After casting his spell on the dragon eggs, Huo Ling did not continue waiting around here.
After handling government affairs in Plains City for some time, he chose to return to Blue Star.
This time, he was going to see Li Yi.
After all, he would be stationed at the Bronze Citadel for fifty years. If Li Yi lost his head during those fifty years and decided to wage war against the God of Twilight, Huo Ling would have little chance to come and lend his aid.
Great Xia's territory on Blue Star was not even as large as Huo Ling's domain in the Spirit Realm. With a single teleportation, Huo Ling arrived at the imperial capital.
After entering the imperial capital, Huo Ling quickly submitted a request to the palace for an audience with the Heavenly Emperor.
As a powerful Duke, such a request was swiftly delivered to Li Yi's desk.
Li Yi did not hesitate and directly ordered, "Invite Duke Zhengnan in!"
Huo Ling, who had briefly rested at the Duke Zhengnan's Residence in the imperial capital, entered the imperial palace under the guidance of an attendant.
Upon seeing Li Yi, Huo Ling bowed slightly in salute. "Your subject, Huo Ling, pays his respects to Your Majesty."
Li Yi nodded slightly. "You may dispense with the formalities, my dear minister."
"What brings you here this time?" Li Yi asked curiously.
Huo Ling did not hesitate either. "Your Majesty, I have an important matter to report."
"A new development has arisen in Purgatory. Zariel, the former archduke of Avernus, has disappeared. The Dark Demon General Bael has now become acting archduke!"
"What?!" Even Li Yi was somewhat startled by this news.
Although Purgatory had no real connection with Li Yi, a change among the upper ranks of such a