Immortal Volume 3 Chapter 18

Book 3 Chapter 18: The Great Dawn Dynasty
Translator: Princeknife and C
Editors: Dragneel and Megumin_Explosion
"Tai Zhong, why are you still unwilling to reconcile with Ying Lan?"
"Mmm… it is better this way. I'm a eunuch. I don't wish for her to find out she has such a person as her Third Uncle. Big Sister is dead and Second Brother is also dead. For me, I only have Ying Lan left. For as long as she is happy, I'll be satisfied." Tai Zhong said while shaking his head.
"What happened that year cannot be blamed on Su Lian Xian." Zhong Shan's eyes flashed with helplessness.
"Su Lian Xian. Mm, you're right. I know we cannot solely blame it on him. But if not for him, would Second Brother have perished in the hands of our enemies? Second Brother's killers already had his clan entirely exterminated by you, but I still yearned to kill Su Lian Xian and eliminate his clan." Wei Tai Zhong clenched his teeth.
"Do not beat yourself up over this." Zhong Shan shook his head.

"I am already castrated. Entering the palace is of no big deal to me. Miss Bao'er deserves my respect, but we're it not for her, would you have let Su Lian Xian go peacefully like that? I think you definitely would not. When you turn crazy, even the gods would find it difficult to stop you.
Yet, for Miss Bao'er, you set up the alliance agreement.
I do not blame you for it. Rather, I was thankful towards Miss Bao'er for granting me a chance to exact my revenge personally. After a few decades of scheming, I infiltrated the Su Family and rose up to a position of power, but I realized that it is still impossible to eliminate the entire Su Family with my strength.
So I lured them over to you and pulled some tricks to dissolve the alliance agreement between them and you.
In order to thoroughly eliminate the Su Family, this revenge was not done by you solely because I have also done my part.
I got my revenge!"
Wei Tai Zhong's voice croaked and tears flowed freely.
Zhong Shan sighed. "This matter is already over. From now on, you can rest easy and enjoy your life."
"There is no need. Having been a supervisor for many years, I have gotten used to the position. Without my authority, I may not be able to adapt. Moreover, I have hopes for you to exact revenge for Big Sister. I will wholeheartedly support in your endeavours. I'm sure Big Sister's spirit in heaven will be able to rest assured." Wei Tai Zhong said solemnly.
Ka~~
The teacup in Zhong Shan's hand shattered from his forceful clench.
"Rest assured. Cai'er's revenge has always been kept in my heart. Prince Lie Tian, I will definitely cut off his head and use it as tribute to appease Cai'er's spirit in the heavens. Moreover, with regards to Prince Lie Tian, I have some understanding of him." Zhong Shan seriously declared.
"Understanding? You know what kind of a person Prince Lie Tian is?" Wei Tai Zhong called out agitatedly.
"Just an inkling. Prince Lie Tian is a real prince from a huge kingdom, but, I will raise my own huge kingdom and flatten his kingdom, killing him with my own two hands, getting revenge for Cai'er." Zhong Shan promised sternly.
"Good… good!" Wei Tai Zhong laughed while crying agitatedly.
"Mm." Zhong Shan nodded his head.
A month later, on the seventh day of the seventh month.
At the north of Xuan City, a humongous platform was erected and sacrificial offerings filled the platform, exuding a sense of extravagance.
Behind the platform stood hundreds of scholars, officers, and generals Zhong Shan found from the previous Hun Country's capital, all solemnly waiting for the main character of this sacrificial event to arrive.
Within the Xuan City's Zhong Residence, in the Helan hall, in front of Zhong Shan, stood a bunch of people: Zhong Tian, Zhong Zheng, Ying Lan, Wei Tai Zhong and a square-faced person, a ferocious-looking male with skin a slight tinge of red, which serves to emphasise on his stern appearance.
"Big Brother, today will be my last day calling you Big Brother. After today, I will instead be your subordinate." The ferocious-looking male emotionally cried out.
"Lin Xiao, you must remember that you'll always be my good brother. Despite us having a relationship of a ruler and a minister, you'll definitely be my trustworthy henchmen."Zhong Shan told the previous Hun Country's god.
"Yes!" Lin Xiao courageously roared.
Gazes of adoration were directed towards Zhong Shan
"Anyway, we could finally create our own kingdom, the credit goes to Lin Xiao's timely arrival." Zhong Shan immediately praised.
Lin Xiao seriously said, "It's been 24 years. I, Lin Xiao, has been waiting for this day to arrive. Last time, when Su Lian Xian, that brat threatened Big Brother, we started preparations to conquer the Hun Country, but only Big Brother was against the idea. Now he has broken the alliance agreement, we must definitely not be soft-hearted or when will such a godly chance come by again. Lin Xiao's life was saved by Big Brother numerous times. Even when I pass away from old age, I will continue to let my ten generations of grandchildren follow you."
Lightly patting Lin Xiao, Zhong Shan nodded his head, his heart feeling warm and touched by the loyalty displayed by Lin Xiao.
Continuing on, Zhong Shan looked at Ying Lan and frowned, "Ying Lan, as previously mentioned, once I become the Emperor, I will bestow nobility to you. Do you really not want the noble title of Princess?"
"I only want to be a general, not some princess."Ying Lan refused while her eyes shone as if making some other plans for herself.
