Everlasting Immortal Firmament Book 03 Chapter 085: Southern Suppression Supreme Commander

Duke Lu Yang rebelled and established the Ying Royal Dynasty, declaring Ying Province independent.

This news soon reached the Qian Heavenly Dynasty’s capital, shocking the entire heavenly court. Both civil and military officials of the heavenly court were immediately summoned to an assembly.

Outside the heavenly court, guards carefully patrolled in troops. A bleak, murderous air spread throughout the palace.

Everyone outside the palace hall could sense the asphyxiating pressure within the heavenly court.

There was no noise or clamor in the heavenly court, only the sound of knuckles rapping on the throne’s armrest. The knocking was extremely gentle. However, it was like thunder in this silent palace hall.

Not to mention the officials inside, the guards at the entrance also felt suffocated.

This silence continued for a long time before a stern voice rang out in the palace hall.

“Since everyone has nothing to say about Duke Lu Yang’s rebellion, then we shall leave this to the third crown prince, Prince Shenwu, to deal with. If there are any objections, voice them now. We will not blame any objectors now. However, we do not wish to hear any voices of dissent after this.” 

The palace hall turned silent again.

Clearly, none of the officials dared to interject. Rebellion was a major offense. Even if anyone were on good terms with Duke Lu Yang, they would not dare plead for mercy.

Although the Qian Heavenly Emperor spoke in a calm tone, an implacable quality in his words suppressed everyone as he issued the arbitrary decision.

The Qian Heavenly Emperor’s voice rang out again. “We install Long Shenwu as the Southern Suppression Supreme Commander and bestow him the Golden Tiger Token, giving him authority to use all military powers within Yong Province to deal with the rebellion and sweep away all rebels. Officials of Yong Province are to obey the supreme commander in all things. Anyone who disobeys will be labeled a traitor!”

“Long live His Holy Eminence! May His Holy Eminence live for ten thousand years!” the many officials cried out

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