The appearance of Cang Xuanyue immediately attracted the gazes of countless princes. Within those gazes was love and admiration.
She was too beautiful, absolutely the most beautiful in the world!
After all, Cang Xuanyue was known as the most beautiful woman in the Canglong Dynasty.
Cang Xuanyue was indeed extraordinarily beautiful, with skin like creamy jade that put snow to shame. Her eyes were as cold and noble as snow lotuses, making people not dare to blaspheme her. Cang Xuanyue had an innate supreme nobility, as if she was a natural superior, and everything in this world was vulgar to her eyes.
But to Ye Xiu, Cang Xuanyue did not seem that beautiful at all. On the contrary, he felt disgusted by her.
When Cang Xuanyue saw Ye Xiu's cold expression, her own eyes also changed slightly.
In her eyes, Ye Xiu had never looked at her with such an icy gaze before.
Since childhood, they had been betrothed by the Emperor. When they were young, they were the best of playmates, the so-called childhood sweethearts.
However, when Cang Xuanyue condensed her Star Origin at the age of six, becoming the earliest person to do so in the Canglong Dynasty's history, and then breaking through to the Star Force Realm in just three short years, being praised as the Canglong Dynasty's number one heaven's proud daughter!
Now, eight years had passed, and there were rumors in the world that Cang Xuanyue had already become a powerhouse at the Star Eddy Realm!
One must know, Cang Xuanyue was only seventeen years old!
Three years ago, Cang Xuanyue and Ye Xiu dissolved their engagement. Although it was officially an amicable dissolution, everyone knew the real reason - how could the Canglong Dynasty's aloof heaven's proud daughter possibly see anything in the worthless Ye Xiu?
In the dreams of countless outstanding youths in the Canglong Dynasty, Cang Xuanyue was their fairy companion.
After dissolving the engagement, Ye Xiu began drinking, gambling, and consorting with prostitutes, looking completely dissolute. But every time he went to the palace and saw her, his eyes were still as pure as when they were young, completely unlike the current icy gaze.
In fact, from his memories, Ye Xiu did not feel this woman was very likable at all, because it was Cang Xuanyue who strongly insisted on dissolving the engagement three years ago, even when the Emperor disagreed. It was because of this that the previous Ye Xiu fell into dejection, becoming the prodigal prince in everyone's eyes.
Although Ye Xiu did like beautiful women very much, this kind of woman was definitely not his type.
"Princess Xuanyue," Ye Xiu said coldly, walking directly into the hall.
The expressions on many people's faces changed violently. This brat's attitude towards Princess Xuanyue was so cold!
Could it be that after becoming an ordinary outer disciple of the Celestial Origin Saint Palace, he now looked down on everyone else?
The Ye family's status was no longer what it used to be, and Ye Haotian would soon lose his position as Grand Marshal. Yet this guy still acted so arrogantly.
Cang Xuanyue, who had barely spoken a word to Ye Xiu in recent years, suddenly spoke in a cold voice, "Stop."
Ye Xiu halted and stood with his back to Cang Xuanyue. "What else does the Princess wish to ask this lowly one?"
With all eyes upon them, Cang Xuanyue was silent for a long while. A very complicated look flashed through her beautiful eyes before she finally said, "You seem to have changed."
Ye Xiu gave a cold laugh. "Indeed I've changed. People change easily. After not seeing each other for so long, I would naturally change. After all, I'm no longer the Ye Xiu of the past."
Hearing Ye Xiu's cold words again, the princes wished they could strangle him.
Did this brat think he was the son of god?
His tone was so arrogant and aloof.
Cang Xuanyue said no more. At this time, Yue Wuya walked over.
Yue Wuya had always admired Cang Xuanyue greatly, but she ignored all suitors alike.
"Princess, why bother yourself over a worthless person?" Yue Wuya laughed.
Cang Xuanyue didn't even glance at Yue Wuya, but coldly brushed past him.
