Right as his foot was about to make contact with the ground for the second time, the chair beneath the great river god abruptly exploded into dust, and he fell onto the ground before stumbling to his feet while tightly clutching at the golden flood dragon on his chest, preventing it from continuing to swim around in an erratic frenzy. 

At the same time, he raised his other hand with great difficulty before bringing it down in one swift motion, and blood was seeping out of the corners of his lips as he declared in a hoarse and muffled voice, "Death is the only worthy punishment for a disobedient subordinate who dares to go against my orders and attack my esteemed guests!"

A loud thump rang out as the water snake spirit's head exploded.

As his lifeless body fell to the ground, he reverted back to his true form, which was a slender and colorful water snake.

The immortal artifact maces fell onto the ground, producing a sound that was particularly loud and piercing in the deathly silent hall.

At this moment, Cui Chan's foot was no more than half an inch from the ground.

The great river god hurriedly stood up straight before extending an apologetic bow, not even taking the time to wipe the blood from the corners of his lips.

Cui Chan took a glance at the great river god, then began to withdraw his foot, only to stomp it down onto the ground once again in a decisive fashion.

The deity visage behind him naturally followed suit.

Cui Chan's foot was treading upon the brick floor of the Great Water Palace, whereas the deity visage behind...