A century ago, the catastrophe that had nearly destroyed the Immortal World had left too deep an impression on everyone. They all knew that openly resisting now would be nothing more than smashing eggs against a rock—self-destruction.
After Luo Hong revived Li Yuanjiu and the others, the Heavenly Court's ranks had immediately been replenished. There was no need at all to seek aid from outside.
Thus, after hesitating for only a few breaths, everyone rose and bowed in declaration:
"We are willing to obey the Immortal Venerable's commands!"
Watching this scene of universal submission, Luo Hong knew perfectly well what little schemes they were harboring.
Nothing more than one face in public and another in private—outward compliance, inward defiance.
But they would soon learn that the Tianyan Instrument's methods of surveillance could not be deceived by ordinary means.
Of course, it was better to guide than to block, and Luo Hong would not rely solely on force.
The Sect Law was what Luo Hong used to regulate the Immortal World's internal affairs, and where there was an inside, there had to be an outside.
"Very good. Now that the Heavenly Court has been newly established and its immortal ranks are full, aside from putting our internal affairs in order and implementing the law, we must also spread grace far and wide and extend our might across the cosmos."
Upon hearing this, the gloom on everyone's faces instantly vanished.
After all, it sounded as though the New Heavenly Court intended to wage large-scale war beyond its borders and conquer other realms.
Everyone knew that war brought immense profits.
As for whether they could win?
They should ask the one on the high platform first.
Meanwhile, the visitors from other realms, who had been secretly gloating moments before, lost all smiles from