Western Qi City!
A square altar had been built, with white jade as its base, gold lining its edges, and countless agates and gemstones embedded within. The jade altar rose nine zhang from the ground, symbolizing the ultimate number; none but a supreme Heavenly Venerate could ascend it.
A reed canopy stood at the center of the jade platform. Immortal mist drifted within, accompanied by radiant pearls and precious treasures, making it incomparably noble.
Upon learning that Primordial Heavenly Venerate had come in person, Jiang Ziya immediately went to find King Wu Ji Fa. King Wu did not hesitate. Without a word, he opened the royal treasury and ordered the platform built overnight. He had even torn up the jade steps of his own palace to use as footing, showing just how deeply he respected a Saint.
Because all the Chan Sect disciples had been hung from flagpoles, only Jiang Ziya and Antarctic Immortal stood beneath the jade platform besides King Wu and his civil and military officials. The once-mighty Chan Sect was now a miserable sight.
Before long, immortal music rang out in the sky, strange fragrances drifted through the air, and boundless purple qi descended from above.
"Master has arrived. Ziya, wait here. I will go welcome Master!"
After instructing Jiang Ziya, Antarctic Immortal rode up on a cloud. Jiang Ziya hurriedly knelt in reverence, while King Wu and the civil and military officials behind him followed suit, awaiting the Saint's arrival.
In midair, nine golden dragons appeared, drawing a carriage. Golden light spread everywhere, exotic fragrance filled the air, and the middle-aged Daoist seated upon the carriage was none other than Primordial Heavenly Venerate.
This carriage was no ordinary thing. It was called the Nine Dragon Agarwood Chariot, an Innate Spirit Treasure that combined offense and defense.