Emperor’s Domination

After his abdication, the previous immortal lord stopped appearing in public. Some thought he had passed away.

Although he was never strong enough to become one of the nine grand divine beasts, he still held a pivotal position in Chong Firmament.

Once he allowed everyone to rise, he spoke: “Long time no see.”

“It has been a long time, My Lord.” The chief guard showed utmost respect.

“Skykiller Palace is doing well?” He asked.

Those from Chong Firmament didn’t appreciate the polite gesture. After all, their current lord was being imprisoned, and they deserved an answer.

“The palace has been the same after your departure, still as unified as ever.” The chief guard said.

“Then what about our immortal lord?” An adult bird interjected.

“Ancestor, Skykiller Palace is imprisoning our immortal lord, they need to give us an answer or we will not let this...” He shouted.

The monarch waved and said: “This is an internal matter of the divine beasts, the chief guard cannot do anything about it.”

“Thank you for understanding.” The chief guard bowed.

“The dragon servants are merely doing what they should, still following the unbreakable rules.” He said.

“It would have been easy if you were there, monarch.” The chief guard said.

Despite being weaker, the monarch had once held a pivotal position in Skykiller Palace. He had control over the skykiller dragon servants as well.

Alas, he didn’t wish to stay due to his age, the same reason why he abdicated his position to the current lord.

“I’m too old to make changes now. But then again, I understand and support your action.” The monarch said.

“Thank you, Monarch.” The chief guard bowed again.

“All of you, follow the chief guard to the safe area.” The monarch nodded before telling his kin.

“What?!” Both the chongming birds and the dragon servants couldn’t believe their ears.

“Ancestor, you want us to go with them?” An adult bird asked.

“Yes, they will be responsible for the safe escort.” He said solemnly.

“Monarch...” Stone Immortal tried to convince him, only to be waved off.

“Ancestor, our immortal lord is sealed, we will be next if we go with them.” Another adult bird said.

“I don’t want to leave Chong Firmament.” A younger one said.

“Don’t worry, this is only an internal matter that can be discussed. You can talk to the seniors and dispel prejudice, we are on the same side.” He said: “Chief Guard, I leave their safety to you. The five of them are still inexperienced, so please be patient with them.”

“Ancestor, if we are sealed...” One bird said.

“Don’t worry, the chief guard has served me for a long time, I trust him.” He interrupted: “If there is nothing else, start the journey then.”

“Goodbye, ancestor.” The birds bowed before glancing ruefully at their world.

“Do your best, prolong our bloodline.” He personally patted each bird.

“Monarch, please follow us as well, we are responsible for your safety.” The chief guard lowered his head.

The moment he said this, Stone Immortal’s expression changed. It seemed his initial prediction was wrong.

“No, my old bones only wish to stay and die here in Chong Firmament.” The monarch refused.

“Then goodbye, Monarch.” The chief guard knew he couldn’t change the monarch’s mind and prostrated until receiving permission to rise.

Li Qiye finally smiled and joined the conversation: “Where are you taking them? Certainly not Skykiller Palace.”

All eyes fell on the chief guard who answered: “Sorry, I cannot answer.”

“We have to know where we’re going.” An adult bird said.

“It’s fine if you don’t answer, that matters not when I want to know.” Li Qiye said.