After laughing briefly, Gungun returned to the previous subject and instructed Wind Earl and Rain Master, "This matter ends here. We won't discuss it again. Prepare two generous gifts and send them to the Sea of Blood and Five Villages Monastery respectively, to express the Heavenly Court's goodwill toward River Styx and Zhen Yuanzi. Also, when you see River Styx, tell him that I will personally return the Yuantu and Abi Swords I borrowed from him within a few days. Please ask the great god not to worry."
"Yes, we obey," Wind Earl and Rain Master replied with cupped-hand bows.
"Mm... hah. That's all. Great Shamans, you may withdraw. I'm going to rest." Having delegated all the work, Gungun yawned and waved at Hou Yi and the other Great Shamans, then turned toward the main seat atop the Imperial Steps.
Then, under the bewildered gazes of Hou Yi's group and Ao Yue, divine light flashed over his body, and his Heavenly Emperor's robes vanished. Spreading his bear paws, he conjured a fluffy blanket, lay down on the main seat, and covered himself.
"Snore, snore, snore..." A moment later, a sound that could easily lull anyone who heard it to sleep rang out.
Hou Yi: "..."
Ao Yue: "..."
The faces of the great gods all twitched as they stared at the bear lying on the main seat, looking utterly at a loss for words.
After a long while, Hou Yi finally recovered. He shook his head and bowed to Ao Yue beside him. "Crown Prince-no, Heavenly Sovereign, sorry you had to witness that."
Ao Yue nodded to Hou Yi without speaking.
"Let's go. We have work to do," Hou Yi then told Xingtian, Wind Earl, and Rain Master.
"Mm," the Great Shamans answered. They also bowed to Ao Yue, then