In the Heavenly Palace, a session of court had been convened with great haste. All the important officials of the Sieve of Heaven had rushed over as quickly as possible, certain that something big was brewing.0

Yu Fuli sat on a draconic throne in white draconic robes lined with gold, a crown of white jade on his head.0

"Long live the Heavenly Emperor!" chorused the officials of his court as they bowed.0

Yu Fuli nodded and cast his gaze over his officials. "Rise."0

"Yes, Your Majesty!"0

The officials glanced at Yu Fuli as they awaited his explanation for the sudden summons.0

"My officials, those of you who are aware of the provenance of saints, inform the others what you know," Yu Fuli instructed.0

The officials glanced at each other. Some had an inkling of what was about to happen.0

"Saints are the malignant tumors of the world, lackeys of the heavens who cause calamity wherever they go. Because of your strength, Your Majesty, the saints of the current era only dare hide amidst the darkness as they stubbornly cling onto power."0

"Saints...0