Chapter 29

A sudden boom echoed throughout the heavens and earth.

Everyone heard this sound, without exception.

At this moment, countless gazes were drawn to the sky.

Inside the Great Xia Academy, after the shocking sound ended, everyone without any idle talk directly looked out of the hall.

Even Su Wenjing could not help but move out.

Stepping out of the hall.

Everyone was completely stunned.

Only to see.

Above the sky, a ten-thousand-foot golden lotus appeared, illuminating the entire Divine Continent. Everyone saw this scene, which was astonishing.

The golden lotus was sacred, standing above the sky, with a terrifying anomaly that made people awe-struck.

"What's going on?"

"What happened?"

"What's happening?"

In the Great Xia Academy, most people exclaimed in shock. They had never seen such a scene, feeling amazed, but more so, fearful.

Fear of the unknown.

"Heaven's Mandate."

"It's Heaven's Mandate."

Suddenly, someone pointed at the golden lotus, their voice trembling.

Upon hearing these words, the entire hall was shocked.

No one had expected it to be Heaven's Mandate.

"Mr. Wenjing, is this truly Heaven's Mandate?"

Zhang Yunhai's voice sounded, asking Su Wenjing. It wasn't that he didn't trust others, but Su Wenjing had more authority.

"It is Heaven's Mandate."

Bathed in light, Su Wenjing's eyes also showed a hint of surprise. Although he was a quasi-half-saint, seeing such a heavenly anomaly still left him in awe.

"Mr. Wenjing, isn't Heaven's Mandate predetermined by fate?"

"Why would such an anomaly appear?"

"Moreover, the Heaven's Mandate that occurs every five hundred years, this year is only the first year. How could it cause such a terrifying phenomenon?"

"Throughout history, every five hundred years, Heaven's Mandate is predetermined by fate, and ordinary people cannot predict it. Only those with virtue can glimpse part of the heavenly will."

"The scene today is truly unprecedented."

Voices echoed, filled with shock, but more so, confusion.

They all understood the concept of Heaven's Mandate.

This was not false, but Heaven's Mandate would not appear like this. For example, five hundred years ago, it was only known a hundred years later that the Mandate chose the martial path.

This meant that for the first three hundred years, no one knew who the Mandate was, and there were various speculations, with no one able to determine the choice.

This time, the Mandate was said to choose the Confucian path, based on some speculations and calculations by virtuous people.

But no one could definitively say what it was.

However, what was different was that today's phenomenon was too terrifying, something that had never happened before.

It was only the first year, yet the Mandate had already manifested, making people wonder.

In the academy, facing everyone's confusion.

Su Wenjing did not answer.

Instead, his eyes showed a hint of gravity.

He might know something, but he could not say it.

People were curious but did not continue to ask, instead being stunned by the anomaly.

They had never seen such a phenomenon.

And since it involved Heaven's Mandate, they dared not ignore it.

The struggle for Heaven's Mandate was something all lives on the Divine Continent cared about.

If Heaven's Mandate chose any path, it meant that path had a chance to reach the peak, entering the Eighth Realm.

This time, some people predicted that the Mandate would choose the Confucian path.

Thus, how could these scholars not be excited and eager?

However, at this moment, the golden lotus in the sky suddenly transformed into fifty beams of golden light, descending towards the Divine Continent.

"The golden lotus exploded?"

"What's happening?"

"Why did the golden lotus explode?"

For a moment, countless people were confused, not understanding what was happening, and instinctively thought something was wrong.

But soon, some people carefully observed and saw that the fifty beams of golden light were heading to different places, drawing many people to chase them.

They did not know what these were, but no one would refuse a divine gift from the heavens. Many powerful figures quickly acted, trying to snatch the golden light.

In the Great Xia territory alone.

There were nine beams of golden light.

The golden light descended into the Great Xia territory, but before anyone could react, the first three beams rushed towards the Great Xia Imperial Palace, not giving anyone a chance to react.

The speed was almost beyond the naked eye.

They directly entered the palace, disappearing without a trace.

Another three beams rushed towards the Great Xia Academy.

