"Boom!" The earth shook, startling countless birds.
The guards nearby watched in astonishment as the entire huge palace hall began to sink slowly.
"What's wrong? What happened?"
"Why is the hall sinking?"
"It seems... someone turned on the palace's emergency evacuation system!"
"Emergency evacuation system? How is that possible! That thing hasn't been turned on for hundreds of years. Could it be an intruder?"
"There is no sign of intrusion at all? Could it be a misoperation?"
"How is it possible, the authority to activate the emergency evacuation system of the palace is only your majesty..."
…
There was chaos outside the main hall, and the inside of the main hall was also turbulent!
"Om!" Dozens of golden beams of light suddenly rose up, forming a golden cage, trapping Nie Yun in it.
At the same time, everyone present could clearly feel the sense of falling, and the light from the outside world was rapidly dimming.
Although Nie Yun couldn't hear the conversations of the princes in the distance, judging from the panicked movements of everyone, it was obvious that he was caught off guard by this sudden change.
He looked at the emperor on the throne with a look of astonishment.
Nie Yun really did not expect that the other party would choose such an opportunity to suddenly attack.
The entire palace where he is located is accelerating and sliding towards the depths of the earth.
Do not! More than just slipping off!
During the descending process of the palace, the running direction also changed with obvious angle, obviously turning and changing direction, and the movement trajectory was like a child's graffiti.
Under the emperor star, there is a huge network of underground passages!
"This is the palace's emergency shelter system. Once it encounters an irresistible foreign invasion, the entire palace will sink into the depths of the earth.
In the labyrinth-like refuge passage, there will be more than ten identical palaces orbiting at the same time to confuse the invaders.
Therefore, unless the entire Emperor Star is destroyed and the real body of the palace is found, no one outside can come in and disturb the ceremony. "
The smiling emperor also introduced Nie Yun in a leisurely manner.
"The main body of the entire Emperor Star is made of extremely dense lapis lazuli, and even if it is bombarded with heavy artillery, it will take a day or two to blast away.
Moreover, it is isolated from all external detections, and at the same time, it cannot conduct any communication with the outside world. "
Nie Yun: "..."
Obviously, something seems to have exceeded this His Majesty's expectations.
But... the palace where they are located seems to have become an island that no one can disturb
Reminds me of what the other party said just now...
The Grand Ceremony of the Imperial Ceremony!
Is this the other party's purpose
Isolate all interference, everyone behind closed doors to discuss how to distribute the inheritance
At this moment, all the qualified successor princes are there, and they are all in an unprepared state.
You... seem to have inadvertently created an excellent opportunity for the other party
However, when my family members discuss the distribution of the inheritance behind closed doors, why can't it be my turn to be an outsider
"Being able to decipher the core technology of the legendary mecha, and having the strength to compete with the empire for the inheritance of higher civilizations, all things come together, and are qualified to be the only foreign guests of this ceremony.
and… "
As if seeing Nie Yun's doubts, the emperor continued.
"Also, someone is very interested in the power behind you." The Emperor smiled meaningfully.
Anyone interested in the forces behind me? who
Before Nie Yun could ask again, a group of princes with different expressions had already arrived.
"Father, what's going on? Why did the emergency evacuation system automatically activate?"
The ninth prince walked up to the emperor in three or two steps, showing a completely different relationship with everyone.
But in addition to doubts, Nie Yun clearly heard the excitement and excitement in the ninth prince's heart.
Seems like... this guy knows something
The fourth prince and the eighth prince looked at Nie Yun who was trapped in the cage, and their expressions changed.
"Father, could it be that he wants to be unfavorable to you?"
"Damn, talk! Who sent you here?"
"Father, my son is eager to save my father. If I mistrust others, my son is guilty!"
No matter what kind of doubts and thoughts these people had in their hearts, they instinctively distanced themselves from Nie Yun for the first time.
Just kidding, everyone has been arrested by the emperor, at this time, of course, a dead Taoist friend is not a poor Taoist!
Nie Yun in the cage rolled his eyes.
Man, these politicians turn their faces faster than books!
"Hmm! They're all my good sons."
The emperor seems to want to show a kind smile, but the withered face is completely unable to achieve even a similar effect.
"This matter is not urgent. For the Empire, my life is not worth mentioning, but before I take my last breath, I must fulfill the responsibilities that the Empire entrusted to me.
I can have a hunch that my body is probably running out of time..."
