The sound reached the wharf.
Thirty-six brass horns emerged neatly from the left side of the large drum, pointing to the sky.
"Woooo~~~~"
The deep, resonant sound of brass reverberated throughout the universe.
The drum stopped.
The horns ceased.
Heaven and earth went silent.
A moment passed.
"Splat."
The cotton thread snapped, the copper ball fell onto the iron plate, making a crisp sound.
"The auspicious time has come."
"The auspicious time has come!"
"The auspicious time has come!!"
The auspicious time arrived, yet the celebration had not begun.
Liang Qu stood atop the altar, suppressing his excitement, first turned around and bowed to the holy statue.
"The illustrious emperor, mandated by heaven. The light of the emperor, the virtue of the world is holy. With great joy and prosperity, bless all the people."
"Nations come, looking up to the emperor's power, the royal way is vast and just."
"Long live our emperor!"
A rustling sound.
The multitude knelt and bowed.
