Brother Windcloud Nine had already completed the Emperor of the Continent Quest Series more than ten days ago, but the last step required him to head for the Emperor's Capital. The Imperial Guards stood in the way, so he could not get in.
The Emperor's Sword Li Yi had was just a prerequisite to the position of emperor, so once the continent had its first emperor, the sword was no longer a symbol of the emperor. It was relegated to nothing more than a special weapon. Other successors could also ascend the throne of Emperor of the Continent without this sword.
Brother Windcloud Nine could not enter the Emperor's Capital, so he had no choice but to ask Li Yi for help. With Li Yi's aid, he entered the Basilica.
This time, Carulla did not appear. Brother Windcloud Nine could have ascended the throne right there and then, but he heeded Li Yi's suggestion and delayed his ascension.