If it were half an hour ago, Darryl would not have dared to offend the Nine Heaven Emperor so blatantly. However, things had changed. Empress Nuwa would not stand by and watch that happen.
"Stop!"
"Calm down, Junior Brother!"
The Ancient Ancestor and Empress Nuwa reacted at the same time.
The Nine Heaven Emperor retracted his attack reluctantly and looked quizzically at the Ancient Ancestor. "Master, why would you believe the words of a human?"
"I know of everything that happened in the Godly Region even though I wandered beyond the nine heavens. Did you really think I did not know about the bet you had with your Senior Brother and how you came to win it?"
The Nine Heaven Emperor's heart lurched with fear. 'Master knows about everything?'
"At first, I didn't blame you for resorting to shady tricks to win the bet. After all, your senior brother is too rash, a little self-serving, and doesn't listen to others' opinions. So, at that time, I felt that it was for the best that you take over the rule of the Godly Region.
"I also know that you forced the demons to submit to you when you launched the godly battle. However, the situation then was not serious enough to warrant my intervention. It's just that it never crossed my mind that you would use the Heavenly Thunder to annihilate them today," the Ancient Ancestor said calmly. However, there was no denying the intimidating undertone.
"Master, I—" The Nine Heaven Emperor's face flushed. His mouth was wide open, and yet no words came out.
The Ancient Ancestor waved his hand and said, "Enough. You don't need to say anything else. Let's end everything today."
Then, he smiled at Darryl and said, "Kid, you're really amazing. I'm shocked at how big a commotion you have caused here. Not bad at all."
Darryl stood there, trembling. 'What did he mean by that?'
The Ancient Ancestor swept his gaze across everyone and said, "It's time for some changes in the Godly Region. We should not forget our reason for being here. There is no distinction between high and low in the path of cultivation. No matter who you are, a human, a demon, or a god, we are all equal.
"The Godly Region has always had a lot of problems, but I have been away and have no time to take care of it. After what happened today, I think it's time for a reorganization."
The Ancient Ancestor's voice was not loud, but it spread throughout the Imperial Sky Palace. For a time, silence blanketed the entire Godly Region.
"I'll need some time to work out the details," the Ancient Ancestor said. Then he glanced at Darryl and said, "But right now, I need to announce one thing. Darryl is courageous and kind, so I decided to appoint him as the Nine Heaven Sage; the status is second only to the Nine Heaven Emperor. His main responsibility is to deal with matters between the Godly Region and the Human World."
That announcement shocked everyone.
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