A few seconds later, the Nine Heaven Emperor stared at Grunt and asked, "Grunt, is what you are saying true?"

The Nine Heaven Emperor respected the Ghost Valley Sage and refused to believe that he would have anything to do with the lawless Darryl.

Grunt scratched his head; there was hesitation all over his face. It was just a guess, and he did not have any evidence. Suddenly, he began to panic. If he could not show any evidence, they would say he had lied to the Emperor.

"Your Majesty!" an