Hua Yunfei sighed. "Back then, it probably wasn't just Qing Tian Sect here that met with disaster..."
Moon Emperor shook her head, as if unwilling to speak of these matters. "I've already prepared new identities for the three of you. They'll make it easier for you to move about outside from now on."
Hua Yunfei recalled the rumors from earlier. "Heirs?"
Moon Emperor smiled. "That's right. This news has been out for a long time, but I've never personally confirmed it."
"Before this gathering was convened, I put the word out again, saying that my three heirs might make a move."
Hua Yunfei said, "Senior has truly gone to great lengths to pave the way for us."
Moon Emperor gently shook her head, her hair cascading like a waterfall beneath the moonlight, ethereal and beautiful. "We're family. No need to stand on ceremony."
Hua Yunfei nodded. "I know, but I still want to say this: all these years... you've worked hard, Senior."
Moon Emperor's gaze sharpened, then the corners of her captivating lips slowly curved upward. "Thank you."
Gong Qingyan looked at Hua Yunfei with approval. No wonder so many outstanding women liked this fellow. He really was good at tending to other people's feelings.
Moon Emperor truly had worked hard all these years. She had borne too much alone, yet not only had she persevered until now, she had also become a Hegemon Grade being. It was hard not to admire her.
Hua Yunfei asked, "Senior wants us to appear as your heirs so we can take part in the heirs' contest at the gathering?"
Moon Emperor nodded. "It's the fastest and simplest way to enter Haoyue Palace. You should go there."
Hua Yunfei said, "As the most powerful force here, Haoyue Palace must be hiding countless treasures. If