Jiang Qingyue's Defeat

For a moment, Jiang Qingyue could not understand Feng Yao's words!

What did that mean?

She had asked how the Heavenly Phoenix Empire was doing after being attacked, and Feng Yao had replied... there were no real losses, just the loss of an Empress.

Who was that Empress? It had to be Feng Yao. But what exactly did she mean?

"Heavenly Phoenix Empress, what do you mean by this?"

Jiang Qingyue asked in confusion.

"Nothing. Sect Master Jiang need not concern yourself with it. As for the Saint Heart Empire, the Heavenly Phoenix Empire will no longer interfere."

Feng Yao took a sip of orange juice and spoke indifferently.

Jiang Qingyue furrowed her delicate brows, then nodded. "Fine. Since the Heavenly Phoenix Empress has made such a choice, this Venerable naturally respects your decision."

"Mhm. Then we can talk again if there is a chance."

Feng Yao then ended the video call.

Jiang Qingyue slowly paced back and forth through the great hall.

The Heavenly Phoenix Empire, Evil Emperor Sect, Azure Sea Hall, and Huangtian Pavilion—the four great forces would no longer attack the Saint Heart Empire. In other words, half the forces that could have attacked the Saint Heart Empire were now gone!

At that moment, a woman hurried in.

"Sect Master, there is major news!"

She respectfully bowed.

"Speak."

"Based on what some people in Phoenix Sky City said, this subordinate sent people to investigate. There is now reason to suspect... that the one who helped the Heavenly Phoenix Empire survive the crisis may have been... the Evil Emperor."

"What?!"

Jiang Qingyue's delicate brows suddenly knitted tightly!

She cared immensely about the identity of the Evil Emperor!

"Are you certain?"

"There is a video. Sect Master, please take a look."

She then opened a video, and Jiang Qingyue