At the capital, Tianming checked out the power of his two billion Omnisentient Threads for some confidence. Then, he entered to request an audience with the sovereign.

"Come in, quick," Sovereign Starfeather said.

Tianming immediately stepped into the center of the hall. The sovereign wasn't in his high throne like usual. Instead, he waited at the entrance with Mu Ziyan. The two of them were the epitome of attractive people. One was a handsome man in the prime of his middle-age, while the other was a curvaceous 'girl' brimming with vigor. The two of them didn't look like a good match, however.

"Sovereign." Tianming stepped forward.

"Tianming, first let me congratulate you for your impressive victory. We are most pleased with the outcome, but let Us remind you outright that you already had to empty out Our coffers for the...