Under the impetus of interests, as long as one could ascend to the throne, even if only for one generation, it was good.
Events akin to adding fuel to the fire had happened many times in history.
With the arrow drawn on the bow, it had to be released; the great turmoil of the troubled times had already unfolded.
With such thoughts, there was a sense of an impending storm, with dark clouds pressing down on the city.
"The Heavenly Master, we must not let those treacherous villains succeed!" the Emperor whispered urgently.
"Your Majesty, rest assured, I have dispatched Taoist soldiers to guard the Jianmu Taoist Temple, to deter the likes of Xiao Xiao. Those who dare to trespass the Taoist Temple will be executed without exception!"
"I am reassured with Heavenly Master Fu handling matters... However, after this calamity passes, how many will remain in the Mountain and Sea Realm?" the Emperor said, with deep concern.