This thunder wasn't fake!
The tremendous burst of energy made nearly all the magicians present subconsciously activate their own techniques to protect themselves, with only a very few managing to remain composed.
The Emperor, the red-clothed woman from the Northern Territory, Chen Qing...
Even Chen Baifeng only managed to calm his mind after he saw that Chen Qing had made no move.
Chen Qing looked towards the space above Qiankun Hall. Outside the great hall, a barrier had appeared—clearly meant to defend against the thunder. This meant that Zhang Zhiyun's Thunder Art wasn't an illusion; it was real and could actually destroy the Imperial Palace, but... it could only destroy the Imperial Palace...
Chen Qing smiled faintly, having almost figured out Zhang Zhiyun's strategy. Now, it would be interesting to see if Shen Yuan could deduce it as well.
Inside the White Tiger Palace, Shen Yun faced the terrifying thunder with tense nerves, his mind racing.