While Haotian and Yaochi listened to their subordinates' report, the Bell of Urgent Chimes suddenly rang throughout the Heavenly Court, throwing the entire Jade Emperor Hall into chaos.
"What happened?"
Haotian, who had been sitting steadily in the seat of honor, changed expression.
The Heavenly Court's Bell of Urgent Chimes was used to report enemy incursions, but the Heavenly Ladder had already been severed, so the Human Race could not come up.
Moreover, with the Investiture of the Gods Calamity underway, countless cultivators were hiding from the tribulation. Who would attack the Heavenly Court for no reason?
Before long, a golden-armored figure rushed into the Jade Emperor Hall.
"Reporting to the Heavenly Emperor and Queen Mother!"
"Someone is forcing their way through the South Heaven Gate. They have already breached it and are heading toward the newly built Hall of Miraculous Mist!"
"What?" Upon hearing the Heavenly Soldier's report, Haotian's face immediately darkened with fury.
"Who is it?"
"What audacity! They dared to barge into my Heavenly Court?"
"They must have a death wish!"
When the Son of Heaven was enraged, a million corpses fell.
When Haotian was enraged, his majesty was overwhelming.
In an instant, the entire Jade Emperor Hall was shrouded by Haotian's powerful aura. What had been a peaceful place moments before now felt like an ice cellar.
Faced with Haotian's aura, the Heavenly Soldier who had come to report could only lament inwardly as he trembled and replied:
"R-Reporting to the Heavenly Emperor!"
"The one invading the Heavenly Court says he is... Saint Tongtian's son, Qin Hong!"
"What?"
"How could that be?"
After hearing the Heavenly Soldier's answer, Haotian froze, and the oppressive aura around him receded.
Haotian had now fallen into deep thought.
In order to obtain the benefits he needed during