Time passed, and the Heavenly Court continued to operate in perfect order.
On this day, several special guests arrived outside the Thirty-Three Heavens.
At Golden Ao Island, the Sect of Interception's sacred ground, the three fairies Yun Xiao, Qiong Xiāo, and Bixiao emerged from seclusion.
They had heard that Ye Xuan had officially taken command of the Heavenly Court and become the Heavenly Emperor whose might weighed upon the Three Realms, and all of them were happy for him.
After discussing it among themselves, the three fairies decided to travel together to the Thirty-Three Heavens and visit their old friend.
The Three Xiāo Fairies transformed into three streaks of light, tore through the winds of the Nine Heavens, and arrived outside the Southern Heavenly Gate.
The heavenly general responsible for guarding the Southern Heavenly Gate recognized the three fairies. Knowing that they were on close terms with the Heavenly Emperor, he naturally did not dare obstruct them in the slightest and hurriedly sent someone to report to the High Heaven Palace.
Within the High Heaven Palace, Ye Xuan was delighted to learn that his three confidantes had arrived. He did not put on the aloof airs of a Heavenly Emperor; instead, he rose directly to his feet, personally left the great hall, and headed toward the Southern Heavenly Gate to greet them.
On a jade bridge within the Southern Heavenly Gate, Ye Xuan met the Three Xiāo Fairies.
"Three fairies, it has been a long time. You have honored the Heavenly Court with your presence, yet Ye has failed to welcome you from afar." With a gentle smile, Ye Xuan was the first to greet them.
Bixiao was as fiery and lively as ever.
The moment she saw Ye Xuan, her eyes lit up. She hurried forward and, entirely naturally,