The tone of threat was unmistakably revealed in the conversation.
In an instant, the atmosphere in the hall shifted once again. The nobles, who had been suffocated by Lu Yan's presence, saw a new glimmer of hope in their eyes.
With this ancient angel, unaffected by the Scepter of Royal Authority, stepping in, along with the hidden powers of the royal family, they might truly be able to force this scourge to retreat.
Yet, faced with this warning that was almost an ultimatum, Lu Yan seemed to hear something extremely interesting.
Instead of getting angry, he gently clapped, the crisp sound echoing in the hall, a teasing smile on his face:
"Well spoken, but I happen to have an old friend of yours here. Why don't you have a chat with him first?"
"Hmph!" The Nether River Angel let out a cold snort, clearly thinking Lu Yan was putting on a show, his voice deep and filled with menace: "Concerning the grand situation of Victoria's royal authority, no matter who you bring out..."
