In Outer Heaven, atop an Immortal Mountain, within the Immortal King Treasure Hall.
Three thousand Celestial Venerables, two hundred and fifty-nine Golden Immortals, five Imperial Lords, the Ten Directions Divine Elder, and eighteen Boundless Golden Immortals were all gathered within.
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Every one of them emanated immensely powerful immortal energy. Even their breaths conformed to the mysteries of heaven and earth, to the artistic conception of the Great Dao.
Some Immortal Gods wore immortal robes suffused with Rosy Clouds, ribbons formed of immortal energy drifting without wind like rainbows, dragons, and serpents.
Others were colossal divine figures, dozens or even hundreds of zhang tall, clad in golden armor and great cloaks. Their eyes were like bronze bells, and most bore fierce, imposing features. Any one of them, if they released their aura outside, could intimidate all directions.
"Summon Battalion Commander Song Changming for an audience."
"Summon..."
With a loud cry, immortal energy surged forth and spread throughout the Immortal King Treasure Hall, within and without.
Inside the hall, the gathered Immortal Gods slightly opened their divine eyes, and beams of divine light all fell upon the figure stepping into the Immortal King Treasure Hall for the first time.
The newcomer was dignified and striking. Though armored and helmeted, he had not manifested a Dharma body like the other divine generals. With only his small human form, he appeared especially inconspicuous upon entering the Immortal King Treasure Hall.
"Battalion Commander Song Changming pays respects to the Immortal King."
Song Changming stopped at the center of the hall and bowed toward the Immortal King seated upon the throne.
He appeared fairly composed, but his heart churned with turbulent emotions.
After being in heaven for so long, he had finally gained the chance to set foot in this supreme hall and meet the