In the quiet Lingxiao Treasured Palace, the Jade Emperor sat alone on the throne, his visage veiled by the surrounding auspicious clouds, making it impossible to discern his features.
He seemed like an ancient star, simply sitting there in silence, yet no one could overlook his radiance.
The same message had naturally reached the ears of the Divine Exorcist Great Saint, who revealed a slight smile and said, "Some people just can't see the situation clearly, and while it might seem to undermine my own prestige to say this, the Heavenly Court can no longer act against the Dragon Clan at will."
This was the reality. Facing the prolonged war with the Demon Clan, the Heavenly Court no longer had the resources to deal with the Dragon Clan as well.
After all, it was a race that had once dominated the Three Realms; as they say, even a thin camel is bigger than a horse—who knows what means the Dragon Clan still has hidden.