He was invincible from the beginning of the Heaven-Covering Era.

In the hands of the Zhou family patriarch, who was at the half-step Quasi-Emperor level, the Supreme Yang Divine Sword was equivalent to a Great Sage wielding an ultimate weapon; they could be considered equal.

Princess Yan Ruyu of the demon race owed the Zhou family a great favor a few years ago, and borrowing the Azure Emperor's weapon would be no problem at all if necessary.

He also possessed a quasi-emperor-level furnace containing Emperor-level array patterns, a weapon approaching the level of an ultimate Emperor-level weapon.

If necessary, the Kunpeng Ancestor can take command.

In his hand, there was also a Phoenix Blood Crimson Gold Holy Spirit Stone Embryo, which was once the body of an enlightened being. With his Source Master's Source Technique, he could easily merge it into the stone, which was equivalent to wearing an ancient emperor's divine robe.

As for the other quasi-emperor artifacts in his possession, let's not talk about them.

Suddenly, a golden figure quietly slipped into the Zhou family's gate, heading straight for the Fusang Divine Tree, and was detected by his divine sense.

"The Fighting Holy Ape." All seven saints discovered this monkey.

At this moment, the Holy Prince, who was traveling rapidly and disappearing into the void, suddenly felt that the void in front of him was layered and constantly changing, making him dizzy and unable to tell where he was flying for a moment.

"This is..." The Holy Prince looked bewildered.

After the void shifted, the scene before him changed drastically. The golden divine tree, which was originally very far away, suddenly appeared before him, and seven people with extremely terrifying auras were sitting cross-legged under the tree.

"Why did the Holy Prince sneak into my Zhou family and head straight for our clan's Fusang Divine Tree? What does he want to do?"

An awkward smile appeared on the golden monkey's face. He looked at the young man who had spoken to him and roughly guessed who the young man was.

"You must be Zhou Qing? I saw that your Zhou family's gate was quite busy, so I came in by myself. I didn't want to trouble them, so I didn't sneak in," the monkey explained stiffly.

No one present believed this reason, not even the monkey itself.

Seeing that the seven human saints, whose holy might was comparable to that of the ancient ancestral kings, showed no change in expression, the monkey sighed inwardly, knowing that he could no longer deceive them.

"Alright, I just wanted to see if I could steal some branches of the Fusang Divine Tree while your Zhou family is busy. I need to go and save people," the monkey told the truth.

The current Holy Prince is constantly on the go, running around, all to save one person.

Therefore, at the Yaochi Conference half a year ago, he sold the blood of the Fighting Saint Ape lineage within him to Yaochi for a month before finally getting a peach back.

However, due to the historical reasons of Yaochi, the effect of that peach was far less than when it was in the old Yaochi. It was only slightly better than the healing effect of an ordinary medicine king, and it could not cure the injury of the person he wanted to save.

“She must be the Divine Silkworm Princess from the Divine Silkworm Ridge lineage,” Zhou Qing said in a declarative tone.

"Huh? How did you know?" the monkey asked in surprise.

“You don’t need to know how I know this. You just need to understand that you can no longer steal my clan’s Fusang Divine Tree. You can only choose a normal transaction,” Zhou Qing said calmly.

The monkey scratched his head, not knowing what to do. The Fighting Saint Emperor had given him nothing but a scripture, making him arguably the poorest ancient prince, with nothing to exchange.

“I can help you save Princess Divine Silkworm. I don’t want a single source from you. I just need you to promise me one thing,” Zhou Qing said.

"Tell me what it is first?" the Holy Prince asked warily.

"After rescuing Princess Shencan, I hope that if any ancient royal family confronts our clan in the future, Shencan Ridge will stand up to support us and use the ancient royal battle armor as a deterrent," Zhou Qing said slowly.

“Given my aunt’s personality, as long as you save her, even if you don’t say this, she will find a way to settle the karmic debt. If there are other ancient royal families that confront you, she will definitely stand on your side.” The Holy Prince’s mouth dropped open.

He felt that this condition was as good as nothing. In his memory, his aunt was a person who would repay kindness and avenge wrongs.

“You can wait here for a while. After my enthronement ceremony today, I will go with you to see Princess Shencan tomorrow,” Zhou Qing said.

Time flew by, and half of the morning had passed quickly. All the Eastern Wilderness forces that had received invitations had arrived, though there weren't many—only about twenty forces.

Chapter 263 Zhou Qing, the head of the Zhou family!

Each of these twenty-odd forces rules over vast territories and is a dominant force in the Southern, Central, and Northern Regions.

