The Undying Transmigrator

Book 2: Chapter 7: Before the Coronation

Vol 2 Chapter 7: Before the Coronation

Under the Ministry of Rites' diligent efforts, preparations for the Coronation Ceremony proceeded in an orderly manner.

The news of the new emperor's ascension and the True Dragon's protection was transmitted through mystical means to every corner of the dynasty. Within just a few days, everyone throughout the realm—except those on distant oceanic vessels—had learned of this earth-shattering event.

The emperor, still in his prime, had suddenly abdicated; legendary ancient divine beasts had appeared; and rumors claimed the new emperor could single-handedly defeat the imperial guards, making him a peerless martial artist without equal in the world. Each piece of news was utterly astonishing.

Whether driven by curiosity about the divine beasts, awe at this unmatched martial prowess, or simply wanting to show respect for the emperor, those capable of long journeys began making their way toward "Mount Dishan," where the Coronation Ceremony would be held.

Influential families from various regions, demons and monsters, and special individuals all heard these rumors as well.

The Kong Family.

The current head of the Kong family was obsessively examining the elixir he had refined.

Through the amber-colored shell, one could see small, still-active insects gently kicking their legs, their heads morphing into different human faces.

"The Beast Elixir is finally complete. Whether for breaking through lifespan limits or mass-producing beast soldiers, with this elixir in hand, our Kong family can ensure prosperity for a hundred generations!""Even if humans reach the pinnacle of cultivation, their natural lifespan barely exceeds a century. Though ancestral worship may extend their spiritual existence to a thousand years, those who become Heavenly Stars are exceedingly rare. Only transformation into demonkind represents the truly correct and universally viable path."

Such a divine medicine should ideally be presented to the emperor. But as he gazed upon the Beast Elixir, the Kong family head couldn't help but entertain certain thoughts.

The imperial family had suppressed the news, but through their own means, the Kong family had detected those abnormal natural disasters. The current emperor could hardly be called wise and virtuous.

Hoarding this elixir to first cultivate an army of beast soldiers, or waiting until the emperor eventually abdicates or passes away to present it to the new emperor—both seemed better options than simply offering it now.

What if... Hah, thinking too far ahead. The Kong family head shook his head dismissively.

Just then, his younger brother burst through the door, excitement radiating from him: "Elder brother! A new emperor is ascending to the throne!"

What?

After a moment of shock, the family head set the elixir aside and urgently asked his brother: "Which new emperor? When is the coronation? Why such a sudden abdication?"

His brother replied: "The new emperor is named 'Mo Wen,' with the imperial title 'Divine Martial.' His origins are unknown. Rumors say he gained the True Dragon's recognition through his own power, openly defeated the imperial guards, and proved himself with peerless martial prowess. The coronation will be at Mount Dishan seven days from now, when the True Dragon will also bestow its blessings."

"Divine Martial?!" The family head exclaimed in astonishment. "He dares use such a grand title? Hiss... if the rumors are true, such a title might actually be deserved."

"New emperor... Divine Martial..."

All those petty thoughts that had emerged when facing a weak emperor instantly vanished completely.

"Quickly! Quickly! Make preparations. Take my elixir storage and alchemy workshop—we must present our elixirs to the new emperor."

Spirit Beast Breeding Farm.

Two seemingly normal butchers communicated through covert mental transmission while slaughtering.

"How many awakened brethren have we saved recently?"

"Three thousand. But the farm seems to have noticed the problem, realizing the spirit meat comes from the same demon. I duplicated an investigation report, hoping Lord Swine Emperor can alter the meat's characteristics. Also, how goes the preparation of the Ten Thousand Beasts Banner?"

"Nearly complete. The blood debts will finally be repaid."

"But will the Ten Thousand Beasts Banner truly work? Has the clan heard about the new emperor's coronation and the True Dragon's protection?"

"Yes. The rumors are true—the Frozen Snow River indeed cleared as the True Dragon departed, with all mist dispersing to restore the thousand-mile frozen landscape."

