Of course, in the vast Heavenly Court, the happiest of all were naturally Haotian and Yaochi.
"Good, excellent!"
"Haha, to think Gu Changqing would step into the game so willingly. That saved us a great deal of effort."
Haotian spoke in a low voice, brimming with smug satisfaction.
Beside him, Yaochi's gaze was sinister, her expression filled with arrogance.
"Exactly!"
"With the venerable Dao Ancestor personally intervening, and this matter stirring the great momentum of heavenly destiny, Gu Changqing had no choice but to comply."
"From now on, Gu Changqing will have to serve under our command."
There was no doubt about it.
Both took it for granted that Gu Changqing had willingly signed the Investiture of the Gods List.
That meant there would be no possibility of escape in the future.
Such a formidable figure, whose might shook antiquity and dazzled the present, without equal throughout the ages, would have to obediently serve the Heavenly Court and follow their orders.
The mere thought made it difficult for Haotian and Yaochi to contain their joy and excitement.
Moreover, they had no doubt that once Gu Changqing entered the Heavenly Court...
Given time, the Heavenly Court would surely soar to the height of prosperity, truly becoming the supreme power that wielded Zhoutian authority.
Little did they know.
Just as the Four Saints were gloating, and Haotian and Yaochi were basking in triumph...
Hongjun, who had been watching silently all this time, suddenly spoke.
"Wait!"
Hongjun's sudden low shout drew everyone's attention.
The Four Saints were puzzled, while Tongtian, Nuwa, and the others looked grim.
Haotian and Yaochi were also stunned.
Only Gu Changqing remained as flippant and indifferent as ever.
He tilted his head back and gulped down several mouthfuls of fine wine before looking at Hongjun through bleary, drunken eyes.