So, this is the power of the Immortal Sect?
Nathan had read about them in his memories, but witnessing their presence firsthand was an entirely different experience.
After all, in his previous life, Nathan was just an ordinary man. The grandeur of today's events was something he had never encountered before.
Anyone who saw such a scene would undoubtedly be awestruck by the overwhelming presence of the Immortal Sect.
The court officials knelt in submission, and even Emperor Zhou bowed his head in respect. Such majesty!
But if one placed themselves in the shoes of Emperor Zhou, this display would only evoke boundless despair and helplessness.
Nathan had no interest in pondering the Emperor's feelings. After all, once he became the Celestial Emperor, he would be a thousand times more majestic than this so-called Immortal Master.
Gavin Tsai He, the Immortal Master of the Yuhua Sect, showed a trace of contempt in his narrow eyes. He lazily ignored the Emperor, letting him bow for a little longer.
After years of hard cultivation, Gavin Tsai had just broken through to the Immortal Realm three years ago, and this was his first time leaving the sect since then.
Watching the so-called supreme ruler of the Empire of Da Zhou bow his head so submissively filled Gavin Tsai 's heart with unbridled satisfaction.
"So, this is the mighty Emperor of Zhou?" Gavin Tsai scoffed lazily.
A thousand years ago, the Great Ancestor of Zhou had swept through the land with an iron fist, suppressing all Immortal Sects and establishing an invincible dynasty.
Could he have ever imagined that a thousand years later, his descendants would kneel before the very sects they once trampled?
Everyone in the court was smart enough to hear the ridicule in Gavin Tsai 's tone, but no one dared to step forward and defend the Emperor.
They all averted their gazes, pretending not to have heard anything.
Even the Emperor, Sirius Ji, continued to bow respectfully, showing no sign of anger.
Seeing this, Nathan briefly considered jumping forward to court death, but he held himself back.
"The show has just begun. It'd be too much of a waste to die now. If I'm going to die, I want it to be grand!" Nathan's mind raced with mischievous thoughts.
Death could be light as a feather or as heavy as a mountain. Since he was going to die, he might as well choose a glorious death.
The time wasn't right yet. He would wait.
"Your Majesty need not bow any longer," Gavin Tsai finally said, after making the Emperor wait for a while.
"Of course, I must not be disrespectful to such an honored Immortal," Emperor Zhou replied, his voice soft and slightly feminine.
"Is he... a weakling?" Nathan whispered to himself.
His impression of Sirius Ji wasn't great, and he didn't mind thinking the worst of him.
But to Nathan's surprise, his muttering caught someone's attention.
The green-robed eunuch, who had earlier reminded him about the morning court, whispered softly, "Lord Fu, the court is a solemn place. How could you mutter here? That's a breach of decorum!"
Nathan took a step back and shook his head. "So, me muttering is a breach of decorum? What about those people up front, bullying the Emperor? What do you say to that?"
The eunuch froze for a moment, then forced a bitter smile.
"A thousand-year-old dynasty... how did it fall so low?" he sighed deeply.
Nathan saw no point in pressing further. Instead, he leaned closer and struck up a conversation. "May I ask, Eunuch Liu, what's your full name?"
The eunuch glanced around to ensure no one was listening, then replied, "My name is Leo Kim."
Nathan raised an eyebrow. "Leo Kim? What a name!"
If he remembered correctly, there had been a famous eunuch in China's history with that exact name.
"My grandfather gave me this name," Leo Kim continued. "He was also a eunuch, working in the Imperial Stables."
Turns out, he came from a long line of eunuchs.
Eunuchs had no children, so it wasn't uncommon for an elderly eunuch to adopt a young one to take care of him in his old age and perform his funeral rites. Leo Kim's grandfather, being loyal to the Emperor, had passed down these ideals to him.
And now, watching today's events unfold, Leo Kim's heart was filled with sorrow.
"What do you think of these officials?" Nathan asked, curious.
"Traitors, all of them! They should all be executed!" Leo Kim replied through gritted teeth.
Nathan's eyes lit up. So, this eunuch had some backbone after all.
"Then why don't you go up there and denounce them?" Nathan suggested.
Leo Kim immediately shivered, his face turning pale. "That... that's impossible! I'm just a nobody. I have no authority."
He looked embarrassed, but more than that, he looked terrified.
It wasn't fear of the officials, though—it was fear of Nathan.
"Is Lord Fu insane?" Leo Kim wondered. "Denouncing the Immortal Sect and Six Kings (Chinese mythology)? Does he have a death wish?"
Nathan shrugged. He had briefly thought that Leo Kim had some courage, but after all, a eunuch was still a eunuch. What courage could he have?
With that thought, things seemed to make more sense.
No doubt, many of the court officials felt the same way. They were filled with rage and despair but dared not speak out, fearing they'd bring ruin upon themselves.
But to Nathan, this was perfect. The more scared everyone else was, the more he could stand out.
Offending the Immortal Sect would certainly lead to his death, and Gavin Tsai would surely not let him go.
The court session continued.
The grand show had begun, but the officials were seasoned veterans of politics. They first discussed other national affairs, avoiding the main issue.
"Why haven't they brought up the matter of establishing a new kingdom yet? Has the Immortal Sect abandoned the idea?" Leo Kim, still clinging to a shred of hope, muttered, his eyes filled with anticipation.
"Impossible. This diversion is only temporary. Just watch—Gavin Tsai will soon lose his patience," Nathan sneered.
The stage was set. How could they not perform?
As expected, after some trivial discussions, a light cough from Gavin Tsai silenced the entire court.
With a flick of his horsetail whisk, Gavin Tsai 's eyes gleamed with impatience.
"These trivial matters are of no interest to me," Gavin Tsai said, casting a glance at the Emperor. "I believe Your Majesty knows why I'm here. The Li family of Jinyang has served the Empire for generations, and their contributions are countless. Surely they are worthy of being granted a kingdom!"
His words landed like a thunderclap.
The officials' eyes widened in alarm, and the entire court fell into silence.
It had begun.
The sword had been drawn from its sheath.
Nathan, standing in the shadows, couldn't wait to see how the Emperor would respond.
After a long silence, Sirius Ji finally spoke from his dragon throne.
"And if I refuse?"
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