"Hm?" In the Earth Emperor Hall in the Netherworld, Houtu slowly opened her eyes as Zhunti appeared above Chen Capital. Seated cross-legged in the main seat, she turned her gaze toward the outside world, curious to see what Zhunti intended to do.
In the Wa Emperor Palace in Taisu Heaven, Nuwa watched Zhunti appear above Chen Capital. Her delicate brows furrowed. For some reason, a sudden sense of foreboding rose in her heart.
At the same time, on Shouyang Mountain, Mount Kunlun, and Golden Turtle Island, the Three Pure Ones also turned their eyes toward Chen Capital.
Originally, this Human-Dragon Conflict had been beneath their notice, nothing more than a trial on Shennong's path to becoming the Human Emperor. But now that Zhunti had appeared, the matter was no longer so simple.
The Saints all wanted to see what Zhunti would do.
Above Chen Capital.
After having everyone rise, Zhunti smiled at Yinglong. "Young martial nephew, the Human Sovereign is, after all, the leader of a race. Even if he commits a grave crime, his punishment must be decided through consultation between the Heavenly Emperor and the gods. You must not punish him rashly."
"You are right, Martial Uncle. I was only trying to frighten the Human Sovereign earlier." Yinglong swiftly considered Zhunti's purpose in coming while bowing to him with clasped hands.
"Heh." At Yinglong's words, Zhunti chuckled without disputing them.
Then he looked down at Shennong and said, "The Heavenly Court is the rightful authority of the Primordial World. The Heavenly Emperor and Heavenly Sovereign rule over all races and must not be defied. Shennong, what you said earlier was wrong!"
"But..." Shennong wanted to say that His Majesty Fuxi had once declared that the Human Emperor stood equal to Heaven, and that the Human Race bowed