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Lu Chen had read plenty of web novels, and Lie Wende's life experience gave him a strong sense of déjà vu.

No wonder Lie Wende had a loyalty score of 95 the first time he saw him. In Lie Wende's eyes, they were not invaders but rather the saviors who had rescued him.

Had it not been for their arrival, Lie Wende would probably still be imprisoned, continuing to have his Lifeblood Essence extracted for Lie Haoyan's cultivation.

Even if the Daxia Dynasty had killed him, he would have felt grateful to them for liberating him, as being constantly drained of Lifeblood Essence was a fate worse than death.

At this time, Lu Chen said, "Since it was I who saved you, you must know what you should do next."

Upon hearing this, Lie Wende didn't hesitate to extract a drop of his Lifeblood Essence from the center of his forehead. "This is my Lifeblood Essence. From this moment forward, I am your servant."

Lie Wende offered up his Lifeblood Essence readily, partly because Lu Chen truly had done him a favor, and partly because he understood that the Lieyan Dynasty was now controlled by Empress Xia; the entire Royal Family, including himself, had no other choice.

If they willingly gave up their Lifeblood Essence, they could live a bit longer. If they refused, death was likely the only outcome awaiting them.

Lu Chen didn't hesitate either, taking Lie Wende's Lifeblood Essence then and there. He then said, "You are a smart man. From now on, you will be the new Emperor of the Daxia Dynasty."

Lie Wende immediately responded, "Thank you, Your Majesty!"

Lu Chen then addressed Yin Zhengye, "Let's leave it at that. The rest is up to you to handle. I need to return to the Immortal Boat."

What followed would be supporting Lie Wende's ascension to the throne and then purging the resistant forces in this world. They had already conquered a world and had ample experience; Lu Chen didn't need to personally handle everything.

Yin Zhengye replied, "Yes, Your Majesty."

"Farewell, Your Majesty!"

As Yin Zhengye's words fell, Lu Chen's body disappeared from the spot.

Yin Zhengye's gaze returned to Lie Wende. "Come, let's go see the full court of your Lieyan Dynasty and your brothers and sisters."

At this moment, the plaza outside the Hall of Political Affairs of the Lieyan Dynasty was already crowded with people.

The full court and representatives of major powers had nearly all arrived, and of course, the members of the Royal Family were there too.

The plaza buzzed with noise, as people speculated about the future events.

"Alas, I never imagined that the Lieyan Dynasty would come to this day."

"I wonder if Empress Xia will have us all killed."

"She probably won't, right? If Empress Xia wanted to kill us, those longstanding Elders who participated in the attack on the Tianchen World couldn't have possibly returned alive."

"You're right. We're definitely safe, but the Lie Family is likely to face disaster."

...

Some people in the crowd wore troubled frowns, while others took delight in the misfortune of others, well aware that the heavens of the Lieyan World were about to change.

After an indefinite period, Yin Zhengye arrived at the plaza with Lie Wende. The moment Yin Zhengye stepped onto the plaza, he released an intimidating pressure.

Instantly, those present felt an immense force bearing down on them, causing some of the less courageous and weaker individuals to fall to their knees.

A look of terror appeared in everyone's eyes. Was this the might of a Returning Ruin Realm powerhouse? The energy was too terrifying!

Then Yin Zhengye spoke, "From today, Lie Wende is the new Emperor of the Lieyan Dynasty."

The announcement left everyone present momentarily stunned.

Lie Wende? The prince born to a palace maid who was imprisoned by Emperor Lie for rebellion?

Emperor Lie had many children, and not everyone present knew all the princes and princesses. People knew of Lie Wende mainly because he was once a prodigy; his cultivation speed was exceptionally high, and many even believed that, despite his mother's low status barring him from becoming the Crown Prince, he could still be bestowed a kingship and rule his own territory in the future.

However, Lie Wende was later discovered to be involved in a treasonous plot and was consequently imprisoned by the Emperor. Since then, Lie Wende's realm had fallen continuously, and there had been no news of him.

At this moment, many of those who knew the inside story were somewhat shocked. After so many years of having his lifeblood essence drawn, Lie Wende was still alive; they had assumed he must have died long ago.

If Lie Wende were to become the puppet emperor, it would probably be a disaster for the members of the royal family. Those princes and princesses had not spared him their mockery and torment in the past. Once Lie Wende came into power, he would likely first target the imperial family members, delivering this act as a gesture of fealty to Empress Xia.

Without killing one's kin, one cannot prove true loyalty.

Suddenly, a prince stood up and said, "Elder, I'm not sure if the position of Emperor was decided by Empress Xia herself or by you."

Hearing this question, Yin Zhengye squinted at the prince and asked with a smile, "What do you want with this information?"

The prince continued, "If it was the Elder's decision, I was wondering if you might reconsider the appointment, as I believe I am more suited to be the Emperor."

At this statement, Yin Zhengye chuckled. The next moment, the prince's body exploded instantly, turning into a cloud of blood mist.

Seeing this, the members of the royal family were so terrified that they didn't dare say another word.

Then, Yin Zhengye asked, "Is there any other prince present who wishes to be the Emperor? Please, stand up."

Hearing this, the members of the royal family shivered with fear. In this situation, they dared not harbor other ambitions; they would be grateful just to survive.

Several princes immediately said, "We will follow the Elder's arrangements entirely!"

At this point, everyone spoke in unison, "Greetings to Your Majesty!"

Seeing that everyone present had bowed their heads, Yin Zhengye nodded and then said, "You are sensible. The imperial throne of Lie Wende was decided by Her Majesty herself. I trust you know what to do."

Lie Wende was still relatively weak, and if someone with ulterior motives wished to replace him, they would undoubtedly send an assassin to kill him.

Yin Zhengye's words served as a warning to those present: Lie Wende was the spokesperson for the Daxia Dynasty. If anything happened to him, everyone there would suffer the consequences.

Subsequently, the people once again spoke in unison, "We will keep the Elder's words in mind."

"Good. Prepare yourselves. The coronation ceremony will be held tomorrow."

...

After returning to the Feihong Immortal Boat, Lu Chen let out a soft sigh. He had finally met a woman with a score over ninety only to find out she was the reincarnation of a Great Emperor.

Despite thinking that there would be plenty of grasses as fair on the other side of the world and he could have as many ninety-score women as he desired once he left this Star Domain, he still felt it was a pity.

Such is human nature; the more unattainable something is, the more it preoccupies the mind.

After pondering for a moment, Lu Chen finally said, "Summon someone."

Lu Chen then drafted an imperial edict, making Lie Hongyun one of his Noble Concubines.

Although he couldn't have her now, Lu Chen thought that a woman who scored ninety must be special in some way, and it was very likely that they would meet again in the future, so he decided to bestow upon her the title of Noble Concubine.

At this very moment, at the pinnacle of some world, a vortex-like hole slowly opened, and Lie Hongyun walked out from within it.

The next second, her eyebrows furrowed slightly, and her expression turned very serious, as if she had discovered something unsettling.

Speaking to herself, Lie Hongyun said, "What is going on? Why did 'I' suddenly acquire a marriage line?"