Prince's Residence.
Ji Liusheng paced back and forth. The torrential rain pouring from the sky only deepened his unease. Whenever he recalled Soaring Sky Holy Emperor's icy demeanor, a thick dread welled up in his heart.
"What exactly is he trying to do? What exactly is he trying to do?"
"My guess shouldn't be wrong. He must have another step planned."
Ji Liusheng muttered under his breath, growing increasingly agitated.
No one outside knew what the heavenly phenomenon that had emerged today truly was. With Shu Lichuo and Lu Youruo there, no matter how curious they were, no one dared approach lightly.
Yet it was precisely because of that terrifying heavenly phenomenon that Ji Liusheng became even more panicked. He had mobilized troops into the city without authorization, already violating Soaring Sky Holy Emperor's taboo. Before this, he had even guaranteed that Bai Yu would definitely make a move.
But now, the auction had already ended, and a bloody storm had erupted outside over those auction items!
Yet Bai Yu had made no move at all. He had even stirred up another heavenly phenomenon today?
Could it be that he truly had no interest whatsoever in the Soaring Sky Dynasty or the Sword Burial Sect?
Impossible. If he had no interest, why would he have come here? And why would he have turned the entire city upside down!
"Damned bastard!"
Ji Liusheng narrowed his eyes and cursed under his breath.
If Bai Yu acted, it would prove he had been right. In that case, not only would mobilizing troops not be a fault, it would even count as merit!
But if Bai Yu did not act, then he would be guilty of insubordination. Although Soaring Sky Holy Emperor had not said anything yet, his impression of Ji Liusheng would undoubtedly