"Orchid Demon, long time no see."
Eastern Emperor Taiyi smiled calmly and sat down nearby.
Uchiha Shin gave Orchid Demon a slight bow and took a seat below Eastern Emperor Taiyi.
After coming back to his senses, Orchid Demon abruptly stood up and stared blankly at Eastern Emperor Taiyi before him, unable to recover for a long while.
Only after quite some time did Orchid Demon, trembling slightly, bow to Eastern Emperor Taiyi.
"Your... Your Highness, is it really... really you?" Orchid Demon still could not believe it. Eastern Emperor Taiyi had fallen all those years ago, yet now he had suddenly appeared before him. No one would have dared believe it.
Eastern Emperor Taiyi laughed heartily. "Have I changed that much?"
Orchid Demon stared at Eastern Emperor Taiyi again. Though countless tens of thousands of years had passed and Eastern Emperor Taiyi had changed somewhat, those were only minor changes. His manner of speaking, his conduct, and his bearing remained exactly the same.
Orchid Demon steadied himself and bowed to Eastern Emperor Taiyi once more.
"Your Highness, your return is truly a joyous surprise. Orchid Demon pays his respects to Your Highness!" As he spoke, Orchid Demon knelt on the ground and bowed to Eastern Emperor Taiyi.
Though Orchid Demon was now one of the kings of the Demon Realm, he had once followed Eastern Emperor Taiyi. Although that time had not been long, their relationship had been exceptionally close.
Eastern Emperor Taiyi smiled faintly and had Orchid Demon rise.
"Relax. I am no longer the lord of the Ancient Heavenly Court that I was back then. When we meet, let us address each other as friends," Eastern Emperor Taiyi said calmly.
Orchid Demon said, "Your Highness, no matter when it is, in my heart, you will forever be