Chapter 1353: The Long Years (1)
Imperial Majesty Nan Guang spotted the Heavenly Imperator waking up in the distance and swiftly flew to his side, his gaze reverent. Despite appearing to have slept for a century, the Imperator's soul aura had noticeably weakened, clear evidence that he had sustained grave injuries.
"I've caused you trouble over these hundred years," the Heavenly Imperator said with a gentle smile, knowing that this subordinate had maintained a vigilant watch over him during his slumber.
"It is my duty," Imperial Majesty Nan Guang replied, his voice solemn. "Protecting the Heavenly Imperator is also my greatest honor."
The Heavenly Imperator acknowledged this with a slight nod, saying nothing more. Among the countless Dao Zenithels of the Immortal Court, many had received his favor, and even more had achieved breakthroughs under his guidance. Imperial Majesty Nan Guang himself had once been a mere Standard True Saint, hunted by Eldritch Court powerhouses before the Heavenly Imperator intervened and invited him to join the Immortal Court, leading to his rise to prominence.
Imperial Majesty Dong Huo had once been a mortal lifeform within the Immortal Court's domain, until the Imperator took notice of him and nurtured him step by step, guiding him to ultimately achieve eternity.
In terms of status, the Heavenly Imperator's position in the Immortal Court rivaled the combined authority of Di Jiang and Hou Tu in the Eldritch Court. His prestige was so unshakeable that he scarcely needed to worry about betrayal from the core Dao Zenithels under his command.
"How has the situation been these hundred-odd years?" the Heavenly Imperator inquired. His consciousness had been trapped, leaving him unaware of external developments.
"A hundred years ago, after Eldritch Progenitor Hou Tu unleashed her killing move to trap you, Heavenly Imperator..." Nan Guang began, meticulously recounting everything that had transpired, including intelligence from Wan Yu Tower, the Immortal Court's public declarations, and the Eldritch Court's various responses.
The Heavenly Imperator listened in silence until Nan Guang completed his report.
"It seems Wan Yu is quite dissatisfied with the Eldritch Court," the Heavenly Imperator observed with a faint smile. "After Hou Tu's fall, he immediately spread the news."
"Previously, both sides had competed over a Xuanhuang Dao Treasure outside the Chaos Void," Nan Guang explained.
"It's not that simple. This likely involves deeper interests," the Heavenly Imperator replied calmly. "But it doesn't matter. If they fight, our Immortal Court will stand to benefit."