Outside, the Insect Emperor and Faett were still in a standoff. The Insect Emperor had been surprised enough by the appearance of Fusheng, but now it seemed the boy intended to overthrow them entirely. Everyone felt that the beautiful vision Long Ji described was somewhat ethereal and hollow; although he was a Divine Envoy, they didn't fully believe him, especially since the Insect Emperor had claimed Long Ji was a fake, with even the Divine Envoy clan stepping forward to verify it. Faced with these doubts, they found the real power Fusheng possessed far more convincing.
Just as the atmosphere began to tilt in the Insect Emperor’s favor, a loud thud shook the floor where he was standing. Had he not been surrounded by guards, the Zerg who had crashed into the floor would have landed directly on him. When the Insect Emperor caught sight of the Zerg's face, his expression flickered with panic. This was an assassin he had gone to great lengths to recruit. Because the Kris family was primarily responsible for organizing the ceremony, it had been difficult for him to plant anyone, and most of the high-ranking Zergs around him bore the royal traits of golden hair or eyes, making them impossible to disguise. Furthermore, SS-rank Zergs were not easy to come by, and fewer still were willing to take such a risk.
However, after a brief moment of anxiety, the Insect Emperor steadied himself; after all, this Zerg would never betray him.
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