Hahahaha!
"Good, this is truly good stuff!"
"With just a slight examination, one can tell that no world that rose alongside us less than a few years ago could possibly create such a divine object!"
"This is a heavenly gift!"
Seeing the Eastern Azure Great Emperor's face light up with delight, the ministers in the grand hall were immediately shocked beyond belief.
This ambitious and brilliant Despotic Hero had always governed diligently and rarely smiled. What could possibly have startled such a figure so greatly?
Year Three of the Eastern Azure Divine Dynasty.
Something strange happened.
A foreign meteorite fell from the heavens. The diligent Eastern Azure Great Emperor ceased attending court, as though obsessed with immortal arts, remaining in the harem day and night and ignoring all outside affairs.
Throughout the imperial court, countless ministers debated heatedly and could not help flying into a rage. "An evil thing! That is an evil thing! His Majesty is such a wise and peerless ruler—how could that thing have corrupted his mind?"
"This minister is willing to risk his life to petition His Majesty!"
Year Seven of the Eastern Azure Divine Dynasty.
His Majesty still ignored the outside world.
Amid the terror that swept the nation, the prime minister handled all state affairs.
The prime minister governed diligently and poured his heart and soul into carrying out His Majesty's former policy of National Martial Cultivation. He swore loyalty unto death, hoping that when His Majesty returned to the right path, there would still be a sound dynasty waiting for him.
Year Ten of the Eastern Azure Divine Dynasty.
The entire dynasty remained in utter turmoil, teetering on the verge of collapse. The regional feudal kings were already showing signs of rebellion.
"Hahaha! I have emerged from seclusion once more, and I have