A hundred thousand years later, at Gouchen Heavenly Palace in the Xuantian Realm, myriad rays of dawn pierced heaven and earth. The power of the stars gathered like tides, bathing the entire Emperor-Conferring Platform in sacred solemnity.
When the auspicious hour arrived, the bell tolled nine times, shaking the Xuantian Domain. Emperor Qinghua Yuanshi led the way, while Emperor Nanji Huang Tian and Emperor Donghua arrived side by side.
Dao essence flowed around the three emperors, lotuses blooming beneath every step as they descended onto the ceremonial platform within Gouchen Heavenly Palace.
Li Fan wore the Heavenly Emperor's ceremonial robes and sat upon the highest Mysterious Firmament Throne. Goddess Wangshu, Empress Ziguang, and Goddess Taiyuan stood beside him, while Houtu was conspicuously at his side as well.
Houtu's arrival had truly surprised him.
Li Fan swept his gaze across the assembly. The Three Ancestors of the Human Race, Innate and Acquired Deities, Star Gods, and disciples of the Chan Teachings had all gathered. All Gods and immortals held their breath in anticipation.
Ancestor Dragon and Yuanfeng exchanged a glance, their hearts filled with emotion. The Gouchen position had changed hands for a second time with shocking suddenness. Nuwa had abruptly stepped down, and the Heavenly Emperor's scheme was truly thought-provoking.
At that moment, Xihua emerged slowly from behind the hall, dressed in a moon-white Emperor's Robe trimmed with gold.
She walked up the long steps carpeted in cloud brocade. Along the way, the gods of the Heavenly Realm bowed in unison and shouted, "Welcome, Gouchen Shanggong Heavenly Emperor!" Their voices were perfectly synchronized, resounding through the clouds.
Upon reaching the raised platform in the hall, she found Nuwa already waiting. Smiling, Nuwa raised her hand and presented the Mysterious Jade Imperial Seal, declaring, "The position of Gouchen is hereby passed