The empress’ eyes shone with ferocity. It was a given that shē knew how strong the Northfate Kings were, and that provoking them would have repercussions. But humankind had an Altar God now, and that meant it wasn’t appropriate to conceal one’s strength and bide one’s time. Patiently hiding would only result in many other groups probing humankind to see how strong they were. And of course, the Northfate Kings wouldn’t cast aside their malicious intentions because of that.0

Years ago, Grand Emperor Swordsage had relied on his shocking battle prowess to cow everyone. That was what made it possible for him to keep humankind safe. Even when he was only a clone, he still managed to keep most of the gods away.0

Right now, strength was the best protection!0

Shē wanted to tell the Northfate Kings that humankind was like a protruding nail. Northfate might be strong, but striking that nail would still come with a price. Shē also wanted to reveal how valuable of an ally shē could be. Shē wanted everyone to know that shē wasn’t just an Altar God. She was a very strong Altar God!2

Therefore, as shē spoke the words and then stepped out, shē closed her eyes....0