Lin Huang's mind was still a little dazed. He had returned to the Land of God-Fallen, but for a moment, he hadn't noticed the changes.
"Greetings, Great Sage!"
A sudden chorus of shouts brought Lin Huang back to his senses.
Xue Linglong and the others bowed down together, their expressions reverent.
Lin Huang raised an eyebrow. Only then did he notice that he was sitting on the throne in a magnificent hall. Below the nine-tiered staircase, each step nine feet and nine inches high, Xue Linglong and the others were bowing obediently.
Curious about the changes, Lin Huang waved a hand. "Who will explain?"
His voice was calm, yet carried an innate authority that made everyone's hearts tremble. Their gazes all turned to Xue Linglong.
Xue Linglong rose to her feet and smiled sweetly. "The Great Sage's majesty shines across the heavens. We bow before you in earnest, and hope to serve you with all our might."
Her words were polished, but Tunbao couldn't hold back. She jumped out and shouted, "Lin Huang! Hurry up and let me swallow this wicked woman, Xue Linglong. She went against your wishes and wouldn't let anyone leave. She even forced us to build this hall. Look, my hands are covered in blisters!"
Lin Huang made no comment. He looked at Xue Linglong.
"Great Sage, please judge us fairly. We have all truly submitted to you." Xue Linglong felt uneasy, but remembering her purpose, she gritted her teeth and honestly explained everything she had done over the past few days.
Xue Linglong had won over Wu Kong and several other Descendants of Divine Blood who were unwilling to accept the situation. Together, their strength was enough to intimidate the rest. She had also promised that Lin Huang would reward and punish everyone fairly, and