In the Heavenly Court, within what had once been the Solar Divine Palace and was now the Heavenly Sovereign's Divine Hall.
"Today, I formally return authority to you. From this day onward, you shall personally govern the East Sea and fulfill the duties of its Dragon King. I hope you will put the countless beings of the East Sea first, safeguard the Dragon Race's foundations, faithfully discharge your duties, and ensure that the aquatic races live in peace."
Seated upon the Heavenly Sovereign's throne, Ao Yue addressed Ao Guang, who knelt below him, in a clear, ringing voice.
Hum! With that, he swept his sleeve. In an instant, a streak of divine light shot out and landed on Ao Guang. Ao Guang's aura immediately began to climb, rising from the early stage of Taiyi Golden Immortal to the peak of Taiyi before long.
Feeling his newfound strength, Ao Guang raised his hands and stared at them, his entire being overflowing with joy. He hurriedly bowed his head heavily to Ao Yue on the main seat once more and said gratefully, "Your humble servant thanks Your Majesty! I shall never forget Your Majesty's teachings and shall put the aquatic races first in all things!"
"Mm." Ao Yue nodded at Ao Guang. Then, suddenly sensing something, he looked in a certain direction outside the hall and thought, Kunpeng indeed didn't dare kill them, but their attempt to seize the Hetu Luoshu failed. What... will they do next?
Ao Yue quietly considered this for a while, then waved at Ao Guang, signaling that he could leave.
"Your humble servant takes his leave!" Ao Guang was quick to read the situation. Not daring to linger, he immediately replied respectfully, rose to his feet, and slowly backed out of the divine hall with his hands