After the ceremony, he slowly raised his head, his eyes, though weathered by time, still bright and full of sincerity and gentleness.
Like the warm sun shining on the earth in spring, it is not dazzling but can warm people's hearts and give them endless comfort.
He parted his lips slightly, and his slightly hoarse yet steady and powerful voice slowly rose in the silent court, like a babbling brook flowing in the mountains.
Soothing yet firm: "Your Highness, you flatter me. I am merely acquainted with the art of observing qi, how dare I claim to be 'granted instruction'?"
Just now, I observed that Your Highness's eyes and brows seemed to radiate auspicious light, and your dragon-like bearing and phoenix-like demeanor hinted at the destiny of Heaven. You are the one destined to protect the nation's fate.
If Your Highness does not find my understanding too rudimentary, would you allow me to follow you and, through the opportunities presented by this world, help me to comprehend the mysteries of destiny and find the path to spiritual advancement?
In an instant, inside that majestic and imposing hall.
It was as if time and space had been frozen by an invisible force, plunging into a deathly silence that was almost suffocating.
The breathing of everyone inside the hall seemed to be tightly gripped by an invisible hand, becoming extremely weak and cautious.
Only the palace lanterns hanging high on the roof swayed gently in the breeze that seemed to come from nowhere.
The light and shadow cast flickered on everyone's faces, like a group of restless elves dancing wildly.
All eyes, like sharp, invisible threads, focused on King Jinrui Zhao and Daoist Xuwu, whether subtly or directly.
Prior to this, a seed had already been planted in the hidden corners of everyone's hearts, and a kind of speculation had begun to grow.
It is believed that the person who bears such a great mission as protecting the fate of the nation is very likely the famous and highly regarded King Jinrui Zhao.
And now, this has been definitively confirmed by Master Xuwu's resolute and unquestionable words.
In an instant, everyone felt as if a bottle of mixed flavors had been overturned, with all sorts of complex emotions swirling and churning, indescribable.
The feeling of relief is like a gentle breeze, almost imperceptible, quietly brushing against everyone's heart in a tender manner.
After all, the heavy burden of national destiny, which is related to the life and death, rise and fall, honor and disgrace of the country, seems to have finally found a reliable support.
How could this not bring a sense of relief and comfort to one's heart?
However, compared to this faint sense of relief, there was an overwhelming and surging joy.
Yet, it surged and churned wildly in everyone's hearts with an even more intense and fiery force.
Their eyes gleamed with an excitement bordering on fanaticism, and when their gazes met, they seemed to be conveying the same unwavering belief.
The lucky star that could protect the nation's destiny was actually right there in the Ning Dynasty's court!
This is undoubtedly a great blessing and favor from heaven to the Ning Dynasty, as if it foreshadows that the Ning Dynasty will be like the dynasty that has gone through countless years of vicissitudes.
Yet the evergreen pines and cypresses still stand proudly and tenaciously, continuing uninterrupted throughout the long river of history, flourishing for thousands of years and forever.
In everyone's eyes, at this moment, King Jinrui Zhao was undoubtedly a lucky star who descended from the heavens to bring good fortune and hope to the Ning Dynasty.
It is a solid guarantee for Ningchao's future to be glorious and splendid, and it is where their hopes for the country's beautiful future lie.
The Emperor's emotions at this moment were like a turbulent sea, so intense that he could hardly contain himself.
He sat upright on the dragon throne, a symbol of supreme authority, his chest heaving violently like surging waves.
The rise and fall revealed an irrepressible excitement within.
The golden dragon meticulously embroidered on his dragon robe seemed to be infected by his emotions, leaping with the rhythm of his heartbeat, lifelike, as if about to break through the wall.
His eyes gleamed with a burning, excited light, like a blazing flame.
It was as if he had already transcended the boundaries of time and space, and saw the glorious, dreamlike, and beautiful future of Ningchao slowly unfolding before his eyes.
The painting depicts a prosperous and peaceful society where people live in peace and contentment, the country is thriving, and people from all directions come to pay tribute.
However, at this moment of joy and immersion in wonderful dreams, the words that Master Xuwu uttered next were like a sudden thunderclap.
It rang out without warning in the Emperor's ears, like a heavy and powerful hammer blow that slammed into his heart, causing his spirits to plummet to the bottom.
His expression, which was originally one of ecstatic joy and boundless smiles, instantly froze, like a delicate flower suddenly attacked by frost, and remained stiff on his face.
That smile seemed frozen in time like a painting, yet it also carried a hint of undisguised astonishment and anger.
He clenched his teeth unconsciously, his cheeks puffed out slightly from the effort, and a clear look of anger appeared on his originally peaceful and kind face.
He gritted his teeth and thought to himself: "Hmph, just as I expected, this old Taoist priest has ulterior motives. From the very beginning, he was aiming to abduct Qin Qianluo!"
But is this Taoist priest always so outspoken and straightforward in his words and actions, completely disregarding the solemnity of the occasion and the feelings of others?
My thoughts drifted back to six days ago, to the same solemn and dignified court that symbolized the highest power of the nation.
Master Xuwu left a very deep impression on everyone present with his astonishingly outspoken style.
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