Investiture of the Gods: I am Bigan, the Master of Conspiracy

Chapter 53: Renowned Emperor Sword

At this time in the hall, Emperor Xin issued an edict in the name of rehabilitating the Jiuli people, and Ji Chang and Chong Houhu had no words of objection.

You just ate the ginseng fruit given by Emperor Xin, and now you want to go against Emperor Xin?
Moreover, if they really go against him, Emperor Xin will blame the two of them for forcing E Chongyu to death. How will this end?
At this moment, Ji Chang and Chong Houhu both understood this, so they kept silent. Although other small princes had sporadic opposition, it was no longer of concern to the overall situation.

Upon seeing this, Yin Ziyu immediately stepped forward, bowed, and said to Emperor Xin, "Your Majesty, the ancient human race is the foundation of our race. Today, the heroic spirits of the ancient human race have gathered in the Xuanyuan Sword, protecting our race from generation to generation. Now that the princes have gathered in the court, this is a heaven-sent opportunity. We should all come together to offer sacrifices to the ancient heroic spirits to show our respect for them and pray that they will protect the prosperity of the Great Shang Dynasty and the prosperity of our race."

Upon hearing this, Emperor Xin nodded slightly. "Uncle, you are absolutely right. Offering sacrifices to the ancient heroes is the duty of us, the descendants of the human race. Only by remembering our roots can we maintain vitality and continue our legacy."

As soon as Emperor Xin finished speaking, the princes in the court began to whisper, but no one objected.

It is reasonable to worship the ancient heroes, and no one has any reason to object.

Ji Chang stood aside and sighed in his heart.

Originally, the three princes had agreed to propose offering sacrifices to the ancient heroes at an appropriate time, intending to use this to demonstrate that the direct descendants of Emperor Xuanyuan shared honor and disgrace.

However, no one expected that two ginseng fruits would completely change the current situation.

The death of E Chongyu directly made this contradiction irreconcilable.

And it became a big stick in Emperor Xin's hand.

This series of events dealt a heavy blow to the entire Xuanyuan clan, and their voice was lost unknowingly. Now they can only watch Emperor Xin control the situation and lead the sacrificial ceremonies.

Soon, under the leadership of Emperor Xin, the princes from all sides marched towards the Temple of Heroes in a mighty force.

After arriving at the Temple of Heroes, everyone looked up and saw an ancient and solemn temple standing before them. Above the temple gate hung a huge plaque with three large characters "Temple of Heroes" inscribed on it. The strokes were vigorous and powerful. Although it was only built for a year, it showed a sense of time.

As you step into the temple, the atmosphere is solemn and dignified, with smoke rising into the air.

In the very center of the temple, a divine sword hangs quietly on a high platform, the sword emitting infinite divine light. It is none other than the Xuan-Yuan Sword, the sacred object of the human race.

Emperor Xin, as the supreme emperor of mankind, personally led everyone to kneel and worship, and for a moment, the entire Xuanyuan Sword displayed infinite brilliance, illuminating the entire Temple of Heroes.

Emperor Xin stood tall, radiating the majesty unique to the Emperor. With a determined gaze, he slowly raised his hand and shouted in a steady and powerful voice, "The ceremony begins!"

In an instant, the musicians played solemn and dignified sacrificial music, and the sounds of bells and chimes echoed melodiously, with lingering echoes.

Emperor Xin took the lead, taking steady steps and leading a group of princes, walking reverently towards the platform where the Xuanyuan Sword was enshrined.

Led by Emperor Xin, they lined up neatly in rows, looked solemn, slowly bowed, and performed a great salute. Every movement was filled with respect for the ancient heroes.

Under the sincere worship of the crowd, the Xuanyuan Sword that was originally hanging quietly on the high platform suddenly shone brightly.

A dazzling ray of light burst out from the sword, instantly illuminating the entire Temple of Heroes. The bright light was so bright that it was almost impossible for everyone to open their eyes.

