The Man’s Decree – Chapter 5649

"How I obtained it is irrelevant," Jared said, expression unshakable. "From this moment, the entire Celestial Palace answers to me."

His tone carried the chill of iron drawn across stone, no anger, no boast, only immutable fact.

Doubt shadowed Celestial King's brow. Jared's cultivation, after all, sat only at Human Immortal Realm Level Three, scarcely equal to even a mid-level hall master, let alone someone capable of commanding the whole Celestial Palace.

Sensing that skepticism, Jared continued, his words threading urgency and truth.

"Back on level eight," he said, "Enaricus conspired with Malevolent Path Hall to seize your Celestial King Palace... Maxwell intervened, and Onneas witnessed every moment. Onneas was the one who sought me out when you vanished, she could no longer reach you..."