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Folding away the last secret missive, the dignified face of the elderly Emperor Xia was now fraught with changing expressions. His majestic voice slowly filled the Golden Throne Hall.
"In your view, is the incident in Fengdu a blessing or a calamity for our Great Xia?"
The Imperial Astronomical Bureau's Superintendent bowed in respect, his face adorned with a rather delighted smile as he began to speak:
"Your Majesty, the upheaval in Fengdu City is naturally a hugely auspicious event for our Great Xia!"
"Oh?" Emperor Xia raised his eyebrows slightly, signaling the superintendent to continue.
"According to the information from the secret missives, it appears that the chaos within the Netherworld was manipulated by the 10th Hall Yama of the kingdom of Hell.
With such eminent figures involved, the Imperial Court's previous arrangements were utterly ineffective. If the Court were to confront the turmoil in the Netherworld directly, it would undoubtedly result in a total loss."
