"What?"
Haotian froze, then looked at Queen Mother in disbelief. "Yaochi, is what you said true?"
Queen Mother nodded. "It is indeed true. Do Bao has already proclaimed it to Heaven and Earth, becoming a Sage before all beings and reestablishing the Jie Sect."
In an instant, Haotian's face turned deathly pale.
"It's over, Yaochi. We're finished."
Queen Mother did not understand. Seeing Haotian so dejected, she began to panic as well and hurriedly asked, "What is it, Your Majesty?"
"Do Bao has become a Sage and reestablished the Jie Sect. The Buddhist School is already in the palm of his hand. His next target will surely be the Heavenly Court!"
"When that time comes, you and I will be thorns in his side. There will be no chance of survival!"
Yaochi jolted in realization. "Your Majesty, you mean...?"
Haotian sighed. "I fear the Jie Sect disciples have already arrived at the Heavenly Court."
"What?"
Yaochi's face went pale.
Just then, a thunderous voice boomed throughout the entire Heavenly Court.
"Haotian, do you dare fight me!"
It was Do Bao's voice!
Haotian slowly rose to his feet, straightened his Nine Dragons Robe, adjusted his imperial crown, and then smiled faintly.
"Yaochi, are you willing to accompany me to the Yellow Springs?"
Yaochi gave a sorrowful smile and nodded. "I am willing."
"I, Haotian, have not lived this life in vain."
Haotian and Yaochi flew out of the secret chamber, hovering high above Lingxiao Palace.
"Do Bao, it has been a long time."
Do Bao looked at him calmly.
"Haotian, I never expected you to dare accept the challenge. You have earned a little more of my respect."
"I am the lord of the Heavenly Court, the Heavenly Emperor personally appointed by the Dao Ancestor. If an enemy came to my