After listening to the emperor's words, the hearts of several princes all jumped, and they vaguely understood something.
"So today, I'm going to hold a grand ceremony for the cessation of the throne, and among you, choose a successor to inherit the authority of the empire!"
Even if they had already guessed, when the emperor really said the words they were looking forward to, most of the princes showed uncontrollable excitement and tension.
After tens of hundreds of years of competition, fighting, and waiting, isn't what they are waiting for the judgment of fate at this moment
Among the crowd, only the second prince looked gloomy and said nothing.
He had seen that today's events were extraordinary.
Not to mention whether this is an assassination or not, even if it is an assassination, there is no need to activate the emergency evacuation system and create an isolated island to trap everyone underground.
Not to mention the convening of the throne ceremony in this strange situation.
He tried to contact the outside world, but all the news went to nothing.
And he knew in his heart that even if he got in touch, people outside would never dare to attack Emperor Star directly, let alone he was still here. Do you want to die together
"Father, don't you think that your decision today is a little too hasty and hasty
Without a grand ceremonial guard, without the witnesses of hundreds of officials, such a grand ceremony of meditation is too child's play, who can be convinced if you say it! ' said the second prince.
There wasn't even much respect in his tone.
The rest of the princes glanced at each other, with joking and mocking expressions on their faces.
In their eyes, the current situation is very clear, the key lies in who the emperor wants to give up to
Under normal circumstances, they would think that the second prince had the greatest chance.
Not to mention the power of the second prince inside and outside the imperial capital, it is only the fleet under Grand Duke Horton that controls the lifeline of the empire.
As long as someone other than the second prince succeeds to the throne, it is equivalent to starting an imperial civil war!
All of them were even mentally prepared that the emperor would announce to the entire empire at any time and cede the throne to the second prince.
After all, the advantages accumulated by the second prince are simply too great.
Even they felt that if they stood in the emperor's position, they would definitely choose the second prince in the end.
However, today's strange situation made them see a turning point!
If it is a normal concession, the emperor does not need to make such a big fight at all, and even uses the emergency evacuation system that will never be easily activated on the emperor.
"Invincible begins with the sacrifice of ancestors"
Because even if such a result is announced, there is absolutely no resistance.
The Second Prince and His Majesty the Emperor agreed, the rest of the princes did not dare, nor did they have the strength to oppose it.
Anything abnormal is a demon!
Under such circumstances, why did His Majesty the Emperor trap everyone in the depths of the earth and hold a ceremony of renunciation? Who was he guarding against
Isn't it obvious
"Second brother's words are not good, things are urgent and follow the power, and the father is in a bad health, so naturally it is impossible to follow the usual rules!"
The fourth prince was the first to stand up for support.
Although the second prince has no role, the throne does not necessarily fall on his head, but the most favored ninth brother has a better chance.
But everyone has a fluke mentality.
Even if it's not yourself, it's okay to kick the one with the greatest chance first!
"Yes, my son has no objection to any decision made by the father!" The eighth prince also came out in solidarity.
The emperor waved his hand and said with a smile, "Come out, dusk."
The next moment, light and shadow intertwined, slowly condensing into a feminine figure wearing a long golden dress.
Nie Yun's eyes narrowed.
The woman's frown and smile seemed like a real person, but Nie Yun saw the shadow of Dawn and the code name in the eyes of the other party...
It's not that the advanced artificial intelligence of the Woolf Empire has been 404. What's the situation
"Your Majesty!" Light and Shadow bowed to the Emperor.
"This is Dusk, the controller of the entire Emperor Star, and the witness of this ceremony.
Whoever becomes the successor of the empire in the end will get the allegiance of Twilight and gain control of the entire Emperor Star!
Do you think this is convincing enough? "
The second prince was speechless.
The Emperor Star represents the highest authority of the empire, like the scepter of the emperor.
Not only that, it is said that in the depths of the Emperor Star, there is also the most secret institution in the entire empire that only the Emperor can contact.
Can get its control, is undoubtedly the most orthodox heir.
No one can fake this!
The second prince's heart sank, and he looked coldly at the emperor on the throne.
He did not expect that the emperor would trap himself here in such a way, forcing himself to accept the result.
Do you really want to die
"Okay! The royal father abdicates at this time, and the son has no objection.
However, for the rise and fall of the empire, I also ask the emperor to carefully consider it, and don't be confused for a while... It ruined the future lifeline of the empire! "