Above the sky, golden light surged as a magnificent golden scroll stretching between heaven and earth slowly unfurled. It was no ordinary piece of cloth, but a divine chapter forged from the laws of the universe. Its mighty divine aura swept across the land, leaving all creation holding its breath.
The battlefield fell abruptly silent.
Whether ordinary warriors stood leaning on their swords, wounded, or True Lords whose auras ran deep and unfathomable, all stopped and looked up involuntarily, their minds overwhelmed by the majestic spectacle.
"What... is that?" a young cultivator murmured, dazed and entranced.
No one answered. Only awe spread silently through the crowd.
Everyone saw it: whether they were powerful figures from Tianli Sect or leaders of the various factions, all wore solemn expressions and stood with reverent composure.
Even their breathing grew unconsciously lighter.
Heaven and earth hummed. The golden scroll unfurled completely!
A giant golden sword, formed purely from light, rose from within the scroll.
The sword's shadow towered like a pillar holding up the heavens. Its fearsome might was not the aura of slaughter, but the majesty of one who ruled over the heavens and proclaimed their authority to all. The instant it appeared, the spiritual energy of heaven and earth resonated, as though paying tribute to some supreme being.
"We pay our respects to the Sect Master!"
Every Tianli Sect disciple, whether from the Inner or Outer Sect and regardless of the severity of their injuries, bowed in unison. Their voices rang out together, filled with heartfelt reverence.
Even the True Lords, who normally stood high above the rest, bowed their heads deeply at that moment.
The guests from the other sects did not dare slight the occasion either. They lowered their heads in greeting, and the atmosphere grew solemn to the extreme.