Chapter 15 The Ceremony of Heavenly Worship
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Will had long been accustomed to living at the top of the world. So, these attentions didn’t bother him now. However, Serena felt differently. Their situation only left her pale. Her spine tingled as she began to worry.
The prince could be in danger now.
At the sound of the announcement, everybody in the center square turned around. When they saw Will, the people could not hide the contempt in their eyes as hard as they tried.
A few months ago, Will violently murdered a servant and showed everyone how he had changed. But no one realized how significant the change was.
Killing a level four servant of the Realm of Qi condensation proved that Will's power was strong enough to match him. But what could make him change so drastically? Nothing!
However, it was impossible to gain the respect that Will deserved just by killing a lowly servant.
"It's rare that Your Highness would take part in the ceremony of heavenly worship. After the death of our empress, you never would participate in such an event."
Someone now approached Will and Serena. It was a noble youth the same age as Will with royal dignity and an air of importance.
Those who could come here today were all members of the royal family, and this boy was no exception. Unfortunately, Will didn't know him. In fact, he didn’t know many people here.
Since we don't know each other, there was no need to bother about it. Will thought. They would regret their provocative actions. Will also knew better than anyone the importance of worshipping heaven and ancestors.
"Your Highness, you are so rude!"
The young man reached out his hand and stopped Will. He deliberately raised his voice and said, "Rumor has it that Your Highness has changed a lot after drowning. But I didn’t expect that Your Highness would become so arrogant and rude."
Will couldn't help but laugh. Then he asked him, "Who are you?"
The young man said, "I am Luis!"
Will nodded and said calmly, "A few months ago, I killed a servant at level four of the Realm of Qi Condensation in front of the Hall of Glory. Perhaps it was nothing for many people."
"However, I have been a loser for seventeen years. Now I have the power to kill someone as well trained as that servant was. No doubt, this has caused some tension among the people."
"Therefore, there will be people who want to see how much I have changed, and you are being asked to test my power?"
Luis felt a little uneasy and hurriedly answered Will, "I don't understand what Your Highness is talking about!"
Will's voice turned cold, "It's nothing to test my power. But you assumed that I was still a loser, and you hoped to take advantage of that. However, if I have changed far beyond your expectation, Luis, do you think you’ll even make it home tonight?"
Luis’s face turned pale, and he couldn't help but step back.
Will smiled. His laughter echoed throughout the square. The square quieted down in an instant, and the only sound you could hear was the people’s breath.
"If someone wants to test my strength, he’d better send some more decent people, not overeager trash like you..."
"However, I will visit your residence in person. I would like to see how polite you can be!"
Everyone here was shocked by what Will said.
"Serena, let’s go!"
Will stepped forward, and everyone in his way stepped aside. Their eyes shot daggers.
Will and Serena came directly to the forefront. Here, in the center of the court, stood a high stone stele that seemed to reach the sky. It exudes an air of ancient times.
"Serena, when will this ceremony begin? Is it complicated?"
Serena was startled and couldn't answer. It was the first time she had ever come here.
"It's almost the hour. We need to wait for Concubine Lydia and the second prince to arrive. Then, the ceremony will begin. As for the process, it is not complicated. The items for the ceremony are ready. By then, it will go very fast."
They heard a voice from nearby. Will looked sideways and smiled. He made a palm-and-fists salute and said, "How are you, brother? Thank you very much for handling the matter that happened in the Nieve Restaurant that day."
The third prince, Brad, chuckled and said, "Ronald has no respect and offends the prince. He should be punished. I also must solve the problem for you. But you are still welcome."
The third prince said it out of politeness. Brad was only saving the honor of the royal family that day.
Of course, this did not prevent them from talking now.
Will didn't know many people, but at least he remembered that he had met a few of his brothers. In this memory, the third prince was one of the very few brothers who had never stepped into the Palace of the Heavenly Dragon.
After a while, Brad said again, "I have accepted a new task, so I must prepare well. After I finished my task, I will ask you for drinks."
Will smiled and responded, "Deal!"
They stopped talking after that and knew exactly what the other was thinking.
"Concubine Lydia and the second prince have arrived!" The servant announced outside the square. They didn’t wait for a long time.
A luxurious golden carriage drove slowly towards them until it stopped at the center of the square. And then, two people stepped down.
The woman was graceful and noble, and the man was spirited. It was Concubine Lydia and her son Jonathan.
Seeing Will, they were surprised. They didn’t expect that he would also come to the Ceremony of Heavenly Worship this time.
Jonathan feared for the prince because he could kill the servant at level four Qi Condensation and gained the Grant Preceptor’s help. Jonathan really couldn’t figure out what Will had talked to Russell about because he knew Russell would only help the one who had the potential to become the future Emperor.
In the vast dynasty, in addition to the Emperor, Jonathan needed to deal with many people’s relationships carefully. He considered his relationship with Russell to be the most important thing. It was because the prince he helped all had become the future Emperor. Jonathan couldn’t believe such a person would choose the loser prince Will!
Concubine Lydia gently patted her son's hand, glanced over Will, and said proudly, "Have all those items been made ready?"
The servant responded to her, "Yes, they are all ready. We are just waiting for Your Grace to host the ceremony."
"Let's begin!"
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