The three Grand Emperors screamed as Leaf Dao-Denier trampled them viciously, breaking their bones and severing their tendons. Of course, they could heal themselves with simple energy arts, but Leaf Dao-Denier ensured that they experienced intense pain as his true energy stabbed into them. Although it couldn’t come close to the methods of torment Yang Qi was capable of, it was still nothing to scoff at.

Eventually, Leaf Dao-Denier grew tired of beating them, and landed a mighty kick on each of their bodies, sending them flying out of the door to flop on the ground like dead dogs. Only after a long moment had passed did they finally manage to circulate their true energy, heal themselves, then struggle to their feet, exchanging glances filled with both hopelessness and deadly venom. Then they scurried back to their quarters, where they began discussing the situation in hushed tones.

“Damnation. We’re the Grand Emperors who founded the illustrious Heavenly Court hundreds of millions of years ago. I can't believe we’re in such a sorry state now.”

“Ai. The situation is truly out of hand. Ever since Yang Qi stole the position of league-lord, our luck has been abysmal. I can’t believe...