Faced with Li Xuancang's unshakable stance, Yan Fa was at a loss.
A thousand words finally became a helpless sigh.
Dongfang Shenhuo and the others arrived together at the Imperial Palace, only to be stopped by the Imperial Guards.
"Stop. This is the Imperial Palace. Do not come any closer."
The Imperial Guards, clad in golden armor, leveled their spears at the group.
If they dared take another step, the guards would attack at once.
The guards cared nothing for their identities, so the group stopped where they stood.
"We request an audience with the God Emperor. Report our arrival at once."
Zhang Mingyang spoke coldly.
"Wait here."
The guards did not let down their guard.
Before long, Qin Shouqian arrived.
"Commander Qin, we request an audience with the God Emperor."
At the sight of Qin Shouqian, the group hurried to explain why they had come.
"Everyone, tell me what you need, and I'll pass it on."
Qin Shouqian would not allow them to meet the God Emperor.
All along, even when major events occurred, he had been the one to relay them to the God Emperor.
"Commander Qin, Li Xuancang, the head of the Judgment Court..."
Zhang Mingyang and the others immediately recounted everything Li Xuancang had done and asked the God Emperor to remove him from office.
After hearing them out, Qin Shouqian remained expressionless, giving no hint of which side he favored.
"Please wait. I'll report this to the God Emperor now."
Qin Shouqian turned and left. The Imperial Guards kept their eyes fixed on the group, allowing them not one step forward.
After a short wait, Qin Shouqian returned.
"Go back, all of you! Don't trouble the God Emperor with such trivial matters again. If you can't handle even this, step aside and give your positions