As for the Five Elements Palace, the Illusion Palace, and other such forces, they are not qualified to receive an invitation yet.

Only those forces left behind by the Great Sage can join their circle.

The people from various factions sat around jade tables, thinking that now that all the Eastern Wilderness forces that were supposed to be there had arrived, the succession ceremony should be held soon.

Suddenly, the welcoming voices rang out again, and everyone turned to look at the doorway.

"The Seventh Princess of the Central Plains Divine Continent Dynasty has arrived!"

Then another group of people arrived, much to everyone's surprise.

This enthronement ceremony is not a grand gathering at Yaochi, nor is it open to the Five Regions. Generally, it would only invite major sects of equal status from the Eastern Wilderness, but now even forces from the Central Plains have arrived.

Some living fossils, who have lived long enough and read enough ancient books to be considered knowledgeable about the past and present, recalled a record they had read in an ancient book, and some of their guesses were confirmed.

"It seems that the Zhou family of the Northern Region and the Divine Continent Dynasty of the Central Region do indeed have an extraordinary relationship."

Before the Zhou family's gate stood a perfect female figure, her hair flowing freely, her eyes clear as water, as if she had gathered all the beauty and wonder of the world.

Behind him were several middle-aged men dressed in golden dragon robes and wearing dragon crowns. They all looked very powerful, and there were faint images of real dragons circling around them.

This is a symbol of royalty. Although they are not the current emperor and not the Son of Heaven, they still possess a great deal of dragon energy, which makes them look very majestic.

Only one man dressed in a nine-dragon robe looked very young, but his aura was no less imposing than the others, as if he were an emperor reigning over the world.

"brush"

Zhou Qing's Daoist body reappeared at the door, revealing a warm smile like sunshine, and said, "Let me take you in."

Dao Qingling nodded, took a light step, and flew up like a fairy, following behind Zhou Qing.

The people behind her followed suit, flying deep into the Zhou family compound, arriving at a place shrouded in mist, rich in spiritual energy, and filled with magnificent palaces and pavilions.

The younger generation of outstanding individuals also witnessed the scene at the Zhou family's gate.

The strongest holy sons and daughters of the Eastern Wilderness were all here. Ji Haoyue, Yao Guang Holy Son, Zi Fu Holy Daughter, Jiang Yifei, and Yao Yuekong were all very shocked.

"Is that Princess Shenzhou, who is known as the most beautiful woman in Zhongzhou? I had only heard of her name before, but never seen her in person. I had never heard of her in the Qishi Mansion. I never thought I would see her today."

Many of the holy sons found it difficult to control their racing hearts and blank expressions; they were almost instantly captivated, and even the usually beautiful holy maidens beside them seemed ordinary now.

At this moment, they felt as if they had transformed from cultivators into mortals. Having grown accustomed to seeing beautiful faces, they now felt like poor boys from the mountains, experiencing for the first time what true beauty was.

After just one meeting, several holy sons had already fallen for her and were unable to extricate themselves. If it weren't for the fact that this was not a good time, they would have immediately turned into seasoned sycophants and surrounded her like stars around the moon.

Ji Haoyue, Yaoguang

The Holy Son, Jiang Yifei, Yao Yuekong, and the others were somewhat surprised. Even their hearts were trembling, and their Dao hearts were shaking. This was truly terrifying.

Fortunately, their desire for enlightenment was unmatched by the holy sons of other great religions. After a period of turmoil, they managed to suppress it and return to calm.

"I've heard that her cultivation is the best among the geniuses of Zhongzhou in this era. Even Wang Chongxiao, Xu Zixuan, and others are somewhat afraid when they mention her and are unwilling to face this goddess." The awakened holy sons discussed among themselves.

They were all following behind their respective masters, but this princess stood at the very front of the Divine Continent Dynasty, which meant that in terms of cultivation, even her royal uncles behind her could not compare to her.

People couldn't help but think that if this person had really gone to the Qishi Mansion, he might have become another overlord no less powerful than the Northern Emperor and the Southern Demon.

"This person shouldn't be from the Divine Continent Dynasty, right? I know a bit about your royal family, and there shouldn't be a prince among the current generation who has become so powerful at such a young age." On the way, Zhou Qing asked Dao Qingling through telepathy.

"He is the fifth prince of the Jiuli Divine Dynasty, Shen Li. Not long ago, he received an imperial decree and officially became the crown prince of the Jiuli Divine Dynasty. If nothing unexpected happens, he will control the future imperial weapon of Jiuli," Dao Qingling replied telepathically.

