After thinking it over for a moment, a look of resolve flashed in Haotian's eyes. He steeled himself and raised his head.
"What?"
"Starting today, I, Haotian, will leave your Heavenly Court!"
"You can be the lord of the Heavenly Court, and so can I, Haotian."
After saying this, Haotian didn't wait for Emperor Venerate to respond. He turned to look over the many Immortals and Gods in the hall and continued:
"I wonder, which of you would be willing to follow me, Haotian, and establish a new Heavenly Court?"
Silence fell over the hall.
The Immortals and Gods who had previously reached an agreement with Haotian all averted their eyes when he looked their way, not daring to meet his gaze.
They had promised Haotian that they would join the newly established Western Heavenly Court later on.
But now, Haotian's plans had suddenly been exposed.
And Emperor Venerate, the Saint Heavenly Emperor, had emerged from seclusion.
In the eyes of these Immortals and Gods, if they angered Emperor Venerate today, the hall might soon run red with blood.
They had no desire to lose their lives over this.
"Hmm?"
Seeing that no one had stepped forward after quite some time, Haotian furrowed his brow slightly.
Then he couldn't help bursting into laughter.
"Hahaha!"
As his laughter faded, Haotian said coldly:
"Everyone."
"You don't think Ling Weizi doesn't have your names on his list, do you?"
"Since he uncovered my secret plot, he must have also found out exactly who I was plotting with."
"Do you think staying silent and keeping your heads down now means you'll be safe?"
"In Emperor Venerate's eyes, you've already developed treasonous intentions. Sooner or later, he'll find a chance to eliminate every one of you."
"If you step forward now and leave with me,