The Imperial Court

Universe.

War raged across the land.

If one could stand at the highest point of the universe and take in the entire landscape, one would see that the five thousand star fields ruled by the Dead Land are like eternal darkness, without a trace of light.

But in the nine thousand star fields of the Divine Realm, they are like countless stars, with the light of the Eternal Realm and the Star Realm reflecting each other, like lamps and shimmering fireflies, giving people a unique comfort in the cold and desolate universe.

But now, besides fireflies, there's also fire.

That line of fire was formed by connecting stellar fields ignited by star-wide flares.

The flames of war will only be lit when a star system is invaded.

When a star system is destroyed, the flames of war will be extinguished, but in subsequent star systems, the flames will be lit again...

The fire line, formed by continuous flames, advanced so slowly, yet spread so quickly.

To the universe, this is merely a minor, insignificant change, but to countless living beings, it is the end of the world.

The people are filled with fear!

Time flies, and the initial line of fire quickly turned into a sea of flames!

Because the subsequent star regions quickly realized that a great calamity had arrived.

Starfield battles are ignited everywhere, with people warning each other and pleading for help from the divine realm.

"The Fuyuan Starfield has been destroyed, and only one starfield remains between us. Why haven't the reinforcements from the Divine Realm arrived yet?!"

"The endless star fields have already been ignited with interstellar flames, has the Divine Realm not reacted?"

"Without the intervention of the Divine Realm, our lower star region alone is simply no match for the Ghost Realm!"

In countless star fields, all living beings live in fear and trembling.

Many star systems formed alliances and attempted to resist, but many more star systems began a great interstellar escape upon hearing of the approaching Ghost Army.

Before the divine realm intervened, the lower realms had no ability or hope of resistance.

And at this moment.

Within the realm of the gods.

A huge upheaval is brewing!

"Another star field in the lower realm has been conquered by the Ghost Realm!"

"This time, the Ghost Realm is really coming on strong."

"Currently, the demons are only attacking the lower realms; they haven't yet invaded the divine realm. We must prepare accordingly."

News of the Ghostly Army's attack on the Lower Realm Starfield has spread throughout the Divine Realm.

After all, once the flames of war were ignited in the star field, they were immediately known to the divine realm.

However, for several days, no voices in the divine realm have called for saving the mortal world.

Instead, everyone was waiting anxiously.

Many Great Sects and forces are actively preparing for war.

Since the Ghost Realm launched the war, its target should be the divine realm, not just the lower realm.

The Thirty-Three Heavens.

The powerful figures at all levels are also paying close attention.

Some high-ranking figures are particularly sensitive.

"The Ghost Realm... has always been peaceful and never actively participates in other wars, yet this time they have actually taken the initiative to attack..."

A powerful being at the God-King level murmured softly;

What exactly provoked them?

"In the past, the Devil Realm ruled over the Demon Realm and the Ghost Realm, resisting the God Court. Later, the Devil Realm was destroyed, the Demon Realm collapsed, and the Ghost Realm did not offer any assistance... Their actions this time are too abnormal!"

"In any case, this matter should be reported to the God Court!"

Many god-kings were discussing it.

"The demonic invasion has ignited a great war. This is our duty as the Si Wei of Heaven. Issue my divine decree: the Si Wei of Heaven, assemble your heavenly troops immediately and prepare to descend to the mortal realm!"

In the Ninth Heaven — Si Wei —a powerful and ruthless god-king even declared his intention to descend to the mortal realm.

"Wei Yang, how dare you gather heavenly soldiers and generals without authorization!"

However, no sooner had this divine king issued his command than a powerful being appeared before his divine palace.

"Senior Brother, the ghost realm has invaded!"

"The Si Wei Heavenly Guards is in charge of war affairs; how can they sit idly by?"

The God-King Wei Yang, who was issuing the order to prepare for battle, spoke.

"Wei Yang, you're being too reckless."

His Senior Brother shook his head and said:

"Have you considered why the Imperial Court hasn't issued any orders yet? You've mobilized heavenly soldiers and generals before the Imperial Court has even given its decree. What will the Venerable ones of the Imperial Court think of you?"

Wei Yang stood up and said:

What they think of me, Wei Yang, is unimportant!

"Most importantly, I am in charge of the Heavenly Si Wei; if there is war in the world, it is under my control!"

His Senior Brother shook his head and said:

"No, I will not allow you to assemble an army. Without my half of the God-King's Decree, you cannot move against Si Wei!"

Wei Yang couldn't help but feel angry and said:

"Minister of Justice, how can you stand by and watch the living beings of the lower realm be slaughtered?"

His Senior Brother, Sikou, coldly said:

"I only know to obey the imperial decrees!"

Wei Yang couldn't help but say;

"Very well, very well! Then I will go to the Imperial Court!"

He took a step forward and headed towards the South Heaven Gate.

"Wei Yang, you've gone mad!"

Si Kou's expression changed, and he hurriedly followed.

Before long, the Heavenly Si Wei King Wei Yang appeared in front of the South Heaven Gate.

The South Heaven Gate was deserted; he was the only god-king to have arrived there.

"God King Wei Yang, what brings you here?"

The Gate God asked indifferently.

Wei Yang said:

"The demonic realm has invaded; I have come to pay my respects to you Venerable to report this matter."

Upon hearing this, the Gate God coldly replied:

"There's no need for you to report this; the Venerable already know. Dismissed!"