"What a young emperor he is," Zhou Qing remarked with some emotion.

Besides the Holy Prince, this was another uninvited guest, but they couldn't turn him away, so they still had to entertain him, just by setting up a few more tables and preparing a few more plates of divine fruits and delicacies.

The two were communicating with each other in a very secretive way, and Shen Li couldn't detect it at all. At this moment, his gaze was still subtly sweeping over Zhou Qing's figure, observing the man's every move.

However, when he saw how close the two of them were, almost flying shoulder to shoulder, he finally couldn't help but speak up.

"Aren't you going to have your enthronement ceremony later? We know you're busy, you can go and prepare first, and we can fly over by ourselves."

Zhou Qing glanced back, and that glance sent a shiver down Shen Li's spine, as if he had witnessed the sun and moon falling and the starry sky collapsing. He immediately shut his mouth.

Soon after, they arrived at the depths of this magnificent place, which was like a celestial realm.

The clouds and mist are misty, the scenery is picturesque, the sacred tree is crystal clear, the petals fall like rain, and a sweet fragrance wafts through the air.

One after another, renowned masters sat here, raising their glasses to drink and conversing with each other.

Here, one can clearly see the existence of one small circle after another, with grudges and entanglements between various forces, making the relationships extremely complex.

Zhou Wuji, the Holy Master of the Zhou Family, stood before the forces of Yaochi, chatting and laughing with Elder Yang Ling of the Yaochi forces alongside his wife.

When the people from the Divine Continent Dynasty arrived, Zhou Wuji immediately excused himself from the people from Yaochi and came before the Divine Continent Dynasty to take over the work of Zhou Qing's Dao body.

Then, this physical body suddenly transformed into a wisp of pure energy and dissipated into the world.

"Little Seven is here, and there are a few other gentlemen here too. These are seats reserved for you." Zhou Wuji said with a smile, leading Dao Qingling and the others to their seats.

After everyone arrived, Zhou Wuji

It then took off and flew to a high platform.

This is a nine-story platform, enormous, comparable to a mountain, suspended in the air.

The nine-story platform, with nine representing the ultimate, symbolizes a platform for ascending to immortality, carrying a beautiful meaning.

Zhou Qing's true form remained standing on the ninth level of the high platform, hands behind his back, quietly watching the various powerful figures below.

Standing here, he seemed to have become one with the heavens, possessing the majesty, inclusiveness, and creation of the heavens, like a creator god, making people want to worship him involuntarily.

“Next comes your time to succeed to the throne. Five hundred years ago, when I first took the throne, I never imagined that I would have to step down as the head of the family so soon. But your appearance has made me realize that stepping down as the head of the family and handing it over to you in advance may be the most correct choice,” Zhou Wuji sighed.

“Then let’s proceed with the succession ceremony!” Zhou Wuji said, and the Zhou family’s ceremonial guards immediately appeared.

Wow!

Many large banners appeared between heaven and earth, engraved with lifelike golden dragons. As they were waved, one golden dragon after another flew out of the banners and soared through the heavens.

Hundreds of real dragons soared through the sky, swallowing clouds and spitting out mist. The scene was incredibly awe-inspiring, and the young prodigies present were all stunned, having never seen anything like it before.

Boom!

With a muffled thud, the sky emitted a dazzling nine-colored divine light, which spread across the sky and transformed into clouds, thunder, dragons, tigers, mountains, and lakes, dazzling the eyes.

Auspicious clouds and mist drifted in, showering down petals of flowers from the sky. Golden lotuses descended like a sea, filling every inch of space with auspicious energy.

Boom!

Another muffled thud, as if a terrifying beast had awakened, and bursts of brilliant Dao light erupted from Zhou Qing's body, surging like a vast ocean, instantly covering the entire Lingzhou.

"Is this what a sage is? This kind of Dao fruit has been recognized by heaven and earth, and the level of life is beyond our reach." Some powerful figures who could be called peerless experts in the outside world were dumbfounded at this moment.

The birth of a new master of an ancient family must be accompanied by a grand procession. This is not about showing off, but about basic etiquette and dignity. Without it, one cannot awe the world or cultivate the aura of a peerless and mighty ruler.

All dignity is cultivated through etiquette.

Even when an emperor ascends the throne in a mortal country, a grand ceremony is held, as it is an extremely important ritual. If even such a ceremony is to be frugal, others will only think that the country is about to perish, which will damage the confidence of its citizens.

Boom!