Inside Kun Palace, Empress Dugu woke from a deep sleep. The blanket slipped from her body, revealing her snow-white skin.
Like a kitten that had just awakened, she lazily stretched her body.
An immense amount of fortune washed over every inch of Empress Dugu's body.
At this moment, the entire Kun Palace seemed completely cut off from the outside world, becoming a world of its own!
The sun, moon, and stars hung high above Kun Palace. Boundless starlight erupted, turning the palace into a sea of stars!
After a long while, everything faded and returned to normal.
Yet in that brief span of time, Empress Dugu's strength had undergone an explosive leap.
"As expected of the most ancient demon. With such immense fortune, This Palace has finally cultivated the ninth level of the Heaven and Earth Deification Technique."
Empress Dugu lightly licked her lips, then broke into a smile and murmured, "Emperor Qian, This Palace's strength is now no weaker than yours. Once This Palace's cultivation advances another step, Great Qian's lands will be mine for the taking."
"Attend me!"
After dressing herself, Empress Dugu spoke with majesty.
"Your subordinate pays respects to Your Majesty!"
A response suddenly echoed through the empty main hall of Kun Palace.
A middle-aged woman stepped out of thin air, approached Empress Dugu, and dropped to one knee.
"Contact the people of the Mysterious Heaven Sect, the White Lotus Sect, and the Tianhua Sect.
Have them test the strength of our Great Qian Emperor. Our emperor has hidden himself far too deeply."
Empress Dugu lounged lazily in her chair, issuing her orders carelessly.
"Yes!"
The middle-aged woman's pupils contracted as her body trembled with excitement. Was this day finally coming?
"Emperor Qian, what exactly are you trying to do?"
Empress Dugu's eyes were filled with