"So... do we still assassinate the new emperor?"

"Lord Demon Emperor will personally observe the ceremony to assess the new emperor's strength and virtue. If successful, signals will appear across the land. If not, we continue hiding."

"Everything for the Ten Thousand Demons Divine Court!"

Xu Province Dao Institute.

The preaching master faced a dilemma with the mischievous monkey. Those making decisions above had it easy, but those implementing them had many considerations. How to help the monkey cultivate its mind and nature, what it should study, whether to treat it differently from others... all required careful thought.

"Ai, monkey, tell me—what do you want to learn?"

The monkey scratched its head: "Master, I want to learn how to achieve immortality."

The preaching master shook his head: "Immortality is difficult to obtain. Even though you were born of heaven and earth, naturally infused with spiritual energy, achieving true enlightenment remains elusive. Better to live a carefree life and cultivate for joy."

The monkey pleaded: "Master, I'm not afraid of hardship. I'll do anything if it leads to immortality."

The preaching master sighed deeply: "Obsessive attachments ultimately harm both self and others. Normally, someone like you—I would simply eliminate. But the emperor has commanded that I teach you the righteous path. Unless you commit evil, even if I could use you to create a supreme elixir, I cannot harm you in the slightest."

"Very well, I will teach you the 'Great Heaven Creation Scripture.' This was originally secretly transmitted among Dao Marshals, but the first half has been simplified and distributed to Dao Institutes nationwide for talent selection."

"Listen carefully..."

The monkey quietly sat down and listened attentively, occasionally asking questions so sharp and unexpected that even the preaching master felt astonished.

Then he watched as this monkey, following his explanations, immediately forged an Impervious Body.

Wait, why can a monkey cultivate so quickly?

And the monkey looked at him with eager eyes: "Master, I've finished the first volume. When will you teach the second volume?"

Damn it!

But I had to admit, this presented a perfect opportunity to pass the buck.

The preaching master said to the monkey with kindly kindness: "Monkey, with your talent, you qualify as 'selected genius' and 'Dao Marshal candidate,' requiring direct instruction from a Dao Marshal."

"Recently, there's a Coronation Ceremony where Dao Marshals will participate in preparation work. Take this letter of mine and visit the Dao Marshal, requesting to become his personal disciple."

But he had to admit, this presented a perfect opportunity to pass the buck.

The preaching master said to the monkey with kindly kindness: "Monkey, with your talent, you qualify as 'selected genius' and 'Dao Marshal candidate,' requiring direct instruction from a Dao Marshal."

The preaching master smiled slightly and summoned a disciple: "Pu Tao, since you're attending the ceremony anyway, take your junior brother with you."

In a recently excavated mine shaft.

A person covered head to toe in black dust, who had been mining alongside his summoned creatures, finally breathed a sigh of relief: "Finally saved enough gold."

"System, exchange for one month's use of five hundred thousand armored cavalry!"

On the mental map, half a million troops immediately appeared.

He zoomed in, greedily scanning this massive army. Five hundred thousand armored cavalry radiating fierce murderous aura, brimming with vital energy, clad in heavy armor, and mounted on hybrid exotic beasts—even the current Chenyao Dynasty couldn't maintain such a powerful standing army.

Even though it's only a one-month rental, with additional payments required for casualties, with such an army, he could immediately begin capturing cities and territories, embarking on his royal campaign to conquer the world without needing to mine anymore.

"Hahaha!" Fantasizing about his glorious future, he opened the system's bounty mission board.

"Wait, system, I remember the permanent bounty mission listed yesterday required defeating the 'Chenyao Dynasty emperor,' right? What's this 'emperor with combat power of five hundred thirty thousand' situation? It can't be that five hundred thirty thousand I'm thinking of, can it?"

"System, say something!"

"Don't stay silent! Please explain—I'm actually getting scared here!"

"Damn it, refund! I don't want the army anymore! How am I supposed to fight this?!"