After a flurry of noise and chaos, the side hall doors opened once more, and a graceful figure adorned in a phoenix coronet and ceremonial robes walked in.

Her long hair was styled into a cloud-like bun, adorned with a phoenix-patterned hairpin. Her fair and beautiful forehead was embellished with pearls and jade, exuding an aura of elegance and nobility. Her demeanor was dignified and majestic, and she was none other than the current Empress.

As expected, it was Sect Master Shao...

Upon seeing the newcomer, Qi Yuan immediately had the urge to flee, but he forcibly suppressed it.