199: Chapter 199 Chen Fan's Coronation: The Founding Emperor of the Star River Empire!

Star Calendar year 3728, on the Star River Altar of Odin Planet, ten thousand stars rained light, ten thousand races bowed their heads, and billions of citizens held their breath. The coronation ceremony reached its most sacred, peak, and shocking moment—the coronation.

Emperor Chen Fan stood on the highest tier of the Star River Altar, his Star River purple-gilt imperial robe fluttering gently in the wind. The nine-dragon pearl-holding imperial crown reflected the sky filled with rosy clouds, and the Star River Scepter in his hand invoked the energy of heaven and earth. The power of a Star Warrior within him merged with the destiny of human civilization, transforming into a golden beam of light piercing through heaven and earth, shooting straight into the depths of the galaxy. The ten thousand star totems of the Star River Altar all awakened, and the phantoms of ancient Star Warriors appeared in the firmament, as if crossing eons to witness this supreme moment for human civilization.

The scene was deathly silent, with only the soft hum of energy circulation and the rapid heartbeats of billions of citizens weaving into the most solemn overture. One hundred thousand envoys bowed with their foreheads touching the ground, not daring to look up; the soldiers of the three armies stood with clanking armor, kneeling on one knee to show their loyalty; on the full-domain live broadcast, every planet, every starport, and every family was frozen in a posture of looking up, with tears and reverence written on every face.

Commander Ling Shuang, clad in gilded God of War armor, walked slowly toward Emperor Chen Fan, holding the Star River Crown. This crown, with cosmic profound iron as its bone, starry crystal diamonds as ornaments, and an ancient star core as its base, was a supreme imperial treasure crafted by Commander Su Qingyue and the Research Center with countless efforts. It symbolized the imperial authority to rule ten thousand stars, govern the universe, and exert power over the cosmos. Every step she took was steady and solemn, her God of War power restrained, with only supreme loyalty to the Emperor in her eyes.

Commander Lei Meng, Old Hu, and Commander Ling Ye stood in order to the left and right. Civil officials and hundreds of officials bowed and stood solemnly. The virtual light projections of Zero and Xing Xi floated on both sides of the Star River Altar, and golden data streams flowed like a river, synchronizing this sacred moment to every inch of the Human Star Domain.

"Coronation ceremony—begin!"

The long and solemn chant of the ceremonial officer broke through the sky and resounded throughout the universe.

Commander Ling Shuang stopped in front of Emperor Chen Fan, knelt on one knee, held the Star River Crown high with both hands, and her cold and solemn voice spread throughout the venue:

"Your subject, Commander Ling Shuang, acting on the mandate of heaven and following the hearts of the people, respectfully invites Your Majesty to be crowned as the Founding Emperor of the Star River Empire, to guard the galaxy forever, to protect ten thousand races forever, for the national destiny to last for thousands of autumns, and to be prosperous for ten thousand eons!"

Above the crown, the star core shone brightly, and the power of ten thousand stars resonating swept in all directions. The energy shield of Odin Planet rippled with gilt, the warships and mechas in the starry sky resonated simultaneously, and the entire Human Star Domain trembled because of it.

Emperor Chen Fan nodded slightly, stretched out his right hand, and his fingertips touched the Star River Crown.

In an instant, the power of the ancient Star Warrior inheritance erupted completely, and golden light submerged the entire Star River Altar, submerged Odin Planet, and submerged 70% of the Human Star Domain! Above the firmament, the stars shifted and the galaxy overturned, as if all the paths of the universe were bowing to this new emperor, and the laws of heaven and earth were crowning this co-ruler.

He slowly raised his hand, took the Star River Crown, and under the gaze of everyone, placed it steadily on his head.

The crown was on his head, the throne was set!

The mandate of heaven was fulfilled, and ten thousand stars submitted!

Human civilization, born anew from this moment!

Boom—!!!

Heaven and earth resonated, and ten thousand cannons fired!

Above the orbit of Odin Planet, three thousand imperial warships sounded the salute at the same time, and nine hundred and ninety-nine shots pierced the Star River; 180,000 Dawn Mechas held their particle blades high, and the energy radiance pierced the firmament; energy fireworks bloomed into billions of Star River flowers in the starry sky, painting the four characters "Star River Empire," dazzling and shining in the universe.

Below the Star River Altar, the one hundred thousand envoys were the first to burst into a tsunami-like sound of worship, the sound wave rushing straight into the nine heavens:

"Long live Your Majesty! Long live! Long live!"

"Founding Emperor of the Star River Empire! The one emperor of all ages!"

"Ten thousand stars come to court, I alone am supreme! The Star River is vast, and the imperial lineage will last forever!"

