He slowly opened his eyes, his gaze tinged with confusion as it swept over the shattered ruins of the heavenly palace.
When he saw the black ashes of the Devil Emperor scattered across the ground, his eyes visibly froze for a moment.
Then the Heavenly Emperor turned his head, his gaze settling on Su Changqing, Xiao Yan, and Lin Dong before him.
With his discernment, he naturally saw the depths of these three young men at a glance.
A genuinely gratified smile slowly appeared on the Heavenly Emperor's illusory face.
"In the Great Thousand World, each generation truly brings forth its own talents."
The Heavenly Emperor's voice was somewhat weak, yet filled with ease and release.
He looked at the three and nodded slightly.
"To see three peerless figures like you emerge in later generations, the sacrifice these old bones made back then was worth it after all."
Back then, he had staked everything, even the entire Ancient Heavenly Palace, to protect the future of the Great Thousand World.
Now, seeing these three unfathomable juniors, he knew that this world was safe.
Xiao Yan cupped his hands, putting away his usual nonchalance, his tone carrying earnest respect.
"Senior Heavenly Emperor, I, Xiao Yan, admire your righteousness."
Lin Dong also held his scepter and dipped his head in greeting.
"Lin Dong of the Martial Realm greets you, Senior."
Dressed in white, Su Changqing wore a gentle smile.
"Su Changqing of the Great Desolation Divine Realm."
Hearing these three names, the Heavenly Emperor smiled in satisfaction.
He waved a hand, his gaze revealing the composure of someone who had seen through worldly affairs.
He paced slowly through the air, looking at the collapsed palaces beneath his feet as a trace of reminiscence flashed through his eyes.
Then he looked at the three