The Immortal Emperor slowly opened his eyes. As they opened, he gradually steadied himself in the void. The light of the imperial seal circled his forehead before finally receding.
"Minister Xie, how are your injuries?" asked the Immortal Emperor.
"This old servant's wounds are merely minor injuries. Your Majesty's boundless fortune and safety are the greatest blessing!" Xie Dong swept a hand lightly. The droplets of blood falling from his eyes turned into a thread of red light and shot back into his forehead. A trace of weariness appeared in his eyes.
The Immortal Emperor slowly lowered his gaze, his expression turning grave. "Long Yi!"
"Your servant is here!"
"Leave Dragon Abyss with me!"
"Yes!"
More than three thousand Hidden Dragon Guards roared in unison.
The Immortal Emperor left Dragon Abyss, with the Hidden Dragon Guards accompanying him all the way. Outside Dragon Abyss, Prime Minister Guo Hong and Imperial Tutor Nangong stood on either side, welcoming the Immortal Emperor.
At the sudden sight of the Hidden Dragon Guards, Nangong Mingren's heart gave a slight jolt.
The Hidden Dragon Guards did not leave Dragon Abyss lightly. That was the rule. Why had they emerged today?
Yet the prime minister's gaze was drawn to His Majesty's expression. Why was His Majesty's face so gloomy?
What had happened?
What could possibly have happened within Dragon Abyss?
Something was wrong. Where was the Grand Commander?
The Immortal Emperor raised his hand, and the imperial seal appeared in it!
Starting from the exit of Dragon Abyss, the golden dragon circling the imperial seal spread its draconic might step by step. By the time it reached the prime minister, that draconic might was already like that of a true dragon...
"Hidden Dragon Guards, heed my command!"
"Here!" Long Yi responded in a deep voice.
"Prime