crown Prince of Taiping, Yin Xi. Yin Xi, receive the edict."

Long Xun suddenly looked up at the sky. Only he could feel that at the moment Yin Chen passed on the throne, a suction force suddenly came from the sky and enveloped him.

Having experienced this suction force several times in the previous world, he understood that it was the summoning power emanating from the resting space after this world had evolved on its own and was no longer in trouble.

However, Long Xun did not want to leave now, as he had not yet attended his friend's wedding.

Standing in the crowd, the Grand Preceptor suddenly transformed into a dragon and soared into the sky in full view of everyone.

Yin Chen was extremely anxious when he saw Long Xun flying out of the palace. He had spent a long time smoothing out all the procedures for passing on the throne, and he had deliberately chosen a time when no one would expect it and would not stop him, all so that he could follow the Grand Preceptor!

The freedom he gained in exchange for the imperial advisor's departure, even abandoning his throne, was practically given away for nothing!

Without a second thought, Yin Chen tossed the imperial edict into Gong Jiu's arms, leaped up and grabbed Long Xun's tail, and was then carried into the sky amidst a series of screams of "Ahhhhhh!"

Everyone was completely baffled by this unexpected turn of events.

Gong Jiu's face grew even more gloomy and twisted. He slowly raised his hand and grabbed the imperial edict that the emperor had carelessly tossed into his arms like a piece of toilet paper. A ferocious smile appeared on his face: "My good brother... this is truly unexpected... hehehehehe..."

Yin Bei gave him a cold look and said indifferently, "He's always been so unpredictable."

The martial arts practitioners felt a chill run down their spines as they watched the royal spectacle.

So why are they here to watch the duel...? The Sword God and Sword Immortal eloped, the Emperor was replaced overnight, and the royal family doesn't seem to be at peace...

There's always this feeling that I know too much.