Golden light swept across the direction of Taiyang Star as the Empress of Qingqiu finally arrived with the Heavenly Emperor and the others. Haotian inexplicably felt a little shabby...
He quickly reined in his Distracting Thoughts, stepped forward three paces, straightened his posture, and spoke with utmost respect:
"Haotian, together with the immortals of the Heavenly Court, welcomes the Heavenly Emperor, the Empress of Qingqiu, and all supreme gods!"
The immortal officials behind him bowed in unison at ninety degrees, their voices so perfectly synchronized that it seemed they had rehearsed eight hundred times:
"Welcome, Heavenly Emperor and honored guests!"
The Four Heavenly Kings stood to the side, chanting frantically in their hearts: They were finally here. Please do not find fault, do not find fault.
The imperial aura of Qingqiu and Hunyuan Dao resonance intertwined around Baili, lending her brows and eyes the majesty of a supreme being. Seeing Haotian so nervous, she nearly burst out laughing.
"Haotian, I have come on an inspection tour. You have no objections, do you?"
"Of course not!" Haotian hurriedly extended a hand in invitation. "Empress, please! Heavenly Emperor, please! Goddesses, please, please, please!"
Baili cleared her throat and put on a serious act.
"I am here to inspect the place. No need for all this empty ceremony. Just lead the way."
The moment Haotian heard that, countless thoughts raced through his mind...
The group moved forward in grand procession. Standing beside the Empress of Qingqiu, Haotian began reciting the territories, official posts, Divine Positions, and duty rotations as though delivering a work report, terrified that he might be criticized for doing a poor job.
Baili strolled along at an unhurried pace, commenting as she walked.
"Not bad, Haotian. You have done well."
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