Unfortunately, before Xiao Hua could finish, the Immortal Emperor Gouchen waved his hand. "True Person Xiao, do not be hasty. Once I have dealt with this damned thing, I will speak with you again!"
"All right!" Xiao Hua looked at Sun Jian, who nodded slightly.
Then Xiao Hua shifted his figure and stood to one side. Celestial Man and Wenqu likewise drifted over, forming a triangular formation with Xiao Hua.
"My ministers..." The Immortal Emperor Gouchen swept his gaze over the Heavenly King Qingyu, the Heavenly King Fuyue, and the others. Though his tone was mild, it carried an authority that could not be defied. "You have all rendered meritorious service as well. When I return to Lingyun Hall, I shall issue an edict. For now, all of you withdraw."
"Thank you, Your Majesty!" The Heavenly King Qingyu, the Heavenly King Fuyue, and the others were overjoyed. After bowing, they flew back to the South Heaven Gate. Great White Golden Star and the other civil officials there had originally been preparing to come over, but seeing the heavenly kings and immortal generals return, and seeing that only several supreme cultivators remained in the skies, they halted and waited there quietly.
The Immortal Emperor Gouchen raised his hand and waved it. Myriad strands of providence, mingled with inscriptions, shot into the heavens and blanketed the surrounding space. Then his expression turned cold as he roared, "Xie Xin, think of how much trust I placed in you! Not only did I entrust Heaven's Secret Hall to you, I even placed the safety of my Immortal Palace in your hands! Yet how did you repay me? You had clearly obtained the outer shell of the Son of Heaven Sword long ago, so why did you refuse to present it to me for so