Immediately after, the soldiers of the three armies responded in unison, their armor roared, and their fighting spirit soared; the billions of citizens of Odin Planet knelt and shouted, with tears in their eyes; all living beings in front of the full-domain live broadcast shouted with their arms raised, the power of faith gathered into a sea, resonating with the imperial pressure on Emperor Chen Fan, forming a majestic momentum that swept across the universe.

Emperor Chen Fan raised his hand and pressed it into the void.

The world instantly returned to silence.

He stood before the highest throne, his eyes like torches, overlooking the ten thousand races, scanning the Star River, his voice majestic and heavy, carrying the power to penetrate the ages and resound through the universe, spreading through the imperial full-domain system to every planet, every corner, and carved into the depths of the soul of every living being:

"I, Emperor Chen Fan."

"Today, with the crown on my head, I ascend the throne as emperor, and establish the state name—Star River!"

"From today on, I am the Founding Emperor of the Star River Empire, ruling the Human Star Domain, holding the power of life and death over ten thousand stars, with virtue covering all living beings, and power exerting over the universe!"

Every word and every sentence was like a golden hammer falling on a tripod, shaking the past and present.

He raised his hand, held up the Star River Scepter, pointed to the vast Star River, and continued to proclaim:

"In the name of the Emperor, I make these three oaths, announcing to heaven and earth, announcing to ten thousand races, announcing to the universe:

First oath: Abolish the slave system, equalize the noble and the lowly. Within the Star River Empire, everyone is equal, regardless of race, regardless of territory, all living beings shall enjoy freedom and health!

Second oath: Stop the wars, settle the people's livelihood, sweep away the rebels, unify humanity, let the flames of war stay away from the homeland forever, and let the people enjoy peace forever!

Third oath: Conquer the Star River, expand the territory, lead human civilization out of the star domain, stand at the peak of the ten thousand races in the universe, and flourish forever!

These three oaths, with heaven and earth as witnesses, and the Star River as a mirror, if I violate the oath, heaven and man will abandon me, and my path will vanish and my body will perish!"

The oath fell, heaven and earth resonated, and the Star River shone, as if all the paths of the universe were acknowledging the promise of this new emperor, and witnessing the rebirth of human civilization. Above the Star River Altar, the phantom of the ancient Star Warrior nodded slowly, turned into ten thousand golden lights, merged into the body of Emperor Chen Fan, and became a part of his imperial orthodoxy.

The civil and military officials, the envoys of ten thousand races, the soldiers of the three armies, and the citizens of the entire domain knelt down again, the sound of crying and cheering intertwined, shaking heaven and earth:

"Your Majesty is wise!"

"Your Majesty is wise!!"

"Your Majesty is wise!!!"

Emperor Chen Fan stepped forward and sat on the supreme coronation throne.

The throne hovered in the air, ten thousand stars worshiped, the imperial robe spread out, exerting pressure on ten thousand stars.

At this moment, he was no longer the commander of the past, no longer the emperor of the Dawn Empire, but the Founding Emperor of the Star River Empire, the supreme ruler of human civilization, and the co-ruler of the Star River respected by ten thousand races!

Zero and Xing Xi simultaneously activated the imperial full-domain upgrade program, golden data streams covered the cosmic sky, and the cold and solemn prompt sound became the opening movement of the new era of humanity:

[Beep! Coronation complete!]

[Beep! Monarch authentication: Emperor Chen Fan—Founding Emperor of the Star River Empire!]

[Beep! Empire authentication: Star River Empire—the only orthodox empire of human civilization!]

[Beep! National destiny authentication: A prosperous age, ten thousand stars returning to the heart, long-lasting national destiny, everlasting and never decaying!]

[Beep! Human civilization officially enters—the Star River Era!]

The Star River Era, begin!

This is a great change that has not happened in three thousand years of human civilization, the bell of a prosperous age that ended three hundred years of war, and a brand-new starting point for moving towards the cosmic sea of stars.

Emperor Chen Fan sat on the throne, his eyes swept over the officials below, his voice was majestic, and he issued the first imperial edict after the coronation:

"Announce to the whole domain: The Star River Empire is officially established!"

"Capital: New Kunlun Star! Start construction immediately to build the first divine capital of the universe, to guard the Star River forever!"

Once the edict to set the capital was issued, the whole domain rejoiced. As the core new capital of the empire, New Kunlun Star would become the political, military, technological, and cultural center of human civilization, and a sacred place to awe the ten thousand races of the universe. The Research Center led by Commander Su Qingyue had long prepared the blueprint, and as soon as the edict was issued, they would use the power of the whole country to build an impregnable Star River divine capital.

Immediately after, the second imperial edict and the third imperial edict were issued one after another, each laying the foundation for the empire's ten thousand years of foundation:

"Establish the Three Courts and Six Ministries of the Imperial Central Hub, strictly clarify the laws, and govern the ten thousand states!"

"Reform the three armies, expand the army and prepare for war, guard the territory, and open up the Star River!"

