Before he could finish speaking, a clamor erupted from outside the palace doors like a mountainous wave. The royal guards had clearly found their way here, and discovering that only this temple stood unharmed amidst the ruins, they began to shout in frantic joy. But since the Heavenly Emperor had set boundaries, no one could enter, and in desperation, they beat against the doors.
Xuanji's face drained of color as she glared toward the back of the tent, unsure if the Heavenly Emperor was going to break his promise and, taking advantage of their numbers, seize them all.
The Heavenly Emperor said, "Wuzhiqi, you may go with them. I entrust two Divine Generals to escort you to Yidu, where you shall be dealt with by Emperor Hou Tu."
