"Greetings, Great Emperor."
Liu Yunzheng descended the jade steps and bowed. Though he had some reservations about the person before him, and had even shown him disrespect in the past, the man had once led humanity out of the Dark Age. He was an emperor who had accomplished something without equal, and could not be treated lightly.
The four princes all reined in their auras and paid their respects with a grand bow. The middle-aged man beside them also pressed Tian Wuyangyu to his knees, and he too bowed respectfully.
"The human history books cannot be taken from the Imperial Palace lightly. As for this matter..." Liu Yunzheng weighed his options. His plan was to have several imperial weapons work together to suppress the Langya Grotto-Heaven and repair the seal, buying some time until Taishi returned. Then they could discuss the matter further.
"I'll be back in half a quarter-hour."
The man gave a slight shake of his head and turned to leave.
At the same time, atop the ancient tower in the Imperial Palace, the human history books radiated dazzling light. With a thunderous crash, they tore open a passage through the void and vanished into the endless reaches of space and time.
Liu Yunzheng shook his head slightly and sighed. The words that man had spoken just moments before came unbidden to mind.
"Being unable to think calmly at all times, to weigh the pros and cons, is the greatest problem people have. Anger makes people lose their reason."
"Your heart hasn't died after all. You're still human..."
A strange smile touched Liu Yunzheng's lips. Suddenly, his spirits lifted.
"Roar—"
A ferocious bellow shook the entire Langya Grotto-Heaven. The inhuman roar sent the whole world trembling. Clouds of chaotic mist shrouded the battlefield, as if heaven and