Having achieved the Emperor Realm, Guding's entire demeanor had subtly changed.
The reason the Emperor Realm is called the Emperor Realm is that those who reach this level naturally embody the Emperor's Appearance.
This might sound a bit elusive, but Guding's aura has indeed changed from before. If previously Guding felt like an exuberant, sunny young man, now he exudes the presence of a newly ascended Upper.
The phrase "imposing without anger" couldn't be more fitting when applied to Guding now.
When Guding appeared in the cockpit, even the clone of the Sea Emperor was momentarily absent-minded before asking, "You've broken through?!"
"Yes." Guding nodded and then asked, "The ship hasn't stopped at all?"
