The Jade Emperor, radiating myriad rays of divine light, seemed identical to the Jade Emperor Lin Shen first saw at the Celestial Court. At that time, Lin Shen's eyesight wasn't good enough, and he could only see the luminous silhouette of the Jade Emperor.
Moreover, during their first encounter, the Jade Emperor spoke to Lin Shen in a formal tone, with a hint of bureaucratic flair, even if one did not see his visage, merely hearing his voice would make one think he was a high official or a deity or some revered figure.
At this moment, when the Jade Emperor spoke the words, "You have worked hard, my dear subject," his tone was distinctly laced with strong emotion, making Lin Shen feel very familiar.
Raising his head to look at the Jade Emperor, with Lin Shen's current super visual ability, his gaze pierced through the brilliant divine light and revealed a familiar face.