At the True Sun Palace, countless flames of True Sun danced. A powerful figure paced back and forth amid them, surrounded by surging flames.
The figure was none other than the Heavenly Emperor, Di Jun. His brows were tightly furrowed, his face full of worry, while the Hetu Luoshu floated up and down beside him.
"A grave omen! A grave omen!"
Just then, a vast peal of bells rang through the entire True Sun Palace. Di Jun jolted in surprise, then shook his head.
"Eastern Emperor, what magnanimity! I was remiss before. I've come to apologize!"
"Hahaha, Ancestor Minghe, you never visit without a reason!" Taiyi followed Minghe toward Di Jun's residence.
Di Jun greeted Minghe with a salute. "Fellow Daoist, you look well. You must have come with wonderful news."
Minghe laughed heartily. "Heavenly Emperor, is something troubling you?" His thoughts stirred as he noticed Di Jun's furrowed brow and the Hetu Luoshu still floating beside him. There must be something on Di Jun's mind. He had forced a smile for his guest, but Minghe could tell it wasn't merely for show. The divination must have revealed an ill omen. Could Heaven be helping me? I was just wondering how to broach the subject.
Di Jun said, "Fellow Daoist, please enlighten me!"
Minghe pointed toward the heavens. "Heaven's will is hard to fathom, and fortune and misfortune are impossible to determine!"
Di Jun was momentarily stunned, then saluted Minghe. "Fellow Daoist, your Great Divine Ability is truly remarkable. Please tell me what you know."
Minghe said, "The world has already undergone great changes, and I'm sure you've noticed. The spiritual energy of heaven and earth has diminished. This shows that the foundation of a Sage's power lies in drawing upon that spiritual energy. If Empress Nuwa were the only