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The gods looked at each other, seemingly also ready to disperse.
But then they saw that azure figure sitting steadily in the seat of Emperor Gouchen, the very position once occupied by the Jade Emperor!
In that instant, everyone understood that it was not Emperor Gouchen who wanted to adjourn the gathering, but rather he had been forced by Emperor Qinghua of the East to abdicate.
Witnessing this scene, the disciples of the Interpretation Religion revealed happy smiles, while those from the Jie Cult wore gloomy expressions.
Just then, Wen Zhong raised his hand and said, "Without legitimacy, there can be no proper command, how could we heed your orders?"
Having said that, Wen Zhong turned and left, and the twenty-some gods of the Thunder Department who followed him immediately did the same.
Lady Sanxiao then followed with a sneer, "Emperor Qinghua of the East is indeed imposing, but after all, you are not the rightful heir."
After she spoke, Lady Sanxiao also left.
