In such a manner, and so it was.
A faint smile soon appeared at the corner of Jade Pool's lips.
Dismissing her maid, she stretched lazily and rose, walking toward the Splendid Pool. With each step of her gracefully alternating legs, her pale golden gauze robe floated off the edge of the pool...
It's a pity, however, that a certain Heavenly Emperor was not present; this beautiful scene remained unappreciated for the time being.
...
In the void beyond the primary heavens and earth.
Within a pocket universe, dozens of fiendish demons and great monsters sat cross-legged, each bearing injuries, their expressions clouded with gloom.
At this moment, the Venerable Calamity opened a Cloud Mirror, staring blankly at the reflection.
For him, there was both good news and bad news.
The good news was that, despite the defeat in this battle, the remaining forces of the coalition army from before had now fallen directly under his control.
The bad news was that there wasn't much power left.
