The Eternal Sect holds immense power in the royal court, having exclusive seats in the Imperial Arena. It's a spacious and independent platform, adorned with an opulent silver silk tent, and the crimson Dragon Lord's Emblem is strikingly conspicuous.
At the moment, the seat is devoid of the Pope's presence, only occupied by some priests in dragon-faced helmets and white robes, while the throne remains empty.
The Pope had planned to snub the Emperor and only attend to present a grand gift to the Champion at the end.
However, to everyone's surprise,
The Emperor did not personally attend this year. Seated on the largest platform in the center of the arena, under a crimson canopy, was the Emperor's second son, Second Prince Phoenix, sitting where the Emperor should have been.
