Thirty-three Heavens.
Eastern Emperor Taiyi returned and immediately began mobilizing personnel to monitor the Witch Clan's movements beneath Buzhou Mountain.
Just after Eastern Emperor Taiyi completed all the arrangements, a figure quietly entered the hall, bowed, and said, "Eastern Emperor, Empress Xi He invites you!"
"Elder Sister-in-law?"
Eastern Emperor Taiyi raised a brow, a flicker of surprise flashing through his eyes.
But he did not refuse. Rising to his feet, he said, "Lead the way!"
Before long, Eastern Emperor Taiyi arrived at the Demon Emperor's Palace Inner Court.
"Second Brother!"
Seeing Eastern Emperor Taiyi arrive, Xi He, who had long been waiting there, immediately greeted him with a smile.
"Greetings, Elder Sister-in-law!"
Eastern Emperor Taiyi cupped his fists in salute, then glanced at Xi He in confusion. "May I ask why Elder Sister-in-law summoned me here?"
At his question, a trace of complexity flashed through Xi He's eyes.
Immediately afterward, she smiled calmly. "It's nothing much. I merely wanted to ask how things are going over at Wa Huang Palace."
"How are my children doing now?"
Hearing this, Eastern Emperor Taiyi suddenly understood.
So it was for Di Yi and the others. That made sense.
With that thought, Eastern Emperor Taiyi did not waste any words and briefly explained that Di Yi and the others were still undergoing the assessment.
At the same time, he revealed that Di Yi would become a Direct Disciple.
"Good, good, good~"
Upon receiving Eastern Emperor Taiyi's reply, Xi He's face also revealed a trace of joy.
One Direct Disciple, nine inner disciples.
With this, her ten children were considered secure.
Most importantly, once this matter was settled, then...
Thinking of this, a glint flashed through Xi He's eyes. She casually took out a filled cup of wine and handed it over. "Second Brother, have