"The Emperor has passed away!"

Along with a long and majestic bell toll, a celestial envoy suddenly walked in from outside the Lingxiao Palace. His body trembled slightly, and his face was filled with sorrow.

However, from the depths of his eyes, I caught a glimpse of an imperceptible and sinister joy.

Then, as soon as he finished speaking!

Earlier, the empty Lingxiao Treasure Hall suddenly filled with one immortal figure after another, each with a sad expression, leaving me increasingly bewildered.

"The Emperor has passed away, the throne is vacant, what shall we do?"

"How tragic! How sorrowful! I wish I could have suffered the same calamity as the Emperor..."

"This is the hardship of all living beings..."

...

What's going on?

I just fought my way here from the main gate of the Southern Heavenly Gate, and these immortals were clearly here, yet they seemed to be ignoring me?

Feeling the formidable aura emanating from each of them, even if I were to fight them one-on-one, it wouldn't be an easy task to win. However, no one came forward to stop me, allowing me to kill my way to the Jade Emperor...

And now, they're pretending like this?

I looked at the gathering of immortals, even though I was brimming with divine fire, I couldn't help but feel an icy chill from the depths of my heart.

"Supreme Lord Laojun has arrived!"

Suddenly, sensing the strange atmosphere in the hall, a figure representing the harmony of yin and yang, whose appearance couldn't be discerned, slowly descended from the sky.

Laojun?

I was suddenly overjoyed, for some reason. Although I had stolen his Golden Core back then, I should have felt indebted to him, but meeting a familiar face in the current situation actually made me feel delighted.

"Everyone, the Three Realms cannot be without a ruler. I hope you will quickly select a new emperor to govern the Three Realms."

A ethereal voice came from the figure.

This voice?

Why doesn't it sound like Laojun?

Slightly stunned, a strange expression involuntarily appeared on my face.

"Of course! But who is worthy of this great responsibility?"

"What about Emperor Zhenwu of the North? He has eliminated the evil demons of the Nine Heavens and is worthy of this position!"

"Inappropriate! The Purple Star Emperor of the Middle Heavens is the ruler of the stars, the most noble and suitable candidate..."

...

However, at this moment, the group of immortals didn't pay attention to me at all. They were busy arguing among themselves.

They shouted at the top of their lungs, their faces turning red.

It was as if they had forgotten about me, the "troublemaker".

I took a deep breath and looked at the chaos in the Heavenly Court. I always felt that there was something strange about it that I hadn't figured out yet!

For a moment, I felt like retreating.

Just as I was considering quietly leaving, suddenly, a large hand fell heavily on my shoulder!

I was startled!

I turned around only to find that it was the celestial envoy who had entered the hall first!

When did he come?

How... How could he deceive my Monkey King's perception?!

Looking at the pale face of the celestial being, who looked like a dead person, I instinctively wanted to swing my Golden Cudgel at him to facilitate my escape!

However, at that moment, he pulled me into the group of immortals and said in a high-pitched voice:

"Stop arguing! This Great Sage is the one appointed to succeed the Emperor before his passing! Look at the crown in the Great Sage's hand!"

In an instant, the entire grand hall fell silent!

Countless pairs of eyes suddenly turned towards me, staring at me as if I were a pig or sheep waiting to be slaughtered!

For a moment, my instinctive reaction was to have my hairs stand on end!

Just as I was about to lose control and use my somersault cloud, suddenly, the group of immortals burst into laughter:

"Wonderful! Hahaha! The Great Sage is indeed an extraordinary character! To think that he managed to obtain the crown of the Emperor!"

"This is a surprise! The heavens have eyes! The Monkey King is the rightful successor!"

"Long live the Monkey King, the new Emperor of the Three Realms!"

The immortals' laughter echoed throughout the Lingxiao Palace, and their expressions transformed from hostility to reverence.

I stood there dumbfounded, not knowing what was going on.

What crown?

What successor?

Did I miss something?

Suddenly, a voice whispered in my ear, "Congratulations, Monkey King. You have successfully deceived them all." It was the celestial envoy who had brought me into the group of immortals.

I turned to him, still bewildered, and asked, "What is happening? Why are they treating me like this?"

The celestial envoy smiled slyly and said, "The Emperor's passing was not unexpected. In fact, it was orchestrated. The immortals here are not mourning his death but celebrating the arrival of a new era."

"But why me? Why am I the new Emperor?" I asked, still trying to comprehend the situation.

The celestial envoy leaned closer and whispered, "Because you possess the crown of the Jade Emperor. The Emperor entrusted it to you before his passing, and now you hold the authority to rule the Three Realms."

I looked down at my hand and saw a golden crown that I had unknowingly been carrying. It glittered with divine radiance, confirming the envoy's words.

"But I didn't receive any crown from the Jade Emperor," I protested.

The celestial envoy chuckled softly and said, "Do you think the Jade Emperor would willingly hand over his throne? This was a plan devised by Supreme Lord Laojun and other immortal elders. They saw your potential and decided to use you as a catalyst for change."

My mind was in turmoil as I tried to process the information. I had always been a troublemaker, causing chaos wherever I went. Now, I was being hailed as the new Emperor of the Three Realms?

"What about the other immortals? Will they accept me as their ruler?" I asked, my voice filled with uncertainty.

The celestial envoy smiled reassuringly and said, "They may have their doubts at first, but they will come to accept you. With the crown in your possession, you hold the symbol of authority. The immortals will see that and rally behind you."

I glanced at the immortals, who were still celebrating and praising my supposed ascension. Their eyes were filled with anticipation and hope.

As I looked at them, a newfound determination ignited within me. If this was the path set before me, then I would embrace it. I would strive to be a just and wise ruler, worthy of the trust placed in me.

With the support of the immortals, I would bring about a new era in the Three Realms, one filled with harmony and prosperity.

As I stood there, the Monkey King who had caused havoc throughout the heavens, I accepted my new role as the Emperor, ready to embark on a journey that would reshape the destinies of gods and demons alike.