The Heavenly Dao's fierce radiance scattered, and the Heavenly Emperor revealed his august visage. All the Immortal Gods bent at the waist in unison and saluted, paying respects to the Heavenly Emperor.
Beneath the beaded curtain and dragon crown, the Heavenly Emperor's young, handsome face was so cold and indifferent, without the slightest ripple of emotion in his eyes. He slowly sat, placing both hands on the armrests shaped like dragon heads.
The moment he sat, two Golden Dragons rose along the imperial throne, crossing behind the chairback, then lifted their heads to look ahead, gazing down over the hall full of Immortal Gods.
Li Ya watched the Heavenly Emperor from afar. He could feel that every time he entered Lingxiao Treasure Hall, the Heavenly Emperor's aura was different.
This new Heavenly Emperor was growing at astonishing speed.
Li Ya could not help sighing. Beyond Heaven there was still heaven. In the lower realm, relying on fortuitous encounters, his growth speed could be counted among the best, but after arriving in the Heavenly Court, he discovered that his talent and comprehension were so mediocre they were not worth mentioning at all.
The Heavenly Emperor swept his gaze over all the Immortal Gods and slowly said, "Today we discuss the matter of the God-Slaughtering List. What do you Immortal Gods have to say?"
The moment these words were spoken, the Immortal Gods instantly grew agitated, and one after another began furiously denouncing the God-Slaughtering List, plunging Lingxiao Treasure Hall into clamor.
Li Ya listened quietly. He knew he was not qualified to speak. His strongest sense of presence in the Heavenly Court had been when he had just ascended; after that, the Immortal Gods of the Heavenly Court had never looked him straight in the eye again.
The Heavenly Emperor listened,