Beneath the starry sky where Jupiter orbit met Saturn orbit, a majestic and magnificent palace complex had begun to take shape. It floated silently amid the glittering river of stars.
As far as the eye could see, countless pavilions and towers were laid out according to profound formations, all forged from various Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures. The foundation of the palace complex was rooted in the void, yet stood firmer than mountains. At that moment, innumerable Qi practitioners flew back and forth upon magical artifacts, streams of Spiritual Light weaving through the air. The scene looked extraordinarily busy and chaotic, yet there was order within the chaos.
Most eye-catching of all was the main hall that had already risen from the ground at the center of the palace complex. Its entire body was dark gold, a hundred zhang tall. All manner of formation runes were inscribed around its base, each stroke coursing with corresponding spiritual energy. Nine tiers of flying eaves encircled the hall, and from every corner of each tier hung strings of spirit-jade chimes. Whenever the breeze passed, clear Daoist notes rang out on their own, sending visible ripples of spiritual energy spreading outward.
A transparent firmament had been constructed atop the hall, allowing one to gaze directly into the starry sky. At the very center of the dome, a treasured pearl condensed from the Sun True Fire had been embedded. Like a miniature blazing sun, it illuminated the vast interior of the hall as brightly as day, yet without the slightest glare.
Before the hall gates, nine thousand nine hundred and ninety-nine jade steps had been laid. Every step faintly resonated with the stars of the Heavenly Cycle. Ascending them seemed as though one could climb straight to the Nine Heavens.
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