Opening, the coronation ceremony

The position of the leader is of utmost importance, commanding all the Ji warriors and Jiang shamans. How could someone as utterly incapable as you be allowed to succeed? It is truly absurd! Any warrior within this royal court is stronger than you; who would heed your commands?

After Ji Hu finished speaking, he squinted his eyes and looked at Ji Yang, his expression very complex

In the dimly lit royal court of the Wangcheng in Xiqi, several hundred warriors stood solemnly, resembling a group of lifeless statues, motionless. They were all clad in military attire, with colored armbands visible on their wrists, signifying their identities

The hall fell silent in an instant, so quiet that even the sound of heartbeats seemed to have vanished. After a few minutes of this silence, Gui Dao stepped forward, placing a hand on his chest, and knelt on one leg before Bao Ping.

Of course there is! With a serious expression, Ji Hu waved his hand, and the curtain behind him fell with a whoosh. Through the long corridor, the enormous stone screen clearly displayed two characters: "Bao Ping"

Ji Yang suddenly tore open his outer garment, revealing a sturdy upper body covered with dense knife scars, resembling a chaotic tangle of branches, striking to the eye

"Do several great warriors have any objections?" Ji Hu smiled as she looked at them, her eyes squinting into a narrow slit, resembling a fox.

Yet Ji Yang still stood there, among all the kneeling warriors, glaring at Bao Ping like an untamed lion. Bao Ping also looked at him, his expression still calm, but the depth of his gaze gradually intensified.

Bao Ping suddenly spoke, like a thunderclap that echoed in the cold hall, drawing everyone's attention to him

According to the ancient teachings of succession of the Ji royal family, the selection of the new leader is determined by the deceased leader. After the passing of the deceased leader, the candidate for the new leader will appear on the stone screen, clearly indicating that the adopted son of the former leader, Bao Ping, will inherit the position of leader

After Ji Yang finished speaking, he shook off Ji Ying's hand, sheathed his long sword, and turned to leave the royal court

All the Blue Ribbon Warriors suddenly jumped in front of Bao Ping, drawing their long swords, exuding a murderous aura, and displaying expressions ready to fight to the death alongside Ji Yang at any moment

Hehe! Hehe... Hahahaha~~~~~ Ji Yang suddenly laughed wildly towards the sky, and then his entire body surged with qi like a whirlwind, as he pointed his single saber at Bao Ping

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"Ji Yang, the chief warrior, you are our elder, please trust my father..." Ji Ying pressed the long sword behind her and used her hand to support Ji Yang's right arm, which was about to draw his sword.

In the very center of the royal court, Bao Ping stood beneath the throne, his expression calm, and his deep gray eyes scrutinized everyone like an unfathomable deep pool of water

Ji Yang, please don't do that! As soon as A Suo pulled Ji Yang back, everyone noticed that the formation had already changed

Meanwhile, the samurai in the hall knelt down; among these samurai, some were blue-belted warriors, while others were colorless white-belted warriors

Later, I gave that ring to Chen Zhi

I truly did not expect that the leader would allow a commoner from outside the family to succeed to the throne Hmph

Ji Yang's eyes widened in anger, and the hand gripping the long knife trembled uncontrollably

Subsequently, Ji Ying and Aso also walked over and knelt down, and all the royal elders followed suit and knelt down as well

Sir Ji Yang, do you have any further questions

After Ji Yang finished speaking, he turned to Ji Hu and said, "Elder Ji Hu, did you consult the opinion of the head of the Jiang clan before making the appointment?"

The laws of the Ji royal family are strict, and the commands of the leader must be obeyed without question, regardless of their correctness. Once a new leader ascends to the throne, dissent is not tolerated; otherwise, it will be treated as usurpation, punishable by a thousand cuts.

I, Ji Hu! As a descendant of the Ji royal family and the Grand Elder of the ancient Western Qi royal family, hereby support the ascension of the new leader. I swear before the ancestors of the Ji family that the successor, Bao Ping, is appointed by the command of the late former leader, witnessed by all the elders, and is thus legitimate. If any of us speak falsely, we shall be punished by all! Our bodies and spirits shall be extinguished!

At the forefront of the samurai, there were several warriors who remained standing and did not kneel before Bao Ping. A red mark, resembling blood, adorned their wrists, signifying their special status as Red Belt Great Warriors

Before his death, my adoptive father left me an item, which is an ancient stone ring. He said it is the only thing that can control the Jiang family, and I must preserve it as if it were my own life

Ji Yang looked at the clearly visible names on the stone screen, then turned to Bao Ping. His face turned cold and pale, his teeth chattering audibly, and his body began to emanate a fierce aura of Qi. This Qi exuded an extremely strong presence, causing the stone tiles beneath Ji Yang's feet to crack with a series of sharp sounds.

In my life, Ji Yang has devoted himself to the organization with unwavering loyalty, facing life-and-death situations repeatedly. I have no regrets towards the Ji family, yet now you expect me, a mere mortal, to obey your every command. I cannot do it! Moreover, Bao Ping... do you even deserve it?" After Ji Yang finished speaking, he raised his long knife and leaped forward fiercely, like a gust of black wind, landing right in front of Bao Ping

Bao Ping glanced at the unruly Ji Yang, then looked at the long knife radiating a menacing aura in his arms, and smiled calmly.

"Yes, you heard correctly!" Bao Ping said with a calm smile, "I have returned it to the Jiang family!"

The Grand Elder Ji Hu of the Ji Clan Elder Council stood beside Bao Ping, clad in an exceptionally bright armor. The black iron armor was adorned with pure gold decorations, and the blood-red cloak, over two meters long, resembled the ceremonial garb of ancient rituals

Allowing outsiders to ascend to the throne has never occurred in our five thousand years of history. I do not believe that the previous leader would make such an absurd decision; this is an insult to us warriors

I have seen Chen Zhi

Ji Hu raised a broad and heavy long sword, extending his arms wide

Ji Yang, holding his pitch-black long knife, looked defiantly at Bao Ping ahead, his eyes filled with evident skepticism

"Little Bao Ping, I tell you! No matter how you came to this throne, remember, I, Ji Yang, will never kneel at your feet!"

"Ji Hu! Do you have any evidence to support your declaration of this ordinary person, who possesses no special talents, ascending to the throne? Words alone are not sufficient!"

Ji Ling, I vow to serve the new leader with unwavering loyalty, willing to face fire and water, and to die a thousand deaths without hesitation

kneel

After Ji Hu finished speaking, he swung the great sword, which felt as light as a small knife in his hands despite its broad and heavy form. He then thrust the long sword forcefully into the ground, sending sparks flying as it pierced the floor tiles.

I pledge my unwavering loyalty to the new leader, willing to face any danger and endure countless deaths without hesitation