The Phoenix Nest's radiance suddenly blazed, then it abruptly changed direction and tore through the void.
In the end, it became a brilliant crimson rainbow, vanishing in an instant beyond the high skies of the Central Plains of the Big Dipper as it flew straight toward the starfield where the Demon Emperor's Tomb lay, deep in the cosmos.
Whoosh...
The oppressive pressure receded like a tide. The people of Human Emperor Hall collapsed to the ground as if drained of all strength, their hearts still pounding with fear.
Gong Xuan, the former master of Human Emperor Hall, gradually regained his composure. He had long grown accustomed to bending when necessary, and not a trace of humiliation showed in his eyes.
Within the Phoenix Nest, which had already vanished from the sight of the people of Central Plains,
The Undying Heavenly Empress stood alone before the Dao platform, her dark teal hair and skirts billowing in the cosmic gale.
Her phoenix eyes gazed into the depths of the starry sky. At that moment, her eyes seemed to pierce the boundless void, crossing infinite distance to fall directly upon that "Heavenly Ruins" region, where cultivators from Myriad Heavens and Ten Thousand Domains had gathered not long ago amid tremendous clamor.
"The Demon Emperor's Tomb... With so many cultivators from all races gathered there, even if I cannot obtain the Demon Emperor's Blood, there will surely be some promising Quasi-Emperors, perhaps even those capable of Dao Attainment. Their 'blood' will also serve as sustenance for my path of transformation."
She murmured softly, her voice carrying fervent ambition.
"Indestructible Golden Body... Human Emperor Suiren. Since he is your successor, this Empress will have no choice but to take the initiative and 'look after' him.
"I only hope they will not be as worthless as