"This..."
A look of struggle appeared on Yaochi's face.
Every word Ling Yan said was reasonable, striking straight at the heart of the matter.
As Heavenly Empress, she governed the Heavenly Court together with the Heavenly Emperor, yet now things had reached the point where the Heavenly Emperor had fallen to demonic corruption and the Heavenly Court had been taken.
No matter the reason, she and Haotian could hardly escape blame. This was already a grave dereliction of duty.
When accounts were settled after the tribulation, it was almost foreseeable that Dao Ancestor Master would send down punishment.
At this moment, if she could personally participate in, or even lead, the operation to retake the Heavenly Court, stabilize the rear, and exterminate the remaining demons, it would undoubtedly be the best chance to atone through merit and strive for leniency.
This responsibility was indeed something she could not shirk, much less could she neglect public duty for private feelings.
After hesitating for a moment, the struggle in Yaochi's eyes turned into resolve. She bowed deeply to Ling Yan.
"What you say is reasonable, fellow Daoist. I was not thinking carefully enough, and nearly neglected public duty for private feelings.
I will stay and cooperate with the Four Emperors in their operation to retake the Heavenly Court and stabilize the rear. I absolutely will not let the Demon Sect remnants find another opening!
Only, as for Haotian, I hope fellow Daoist will pay a little more attention to him, if possible.
If there is a chance, please do your best to preserve his life, even if he must be brought back to the Heavenly Court to stand trial."
Ling Yan looked at Yaochi and nodded slightly. "Rest assured, Heavenly Empress. If there is a chance, I will naturally do all I