Only three seconds? He's already the Lord of All Realms, so it doesn't matter.

Two months after the country's name was chosen, preparations for proclaiming the imperial edict to the world were in full swing in the capital.

Jiang Wu returned to the capital. He had previously accompanied the army on a campaign and served as an official in the local area after the new National Army pacified the Qiang region.

"It's really lively."

He strolled through the bustling streets of the city, where he saw the people of the city, each household decorated with lanterns and colorful decorations, creating a lively and festive atmosphere.

In addition, there were officials and commoners from all over the country who came to the capital to witness the establishment of the new nation of China.

It was early morning when Jiang Wu walked into the western market of the capital, found a small stall, ordered a flatbread and some local hot tea, and began to enjoy his meal.

As he was enjoying his meal, he saw the capital's army passing through the city streets.

Throughout the Chinese army, soldiers' equipment was changed to a unified standard, with a red scarf tied around the left arm as a symbolic emblem.

This routine patrol team marched in perfect order, traversing the city streets and then inspecting the entire capital.

"Today is the day my Huaxia Kingdom proclaims its decree to the world; no disputes or mishaps are permitted within the city!"

One soldier touched his nose, remembering the strict instructions his superior had given them that morning, and then stopped being distracted.

After breakfast, Jiang Wu went to the university alone, and he couldn't help but recall a year ago.

He traveled a long way with his entourage to Chang'an, a city that was beginning to undergo reforms, and was received by Tang Zun at that time.

After inquiring, he learned that Tang Zun was still in charge of the university's admissions affairs, so he immediately paid his respects to the elder.

"Teacher, it's been so long! Do you still recognize your student?"

In graduate school, regardless of whether they have chosen the same major, the teachers and students all address each other in this way.

When Tang Zun saw Jiang Wu, despite his advanced age, he immediately recognized him as a Qiang ethnic minority member. After carefully recalling his name, he said:

"Oh, is it Jiang Wu?"

I heard you've returned to Qiangzhong to serve as an official..."

Whether it was due to their age or the fact that they hadn't seen each other for a long time, once they started chatting, they couldn't stop for a while.

It wasn't until the midday sun was high in the sky that Jiang Wu bid farewell to Tang Zun from the university and arrived at the foot of the imperial city.

The majestic imperial city, besides the more prominent Weiyang Palace, also features a temple that was originally built for the descent of the "Heavenly Immortal Venerable," which is now even grander than before.

More officials from various regions gathered nearby. Jiang Wu chatted with several of them, and soon he also met the assistant of the current Grand Preceptor, who announced—

"I have kept you all waiting. Please enter the Weiyang Palace."

Jiang Wu and officials from various regions immediately entered the palace. They saw the Grand Preceptor Wang Mang and the Emperor Liu Xiu sitting in the main seats in front, while the other civil and military officials from the capital sat on both sides. The local officials sat around the high platform.

Upon entering the hall, the atmosphere became completely quiet, but some people still whispered among themselves:

"Where is the Immortal Venerable?"

Many of them had never actually seen the true face of the Heavenly Immortal Venerable, and were inevitably curious.

"Please be patient, everyone. The Immortal Venerable is currently cultivating in the temple. He will appear when the decree is issued to the world."

Liu Xiu, the highest commander of the current Chinese nation, controlled the overall situation, silencing any further discussion in the hall.

He rose and walked towards the vermilion steps, stepped forward to the platform, and addressed the officials below:

"The announcement of the imperial edict will be held at an auspicious time later, in front of the Weiyang Palace."

You all should have a general understanding of the process, but there are some minor details...

Liu Xiu added a few points for everyone, and considering that some of them had just arrived in the capital that morning after a long journey, he didn't waste any more words. After explaining the matters, he dismissed the council of ministers.

He and Wang Mang arrived together at the altar in Weiyang Palace. Gazing at the people gradually gathering in front of the imperial city, Liu Xiu spoke first:

"Imperial Preceptor, when you first followed the Immortal Venerable, did you ever imagine this scene?"

Wang Mang suddenly fell silent for a long while before looking at the red flag fluttering on the altar and slowly said:

"certainly.

Since I began following the Immortal Venerable, I have dreamt of this day day and night.

His aged eyes were filled with emotion and disbelief.

To actually witness the establishment of this immortal feat in my lifetime...