Cang Xuanyue sat regally upon her throne, while the princes began enjoying the morning feast.
Although Ye Xiu was very unpleasant, he would soon become unimportant. No one paid him any mind.
Ye Xiu sat alone at a table.
However, he could feel Cang Xuanyue's gaze constantly looking his way.
Ye Xiu also didn't understand why Cang Xuanyue, who had previously ignored him, now paid so much attention to him.
Boom!
At high noon, a drumbeat that shook the void suddenly rang out.
Ye Xiu slowly opened his eyes as a brilliant light erupted within them.
The drums were sounding - the enthronement ceremony was about to begin!
The princes headed towards the door one by one, with Ye Xiu walking at the very front, even ahead of Cang Xuanyue.
Cang Xuanyue's beautiful eyes kept staring at Ye Xiu's back. She didn't know why, but her heart felt somewhat desolate.
"Brother Wuya, why does the Princess care so much about Ye Xiu?" A prince beside Yue Wuya asked in puzzlement.
Yue Wuya's expression suddenly darkened. His fists clenched tightly, and blue veins bulged out.
After today, Ye Xiu will vanish from this world!
The Enthronement Plaza!
The vast plaza could hold hundreds of thousands of people. At this moment, countless nobles were already seated in their assigned seats.
What attracted the most attention were the two figures seated on thrones at the top of the 9,999 stone steps - the current Retired Emperor Cang Yang, guardian deity of the Canglong Dynasty, and the Celestial Origin Saint Palace's Supreme Elder, the North Ice Star Emperor!
Further down sat the current Emperor of the Canglong Dynasty, Cang Yuan.
Below him was Grand Marshal Ye Haotian, and below him the ten Great Generals, with Yue Guan among them.
The auspicious time had arrived. The enthronement ceremony begins!
At the sound, drums shook the heavens.
Everyone's blood boiled with excitement and spirit.
Of course, many gazes gathered onto Yue Guan and Ye Haotian. For many people, Yue Guan was the real protagonist of this enthronement ceremony.
Becoming Grand Marshal signified reaching the pinnacle of power in the Canglong Dynasty, second only to the Emperor.
"My ministers, today is our Canglong Dynasty's decennial enthronement ceremony. There will be those who rejoice and those who grieve, but no matter where you are seated, I hope you will all do your utmost to safeguard our eternal Canglong Dynasty!" Cang Yuan's voice shook the heavens and radiated might.
"Alright, no more unnecessary words. Let us begin directly." After the ministers and generals paid their respects, Cang Yuan continued.
"The first to be appointed is the Canglong Dynasty's invincible Grand Marshal!"
Buzz!
At these words, countless gazes looked towards Ye Haotian and Yue Guan.
Sneers continuously sounded. "Ye Haotian's legend shall end today. With the North Ice Star Emperor's presence, even if Ye Haotian had the abilities of the heavens, he would not be able to remain as Grand Marshal."
But just as Cang Yuan was about to speak, an arrogant voice suddenly rang out.
In that instant, the heavens and earth were silent.
"Ye Xiu, son of Grand Marshal Ye Haotian, pays respects to His Majesty!"
As the voice fell, all eyes instantly focused on Ye Xiu.
"Oh? What is it?" Cang Yuan looked down at Ye Xiu, his eyes involuntarily congealing. He was very familiar with Ye Xiu, given his previous engagement to Cang Xuanyue. And several days ago, he had caused great commotion in the capital.
But he didn't understand why Ye Xiu stood up right before he was to confer appointments. After all, no matter the outcome, who would be appointed had already been decided. Ye Xiu could not change this predetermined outcome.
Ye Xiu gazed arrogantly across the entire plaza before finally settling on Yue Wuya.
"Before His Majesty confers the appointment of Grand Marshal, I wish to challenge Yue Guan's son, Yue Wuya! Yue Wuya, do you dare to fight?"