Late that night, at the imperial palace.

This incident startled the emperor too.

“Ten years ago, that Daoist elder appeared by Su Hongli’s side seemingly out of nowhere. Even now, no one knows his name or origins. Who would have thought that tonight, he’d cause such a disturbance?”

In the time it took to snap his fingers, he effortlessly suppressed the Mountain-Subduing King and his companions, forcing them to kneel. This was a terrifying level of power.

State Preceptor Hong Shenshang said, “Your Majesty, as I said long ago, this person is extremely dangerous. He’s incomparable with ordinary Earthly Immortals. This incident is proof of that.”

He paused, then continued, “Grand Elder Fu Yunlang of the Donghua Sword Sect is one of the three strongest sword cultivators in the Great Qin, but although he made an appearance tonight, not even he dared act recklessly. From this, it’s clear just how terrifying that Daoist elder’s strength is.”

The emperor furrowed his brow. “Could he be the source of Su Hongli’s confidence?”

Hong Shenshang shook his head. “If so, Su Hongli wouldn’t have revealed him so easily. Furthermore, the old Daoist clearly follows Su Hongli’s orders. This means that...