The Demon Swordsman 3
Ch. 122 - Appointment of Pillar II
It did not feel like time was going so fast that they did not realize the crowd was starting to sound out there again. Zian Ning hurriedly spoke before the three people in front of him left.
"Before that, thank you for the food and drink. Thank you for caring for us," Zian Ning's tongue twitched. Though he knew clearly what he wanted to say, his nervousness was not so thought out of the three people.
"Your great beginnings are the great families of the Imperial Pillars. Never ask for help." Xin Fai closed her sentence, "It's time to leave. Go back to the stage, kids. Reveal your backs, there's a lot of weight put on your shoulders."
Xin Chen smiled. Looking at Xin Zhan and the two brothers. Seeds are very promising to guard this Empire. At least he didn't see any more annoying elite faces on the face of the Pillar Statue later.
Emperor Qin was in his place. Welcoming the entire community who still remain there after previously they were entertained with various art performances. War dances, musical instruments and entertaining plays. Now is the time to welcome the heroes who stand in the highest seats. Starting with the Fifth Pillar.
After a long talk, Emperor Qin reopened the paper he was going to read. But apparently, now Emperor Qin did not need the paper anymore. He had already remembered beyond the heads of anyone who would stand at the very front row of the Imperial Pillar.
"Fifth Pillar, Great Master of the Lotus Temple. Has great merit and an important role in our Empire. Tao Guixiang."
A man came up the stage, he walked with his eyes closed. The bead in his hand did not stop moving. Anyone who had just seen it would get a religious impression of Tao GuiXiang. It is so. He is a person who upholds the values of humanity, trust and strength. His age was already almost four heads but his dedication to the Shang Empire deserved a thumbs up.
Even the Senior Swordsman paid great respect to the man because he deserved it. Tao GuiXiang nodded impertinently hearing the standing ovation in front of him.
"It's an honor for me, Your Majesty. I will carry out this noble task with all my heart."
Emperor Qin took a breath. The smaller the number of Imperial Pillars he mentioned, the higher the enthusiasm of the people before him. Many are waiting for the names they support. The man waited for things to go down. Accompanied by his wife, Lin Yun, the two looked to the thousands once more.
"Next, the Fourth Pillar. Hong Tian." - Hong Tian."
So brief. That was what Xin Chen had captured, Emperor Qin did not want to mince words about the name. He began to wonder what kind of person he had just called. And what he saw was a fat man, his appearance was almost the same as that of Tao GuiXiang. It was just that his clothes were truly at the top level.
Inside the knitted white robe was a beautiful leaf carving made with expensive materials. No kidding, accessories that hang from the tip of the foot to the tip of his hair may be able to touch the number of hundreds of millions of gold pieces.
Hong Tian was not an indiscriminate person in terms of treasures. That instant Xin Chen measured Hong Tian's abilities, but he was almost in disbelief upon seeing the flow of power in the body of the fat man was even weaker than the palace guards.
"What the fuck is this ...."
Xin Chen made it. Looking at Emperor Qin with a gaze of protest, just like his older brother Xin Zhan did. But it seemed that Emperor Qin who was standing above them was reluctant to look.
Hong Tian returned everyone's greeting with a wave of his hand, his face so friendly. He's a spear user. But the way he held the spear alone had shown many gaps, especially in a fierce fight he could die silly in just three seconds.
"Two pieces of trash among the Imperial Pillars. It could be that he was in fourth position with such strength." Xin Chen began to doubt whether Emperor Qin meant it the other night. Or indeed the situation was out of control so the man was forced to take this decision.
Xin Zhan next to him gave the order, "Rushing over, dad said maybe our next name is called."
Xin Chen who had been busy thinking about the future of the Shang Empire immediately gasped.
"Huh?"
"Ha ho ha ho. We'll be called soon, quick."
"And next ...!" Emperor Qin's tone rose, his previously murky facial water glowed again. The Sumringah on his face stirred up a spirit in all directions.
"The Rapture of the Third Pillar that we are most looking forward to. One of the Xin family who was the most respected fighter family in the Shang Empire. He had devoted himself since the age of ten and worked for this Empire under the auspices of the White Fog Valley. Guarding the Empire and once being the first Imperial Pillar amidst this precarious situation of the empire ..."
Xin Chen looked at him with an incredulous face. What is this he did not mishear, whether it is now still announced the Third Pillar. But it felt like her brother was not worthy of being juxtaposed next to Hong Tian. His older brother was more deserving of being the Second Pillar after his father. That can't be denied anymore.
"Third Pillar, Xin Zhan! Go forth valiantly, the hero who fought against the Dark Dragon and his own Father, the Demon Sword!"
The applause grew louder, echoing so loudly that they could not hear what they were all shouting. Xin Zhan advanced with a proud face. As if not bothered by his position in the third seat.
Xin Chen started to worry. Lest anyone like Jiang Cho or Hong Tian ever again 'buy' an Imperial Pillar seat. If that's true he can't accept it at all, or think of moving to another planet if necessary. Where can he ask for protection to a man who doesn't even know how to light a fire in the woods.
Xin Zhan's welcoming excitement took five minutes until things completely subsided. The young man has taken the hearts of many of his people. As Xin Chen looked at her brother, he looked completely unchanged. He smiled formally, politely and stood quietly. Unlike her brother at home. It's like complex mothers. Every day grumbling, every day protesting.
Xin Chen was too dissolved with his pride towards Xin Zhan to the point that the Second Pillar was being summoned by Emperor Qin.
"We arrive at the name you are most waiting for. The name that is rumored to have disappeared seven years inside the fires of Eternity that made Renwu City a sea of fire. The name that appeared in the war seven years ago now again appears as an important figure in the war in the Valley of the Gods. Exterminating the Dark Dragon's head with his hand and bringing back the Demon Sword to the side of the Shang Empire."
Emperor Qin was too enthusiastic to say it to the point that he almost choked, his wife stroked the man's shoulders slowly.
"Second Pillar, believed to be one of the Boundless Swordsmen of the Shang Empire, Xin Chen!"
Like an explosive bomb, the cheers around suddenly peaked. Much more powerful than the eight pillars mentioned. It made Xin Chen who was daydreaming startled, seeing the others clapping he applauded while looking towards the stage. Who is advancing.
Xin Fai elsewhere patted the jidat. "The boy, habit."
Another case with Xin Zhan glaring at him. Xin Chen furrowed his brows as his sister gave the code. Like telling him to go forward.
"It looks like the Second Pillar we didn't hear it." Emperor Qin smiled, "I will repeat it. With all due respect, I call you, the Second Pillar that will protect this Empire, Xin Chen!"
Xin Chen became unfocused as ears filled with applause and the sound of thousands calling out his name. He looked back, advancing to the stage slowly.
The excitement seemed to have never subsided since his name was called. Looking at the back of a young man in a black robe along with the blood moon carvings behind him. The applause began to subside when Xin Chen was on stage. But he just stood in the middle. Not in the ranks of the other Pillars.
"If Your Majesty allows, I want to say something," Xin Chen's voice resolutely said.
"Say."
"I refuse to be the Pillar of the Empire."
That one sentence was able to make the entire Fanlu City quiet. And gave his father and brother a headache. Xin Chen's line of thought was indeed unpredictable. Plus, he never let anyone decide his path.