"I have received the Ancestral Decree of the Universe and am considered an elder of the Holy Land of the Universe. This coronation ceremony is a bit late, please forgive me."
Zhou Xingdou stepped into the void, his expression calm as he slowly walked towards the Universal Sacred Platform.
For a moment, the elders around Wan Qianlong looked at each other in bewilderment. Zhou Xingdou's appearance was undoubtedly to support Wan Tianzhou.
Unfortunately, they really couldn't do anything about Stephen Chow.
Just as Zhou Xingdou said, he has the Universal Ancestral Decree bestowed by the Universal Emperor Ancestor, and his position is equivalent to that of a Universal Elder. It is perfectly reasonable for him to come to the Universal Holy Land at this time.
Moreover, even without the Universal Ancestral Decree, if the Zhou family's esteemed son were to come to observe the ceremony, the Universal Holy Land would have no choice but to welcome him; it couldn't possibly refuse.
As for suppressing with strength, they are all people who have returned from beyond the realm. Even if they were crazy, they wouldn't be foolish enough to suppress the young master of the Zhou family with strength.
If we're talking about debate, Wei Luosheng, who's by Zhou Xingdou's side, is a Confucian and Taoist sage who has educated demons and proven the Way with his words. Who can out-argue him?
Wan Qianlong's face also darkened. Zhou Xingdou's appearance had almost completely disrupted all his plans, but in this situation, he had no choice but to bite the bullet and continue asking:
"Zhou Zunzi, you're saying Wan Jiang died because of you?"
With hundreds of thousands of eyes currently focused on the Universal Sacred Platform, if Wan Qianlong were to stop asking questions because of Zhou Xingdou's appearance, wouldn't that make him seem like a bully who preys on the weak?
Zhou Xingdou stepped onto the Universal Sacred Platform, nodded slightly to Wan Tianzhou, looked at Wan Qianlong, and then pointed to Chen Nong beside him:
"He's the one who killed him. If you have any questions, just ask him."
Chen Nong, looking calm and composed, shouldered his hoe and looked at Wan Qianlong, saying:
"Are you the Wan Qianlong who knelt in front of my house for three days and three nights, begging my wife for medicine?"
Wan Qianlong did not refute, but instead bowed to Chen Nong and said:
"It was me. I should thank Medicine Master for speaking up back then."
But after finishing his question, Wan Qianlong didn't mince words and continued to ask:
"But let's keep things separate. Why did the Medicine Master kill my Grand Elder of the Universal Holy Land?"
Chen Nong picked his nose and said nonchalantly:
"I wanted to go in, but he wouldn't let me, so I killed him."
Chen Nong's words startled everyone present, who were somewhat unsure which type of entry to make.
But in fact, Wan Qianlong knew better than anyone why Wan Jiang died, and he even recalled the footage of Wan Jiang's death that day.
The reason for asking this question is merely to find an excuse to launch an attack.
When asked, Chen Nong had already decided to let the matter drop. He believed that as long as Chen Nong could provide a reasonable explanation, the Wanjiang affair would be considered over.
But to his surprise, Chen Nong was so reckless that Wan Qianlong found himself in an awkward position.
As Chen Nong said, he knelt and begged his wife for three days and three nights for the elixir, and finally obtained it with Chen Nong's help.
If he were to retaliate against Chen Nong because of this, it would be an act of repaying kindness with enmity. Alchemists from outside the realm have their own circles, and if Chen Nong were to spread this matter, obtaining spiritual herbs from outside the realm would become as difficult as ascending to heaven.
But if he remained silent, how could he save face under the watchful eyes of hundreds of thousands of people? For a moment, Wan Qianlong was caught in a dilemma.
"The three immortal emperors once established a rule that, apart from the forbidden areas of each sect, members of the Zhou family can enter any sect without any restrictions or obstacles."
Wei Luosheng, who had remained silent until now, spoke up at this moment. The auspicious time for Wan Tianzhou's coronation was fast approaching, and if Wan Qianlong was prevented from getting down, it would probably be delayed for a while.
Therefore, Wei Luosheng offered a way out:
“My young master wants to enter the Holy Land of the Universe. Unless he forcibly enters the Forbidden Land of the Universe, even your sect's ancestor cannot stop him.”
