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Chapter 1253 The Sacrifice to the Goddess of the Luo River, The War Emperor's Decree

On the altar of the Goddess of the Luo River, two tall figures were quietly waiting for the arrival of the main person. One of them looked to be in his fifties, having just shed the vigor of middle age and showing signs of aging. But even so, the majesty in his face did not diminish because of the appearance of age.

The other person looked more like someone who had just entered middle age; his handsome face had some wrinkles from middle age, but it couldn't hide his youthful and vigorous appearance.

It wasn't until Luo Ping arrived with Luo Li and Mu Chen that the two of them simultaneously raised their eyes.

"It's almost time, Luo Li, go."

Luo Tian spoke with a faint smile. He was humble and kind to others, and especially attentive to his family. Even Luo Li's relationship with someone outside the clan, which was the subject of much discussion within the Luo Shen Clan, was something he insisted on respecting despite the objections of others.

"Yes, go ahead, child."

Luo Tianshen appeared much more serious. Since the current matter concerned the entire clan's sacrifice, he naturally had to put aside personal feelings and complete the task diligently.

As soon as he finished speaking, Luo Tianshen couldn't help but glance at Mu Chen beside him before silently looking away.

To be honest, he couldn't really accept that Luo Li would find a talented man from another race. In the years since Luo Li returned, the threshold of the Luo Shen Clan for marriage proposals had almost been worn down. A young man who had just touched the threshold of the Supreme Realm in the Northern Cang Spiritual Academy was hardly amazing in the Great Thousand World.

He never expected a peerless genius like the Emperor's son, who was born with divine talent, but Luo Li should at least have a better candidate.

Little did they expect that in the blink of an eye, only a few years had passed, and they had already reached the supreme level.

Luo Li likes him, and her son and daughter-in-law want to follow their granddaughter's wishes, so it's best for him, who is going against the grain, to keep his opinion to himself.

Despite the hesitation, they've at least gotten this far through their own abilities, which is commendable.

Having cast aside all distracting thoughts, Luo Tianshen waved his hand, signaling the official start of the ceremony.

While some of it is indeed related to ancestor worship, much of it is actually a legacy of the Goddess of the Luo River.

This is why the Luoshen clan has been so persistent about this for generations.

If one receives the inheritance of the Goddess of the Luo River and possesses sufficient talent, it may be possible to obtain the ancestral body of the Goddess of the Luo River.

Luo Li is also responding to the expectations of her parents and grandfather because of this ancestral obsession.

This time, naturally, it is no exception.

The Luo River churned, and the Luoshen flowers bloomed. Amidst the reverent gazes of countless Luoshen people towards their ancestor, faint streams of light converged behind Luo Li, forming a graceful silhouette.

That is the reflection left in the Luo River by our ancestors, a remembrance of their glory by later generations, and also a fact.

The goddess Luo did indeed leave her power in the Luo River, and through this, she nurtured countless talented descendants.

However, the most important Dharma body was never seen.

Until now.

"The Luoshen Dharma Body...is it really the Luoshen Dharma Body?"

Besides the tribespeople's amazement at the graceful figure, the tribe elders also unconsciously expressed their amazement due to their extraordinary knowledge, especially Luo Tianshen and Luo Tian.

That appearance was indeed exactly the same as the incarnation of the Goddess of the Luo River as recorded in the records.

Inheriting this Dharma body naturally means—

Before the clansmen's exclamations and the elders' sighs could subside, Luo Tian and Luo Tianshen suddenly widened their eyes, their pupils shrinking sharply.

Before Luo Ping could even realize what was happening, Luo Tian waved his hand and shouted, "Enemy attack!"

At the same time, Luo Tianshen flew into the sky and immediately spotted the uninvited guests who had followed.

"Blood Spirit Child, how dare you trespass on my Luo Shen Clan's territory during our Luo Shen Festival! You have quite the nerve!"

When Luo Tianshen saw his old rival and mortal enemy appear, he immediately felt something was wrong. He wondered what kind of evil scheme these Blood God Clan members were up to.

"Then you've misunderstood. My visit this time has nothing to do with the Blood God Clan; I just happened to be passing by and offering to guide you."

Xue Lingzi sneered, not afraid of Luo Tianshen's attack. Under the slightly wary gaze of the other party, he cupped his hands to the side and said, "Thank you for your trouble, Elder Dong, on your journey."

"Ah."

The aged voice emitted a slightly disdainful tone, and then its form appeared before Luo Tianshen's suddenly alert expression.

Snowflakes fluttered in the air, and suddenly they condensed in front of Xue Lingzi, eventually transforming into an old man in a white robe. His eyebrows and beard were white, his face was gaunt, and snowflake patterns were faintly visible on his expressionless face.

"The Old Man of Winter?"

Luo Tianshen's brows were so furrowed they could trap a fly. This old man of the cold winter was a renowned Earthly Sovereign at the Great Perfection realm in the Western Heaven Continent.

In terms of strength alone, the Luo Shen Clan, having accumulated experience over hundreds of years, naturally has no fear of a Grand Perfection Earthly Sovereign.

What's even more troublesome is the other party's identity.

As the saying goes, you have to consider the owner before you beat a dog.

Coincidentally, he was also familiar with the other party's owner.

"The Luo Shen Clan... has not been seen for a thousand years, and is even more powerful than when your father was alive." The old man of the cold winter glanced at Luo Tianshen. Naturally, everyone in the Western Heaven Continent had heard about the news of the other party's Great Perfection of the Earthly Sovereign, and he was no exception.

