On the other side.

Vera also saved the four Great Angels who had reached their limits.

And resolved the most troublesome Totem Tier Nine demons.

The remaining demons were no longer a threat.

With Gu Xing's help, the Demon Race in the entire Angel Realm was completely cleared.

Even the multiple void pathways left by the Demon Race were found and destroyed.

Only after all this was done did the entire Angel Realm finally settle down completely.

Seven days later.

The senior Great Angels with stable injuries and the citizens and soldiers of the Holy City received a notification from the palace.

Queen Lanny would hold a grand ceremony at noon the next day at the Central Square of the Holy City.

The news spread and everyone was eagerly anticipating it.

Everyone believed it would surely be a grand celebration of victory.

People needed such a ceremony to bid farewell to the shadows of war and gather new hope.

The next day, the sun shone brilliantly, a rare sight.

Even with simple repairs, traces of battle were visible everywhere in the Central Square, which was already crowded with people.

The surviving Angel warriors and ordinary citizens gathered there.

They waited for the grand ceremony to begin.

Gu Xing, Liu Li, Qing Shuang, Vera, and Liu Ye, who had recovered enough to move, all received Lanny's warm invitation.

They were respectfully led to the front row of the VIP seats on the viewing platform.

The ceremony began on time.

Lanny, dressed in a simple yet solemn white gown and wearing a silver crown symbolizing royal authority, walked gracefully onto the high platform.

Her gaze swept over the countless eager faces below, passing over the wounded warriors, and finally resting on Gu Xing and the others, a complex look in her eyes.

She first, on behalf of the Angel Race, paid the deepest condolences and highest respects to all the heroes who sacrificed in the war.

Then, she affirmed the resilience and dedication of all soldiers and citizens in the face of adversity.

Suddenly, her voice rose, filled with sincere gratitude:

"...However, we all know that this victory could not have been achieved without these few crucial heroes!"

Her eyes blazed as she looked at Gu Xing:

"Here and now, I, Lanny, representing the billions of citizens of the Angel Realm, express the highest respect and gratitude to Lord Gu Xing!"

"If it were not for your intervention at the most critical moment, the Holy City would have long fallen, and the Angel Realm might have completely perished!"

"Your kindness will be remembered by the Angel Race forever!"

Suddenly, the audience erupted with thunderous applause and shouts of gratitude.

The voices of thanks rose and fell.

Gu Xing nodded slightly in appreciation.

Looking at the spirited Lanny, Gu Xing felt as if he were watching a child grow up.

However, just when Gu Xing thought Lanny would go on to thank Liu Li, Qing Shuang, Vera, and others in turn.

Lanny suddenly changed the subject.

She took a deep breath, her smile fading, becoming incredibly solemn.

She turned to Liu Li and said loudly:

"Among all the heroes, one person's return not only brought victory but also heralded the true destiny of our Angel Race!"

Her voice clearly reached every corner of the square:

"Princess Liu Li! Daughter of Lord Liu Ye, the most legitimate heir of our Angel Race!"

"In times of crisis, she saved the Angel Race!"

The crowd's cheers grew even more fervent, with many eyes filled with admiration for Liu Li.

Lanny signaled for the crowd to quiet down with a gesture of pressing both hands down gently.

Her gaze once again swept over the entire square before returning to Liu Li, speaking emphatically:

"Since I ascended to the throne, there has never been a moment when I didn't feel deeply anxious and burdened."

"I have always known that all the honors and powers I possess are not mine by right."

"This crown, this Holy City, and even the future of the entire Angel Race, the true legitimate heir and leader, has always been one person..."

She paused for a moment, then slowly raised her hands under the watchful eyes of everyone.

Solemnly she removed the silver crown from her head, holding it in her palms.

"...That person is Princess Liu Li!"

"Boom!"

The entire square burst into an uproar!

Countless people were dumbstruck, unable to believe their ears.

Even on the viewing platform, Liu Ye and the other Great Angels were in shock, evidently unaware of this beforehand.

Yet Lanny's voice grew even more resolute and impassioned:

"Today, here, under your witness, I formally announce."

"From this day forth, the sole, legitimate Monarch of the Angel Race, favored by the world, shall be..."

She turned, facing Liu Li, raising the crown high with both hands, deeply bowing:

"——Your Majesty Liu Li!"

"Please ascend to the throne, Your Majesty Liu Li!"

The atmosphere seemed to stand still.

Everyone was rendered speechless by this sudden act of succession.

Gu Xing was stunned.

He brought Liu Li back, initially to see Liu Ye gain recognition and consolidate her Divine Position in this realm.

He never intended for Liu Li to become the ruler of the Angel Race!

The previous trials were also to strive for the Angel Race's fortune.

Liu Li was also completely taken aback.

Her eyes filled with disbelief.

She had no interest in power; her world always revolved around Gu Xing.

To become the Angel King?

It was never in her plan.

Seeing the astonishment on Gu Xing's and Liu Li's faces, Lanny understood.

She maintained her position, holding the crown and bowing, as she continued:

"Lord Gu Xing and Her Majesty Liu Li, please hear me out."

"I am not belittling myself, nor am I shirking responsibility! But there are some truths I know better than anyone."

"In the days I wore this crown, though I could harness a part of the Power of Heaven and Earth."

"I always felt an invisible barrier between myself and the land beneath, this sky above."

"I could only access a very small part of the Angel Realm's power, I could never... gain the recognition of this world."

"But Her Majesty Liu Li is different!"

"Even if she is not the King of the Angel Race, she can nonetheless resonate with this world."

"That is destiny!"

This statement left Gu Xing, considering ways to decline, momentarily stunned.

Recognition of the world?

Wielding the Power of Heaven and Earth?

The Angel Race's throne serves this function?

He finally understood why Liu Li had always been one step away from mastering this world.

It turns out this was the missing piece.

If that's the case......

"This throne... simply cannot be refused."

Gu Xing smiled wryly to himself.

He had no choice but to give Liu Li the command to accept.

Receiving Gu Xing's message, Liu Li could only force herself to agree.

Upon seeing this, Lanny was instantly overjoyed.

She then straightened up, holding the crown, step by step, walked solemnly towards Liu Li in front of the VIP seats.

Encouraged by Gu Xing's encouraging gaze, Liu Li slowly stood up and walked to the forefront of the stage.

In the square, someone shouted first: "Welcome Her Majesty Liu Li!"

Immediately, the cries spread like wildfire!

"Welcome Her Majesty Liu Li!"

"Long live Her Majesty Liu Li!"

"Destiny fulfilled! Her Majesty Liu Li!"

The ground-shaking cheers swept across the entire square.

In the thunderous cheers and countless fervent gazes.

Lanny walked to Liu Li and bowed deeply once more.

Then she slowly, steadily placed the silver crown, bearing countless history and responsibilities, upon Liu Li's head.

At the moment the crown settled, a ripple seemed to emanate outward from Liu Li as the center.

The clouds in the sky appeared brighter, and the ruins of the Holy City seemed to emit a faint trace of vitality.

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