In Lingxiao Palace, the many Emperor Lords lowered their heads and paid homage to the new emperor.
Meanwhile, the many divine generals outside Lingxiao Palace were stricken with panic. The change had come too swiftly; in no more than a moment, Emperor Ming had fallen, and many had yet to recover their senses.
Boom!
Suddenly, within the Heavenly River, the body of a formidable divine being fell into the river. Its blood dyed the Heavenly River red as its spirit returned to the void.
After countless divine generals cried out, they drew their swords and slit their own throats, sending a wisp of their divine souls into the Six Paths.
"There are still loyal and righteous men, after all."
Within Lingxiao Palace, Fu Shang came back to his senses and shook his head slightly, though he was not surprised.
Emperor Ming had been the Heavenly Emperor of one side, after all. Though he could not control his subordinates and his harem was unstable, such a vast Heavenly Court naturally still had no lack of loyal and righteous people.
"That was the Heavenly River navy, Lou Zhengshi... Emperor Ming's most steadfast confidant."
The Innate Emperor Lord, handsome beyond mortal likeness, raised his head and spoke.
"Give them a proper burial."
Fu Shang cast an indifferent glance at the many Emperor Lords in the hall.
Compared to these Emperor Lords, each harboring their own schemes and some even secretly involved with the Empress, those Heavenly River naval soldiers who had taken their own lives out of loyalty earned far more of his regard.
"Yes."
The Innate Emperor Lord nodded. "Your Majesty is merciful."
With that, he turned to leave.
"After you return, you may tell the Black Emperor of my existence."
Fu Shang's gaze shifted as it settled upon the Innate Emperor