"The three candidates are Huang Zi, Huang Er, and Huang Zhan," Huang Ti announced.
"Hahaha! I look forward to competing with you, my dear brother and sister," Huang Zhan laughed.
Huang Zi scoffed at the statement. "Hmph! Don't be ridiculous. There will be no competition. This is just a formality to ascertain my ascension."
"Don't be too cocky, you two. I assure you the throne will fall to me in the end," Huang Er declared.
The officials on the lower floor cheered for the three candidates. They all already had the candidate to support. The three candidates had equal influence among the officials. If a conflict arose that involved them, it would be long and bloody. This was why Huang Ti resolved to use the ancient ascension trial even when such a trial consumed enormous resources.