"All of this is thanks to the blessings and power of the Immortal Venerable."

Liu Xiu replied to his words, "Grand Preceptor, you are mistaken."

He gazed at the red flag fluttering on the high platform, recalling what Ye Xuan had repeatedly told him when the new Nationalist army set out for war—

"In the end, this world belongs to the common people, and ultimately to you young talents."

He said to Wang Mang, "Such a magnificent scene is not only due to the immortals, but also to human effort."

……

Ye Xuan, who was in the temple at that moment, agreed with what Liu Xiu said.

He got up and stretched, looking at his gilded armor. Ye Xuan could now easily condense the white mist that had appeared in the northern desert.

Besides its dazzling gold color, his armor also contained a layer of faint white mist, as if surrounded by celestial energy.

Manipulating his senses to extend his awareness, Ye Xuan once again viewed the real world from the perspective of a transit station.

The cyan avatar, formed from the spiritual energy of heaven and earth, was still peacefully dozing at the front desk of the martial arts hall, while the flow of time on Blue Star remained still.

Everything seemed unchanged, but there was one breakthrough.

Ye Xuan knew that as long as he relied on the power of his armor, his senses and consciousness could break through the barrier of the transfer station, and then...

Just then, there was a knock on the temple door, and a soft call came from outside:

"Immortal Lord, the auspicious time is approaching."

He stopped lingering in the temple, went outside, and followed the official toward the altar.

……

"The auspicious time has arrived!"

Upon hearing this, Liu Xiu and Wang Mang threw their torches into the bronze furnace behind them.

In an instant, a raging fire broke out, and Ye Xuan arrived at the scene.

He ascended the high platform, his golden armor swirling with a faint white mist. Wherever he passed, it stirred the spiritual energy of heaven and earth, distorting space and revealing a sliver of blue light.

The officials below and the crowd gathered in front of the imperial city all fell silent at this moment. As the Immortal Venerable ascended the high platform, a thunderous roar of cheers erupted.

"Long live the Immortal Venerable!"

"May China prosper forever!"

Ye Xuan remained calm, merely nodding slightly to all living beings.

He stood in the center of the altar, his gaze sweeping over the thousands of faces below, including people who had been converted from Qiang, university students, soldiers returning from battle, and officials and envoys who had come from all over the country...

Liu Xiu stepped forward, unfurled the edict woven from brocade, and proclaimed in a loud voice:

"By the mandate of Heaven, the Immortal Venerable has descended upon the world!"

Now that the world is united and all people are of one mind, we establish the nation as "Huaxia" and set up our capital in Chang'an.

From this day forward, the old system and harsh laws were abolished, and the policy of equal land distribution, the establishment of schools, the promotion of commerce, and the strengthening of the military was implemented. All Chinese people, regardless of ethnicity, were equally protected by the law and shared in the blessings of the Celestial Emperor!

With each sentence of the imperial edict read aloud, cheers erupted from the audience.

When the four words "Immortal's Blessing" were uttered, Wang Mang stepped forward with trembling steps, took the imperial edict, and presented it to Ye Xuan with both hands.

Ye Xuan accepted the imperial edict with one hand, his senses instantly spreading throughout the entire capital and extending to all parts of the country.

At this moment, all the people of the world cried out in unison:

"Long live the Immortal Venerable! Long live the Immortal Venerable! Long live the Immortal Venerable!"

Ye Xuan simply withdrew his senses and, using the spiritual energy of heaven and earth, clearly transmitted his words to all corners of the country, reaching the ears of all living beings:

"Long live the people of the world!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the entire world, except for the capital, fell into a moment of silence.

The common people, who did not have a thorough understanding of China, never imagined that the Heavenly Dao Immortal Venerable, who possessed supreme power, would actually say, "Long live the common people!"

After the calm, an even more violent eruption occurred, and all the people of the world said:

"May China prosper forever!"

Liu Xiu's eyes were already slightly red, while Wang Mang tilted his head back, closed his eyes, and let his tears flow freely.

Above the altar, the red flag fluttered; below the altar, the hearts of the people were boiling with excitement.

Ye Xuan's figure gradually blurred in the light and mist, as if merging into this newly born kingdom, leaving only the echoing words, "Long live the people of the world!" reverberating endlessly...