Among everyone present, the one who surprised Qin Shaofeng most was not Emperor Jie of Xia.
Because he could clearly see that Xue Ji's cultivation was truly at the Endless Realm, and her level of cultivation was likely no lower than Gusu Hanxing's.
That realization made his heart skip half a beat.
Besides that.
There were actually two more Endless Realm experts: Jun Simian of Shuiyue Mountain, and... Empress Jing.
Qin Shaofeng found that he could not see through Empress Jing's cultivation strength at all.
Judging by their current seating arrangement.
It was clear that even Empress Jing had truly integrated into the Void Realm.
With these people joining, the Void Realm now had three Endless Realm experts. How could it still be some minor force merely close to the Strongest Starry Sky? It could utterly crush most low-level minor factions, all right?
"We greet the Realm Lord."
As Qin Shaofeng arrived, everyone rose in unison and slightly cupped their fists toward him in greeting.
They had clearly considered Qin Shaofeng's personality. The etiquette was genuine, but they had held back considerably, so that Qin Shaofeng, facing such a scene for the first time, would not feel awkward.
Even so, Qin Shaofeng still froze for a moment, somewhat unused to it.
"Everyone, please don't do this. Otherwise, I'll really lose years off my life."
Qin Shaofeng hurriedly came to his senses and spoke.
Everyone could see what he meant, and only then did they sit back down.
Qin Shaofeng, however, unceremoniously took Gusu Hanxing by the hand and headed toward the throne at the head seat.
Chen Qingyi and Lu Yan followed closely behind.
When they passed near Jun Simian, Chen Qingyi suddenly stopped. He cupped his fists toward Jun Simian and bowed deeply. "Chen Qingyi greets Aunt Jun."
"Chen