Splash!
The magma parted to either side.
A massive carriage leaped out.
Dark-red magma flowed along the palace and carriage through the air, forming a black-red road of magma.
Gurgle!
Gurgle!
The carriage sped onward.
Phoenix Emperor stood in the middle, the corners of her lips raised in a smile.
She felt that her display of arrogance this time had been fairly successful.
"From today onward, everyone will know—the alliance army is made of ants, and the many Star Fortresses... uh... why are there so many Star Fortresses?"
"Did they hear what I just said?"
Looking at the hundreds of Star Fortresses, at the dozens of fortresses that had deployed their cores, Phoenix Emperor's heart fell into chaos.
She grabbed her mother's little hand and whispered, "Mother, why didn't you stop me sooner?"
Phoenix Emperor's Mother covered her face with a white handkerchief and softly said, "I am the Phoenix Emperor; those who worship me shall gain eternal life?"
"I never realized you were this arrogant!"
"Oh, right. From now on, don't call me Mother anymore!"
"Please refer to me as a nobody!"
Phoenix Emperor was... utterly at a loss!
She looked toward High Priest Bi Luo and her master.
Only to discover that those two had also covered their faces with white handkerchiefs long ago.
The human heart was no longer what it once was!
Morality had gone to ruin!
When I was being arrogant, you stood by my side.
Facing hundreds of Star Fortresses, you actually shoved me out in front to shield you.
There was no Heavenly Principle!
At that moment, the First Maidservant's voice came from the palace. "Don't be afraid!"
"This carriage is your backing!"
"Lord XXX once occupied and stayed here. This place bears traces of Lord XXX's presence."
"No matter how formidable those