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"Why should we need an Emperor of Heaven with sole authority? Is it to govern us?" sneered a Star Lord.
Although these individuals considered themselves allies of the Great Ming Divine Dynasty, at the end of the day, they were not of the same ilk. Cooperation was acceptable, but they would never be willing to submit to the other's control.
"How much better would it be for the Holy Heavenly Emperor to govern by doing nothing? If a true Emperor of Heaven were to arise, holding the Heavenly Mandate and considering himself above all, where would that leave us?" said a Heavenly Monarch from the Thunder Department, with a mocking smile on his face.
The position of the Emperor of Heaven was one that not only the True Immortals were reluctant to see hoarded by one party, but the other Star Lords and Gods were also absolutely unwilling.