Su Xinghai's words were like a head-clearing jolt, instantly calming the slightly nervous crowd.
They reacted, realizing they had no need to worry about Lei Tianjue at all.
Everyone departed with peace of mind, going about their respective duties without the slightest change.
Outside the Imperial Palace, Lei Tianjue was waiting.
He had come to request an audience with the God Emperor, and Qin Shouqian had already gone in to report.
A moment later, Qin Shouqian returned.
"Thunder Hall Master, you may return! If you have any matters, you can simply petition Hall Master Li directly; it is he who currently governs the Divine Dynasty."
Qin Shouqian's words struck Lei Tianjue like a bolt from the blue, leaving him in utter disbelief.
He had served the Divine Dynasty for long, long years, and now he had also broken through to the late-stage Cave Heaven Realm, putting him on par with Li Xuancang. Why would the God Emperor abandon him and choose Li Xuancang, who had joined the Divine Dynasty only recently?
Lei Tianjue could not believe it, nor could he accept it.
"Sorry for the trouble, Commander Qin. This old man will take his leave."
Lei Tianjue left in a daze, his soul seemingly abandoning his body.
He had thought the God Emperor would support him. As long as the God Emperor backed him, he would have the confidence to suppress Li Xuancang.
He had arrived full of anticipation, only to leave in profound despair.
After leaving the Imperial Palace, Lei Tianjue sent word to Dongfang Shenhuo and the others, demanding to convene the Eternal Council.
Upon receiving the notification, Dongfang Shenhuo and his companions wore looks of surprise.
"Let's go! Let's see what on earth Thunder Hall Master is trying to pull."
Wanting to know Lei Tianjue's true intentions,