"Uh, Brother Niu!"
After a moment's thought, Xi Yang cupped his hands in greeting.
He had no idea how to address Niu Dali.
But since Niu Dali was the Heavenly Emperor's mount, with all the status and prestige that entailed, he decided to treat him as a peer.
Beside him, the Thousand-Eyed Emperor also cupped his hands.
Niu Dali could not be bothered to get up. He lay sprawled on the ground, looking utterly listless. "You're here. The Heavenly Emperor is inside. Just go right in!"
"Thank you!"
The two cupped their hands again, then headed toward the Inner Hall.
At that moment.
A Vermilion Bird soared into the air, circling above the Heavenly Palace and bathing in Solar True Fire.
The Thousand-Eyed Emperor and Xi Yang recognized the Vermilion Bird with a single glance.
Fire Sage!
Although all Vermilion Birds looked much the same on the outside.
As powerful cultivators.
They had never relied on appearances to identify someone, but on their aura.
The powerful aura unique to Fire Sage was something no other Vermilion Bird possessed.
Thus.
Recognizing Fire Sage was hardly difficult.
After withdrawing their gazes.
The two entered the Inner Hall.
The Inner Hall was spacious.
Though there was clearly nothing there, boundless pressure bore down from every direction the instant they entered.
Xi Yang and the Thousand-Eyed Emperor both felt their hearts tighten.
Then they looked up at Qin Shujian and bowed. "Greetings, Heavenly Emperor!"
"Mm. Wait to one side."
Qin Shujian gave a soft hum and spoke casually.
At that.
The two stood waiting in the great hall.
Before long, the other powerful cultivators who held divine positions arrived one after another.
The Three Hundred and Sixty-Five Celestial Constellations.
Numbered three hundred and sixty-five powerful cultivators in all.
"We greet the Heavenly Emperor!"
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