The Martial Dynasty's imperial palace, Cantan Palace, stood at the very center of Wu Du.
The estate where Ye Kang had lived before, along with Hulong Blessed Land, both lay within the grounds of Cantan Palace, though they were down around its middle.
The Sacred Emperor's harem, meanwhile, occupied the very top of Cantan Palace, secluded among the clouds. Countless rosy rays shone all around it, divine trees stretched out their branches, and immortal cranes circled overhead.
Following behind the Sacred Emperor's entourage, Ye Kang gazed in astonishment at the breathtaking palace in the clouds.
The martial artists he had seen before still bore traces of the mortal world. But the people who lived here were no different from immortals.
It truly was the most exalted place in all of Lei Prefecture. Just one look at it was already a dream that countless people could never realize in their entire lives.
Before long, the imperial carriage descended into a white-jade immortal palace. Ye Kang followed it down. The maids lined up neatly in two rows, holding fine wines, delicacies, snacks, and fruit.
The Sacred Emperor and Sacred Empress slowly made their way to a garden out front and sat down casually on a stone bench.
The Sacred Empress smiled and beckoned to Ye Kang. "Come over, child."
Ye Kang hurriedly cupped his hands. "Thank you, Your Majesty. Thank you, Empress."
"No need to be so formal. This is the front garden, where His Majesty receives his ministers. There aren't so many rules here. Just make yourself at home and relax."
Ye Kang nodded, but still wore an expression of trepidation.
When the Empress told you to relax, actually relaxing would be taking it a little too far.
The Sacred Emperor added, "Ye Kang, to be honest, I always thought Jiu