Wei Tai Zhong at the side frowned slightly but did not say anything. After all, this was all chosen by Ying Lan herself, he could only support her decision.
"Alright, you'll serve as a general, with that you can enjoy the authority as before. Moreover, even if my kingdom was exterminated, only me and my own princes will be in danger. The ministers and generals would not be implicated." Zhong Shan agreed.
This way, it would leave Ying Lan with an escape route.
"Especially Granduncle! If Granduncle were to meet with any mishaps, Ying Lan will definitely fight to the death to get revenge for Granduncle." Ying Lan urgently added on, her speech getting incoherent from the anxiety.
"I know, I know." Zhong Shan laughed at the sight of Ying Lan.
Seeing how Wei Tai Zhong would sacrifice himself to ensure Ying Lan's safety, if that is case, this arrangement would be for the best.
"I'll give you guys the Kong Ling Gem, do you all know how to use it?" Zhong Shan asked the group.
"Yes we do!" Lin Xiao, Wei Tai Zhong and Zhong Zheng sounded out in unison.
Since that's the case, let’s set off." Zhong Shan then said.
"Yes!" Everyone nodded and set off.
Zhong Shan was decked in splendid clothes and led his people onto the red carpet from the Zhong Residence till the city gates. The red carpet extended along the newly refurbished bridge, all the way till the north where the platform was located.
Hou~ hou~ hou~
As they welcome Zhong Shan's arrival, the hundreds of soldiers roared in unison for three calls, roaring to the high heavens.
Zhong Shan proceeded to the top of the platform. Other than Wei Tai Zhong who followed Zhong Shan up, the rest were left behind under the platform.
The platform had a height of 100 meters. Zhong Shan slowly stepped up with Wei Tai Zhong following closely behind.
Upon reaching the topmost level, there is a huge circular stand. Yet, the stand has a square in the heart of the circle, signifying that the heavens encompass the earth.
On the stand, there is a silk praying mat as well as a square box to put things in.
Zhong Shan retrieved the Investiture of the Gods as well as the Heaven Jade Square Seal and placed them onto the box. Gently, Zhong Shan carefully positioned himself on the praying mat and kneeled down.
"Kneel to the heavens." Wei Tai Zhong strictly chanted.
Zhong Shan immediately kowtowed towards the heavens.
"Again."
"The third time."
"Rise."
After kowtowing three times, Zhong Shan lightly rose up.
"Secondly, kneel to the earth."
Zhong Shan kneeled down again and kowtowed to the ground.
"Again."…
"The last time."….
"Rise."
Zhong Shan swiftly rose to his feet.
He understood that these formalities must be followed.
"Third, kneel to the nation."
"Again."
"The last time."
"Rise."
After kowtowing three times, Zhong Shan rose to his feet again.
While Wei Tai Zhong bent forward and slowly retreated from the platform, towards the bottom of the platform, finally going to his pre-determined place to stand.
Zhong Shan surveyed the hundreds and thousands of soldiers of his nation, his eyes flashed with an arrogance towards the common people.
Zhong Shan unfurled the Investiture of the Gods gently and placed it on the stand. His two hands then held onto the Heaven Jade Square Seal and pressed onto the scroll.
"From today on, I proclaim this kingdom as the Qing kingdom. May she be blessed with everlasting longevity and prosperity."
Zhong Shan declared proudly. At the same time, as he named his kingdom Qing, the word Qing strangely appeared on the surface of the Investiture of the Gods. This signifies that from now on, only this kingdom will have the name of Qing.
Meanwhile, on the left side, a huge "king" word appeared together with "Zhong Shan" appearing below it.
Zhong Shan then pressed down the Heaven Jade Square Seal on top of his name.
The Investiture of the Gods and Heaven Jade Square Seal touched.
Hong~~
A loud dragon cry sounded, resounding through the heavens, expanding from the platform in all directions.
A huge wind then appeared, crazily blowing the platform in all directions. At the top of the platform, the wind has materialised into the shape of a wind dragon and under the sight of numerous people, it charged towards the sky like a typhoon.
The wind dragon broke through the layer of clouds, dissipating the dense layer of clouds. Sunlight shone brightly down onto Zhong Shan, making him look as if he is a magnificent golden war god.
"Long live Your Majesty! Long live! Long live!"
"Long live Your Majesty! Long live! Long live!"
The resounding roar were like ocean waves, getting louder and louder. Zhong Shan is really fated by the heavens. A true Son of Heaven.
At this moment, numerous gazes of adoration surfaced. Those still harbouring a thread of loyalty towards the late Hun Country's Su Family had their loyalty dissipated. The rightful son of heaven.
This Qing Emperor is the rightful emperor.
Standing at the platform, Zhong Shan gently smiled into the crowd. The scene just now was out of his expectations. He had not realised how much of a use the two objects were. Wind Dragon? Dragon cry? That is the symbol of a true son of heaven.
This Heaven Jade Square Seal had not even absorb blessings of the people. The Investiture of the Gods had not even been use to its fullest potential,and yet both objects can actually complement each other till such a splendid effect. Seems like both objects have attained an extremely high rank.
Whilst enjoying the respects of the masses, Zhong Shan leisurely kept the Heaven Jade Square Seal, leaving the Investiture of the Gods outside.