In Shangguan Yunxiao's view, sending a letter to Northern Profound Heaven last time had been the first step in showing goodwill toward Empress Donghuang Ziyou. It could even be said to carry a hint of seeking refuge under her wing.
This time, his personal journey to Northern Profound Heaven to meet Donghuang Ziyou would be a true declaration of allegiance. And it would not merely be his own allegiance—he would bring the entire Immeasurable Heaven with him to express their submission to the Empress.
Shangguan Yunxiao had more than sufficient reasons for doing so.
First, nearly five years ago, Donghuang Ziyou had ascended to the throne of Northern Profound Heaven as a woman. At the time, she had suffered criticism and doubt from people across the world. Yet she had shattered the rumors and, with astonishing talent and ability, swiftly stabilized the overall situation in Northern Profound Heaven, shocking the world. This alone proved that she possessed the bearing of an enlightened ruler for all ages.
Moreover, she governed with impartial integrity, hated evil as bitterly as an enemy, and devoted herself wholeheartedly to the people and all living beings. She remained steadfast in her efforts to strengthen Northern Profound Heaven. Such a person brimmed with righteousness and justice, making her an exceptionally good partner as well.
Second, over the past half year or so, both Donghuang Ziyou and Lin Xuan had stirred up wave after wave of earth-shaking turmoil throughout the world, accomplishing all manner of heaven-defying feats beyond imagination. Every time, they had stunned the entire world.
The husband and wife were peerless in cultivation, peerless in talent, and peerless in methods. Any opponent before them was like a clay chicken or porcelain dog.
Just as Lin Xuan alone had repelled the allied armies of a hundred races,