Hearing his words, Leng Hua's face softened into a smile, though his eyes remained icy. He looked at him and said in a gentle tone, "Is this how Elder He obeys my commands? Or is it that you refuse to follow my master's orders?"
At these words, Elder He stiffened slightly, anger welling within him. Who dared defy the Phoenix Empress's commands? Yet this man was merely a subordinate of the Phoenix Mistress—did he truly expect this monarch to obey and submit to him?
"Hmph! Young Master Leng, what arrogance! You dare invoke the Phoenix Empress to intimidate this old man?"
As he spoke, he slammed the chess piece in his hand onto the board. The jade-like piece collided with the board, emitting a crisp, resonant sound. Simultaneously, the overwhelming pressure of a Monarch surged forth from him, bearing down on Leng Hua, intent on intimidating him.
"Thud!"