Wei Yang raised his eyes, a hint of anger in them, and said:

"The Venerable Ones already know? Then... why hasn't a decree been issued?!"

The Gate God couldn't help but angrily say:

"Wei Yang, are you questioning the Imperial Court?"

"Remember who you are!"

Upon hearing this, Wei Yang shook his head and said:

"It is precisely because Wei Yang still remembers his identity that he must appear before the Emperor's Court today!"

"Get out of the way!"

The Gate God shone with divine light and said:

"Unauthorized trespassing in the Imperial Court: Death!"

Several phantom images of deities appeared before the South Heaven Gate.

The atmosphere was tense and ready to fight!

Wei Yang clenched his fist!

"If Wei Yang wants to come, then let him come. Also, summon the various Heavenly Gods and Kings who are in charge of affairs."

At that moment, a grand yet ethereal voice suddenly resounded from the Imperial Court.

The sound was like an endless chant of the Dao, possessing a majestic aura that inspired awe.

The Gate God were all startled, immediately composed themselves, and bowed deeply towards the imperial court, saying:

"Yes, sir!"

As soon as the imperial decree was issued, one after another divine kings appeared outside the South Heaven Gate.

They... all came under orders from the imperial court.

"Wei Yang and others, come before the court of God!"

The Gate God spoke and made way.

Wei Yang's face darkened, and he immediately stepped into the South Heaven Gate.

Ahead lies the imperial court of the Heavenly Court.

Divine mists drifted down, and endless sacred light descended, with thousands of rays of light and auspicious colors. Staying here for even a short while was enough to transform a mortal into a celestial being!

The imperial court was empty, but in front of it were five magnificent imperial thrones, suspended in the air. Each throne was forged from rare divine gold and could be called an unparalleled treasure.

Above the imperial throne, there is Dao Rhyme that represents the glory of the divine path, which can only be looked up to and worshipped.

On the five imperial thrones, light and shadow shimmered, each throne like an independent world, as if it did not exist in this world, as if it were suspended in the heavens.

As everyone knows, these five imperial thrones were left behind by the five divine emperors who first established the Heavenly Court.

Millennia have passed since then, and the whereabouts of the original five god-emperors are now unknown.

Later emperors also sat on the five thrones, but to this day, there is no true emperor on any of the five thrones.

Rather, he is Venerable acts on behalf of the God Emperor.

They control the entire Thirty-Three Heavens, the entire Divine Realm, and the Nine Thousand Lower Realm Star Domains!

"Your Venerable, the demonic forces have invaded! I request permission to fight!"

Wei Yang spoke first, his words resounding.

However, a faint voice came from the first imperial throne on the left.

"It's not the right time yet."

Wei Yang raised his eyes and said:

"Your Venerable, six hundred star fields have already fallen, and the number of dead is in the hundreds of millions. Moreover, after their deaths, their souls have become food for ghosts. How tragic... When will it be time?"

However, a slight glint appeared in the light emanating from the imperial throne.

Blood welled up in Wei Yang's eyes, and he felt an immense pressure, causing him to kneel down!

Wei Yang clenched his teeth, his whole body trembling, and he was drenched in sweat.

Behind him, his Senior Brother Sikou saw this and shook his head without saying a word.

"From this day forward, Wei Yang is stripped of his authority, and the Si Wei Heaven shall be entirely under the control of the Sikou."

A cold voice rang out.

Wei Yang wanted to say something, but at that moment he couldn't even move his tongue.

Before the Venerable on the imperial throne... he was powerless!

"Your subject obeys the order."

The Minister of Justice stepped forward and bowed respectfully.

"All Heavenly Kings, heed my command!"

"Without an imperial decree, any soldier or warrior who descends to the mortal realm shall be subject to the emperor's wrath!"

The Venerable's indifferent voice continued to ring out.

In the Imperial Court, all the God-King level powerhouses were solemn and said:

"We obey your command!"

"We obey your command!"

The Venerable's voice rang out softly, and then he said:

"Disperse, Heavenly Pole Divine King, remain."

In an instant, Wei Yang and the other divine kings appeared outside the South Heaven Gate.

With a single word from the Venerable, they could not linger any longer.

"That's for the best. Descending to the mortal realm rashly might result in injury."

"The demonic forces are coming with overwhelming force; we really shouldn't make a move before they threaten the divine realm!"

"God King Wei Yang, you're so stupid!"

The sounds of discussion among the various god-kings could be heard all around.

God King Wei Yang knelt on the ground with difficulty.

Because... he was injured and couldn't even get up.

This is the imperial court's punishment; he must kneel outside the South Heaven Gate until he repents!

"Junior brother, you've made a huge mistake."

Si Kou stood beside him, sighed deeply, and said:

"Repent as soon as possible, otherwise next time, what awaits you will not be so simple."

He turned and left.

Wei Yang knelt outside the South Heaven Gate, utterly alone.

"Where is the fierce and arrogant King Wei who just tried to force his way through the South Heaven Gate? Why is he kneeling here now?"

Even the guardian deity began to mock and ridicule.

Wei Yang clenched his fists, blood welling in his eyes, yet he gritted his teeth and muttered:

"The lower realm... is over."

And at this moment.

In the imperial court.

The Heavenly Pole Divine King stood silently, a hint of fear in his eyes.

"Has the story that the Western Heaven Brahma Court was searching for been found?"

The Venerable's indifferent voice rang out.

The Heavenly Pole Divine King's expression changed.