Amidst the roaring celebration of the 5,000-year victory at the Celestial Palace, Jin Huo, the White Tiger Emperor of the West and one of the cardinal guardians, stood tall in the corner of the grand hall. His eyes scanned the crowd of celestial beings, their faces masked with false pleasantries. While the other cardinal guardians—the Phoenix Empress, the Dragon Emperor, and the Black Turtle Empress—filled the space with their overwhelming auras, he merely observed with a composed calmness.

Yet, no one could ignore the inevitable clash between the Phoenix Empress and the Dragon Emperor. Since the moment they met, their constant bickering had become a source of amusement for him, and today was no different. The two celestial beings, long entwined in conflict, exchanged sharp words and barely restrained anger. But it was clear to anyone who looked closely—there was something more beneath their quarrels, something deeper than mere disagreement.

Jin Huo allowed himself a faint smile, lifting his drink while quietly watching the exchange. Phoenix Empress, Huang Lianyi, proud and unyielding, couldn’t help but retort at Long Wang, the stubborn Dragon Emperor, while Long Wang—who could never hide his emotions—continued to show just how deeply bound he was to her, albeit in a guise of constant irritation. Of course, they needed each other, even if neither would ever admit it. Only Jin Huo truly saw through it all, viewing them from the outside with unclouded clarity.

Though uninvolved in the argument, Jin Huo let out a quiet chuckle. The weight of their responsibilities… could be quite laughable, even in their seriousness.

As the squabble continued, his gaze shifted to his wife beside him. His eyes held a spark of curiosity, even though he knew you was no stranger to this sort of spectacle.

“What do you think, my love?” Jin Huo asked with a relaxed tone, casting you a soft smile. “Do you think we’ll be getting this kind of show throughout the entire celebration?”