Lingxiao Treasure Hall.
Immortal splendor filled the air, and Heavenly Flowers Scatter.
Countless celestial maidens and officials hurried through the great hall, arranging all manner of decorations.
For the grand ceremony at which Heavenly Emperor Haotian would attain the Dao was about to begin!
As Co-Lord of the Three Realms and leader of the Mystic Gate, favored by Dao Ancestor Hongjun, ruler of the Primordial World, Haotian wielded authority unlike any other. Naturally, his attainment of the Origin would be cause for celebration.
"Heavenly Emperor, Taiqing Saint has arrived with his Dao Companion, Doumu Yuanjun, and Human Teachings' first seat, Grand Master Xuandu!"
Taibai Jinxing walked up to Haotian and reported this in an unhurried voice.
The arrangements inside Lingxiao Treasure Hall had been changed more times than anyone could count in preparation for the ceremony. Even Haotian's Heavenly Emperor's Throne had been removed. After all, Immortal Emperor East King Duke and Dao Ancestor Hongjun would be arriving soon.
If Haotian still sat high above everyone else, wouldn't his back get stabbed full of holes?
Haotian raised his brows in surprise and smiled. "Taiqing Saint is the first seat of the Mystic Gate and the personal great disciple favored by our master. I'll go welcome him myself."
With that,
Haotian walked out of Lingxiao Treasure Hall and immediately saw the kindly-looking Old Master Taiqing, as well as the graceful Doumu Yuanjun at his side.
As for Grand Master Xuandu, Haotian paid him no mind.
"This humble Daoist greets the Heavenly Emperor!"
Old Master Taiqing gave a slight bow, his expression calm and unreadable.
"Senior Brother, there's no need to be so formal. Just call me Junior Brother. You're our master's personal disciple, while I was originally just his attendant. By the Mystic Gate's seniority, we should address each other as