The Great Emperor of the North Pole did not consider himself a fool. No matter how badly Jianan and Maitreya had schemed against him, no matter how furious he had been, when he awakened, he had still managed to suppress the rage in his heart and chosen to lie low.
Because he knew that at this time, lying low was the most cost-effective choice.
Compared to that, the slight grievances he had suffered were already insignificant.
But now...
Because of certain issues involving power and authority, he had no choice but to act. How laughable.
"But..."
"Are you truly certain that, the moment I emerge, you will be able to withstand my fury?"
At this moment, the Great Emperor of the North Pole radiated incomparable majesty. Lofty and exalted, he naturally possessed the bearing of an emperor.
"Summon the Immortal Official of the South Pole."
The Great Emperor of the North Pole lightly swept his sleeve. Behind him, the tightly shut doors of Lingxiao Palace finally began to slowly open.
He had guarded the doors for an entire month without entering.
Now...
The doors had opened.
Lingxiao Palace was resplendent in gold and jade. The energy within was so dense that it had gradually become gaseous, drifting through the hall. Even the air was suffused with the fragrant scent of energy.
At the very front of the hall stood tier upon tier of steps.
Several meditation cushions were placed on every tier.
There were nine tiers in total.
On the highest tier sat a pure golden dragon throne.
Even its armrests were carved with five-clawed golden dragons. Their savage expressions were lifelike enough that one might fear, at a glance, that they would suddenly burst forth at any moment.
And on the second tier...
There were five towering chairs.
These...