Just as the countless living beings were reeling in shock,
a tremendously powerful aura suddenly burst forth in the air above South Heaven Gate.
Under the aura's overwhelming presence, every living being froze, their souls trembling.
"Saintly Might!"
"What a terrifying aura."
"I wonder which Saint has arrived this time?"
"..."
Before the countless living beings could recover from their shock, a herald's voice rang out:
"The Interception Sect's Saint Tongtian has arrived!"
Immediately afterward, auspicious clouds rolled as Saint Tongtian led a mighty procession of Interception Sect disciples toward them.
Immortal Light connected into a vast expanse, almost illuminating the entire sky!
Their imposing presence was unrivaled.
For the Interception Sect, the Heavenly Court was practically half their home base.
After all, when Emperor Venerate reopened the Heavenly Court, he selected Immortals and Gods from all over to serve there, and quite a few of the chosen ones were Interception Sect disciples.
Of course, the Interception Sect owed this special treatment to Qin Mu.
After all, Qin Mu was the Interception Sect's senior-most disciple and Saint Tongtian's first disciple.
That was precisely why the sect had been considered.
When the other major sects learned that the Heavenly Court was recruiting, they had also sent their disciples over in droves, hoping to join and plant spies within the court.
But who could have guessed that every one of their disciples would be turned away?
Aside from the Interception Sect's disciples, all the other celestial officials in the Heavenly Court had been selected from among the many unaffiliated immortals of the Primordial Wilderness.
"Senior Brother really is incredible!"
"He's not only Lord of the Underworld, but Lord of the Heavenly Court, too."
"Doesn't that mean he'll be in charge of everything, both above and below?"
Daoist Duobao marveled to himself, his