Wan Jiang not only obstructed my young master, but also activated a large formation in an attempt to attack. What was wrong with Chen Nong killing him?
The reason for Wan Jiang's death is unimportant; it's merely a pretext. Now that Wei Luosheng has provided a suitable reason, Wan Qianlong's brows have quietly relaxed.
"It was I who was reckless, defying the rules of the Imperial Ancestor and deliberately attacking Zhou Zunzi. Wan Jiang's death was indeed not unjust."
After saying this, Wan Qianlong bowed slightly to Zhou Xingdou and Chen Nong, and said with some shame:
"I have misunderstood you, Venerable Master and Medicine Master. Please forgive me."
Chen Nong narrowed his eyes slightly, but he didn't expect Wan Qianlong to adopt such a humble posture, so he didn't say anything more.
The Holy Mother of the Universe, calculating the time, suddenly spoke:
"The auspicious time has arrived. We request that Ancestor Qianlong crown the Holy Lord."
The farce was silently resolved with Zhou Xingdou's arrival. Even though Wan Qianlong felt a thousand grievances, he had no choice but to remain silent. His imposing aura trembled slightly, and his expression became solemn.
"Please grant me the Universal Crown!"
Zhou Xingdou, Chen Nongwei, and Luo Sheng also quietly moved to Wan Tianzhou's side, away from the center of the sacred platform, so as not to steal Wan Tianzhou's thunder.
A look of emotion appeared in Wan Tianzhou's eyes as he gave Zhou Xingdou a deep look. Only Zhou Xingdou understood the unwavering will contained within his gaze.
Zhou Xingdou slowly leaned towards the Holy Mother of the Universe and stood side by side with her. However, the Holy Mother of the Universe was so tall that even Zhou Xingdou was half a head shorter.
However, for cultivators, height is never a barrier. Take Zhou Xingdou, for example; even if he wanted to grow taller, it would only take a moment.
However, there is no need for that, since not everyone is as well-nourished, plump, and graceful as Our Lady of the Universe.
In an instant, endless brilliant light shone from the center of the Universal Sacred Platform, and a majestic and solemn aura enveloped this world.
A magnificent, snow-white, gold-threaded jade crown appeared out of nowhere, startling the heavens and earth.
This jade crown is neither a magic weapon nor an object; it symbolizes the authority of the sacred land of the universe, is the condensation of the Great Dao of the universe, a product of the Dao, and is comparable to an imperial weapon!
If the original Universal Saint Lord Wanhua had not been corrupted by misfortune and feared being discovered and rejected by the Crown, thus refraining from using this item, then Commander Xingyou would likely have faced a bitter battle.
Wan Qianlong did not cause any more trouble, while Wan Shenyan, holding the imperial edict, stepped forward, looked at the countless cultivators below the stage, and said in a resounding voice:
"Wan Tianzhou, the Holy Son of the Universe, is benevolent, filial, and righteous, possessing unparalleled imperial qualities. He is beloved by all throughout the world. Now, by the mandate of Heaven and the favor of the Great Dao of the Universe, he is appointed as the thirty-sixth Holy Lord of the Holy Land of the Universe!"
Wan Tianzhou also walked to the front of the Universal Holy Crown, bowed to the four directions of heaven and earth, and then knelt on one knee before the Universal Holy Crown.
Seeing this, Zhou Xingdou frowned slightly and said to the Holy Mother of the Universe beside him:
“Those who hold power worship the crown that symbolizes power; they have put the cart before the horse.”
In Zhou Xingdou's view, although the Universal Holy Crown is comparable to an imperial weapon, it is ultimately a symbol of power. The person who holds power is its master, so how can he kneel down to it?
The Holy Mother of the Universe smiled slightly and explained:
"It is not about worshipping the crown, but about worshipping the ancestors who pioneered the holy land of the world, and honoring the Great Dao of the world and the Emperor Ancestor."
But as she spoke, the Holy Mother of the Universe blushed slightly, a hint of surprise flashing in her beautiful eyes. She couldn't help but glance at Zhou Xingdou, only to see that his expression remained unchanged, neither sad nor happy.
However, his hands were not so well-behaved; they climbed onto the waist of the Holy Mother of the Universe and wandered around it.
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