At dawn the next day, the twelve monarchs arrived at the Immortal Island by Feng Jiu's command.
In the grand hall, the Phoenix Empress sat upon the main throne, with Leng Shuang standing beside her. Du Fan, Leng Hua, and the others, including Grey Wolf Shadow One, were seated at their respective places.
After entering the hall, the twelve rulers glanced at those present before advancing to perform the kneeling salute before Feng Jiu.
"We pay our respects to the Phoenix Empress."
The twelve spoke in unison. News of Feng Jiu's single-day annihilation of three great emperors had spread far and wide, and they had all heard of it. They harbored genuine awe and reverence for her.
"Rise."
Feng Jiu spoke slowly, sipping her tea before turning to the twelve. "You must have heard about the deaths of the Emperor Dongyao and his two companions?"
"Yes, we received word yesterday. The news has already spread far and wide," one replied.
