Things were getting very dramatic in the county capital.0

High in the dome of heaven, the four-clawed golden dragon looked down with coldly glowing eyes, peering first at the lieutenant governor, and then at Seventh Prince, whose face was completely expressionless. After a moment, a somewhat dejected gleam appeared in its eyes, and then it flew back into the clouds. A draconic hiss echoed out, as if the dragon were furiously attempting to shatter the clouds and bring the light of the sun to all creation.7

Unfortunately, despite the fact it was high noon, the fluctuations emanating from the city distorted the sky, ensuring that the canopy of heaven was as dark as evening. The statue of Ancient Emperor Dark Serenity became darker, as if it had been covered with a layer of obscuring dust.0

As for the countless humans in the city held in the Ancient Emperor’s hands, their expressions were those of confusion, and their hearts pounded with fear. The nonhumans backed up a bit, their eyes glittering. They had absolutely no interest in participating in human affairs during this scenario.0

Everyone was waiting to see how things would play out on the square in the county capital.0

The lieutenant governor did not reveal any of the imposing boldness of the Crown Prince of Violet and Cyan. Instead, when the critical moment came, he admitted to nothing and instead used force to try to control the...7