As the elder eunuch announced "His Majesty has arrived," Zhengyang Hall fell into complete silence, and everyone stood up to respectfully welcome him.
Zhang Kui stood behind Elder Huayan, carefully observing the current ruler of this millennial dynasty.
Palace maids and eunuchs lined up and proceeded ahead, a small incense burner in front leading the way, as a tall man walked in slowly.
He wore an imperial crown and a dark robe embroidered with sun, moon, and stars. His physique was slightly plump, and his eyes were long and narrow, containing a hidden divine light.
Though he was sixty years old, his hair was jet-black, and his skin was smooth, resembling an ordinary middle-aged man.
However, Zhang Kui's attention was more captivated by an elder Taoist behind him than by Emperor Li Geng of the Qian Dynasty.
The old Taoist wore plain robes, with white eyebrows and beard, half-closed eyes, appearing decrepit yet emitting an exceptionally long breath.
