Chapter 0830: Kingmaker Ying
This person had the look of an eagle about him, and a sharp, hooked nose that only added to the effect. He seemed to be capable of looking straight through Wu Yu.
Right now, the Yan Huang Ancient Emperor was oblivious to all affairs of the Yan Huang Ancient Country. Although the Yan Huang Ancient Emperor was godly, this person was considered to be the most powerful within the Jambu Realm. Prince Le had said that Di Shatian was one of the most likely candidates to reach immortalhood in the Yan Huang Ancient Country. He was not especially advanced in years, only about 30 years older than the oldest prince. He still had about 200 years left to the end of his life, and this time was sufficient for him to reach immortalhood, as long as he could pass the three dao crises and the Great Trial of the Immortal Dao.
This meant that this Regent was someone very close to Wu Yu's own goal. As long as he did not bully him, he was worthy of respect. And the Regent indeed had no reason to do so. After all, Wu Yu had been personally called by the Yan Huang Ancient Emperor.
Prince Le had said to follow whatever he did.
As the two stood before the altar, the Regent looked at them, and announced to all, "Wu Yu, of the Dong Sheng Divine Continent’s Yan Huang Imperial City. Today you receive the sacred edict of the Yan Huang Ancient Emperor that knights you Kingmaker Le. Henceforth, you will support Prince Le on his path to immortalhood, and never waver in your loyalties. If you ever have thoughts of betrayal, you will be severely punished by the nation! Do you object?"
At such a time, Wu Yu obviously answered, "No."
And with this announcement, the matter was settled. And then the Regent followed up with some questions that Wu Yu and Prince Le answered accordingly. It was all simply ceremonial.
"Offer incense to the ancestors, and from now on, you are a member of the Yan Huang royal family."
As the Regent had bid, Wu Yu and Prince Le offered incense to the ancestors of the Yan Huang Tribe, and listened to the Regent's preachings. After about half an hour, the appointment ceremony was over. When the Regent proclaimed it concluded, everyone cheered for Prince Le and Kingmaker Le.
Kingmaker meant that one supported a prince or princess, independent of dao companionship. However, they could play a huge role in supporting a future emperor's rise. Many kings eventually treated their Kingmaker as their own brother in life and death.
However, for the spectators, the show was just about to begin. The appointment ceremony was without any pomp, and not at all lively. What was entertaining would be the Immortal Dao fight, where geniuses pitted themselves against each other in heated battle.
An intense rivalry existed between Kingmakers. In situations where the princes and princesses were not disposed to fight directly, they would settle it with their Kingmakers. Once a prince was slated to become the Yan Huang emperor, then the Kingmaker's status would also rise like a ship with the waters. They could even become the Prime Minister, subordinate to one, and superior to millions!
For example, there was a genteel elder not far from here, who was the Kingmaker of the Yan Huang Ancient Emperor. But in the end, the Yan Huang Ancient Emperor had outstripped his Kingmaker, and this Kingmaker could not keep pace. However, he at least had been appointed Prime Minister.
An important ministerial position that ruled over all the major affairs of the Yan Huang Ancient Country.
Therefore, this battle of Kingmakers today was something that was closely watched.
As the crowd began to buzz with heady excitement, the Regent declared commandingly, "Next, the usual rules. It's going to get lively in here. Right now, there are too many Kingmakers in the Yan Huang Ancient Country. Kingmaker Le will have his hands full with challenges. So I will set a limit. Those of Dao Querying Three Disasters Realm and above may not challenge. Anyone else who wishes to challenge may step forward."
Right now, most of the Kingmakers were at the Dao Querying Three Disasters Realm and above. There were not more than 10 who were at the Primordial Spirit Transformation Realm. And they were basically all at the 10th tier.
Once they heard that Dao Querying Three Disasters Realm cultivators could not participate, some wind was taken out of the crowd's sails. After all, they felt that only people at that cultivation level could thoroughly crush Wu Yu. "Seems like the Regent is trying to preserve Prince Le's dignity."
"If even Dao Querying Three Disasters Realm cultivators could go, then Wu Yu would be in hot soup. The Regent definitely cannot allow a newly crowned Kingmaker to be incapacitated for good. After all, he was personally appointed by the Yan Huang Ancient Emperor."
"But only Dao Querying Three Disasters Realm cultivators would make for a good match. Their abilities would be more evenly matched, and Wu Yu has even defeated Prince Yao and also Yu Chenyu from the Yan Dragon Army. But even if he wins, he's the star today. Others may continue to challenge until he's finally defeated. After all, the Kingmakers want to clean out his arsenal today."
The atmosphere at the Yan Martial Gates was rising rapidly. Everyone jostled for a better view, trying to see which princes and princesses would give Prince Le face. Ordinarily, the more a prince was ostracized or the center of envy, the more badly his Kingmaker would be beaten.
After the Regent made his declaration, besides the Kingmakers already at the Dao Querying Three Disasters Realm, the remaining eight or so all stood up. Although none of them had come from the royal family, they had come from all over the Yan Huang Ancient Country, and each had their own legends. All had marvelous and ancient legacies. But there was a similarity amongst them. Their talent and futures were on the same level as those of the princes and princesses they served. At least in terms of talent, they might be stronger than the princes and princesses they served. This was what qualified them to be Kingmakers, and enter the ranks of the Yan Huang royal family!
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