"Why does Elder Dong have the leisure to visit my Luoshen Clan today? He didn't even give us a heads-up beforehand, which would have given us more time to prepare."

Sensing the presence of numerous observers accompanying the Old Man of Winter, Luo Tianshen snorted coldly. After all these years, the old folks' penchant for sitting on the sidelines and watching the tigers fight hasn't changed at all.

"Leisure time? This hardly qualifies as leisure time."

Seeing Luo Tianshen's serious demeanor, Old Man Winter said nothing more. Instead, his gaze passed through Luo Tianshen and went straight to the interior of Luo Shen City, where a hazy, graceful phantom was visible.

Noticing the strange gaze from the Old Man of Winter, Luo Tianshen felt his ominous premonition growing stronger.

"Then what brings Elder Dong here today?"

"Naturally, I've come for the newly crowned Empress of the Luo Shen Clan."

Having vaguely guessed what was going on, Luo Tianshen gritted his teeth inwardly. Before he could speak again, a calm voice came from the Luo Shen Clan behind him.

"May I ask what brings you to my Luo Shen Clan, senior?"

Finally, they spoke to the person in question. The old man from the cold winter smiled slightly and said, "As expected of the successor of the Goddess of the Luo River, from now on, the title of the most beautiful woman in the world may have a rightful owner."

As soon as he finished speaking, a golden scroll fell into his hand. As the scroll was opened, an aura that could dominate the world surged forth, leaving people in awe.

An old, hoarse voice then rang out.

"—By imperial decree, the Empress of the Luo Shen Clan is hereby appointed as the new Holy Maiden of the Western Heaven War Palace."

As soon as Elder Winter finished speaking, both Luo Tian, ​​who was ready to set up the great formation at any moment in the clan, and Luo Tianshen, who was on high alert outside the clan, had their expressions change drastically.

"No! Absolutely not!"

Before Luo Li could answer, her father, Luo Tian, ​​spoke up without hesitation, saying, "Luo Li is already the Empress of our clan and will inevitably have to manage our clan in the future. She has no intention or ability to shoulder the heavy responsibility of the Holy Maiden. I beg Elder Dong to stop her and ask the War Emperor to rescind his order!"

Although Luo Tian was indeed momentarily flustered, he did not completely lose his composure.

In recent years, the Luo Shen Clan has finally recovered to its current state thanks to the Heavenly Supreme Spirit Seed, but it is still no match for the Heavenly Supreme's power. Luo Tian can only secretly resent why fate is so unpredictable and why they have to make things difficult for their clan.
However, the old man from the cold winter had no intention of paying any attention to him. He was only staring at Luo Li, since the person appointed by the War Emperor was only Luo Li and had nothing to do with anyone else.

As for hoping that he will plead with the War Emperor?

ridiculous.

Unbeknownst to them, those who were observing from afar also found themselves harboring some thoughts.

Logically speaking, the position of Holy Maiden of the Western Heaven Battle Hall is a rare opportunity for a power like the Luo Shen Clan, which is at the Great Perfection of the Earthly Sovereign Realm. Within the Battle Hall, one is second only to the leader and above tens of thousands of others. The resources and inheritance one can obtain for this position are beyond even the wildest dreams.

However, for a clan like the Luoshen Clan, which has a long history and is now on the verge of revival, it is clear that they would not judge the options from this perspective.

As the two successive patriarchs of the Luoshen Clan, an ancient clan with a history of ten thousand years in the Western Heaven Continent, how could they not know what the War Palace Saintess mentioned by the old man in the freezing winter was?

It's no secret that the War Emperor had three thousand women. The so-called "holy maidens" were probably in a similar position to the concubines in the emperor's harem.

Naturally, he deserves this position, second only to the emperor and above all others.

The Goddess Luo was once the most beautiful woman in the world, and her inherited Dharma body was also of the same caliber. So it is not surprising that Luo Li, as the inheritor, was chosen early on.

However, in Luo Tian and Luo Tianshen's imagination, it should be at least several years later.

In a sense, Luo Tian's quick recognition of Mu Chen as the clan leader was also due to this consideration.

Once Luo Li completes her inheritance, the two will get married as soon as possible. In the name of husband and wife, the Western Heaven Battle Hall will not be able to forcibly take away someone else's wife and daughter. This matter can at least be put aside.

Although Mu Chen's fate is still uncertain, Luo Li's deep affection for him suggests that it's almost certain.

In any case, it's much better than entering the Western Heaven Battle Palace and becoming a caged bird in the War Emperor's Palace.

This is the greatest protection that parents like them can give their children.

I just didn't expect it to happen so quickly.

Luo Tian frowned silently, and Luo Tianshen sighed softly, a bitter smile on his face, his worries still lingering.

The old man in the dead of winter and his companions could easily fight their way out, but what about the Western Heaven Battle Palace afterward? What about that Western Heaven Battle Emperor?
Even if Luo Li can follow Mu Chen and fly far away, what about the Luo Shen Clan? What will become of the Luo Shen Clan?

Before I knew it, all that remained before me was an inescapable knot.

How can we find the solution?

"—I would like to congratulate the Holy Maiden here. Please accept the decree."

"I reject."

The girl, who had just undergone a transformation, answered in such a decisive manner that she was even more resolute than her father.

(End of this chapter)