Chapter 1521
Passing on the Throne
Chapter 1521 Passing on the Throne
The news that Liu Changxu was preparing to pass on the throne of the Great Han Immortal Emperor to his son Liu Fuba spread like wildfire throughout Taibai Star, as well as the Sea God Star, Bailing Star, and Xuanhuang Star, which belonged to the Great Han Immortal Dynasty.
Upon hearing this news, the high-ranking officials of the various human forces affiliated with the Great Han Immortal Dynasty were all dumbfounded and could not believe it was true.
Everyone was puzzled as to why Liu Changxu, who still had a long lifespan ahead of him, would hand over the throne of the Great Han Immortal Emperor to the unknown Liu Fuba at this time. It was truly puzzling.
Has His Majesty the Celestial Emperor met with misfortune?
"What merit or ability does Liu Fuba possess to be able to directly succeed to the throne?"
"Is His Majesty seriously injured?"
Various speculations circulated among the major powers, with truth and falsehood causing widespread panic and disrupting the previously stable morale of the Great Han Dynasty, making the situation increasingly delicate.
To verify the information, various factions sent people to Jiuhua Mountain to seek confirmation from the Liu family and the high-ranking officials of the Great Han Immortal Dynasty.
Even Liu Changxu's younger brother, Liu Changyan, rushed from Neptune to Jiuhua Mountain to verify with Liu Changxu, who had no choice but to tell him the truth.
When this news was confirmed to be true, the doubts in the hearts of the various immortal cultivation forces affiliated with the Great Han Immortal Dynasty did not dissipate. Instead, they were like a lake surface thrown with a boulder, creating even greater waves.
To these human powers, Liu Changxu, the Great Han Immortal Emperor and Supreme Humanity, was not merely an empty title. He was the cornerstone of the entire Great Han Immortal Dynasty and the most steadfast protector of humanity. As long as Liu Changxu, this Supreme Humanity, was present, the safety of humanity was guaranteed.
Countless times in the past, when alien races invaded, no matter how fierce or powerful they were, they were all defeated by him with thunderous methods. That powerful strength that surpassed all living beings had long become a source of security for everyone.
Now that he has suddenly passed the throne of the Immortal Emperor to his son, it is inevitable that people will speculate whether Liu Changxu himself has encountered some unavoidable change. As a result, all sorts of unsettling rumors began to quietly grow and circulate among the major cultivation forces of the human race.
In fact, not only those affiliated cultivation forces harbored doubts, but even within the Liu family, many clansmen were privately inquiring about the reasons for Liu Changxu's sudden abdication. After all, Liu Changxu was at the peak of his power, and his sudden relinquishment was far too unusual, inevitably leading the clansmen to speculate.
However, Liu Changxu had anticipated this and knew that revealing the truth about his "imminent ascension" at this time would likely cause even greater turmoil.
Whether it was the panic within the family or the covetousness of external forces, either could shake the foundation of the Great Han Dynasty. Therefore, he gave his wife and children a strict order in advance to conceal the true reason for passing the throne, and only to announce to the outside world that it was "to train the new emperor and consolidate the succession."
His wives and children knew the gravity of the matter, and even when faced with subtle inquiries from their own clan, they remained tight-lipped, responding only with "His Majesty has his own reasons."
In this way, although the doubts were not completely dispelled, the situation was temporarily stabilized, and valuable time was bought for Liu Fuba to take over the imperial power and stabilize the people's hearts.
On the first day of the first month of the 2389th year of the Great Han Dynasty, auspicious clouds swirled and spiritual energy rose atop Mount Jiuhua. An unprecedented succession ceremony was held here, with hundreds of millions of powerful human warriors gathering at the plaza at the foot of the mountain, gazing solemnly at the altar on the main peak.
On the altar, Liu Changxu, dressed in a black and gold dragon-patterned imperial robe, stood tall and straight like a pine tree, his gaze sweeping over the sea of people below, exuding an aura of dominance over the world.
He held in his hands a pure white seal covered with intricate runes, which was the "Panlong Seal," symbolizing the highest authority of the Great Han Dynasty.
Liu Fuba, dressed in a brand-new purple-gold dragon robe, slowly stepped forward and bowed to Liu Changxu. Sunlight streamed through the clouds, bathing the figures of the father and son in a golden glow.
"Fu Ba, from this day forward, this seal shall be entrusted to you." Liu Changxu's voice resounded throughout the heavens and earth through the power of the laws, clearly reaching everyone's ears. "I hope you will uphold your original intention, keep the common people of the human race in mind, and protect the eternal peace of my Great Han Immortal Dynasty."
"Your subject obeys the decree!"
Liu Fuba solemnly accepted the seal with both hands. The moment he held it, the immense spiritual power and heavy pressure contained within the seal sent a chill through him, making him feel an even greater sense of responsibility on his shoulders.
As the seal changed hands, it seemed as if the laws of heaven and earth resonated, and the spiritual energy of Jiuhua Mountain suddenly surged. Countless rays of spiritual light shot into the sky and transformed into the four golden characters "Great Han Forever Prosperous" in the clouds.
A deafening cheer erupted in Jiuhuashan Square:
"Long live the Emperor! Long live the Emperor! Long live the Emperor!"
Liu Fuba raised the imperial seal and accepted the worship of hundreds of millions of people, officially ascending the throne as the second Immortal Emperor of the Great Han Immortal Dynasty.
Liu Changxu stood to one side, watching his son's upright figure, a hint of satisfaction flashing in his eyes, followed by a surge of anticipation for the future. The ceremonial music of the succession ceremony echoed through Jiuhua Mountain, heralding the beginning of a new era.
After the abdication ceremony, Liu Changxu finally put down his burdens and focused his attention on spending time with his wives.
On the other side, the new emperor Liu Fuba fulfilled his duties as the Celestial Emperor. On the second day after his ascension to the throne, he summoned all the officials of the Celestial Dynasty and began to busy himself with various affairs of the Celestial Dynasty.
What pleased Liu Changxu the most was that Liu Fuba's first priority after ascending the throne was to focus on the reconstruction of Taibai Star.
Previously, the invasions by alien races such as the Zerg and the White Feather Clan had dealt a devastating blow to the human territory of Taibai Star.
On the vast land of humanity, cities collapsed, fertile fields lay barren, and the number of surviving humans was less than one-tenth of their peak.
Those towns that were once bustling with traffic and teeming with people are now mostly reduced to ruins, wailing in the wind.
At the court assembly, Liu Fuba, holding a memorial in hand, swept his gaze over the civil and military officials in the main hall and announced in a powerful and resounding voice:
"By imperial decree, the most important task for our Immortal Dynasty right now is to gather the refugees from all directions, heal the wounds, and rebuild their homes!"
He slammed the memorial down on the table, his tone filled with unwavering determination:
"All those who are displaced should be properly resettled, given food and other necessities, and encouraged to cultivate wasteland and build new homes; the damaged immortal cities in various places should also be restored and rebuilt as soon as possible."
"I want the world to know that although foreign races can destroy my cities, they cannot extinguish the roots of my human race! As long as we work together, my human race will surely regain its glory!"
Seeing his son's decisive and efficient actions, as well as his concern for the people's livelihood, Liu Changxu felt a weight lift from his shoulders. He knew he had not chosen the wrong successor.
Of course, the road to reconstruction for the Taibai Star human race is destined to be long; it will take a long time just to restore the population to its peak.
However, as long as the entire human race works together, it is not difficult for humanity to return to its peak; it only requires enough time.