The Phoenix Emperor was an Overlord-level being, yet this Venerable One actually called him Little Phoenix?
"I want to hear it too, but if we let this matter go just like that, it would be letting them off far too easily!" the Phoenix Emperor said, neither servile nor overbearing.
His attitude was resolute. No matter who the other party was, if he said he would not release them, then he would not release them!
"Phoenix Emperor, you dare defy the Venerable One's words? Do you know that defying the Venerable One means you are..."
The Nine-Headed Serpent Emperor snorted. He did not finish his sentence, but he believed the Phoenix Emperor understood.
"If I say I won't release them, then I won't release them. Whoever comes will be useless!" the Phoenix Emperor declared firmly. His red hair danced wildly, his towering Emperor Body radiating heaven-shaking might, his stance incomparably forceful.
"Then keep on being arrogant."
The Nine-Headed Serpent Emperor sneered and looked toward the peak of the starry sky. "Venerable One, the Phoenix Emperor has openly defied your words. This is a grave crime. I suggest that he..."
"Enough." The Venerable One suddenly spoke, cutting off the Nine-Headed Serpent Emperor and freezing his expression.
"Little Phoenix, how about this? I will have the two of them apologize to you. You may name any conditions you wish, until you are satisfied. How does that sound?" the Venerable One said.
The Head Academy Dean and the Nine-Headed Serpent Emperor's gazes sharpened.
Both of them noticed something.
Why was the Venerable One being so patient with the Phoenix Emperor? Based on what they knew of the Venerable One, he should not have acted like this. What was going on?
"Really?" the Phoenix Emperor asked.
"Are this old man's words no longer trustworthy?" the