The gods present were all startled.
The Emperor Yan and his wife could not help narrowing their eyes as well.
A trace of suspicion arose in their hearts. Had this Purple Tenuity Heavenly Emperor come today because he had heard some rumors, and thus come to warn the Emperor Yan Tribe?
If that was the case, there was no need for it.
Emperor Yan Shennong had indeed considered vying for the position of Central Heavenly Emperor, but he knew perfectly well that without the support of an Other Shore powerhouse, he could never sit in that position.
Ever since they had drawn close to the Mystic Sect, many major forces among the god clans had long held considerable grievances against the Emperor Yan Tribe.
And while the three Mystic Sect Celestial Venerables were powerful, why would they abandon their disciples and choose him, an ally?
Yang Huai sent another divine-sense message. Emperor Yan Shennong glanced at him, then had the many trusted aides present leave first, leaving only himself and his wife behind.
Ting Yao said, "Your Majesty Purple Tenuity, please do not joke. The Emperor Yan Tribe has always been an ally of the Purple Tenuity Palace. Naturally, we will firmly stand with the Purple Tenuity Palace and support Your Majesty in ruling the Celestial Court!"
Meeting their gazes, Yang Huai said calmly, "Fellow Daoist Shennong, Fellow Daoist Ting Yao, do I look like someone who enjoys making such jokes?"
"This..."
Seeing that the Purple Tenuity Heavenly Emperor before them looked solemn and did not seem to be testing them, the Emperor Yan and his wife were slightly astonished.
This truly lay beyond their expectations.
Emperor Yan Shennong's Dao heart also trembled.
He had never expected Yang Huai to truly choose abdication at such a time.
And to choose