"No big deal." Luo Yu smiled.
The Blazing God Tree's voice sounded weary. "The wicked Evil Dragon King stole the elemental essence I had accumulated over a thousand years."
"That's why I'm so weakened. You see..."
Though she had always been forceful, and was the most belligerent of the God Trees,
she had no choice but to show weakness before the powerful being who had slaughtered the Evil Dragon King.
Luo Yu brushed it off. "The Dragon Pearl that absorbed your essence was destroyed by my subordinate's attack."
"It couldn't be helped. It was a battle between top-tier demigods, after all. She couldn't afford to hold back."
The Blazing God Tree: ???
She had clearly seen the Void Empress bring back the Evil Dragon King's corpse!
"But I saw..."
The blunt Blazing God Tree was about to expose the lie when she noticed someone behind Luo Yu.
The Void Empress was glaring at her with a frosty expression, her eyes full of warning.
It was as though she would melt her down too if she continued.
Remembering how even the mighty Evil Dragon King had ended up as nothing more than spoils,
the Blazing God Tree instantly chickened out.
Luo Yu looked utterly affable. "Do you have any questions?"
"It's fine. Ask away."
Under the threat of Lilith's gaze, the Blazing God Tree became exceedingly polite.
"No, no," she said in a fluster. "Please stay in the Secret Forest for a few more days."
"Experience our local customs."
Seeing her unsettled expression, the other God Trees secretly rejoiced.
Was this really their domineering boss?
Who would have thought she would have a day like this?
The Winter God Tree and the Pure Sea God Tree were smiling the brightest.
Their boss had bullied them plenty in the past.
Naturally, they