Investiture

Golden light blazed brilliantly, illuminating the great cosmos. Flowers Falling from the Sky followed in its wake, revealing countless auspicious signs, while the sound of Heaven and Earth rose up and the Great Dao sang aloud.

"Lord of Xuanqiong's Golden Palace, exalted Jade Emperor. Your wondrous form crowns all heavens; your merciful radiance illuminates the Three Realms. True Saint and master of the wondrous Dao, teacher upon whom gods and men rely. The Great Vehicle bestows Dharma words; the True One points out lost paths. Your merit is like the void, beyond all praise..."

Amid the Dao hymn, the golden light gradually condensed, finally forming a figure seated atop the Luan Court in the vault of heaven. A beaded jade crown rested upon his head, while a robe embroidered with the sun, moon, and stars draped his body. He displayed supreme majesty, the very bearing of heaven and earth's sovereign.

It was...

"Emperor Lord!"

"Your Majesty!"

The saints stepped forward to greet him. Then Immortal Buddhas filled the skies, all performing grand rites of worship.

Such majesty needed no further explanation. He was the Lord of Profound Yellow, the Supreme Elder Who Opened Heaven, Held the Talisman, Governed the Calendar, Containing Truth and Embodied the Dao; the Golden Palace Cloud Palace, Nine Firmaments Governor of the Calendar, Myriad Daos of Nonaction, Great Dao Bright Hall, Vast Heaven Golden Palace, Supreme Jade Emperor Who Grants Pardon, Great Heavenly Venerate—Supreme God of Xuanqiong!

As the saints welcomed him and the Immortal Buddhas worshipped, Skyvault was moved as well. His jade voice resounded through Heaven and Earth. "The tribulation has ended, and Immortals and Buddhas have returned to the Dao. That the Three Realms have been blessed with such fortune is entirely due to the strength of all beings and all saints. Now