The dignitaries of the three realms had gathered in the Profound Ice Palace to congratulate Lin Xuan and Donghuang Ziyou on the New Year, while also receiving the Empress's instruction and laying a perfect foundation for the people's development in the three realms in the year ahead.
Donghuang Ziyou wore a phoenix crown. Beneath its broad frame, her exquisite, fair little face looked so young and beautiful, yet her jewel-like phoenix eyes shimmered with the regal aura of one who ruled the world.
She lightly raised her jade hand and smiled calmly. "All of you may rise!"
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
The princes, kings, and ministers hurriedly rose and gazed up at Lin Xuan and Donghuang Ziyou on the divine throne. They felt as though they were facing deities, and all were filled with awe.
A clear voice suddenly rang through the hall. "Your Majesty, the Great Emperor of Immeasurable of Immeasurable Heaven and the Great Emperor of Red Firmament of Red Firmament Heaven have arrived together to pay their respects!"
Donghuang Ziyou slightly raised her willow brows. She had not expected the two Great Emperors to arrive at the Profound Ice Palace together during the New Year.
"Invite them in!"
Soon, Great Emperor of Red Firmament Yun Tianyang entered the hall with Crown Prince Yun Hongqing and Princess Yun Xinyue, while Great Emperor of Immeasurable Shangguan Yunxiao entered with a group of princes from Immeasurable Heaven.
Yun Tianyang and Shangguan Yunxiao spoke at the same time:
"Yun Tianyang of Red Firmament Heaven pays his respects to Her Majesty the Empress! Greetings to His Excellency the Emperor Consort!"
The people behind them hurriedly followed suit and bowed.
Donghuang Ziyou lightly raised her jade hand. "There is no need for such excessive courtesy, Your Excellencies."
She then indicated for the chief