The Brightness Emperor Lan Zhi calmed the people arguing below with a press of his hand in the air. Everyone immediately stopped speaking.

“Long’er was my hope. Originally, I had hoped for Long’er to gain a spot within the top three in the Battle of the Heavenly Court. He could have become one of the Divine World’s dazzling stars to return with honor and glory. But who knew...!” Brightness Emperor Lan Zhi’s icy cold voice rang. “Who knew that I would get the news of that dog Huang Xiaolong killing Long’er on the spot instead of his glorious return!” 

“Long’er didn’t even have a body to be buried!”

“Lately, Long’er’s painful screams have been ringing in my mind, calling for me to save him. How helpless he must have felt on the battle stage with desperation and pain!”

Brightness Emperor Lan Zhi’s icy voice reverberated through the hall, conveying his pain, killing intent,...