Only after becoming emperor did he realize he was in a fantasy world of immortal cultivation.

Kyoto Castle

The prime minister faced the officials, his eyes shining brightly in the palace lanterns held by the two rows of palace maids.

This contrasted sharply with the lifeless eyes of the ministers.

One of the remonstrating officials, unable to bear it any longer, stepped forward with a death wish and said, "Prime Minister, His Majesty is now bewitched by that sorcerer. We are favored by the Emperor and eat his food; how can we sit idly by and watch this wicked man deceive His Majesty?"

As he spoke, he knelt heavily on the ground, his forehead touching the earth with a dull thud. "Prime Minister, if this celebration is for the Dan Palace or the evil Taoists, this old minister would rather die than drink a single cup of their wine."

Upon hearing this, the officials' eyes flickered one after another.

Many of them furrowed their brows, relaxed them, and then furrowed them again, but in the end, they couldn't control their legs and followed suit.

One of the ministers spoke first: "Prime Minister, His Majesty is a sage ruler throughout the ages. If he wishes to live forever, it is ordained by Heaven. Why should that evil Taoist priest concoct any elixirs?"

"When Your Majesty was crowned Emperor, the whole country rejoiced. Even if I didn't drink a drop of alcohol, I could still drink for three days straight. But today, I hope the Prime Minister will allow me to take my leave."

These words were like a stone thrown into a lake, causing the remaining ministers to be thrown out of the ranks.

Faced with this situation, Prime Minister Gao Ren simply stroked his goatee intermittently.

Just as the ministers were about to kneel, Gao Ren raised his hand and said, "Gentlemen, please wait."

Upon hearing this, the ministers straightened their legs, which were bent halfway, with some doubt on their faces.

Then the Prime Minister took out a bright yellow secret edict from his bosom, which made everyone even more confused, and they couldn't help but exchange glances.

"Gentlemen," the Prime Minister's gaze swept over the crowd again, his tone unconsciously becoming solemn, "His Majesty has issued another imperial edict before the celebration begins, which I hereby bestow upon you."

He paused slightly, his gaze falling on the unopened tables on either side, and said meaningfully, "As for the wine, whether to drink or not... you gentlemen, please listen to the imperial edict before making your decision."

Upon hearing this, all the ministers immediately knelt down solemnly to receive the imperial decree.

"I have been ordained by Heaven to rule over the eight wastelands. Yet, heretics have wreaked havoc on the nation; their intentions are wicked! They use immortality as bait to deceive the Emperor, their true aim being to destabilize the nation!"

"To eliminate this great scourge, I have endured until now, secretly investigating the crimes of the heretic and his accomplices, and searching far and wide for ways to subdue their evil! Their sins are clear and countless; I have spared no effort and made every meticulous plan, and all the resources I have expended have been used for today's thunderous strike!"

"The time has come! The demon's lair, his henchmen, and the secrets of his magic are all in my grasp!"

"I have laid a tight net, both inside and outside the Dan Palace, specifically to thwart their evil arts!"

......

"Today's grand ceremony is solely for the extermination of the demonic path."

The Path of Exorcising Demons?

Originally, it was the path of exorcising demons?

Upon hearing this, the ministers were immediately moved to tears, repeatedly shouting "Long live the Emperor! Long live the Emperor! Long live the Emperor!"

Looking at the reactions of the ministers, Fei Ren thought to himself: It seems that tonight is destined to be a sleepless night.

At the same time, the imperial edict was read aloud by officials throughout the empire.

After hearing this, people gathered in the streets and alleys.

"The Path to Exterminate Demons!"

"Long live Your Majesty!"

The shouts, like a mountain collapsing and a tsunami crashing, rose higher and higher, wave after wave, their echoes lingering in the sky, and when the wind blew, it seemed to reach the ears of the forest and fields.

Although Lin Ye was unaware of the wind's whispers, he could sense that... the human destiny... was gradually rising.

At this moment, Gong Wuchen swung his sword at Lin Ye again.

Its sword strikes were like rain nourishing all things, accompanied by the unique atmosphere of a summer downpour, moving with overwhelming force.

Seeing this, Lin Ye raised an eyebrow and smiled, then simply slashed his sword diagonally in the air.

He easily neutralized Gong Wuchen's sword moves.