A Pleading Look

"Only the strong can speak of fate. The weak are merely stepping stones." Gu Sheng glared furiously at the Supreme Immortal Sect's sect master, yet he could not refute him. In this world where the strong preyed on the weak, strength reigned supreme, and power was everything.

Venerable King Qiankun looked at Gu Sheng, who was about to be captured, and laughed wildly in triumph.

"Haha, brat, so you have come to this day. Once I seize your Azure Heaven Saint Body, I will become the strongest person in the Purple Spirit Realm." Venerable King Qiankun laughed madly, his laughter echoing through the Elder Hall and filling everyone with disgust.

Just as the Supreme Immortal Sect's sect master's palm was about to seize Gu Sheng, a woman's voice rang out across time and space.

"Who says his status is lacking?"

Everyone turned toward the voice and saw the Golden Phoenix Heavenly Monarch descend astride a golden phoenix, commanding the Solar True Fire. A powerful aura radiated from her body.

"Golden Phoenix Heavenly Monarch, why are you here?" The Supreme Immortal Sect's sect master's expression shifted slightly when he saw her, and a bad feeling surged within him.

The Golden Phoenix Heavenly Monarch cast the Supreme Immortal Sect's sect master a cold glance without answering his question. Her gaze fell upon Gu Sheng, and when she saw his grievous injuries, pity appeared in her eyes.

"You dare bully my niece's future husband? You have some nerve!" the Golden Phoenix Heavenly Monarch said coldly.

Upon hearing her words, Venerable King Qiankun hurriedly tried to explain.

"Golden Phoenix Heavenly Monarch, you have misunderstood. We..."

Before Venerable King Qiankun could finish, the Golden Phoenix Heavenly Monarch interrupted him.

"Silence! The Lord of the Purple Spirit Realm sent me to investigate the situation. I already