This light was not a soft and auspicious one, but carried a sharp and murderous aura, as if telling of the tragedy of the past.

Upon seeing this, Emperor Xin felt an inexplicable urge in his heart, and he couldn't help but shout loudly: "The spirit of Xuan-Yuan Sword appears!" However, this shout was like thunder out of the blue, echoing in the Temple of Heroes.

As soon as he finished speaking, shocking changes happened one after another, and the body of the Xuanyuan Sword began to tremble violently!

"Buzz"

In an instant, a murderous aura so strong that it was almost tangible surged out from the sword.

The murderous aura was like that of a ferocious beast, instantly filling the entire space. The princes present were frightened so much that their faces turned pale and their legs went weak. Some even collapsed to the ground, their eyes full of horror and disbelief.

Emperor Xin also showed a panic: "Why is the Xuanyuan Sword like this?"

However, the more Emperor Xin did this, the more murderous the Xuanyuan Sword became!
"Your Majesty, the Xuanyuan Sword has a grudge. Do not address it by that name."

Yin Ziyu's voice was not loud, but it was clearly heard by everyone, like a thunderclap, once again stirring up a storm in everyone's hearts.

Upon hearing this, Emperor Xin frowned slightly, a hint of doubt flashed in his eyes, and he asked anxiously: "Uncle, what is the grudge of Xuanyuan Sword?"

Yin Ziyu closed his eyes slightly and activated his magical powers. In an instant, his eyes emitted a faint green light, as if he could see through all the secrets in the world.

After a moment, Yin Ziyu opened his eyes, and the green light in his eyes gradually dissipated. He said to Emperor Xin with a serious expression: "Your Majesty, the ancient heroic spirits do not approve of this name."

As soon as these words came out, everyone in the audience was shocked.

The princes were immediately in an uproar, whispering to each other and discussing one after another.

"How is this possible? The name of the Xuanyuan Sword has been around for a long time, how could it not be recognized?"

"Yeah, what exactly happened?"

Everyone was talking at once, confusion and surprise written all over their faces.

Upon hearing this, Ji Chang's heart tightened, and he quickly stepped forward and said, "The Xuanyuan Saint Emperor wielded this sword to defeat Chi You. This sword has been called the Xuanyuan Sword for an entire era. It has endured countless years and is deeply rooted in people's hearts. How could they not recognize this name?"

As Ji Chang spoke, he looked around, trying to get the small princes from all sides to cooperate with him.

Yin Ziyu remained calm, looking at Ji Chang with a composed gaze. He slowly explained, "It was because of this sacrifice that the ancient heroic spirit awakened. While dormant, it might have been oblivious to worldly affairs. But now that it has awakened, it has a different perspective on many details. The divine sword disagrees with the name of this sword, hence its intense murderous intent."

Emperor Xin hurriedly asked, "Uncle, why does the divine sword contradict this name?"

Yin Ziyu gave a bitter laugh, "Your Majesty has just understood the intention of the Divine Sword. The Divine Sword was originally forged by Emperor Jun Taiyi after he slaughtered the ancient human race and collected the human spirits. He intended to use it to destroy the Wu Clan. However, at that time, the Wu Clan and the human race were intermarried. During the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors period, Emperor Xuanyuan wielded this sword to defeat the Wu Man Chi You. The spirit of the Divine Sword believed that this sword was a weapon used by the clan to gain fame, so the Divine Sword did not recognize the name of this sword. Now that Your Majesty has vindicated the Jiuli people, it is no longer appropriate to call this sword the Xuanyuan Sword. It is better to follow the intention of the Divine Sword and change its name!"

After hearing this, Emperor Xin immediately asked, "What should the name be changed to?"

Yin Ziyu pondered for a moment and said, "This sword should be held by the Human Emperor. Therefore, I think it should be renamed the Human Emperor Sword. Your Majesty can ask the Divine Sword for its approval!"

(End of this chapter)