Everyone in Chaoge City was evacuating, yet the imperial city remained quiet.
Naturally, those in the imperial city had their reasons for staying, both spiritual and rational.
Of course, it was also because the imperial city had a great formation jointly laid by the Seven Great Sects, capable of withstanding even a Heavenly Access strike.
Knowing this did not mean all fear could be dispelled. Another earthquake struck, and the palace beams and pillars creaked, stirring wisps of dust. Countless palace maids screamed throughout the Imperial Palace, and only after the eunuchs moving between the halls rebuked them sternly did the cries gradually subside.
The Divine Guard Army stood atop the imperial city walls, divine crossbows in hand, vigilantly watching for movement all around and paying no attention to what was happening behind them.
With its voices silenced, the Imperial Palace was as quiet as a tomb, making hearts quail.
Consort Hu stood before the hall, watching the shifting clouds in the sky, a trace of fear appearing on her face.
She did not know what had happened in Chaoge City, but the activation of the imperial city's formation meant something serious must have occurred.
Gu Qing's voice came from nearby. "Your Highness, please continue."
Consort Hu turned and saw her son settling into a bow stance by the window, preparing to throw a punch. She could not help being greatly surprised.
She walked over to Gu Qing and said quietly, "Master Gu, today... should we put this off for now?"
"Once you embark on the path of cultivation, the most crucial part is holding fast to your Dao Heart. Even if the imperial city collapses before your eyes, your expression must not change, nor the banner of your heart waver."
Gu Qing's voice was very calm, like the spring