Yuan Shuo’s presence and strength were still growing. He swiftly broke through to second rank and continued unabated to third rank. This speed eclipsed the others, including those who’d become exalted emperors before him.0

Some rankled at his show of might!0

But… there was nothing to do but bow their heads to the circumstances. It was depressing.0

Yuan Shuo was the first exalted emperor, apart from Li Hao, to establish a dao domain before verifying his dao. Even Li Hao hadn’t formed his prior to becoming an exalted emperor. The audience could only begrudgingly accept what was happening.2

They might grumble on the surface, but were inwardly admiring. Yuan Shuo had become a third rank in one day, after all. What could one say about that? They didn’t even have the capacity to be jealous.0

While the rest of the audience didn’t have snarky comments to offer, Yu Luocha suddenly snorted. “My director is sure to establish a dao domain before taking another step forward on his cultivation!”3

“……” While Hou Xiaochen looked blandly at everyone snapping their gazes to him, the hand behind his back was clenched so tightly...1