From the moment the Eternal Heavenly Palace, laden with supreme honor and karmic merit, descended steadily upon the Stone Ridge Mountain headquarters, the entire Stone Ridge Spirit Academy and the countless mountains and rivers around it erupted into a sea of jubilation and joy. After innumerable bloody cross-realm battles, crushing the Grand Derivation Void Hall, shattering the Nine Hells Return-to-Void Killing Array, smashing the ancient Return to Void Gate, and finally reducing the karmic definitions of the nine judges of the Return to Void Divine Court to zero, this heart-stirring expedition beyond the realm, spanning endless star rivers, at last welcomed its most perfect triumphant conclusion beneath the gaze of all.
Night fell, and stars dotted the sky. The Stone Ridge Spirit Academy was decked with lanterns and decorations, brimming everywhere with an unprecedented festive atmosphere. Ancient trees soared skyward, spirit herbs exhaled their fragrance, and the air was filled with the enticing aromas of warm spirit delicacies, fresh osmanthus, and cellar-aged wine. To celebrate Chu Qing's triumphant return and the initial establishment of the Stone Ridge Great Harmony order, an incomparably grand celebration banquet officially began in the Starwatch Platform hall at the heart of the academy.
At the center of the great hall, a broad long table carved from white marble was laden with a dazzling array of exquisite delicacies. Princess Consort, Cui Moyang, Liuli, Madam Jin, and Consort Mei, all carefully dressed and poised yet gentle, accompanied Chu Qing at either side. Below them gathered the core elders under Stone Ridge Great Harmony, powerful experts who had submitted from every star domain, and representatives of the ancient Remnant Souls who had once been rescued. Cultivators filled the hall, raising cups and exchanging drinks as laughter and merriment rang through the heavens.
"Come! Today, all immortals gather to