This little girl had always been carefree. It was her first time experiencing such a dark scene, so naturally, she could not accept it for a while.
"But... but..." Little Phoenix sobbed. "But I can't think of any way for Sister Empress to come back. Even Master, an Overlord-level expert, compromised. Even he couldn't protect Sister Empress."
"Are you blaming your master?" Xin Que asked.
"How could I? Sister Empress was taken away as a hostage. In the entire Phoenix Celestial Dynasty, he is the one suffering the most."
"Even when that Emperor Lord from the Imperial Court wanted to touch Sister Empress in the past, he would directly charge to their doorstep. This time, he lowered his head under pressure. I don't even dare imagine how stifled he must feel inside."
Little Phoenix understood Phoenix Emperor's difficulties. If he could, he would not have wanted Yue Yunshang to be taken away.
And he had indeed acted that way. The Phoenix Celestial Dynasty had nearly gone to war with the two clans; their swords had already been drawn.
It was Yue Yunshang who had voluntarily proposed leaving and was willing to become this hostage. Phoenix Emperor listened to her, and only then did he agree helplessly.
Otherwise, at this very moment, the Phoenix Celestial Dynasty—and even the entire Phoenix Tian Yu—would have become a sea of flames, reduced to a super battlefield.
"It's good that you understand." Xin Que smiled and consoled her. "We must trust the Empress, and even more, trust Emperor Venerate. The two have known each other for many years. No matter what, Emperor Venerate will not let anything happen to the Empress."
"Mm!" Little Phoenix nodded through her tears.
This scene was not limited to this place. Within the various Overlord-level factions, the atmosphere was exceedingly