"Abolish the old laws of the Canglan Empire, liberate all colonial stars, abolish all oppressive systems, and let the people live and work in peace and contentment!"

Every edict that fell attracted cheers from the audience and made the people more grateful for the benevolent governance and majesty of the new dynasty. The people of the colonial stars who had been enslaved by the Canglan Empire, upon hearing the word "liberation," burst into tears on the spot, kneeling down in the direction of Odin Planet, grateful for the Emperor's grace.

Above the Star River Altar, the magnificent scene of ten thousand stars coming to court reached its peak.

The governors from two hundred and seventeen planets went up to the altar in turn to present the treasures of their planets; the leaders of one hundred and forty-seven races bowed in turn to present the sacred objects of their races; the envoys of the Interstellar Alliance, the patriarchs of major families, and representatives of meritorious soldiers bowed their heads in turn to show their loyalty. Countless rare treasures and heavy gifts of mountains and rivers piled up like mountains, symbolizing the hearts of ten thousand races returning, the submission of the whole domain, and the eternal prosperity of the prosperous age.

In the starry sky, nine Dawn-class Star Destroyers formed an imperial guard, cruising the firmament; three thousand main warships lined up to escort, with their muzzles facing the sky, showing the empire's military power; 180,000 Dawn Mechas arranged an "Emperor" formation in the air, and the power of the God of War filled the four directions, declaring the strength and inviolability of the Star River Empire to the universe.

On Odin Planet, lanterns were hung, dragon flags were displayed, the people were celebrating together, and there was singing and dancing. The past wars and suffering had completely become the past; the current prosperous age and glory shone on every inch of land. The elderly enjoyed their old age, children played and laughed, young people were determined to serve the country, and different races and humans sang side by side. A picture of an unprecedented prosperous age was slowly unfolding on the land of the Star River Empire.

In the full-domain live broadcast, every planet was celebrating, every starport was cheering, and every family was raising their glasses. People told each other the news and wept with joy, because they knew that from this day on, they were no longer duckweeds in troubled times, but citizens of the Star River Empire, and a part of the powerful, glorious, and inviolable human civilization!

Emperor Chen Fan sat on the throne, looking at the prosperous scene before him, feeling the sincerity and faith of the people of the whole domain, and a glimmer of gentleness flashed in his star-like eyes. He started the war not for his own power, but to end the troubled times, for the well-being of the people, and for the rise of human civilization. Today, the crown is on his head, the prosperous age is achieved, and all the sacrifices and efforts have received the most perfect reward.

But he also knew that being crowned emperor was not the end, but the beginning.

The human territory had not yet been completely unified, and Emperor Cang Lan Hao was still leading the remnants of his forces to linger on; in the universe, ten thousand races stood like forests, surrounded by strong enemies, middle-level civilizations were hostile and blockading, and unknown threats such as the Mechanical Race and the Zerg were lurking in the sea of stars; the road to opening up the Star River and strengthening civilization was still a long way to go.

His gaze crossed Odin Planet, crossed the human territory, and looked toward the deeper and more vast cosmic sea of stars.

There, there were broader territories, stronger opponents, and a more brilliant future.

The warships of the Star River Empire would definitely sail to every corner of the universe;

The flag of human civilization would definitely be planted on every inch of land of the ten thousand stars;

He, the Founding Emperor, would definitely lead humanity to become the master of the universe!

Above the Star River Altar, the coronation ceremony came to a successful conclusion.

Emperor Chen Fan stood up, his imperial crown shining, his imperial robe flowing with light, holding the Star River Scepter, facing the universe, and issued the strongest sound:

"I, the Founding Emperor of the Star River Empire, hereby declare—

The new era of humanity, officially begun!

The Star River Empire, everlasting!

Ten thousand races come to court, the world is unified!"

The voice resounded through the universe and echoed through the ages!

In the firmament, ten thousand stars shone, and the Star River surged, as if cheering for this emperor, cheering for this newborn empire, and cheering for the rising human civilization!

The civil and military officials, the envoys of ten thousand races, the soldiers of the three armies, and the citizens of the entire domain knelt down for the last time, and the sound of shouting shook the Star River and will be recorded in history forever:

"Long live Your Majesty! Long live! Long live!"

"Star River Empire! Everlasting!"

"Human civilization! Prosperous for thousands of autumns!"

Golden light shrouded the heaven and earth, and the glory of the prosperous age shone on ten thousand stars.

The Founding Emperor of the Star River Empire—Emperor Chen Fan, officially ascended the throne!

The Star River Era of human civilization, officially begun!

The road ahead is vast, and the future is promising.

Unify humanity, conquer ten thousand races, open up the Star River, and master the universe!

The legend belonging to Emperor Chen Fan, belonging to the Star River Empire, and belonging to human civilization, has just begun!

(Chapter 199 End)