They entered the academy, and the anomaly disappeared.

The remaining three beams condensed above the Great Xia capital.

"This is the aura of Heaven's Mandate. Those who obtain it will be protected by heaven and earth, and have the potential to reach the Eighth Realm."

At this moment, someone realized what it was and loudly shouted, informing everyone.

Soon, many people knew, and the news spread instantly.

In the Great Xia Academy, everyone watched this unfold.

"The Great Xia Imperial Palace has obtained three auras of Heaven's Mandate, enhancing the national fortune. The future of the Great Xia will be prosperous and thriving."

"The Great Xia Academy can also obtain three auras of Heaven's Mandate, which means that this time, the Mandate has indeed chosen the Confucian path."

"Only the Great Xia Dynasty has obtained nine auras of Heaven's Mandate. Could the Great Xia Dynasty truly rise to prominence?"

Voices echoed, many people speculating, their voices loud, spreading around.

They speculated that the nine auras of Heaven's Mandate descending upon the Great Xia Dynasty would make the Great Xia Dynasty rise to prominence.

At this moment, in the Great Xia capital, the people were excited, and in the imperial palace, Emperor Yongsheng stood outside the hall, his expression elated.

Under his dragon robe, his fists were tightly clenched.

As the emperor of the Great Xia, obtaining nine auras of Heaven's Mandate, how could he not feel joy?

Especially for himself.

After all, his ascension to the throne was a stain on his life, and he was eager to prove to the world that he was the most suitable emperor.

Otherwise, he would not have spent every day and night reviewing memorials and striving for governance.

Now, with Heaven's Mandate, this was the greatest honor.

Boom.

Above the sky, a beam of golden light descended, rushing towards the Great Xia Academy.

Then it entered Su Wenjing's body.

"Heaven's Mandate chose Su Wenjing?"

"One person gets one aura of Heaven's Mandate? This is incredible."

"The Great Xia Imperial Palace, representing the national fortune of the Great Xia, only obtained three auras of Heaven's Mandate. Su Wenjing can obtain one?"

"This time, the Mandate has indeed chosen the Confucian path. Su Wenjing is a top Confucian scholar in the Great Xia. Now that he has obtained the aura of Heaven's Mandate, it is likely that he will truly enter the half-saint realm in a few days."

For a moment, people were stunned.

After all, the Great Xia Imperial Palace obtaining three auras of Heaven's Mandate meant the national fortune of the Great Xia.

People could accept this, as it was one of the three major dynasties.

As for the three auras entering the Great Xia Academy, they could also accept it, representing the scholars of the Great Xia.

But Su Wenjing obtaining one alone was too astonishing.

Boom.

Above the sky.

The second aura of Heaven's Mandate descended again.

Rushing towards the bustling market in the capital.

Under everyone's watchful eyes.

The second aura of Heaven's Mandate landed on a man with a handsome appearance, a serious expression, and dressed in blue.

Countless gazes instantly fell upon him.

Most people did not know who he was.

But they were filled with shock, after all, Su Wenjing, a quasi-half-saint, had obtained one aura of Heaven's Mandate.

This man, who looked to be only about thirty, was extremely young, yet he could also obtain the aura of Heaven's Mandate.

This was too unusual.

However, some people recognized him.

"Su Huaiyu."

"How could it be him?"

"Is it Su Huaiyu?"

Voices echoed, filled with disbelief.

In the Great Xia capital, some people still recognized him.

But before everyone could ponder.

The third aura of Heaven's Mandate also descended.

Throughout the capital, including the imperial palace, everyone was paying attention.

They were curious again.

Curious where the third aura of Heaven's Mandate would land.

Boom.

At this moment, the aura of Heaven's Mandate descended.

Transforming into a golden lotus, it rushed towards the... Marquis of the State's residence.

Boom.

In an instant.

The aura of Heaven's Mandate descended, and under the watchful eyes of the masses, it entered the side courtyard.

Almost instantly.

Countless people in the capital were shocked.

Some people even showed disbelief.

Because this side courtyard was where Gu Jinnian lived.