The ritual for the Heavenly Luo Million Paths Dog Deity began on time. Regardless of how precarious or chaotic the Capital was, the Court had to carry out the event, as it involved matters relating to the Demon Gods. No matter how seemingly trivial, anything concerning the Demon Gods was a major affair. Conversely, even the grandest affairs of the Court were minor in comparison to the Demon Gods. This was especially true for a grand sacrifice involving a million people. It was of the utmost importance. Even if the Capital was besieged from the outside and there was internal sabotage, or even if the Heng Emperor were to die today, the ritual had to be completed.
