Hearing Gungun's earnest, painstaking words, which seemed to be spoken for his own good, Taiyi's eyes widened, blazing with fury. His hands clenched into fists, and rage churned inside him.
Have no choice but to suppress me?
Suppress...
In all his years of life, this was the first time any living being had dared speak to him like this.
I am Taiyi, sovereign of the Heavenly Realm, emperor of the Demon Race! How could I suffer such humiliation at the paws of a bear?
Boom! As that thought crossed his mind, an immensely powerful aura erupted from Taiyi's primordial spirit, forcing Gungun and the surrounding demons to retreat hastily. Then Taiyi stepped forward. The Chaos Bell flew from his hand and hovered above his head, shining brilliantly. Staring at Gungun, he declared each word distinctly, "Ancestral Bear, even with Houtu protecting you, this emperor will make you remain in the Heavenly Court forever today!"
"Huh?" A new Black Giant Pearl Necklace hung around Gungun's neck, flashing as it shielded the bear from Taiyi's oppressive might. Hearing Taiyi's words, Gungun was initially startled and a little frightened. Then the bear remembered: with Houtu's backing and the Twelfth-Grade Pure World White Lotus for protection, what was there to fear?
So Gungun put on a troubled expression and bowed to Taiyi. "That would hardly be appropriate, would it? Your Majesty, Eastern Emperor, this humble bear knows that I possess heaven-bestowed genius and am wise, mighty, and valiant, but Lady Houtu has already appointed me Netherworld Emperor of the Underworld. How could I remain in the Heavenly Court forever? Even if Your Majesty wishes to abdicate and is willing to yield the Eastern Emperor's throne to this humble bear, well... I would still have to consult Lady Houtu first. This humble bear has always