Hearing the Nine Heavens Immortal Emperor's words, Son of Heaven Taishang frowned. Fury kindled in his eyes. He slowly rose to his feet, and his terrifying aura made the sea of clouds begin to sink, while the old tree behind him shook violently.
The Nine Heavens Immortal Emperor showed no fear, staring straight at Son of Heaven Taishang.
"Just how do you think I obtained this supreme authority? By kneeling and begging him like a dog?"
Son of Heaven Taishang asked coldly, his tone full of mockery, utterly different from his earlier attitude.
Hearing this, the Nine Heavens Immortal Emperor frowned as well. She had always been curious about how Son of Heaven Taishang had gained his authority. In the great war against the Dark Heavenly Court, Son of Heaven Taishang's merits had indeed been great, but not to the point of being unmatched through all ages. It was not only her; many immortals and gods discussed the matter in private as well. Unfortunately, no immortal or god knew the truth.
As Son of Heaven Taishang's aura erupted, golden flames of qi gradually appeared around him and actually transformed into a true dragon. It was an incomparably vast Golden Dragon, able to swallow and spit out the sun, moon, and stars. Before it, the old tree was smaller than a dragon scale.
Looking at this dragon, the Nine Heavens Immortal Emperor's gaze finally changed. In disbelief, she looked up at the Golden Dragon.
"Nine Heavens True Dragon Qi... perfected... how is that possible..."
The Nine Heavens Immortal Emperor muttered to herself, her voice trembling.
Son of Heaven Taishang lifted his chin slightly and said, "Nine Heavens Immortal Emperor, though you and I share the bond of the same sect, the years I have lived far exceed your imagination. Between you