The South Heaven Gate is ten thousand feet high and several thousand feet wide, with a magnificent presence that suppresses all directions.
On either side of the gate stood eight thousand Elite Yao Race warriors, clad in armor and wielding weapons, exuding a fierce aura, and at least at the Celestial Immortal realm, arranged in two rows.
They stood solemnly, their murderous auras subtly intertwined, forming a military formation.
Furthermore, dozens of the Demon Clan generals, whose auras had reached the Golden Immortal or even Primordial Unity Golden Immortal, were clad in heavy armor, wielding divine weapons, and with eyes as sharp as lightning, patrolling back and forth.
Inside the gate, one can see swirling Spirit Mist, soaring cranes, and crisscrossing golden bridges and jade paths, all leading deeper into the even more magnificent and splendid Lingxiao Palace, located in a higher celestial realm.
The entire Thirty-three Heavens was shrouded in the faint aura of a powerful Great Formation of the Stars of the Heavens. Although it was not operating at full power at the moment, it was enough to make any trespasser feel apprehensive.
This is the Heavenly Court of the Demon Clan!
The supreme power center established by Di Jun and Tai Yi races and spent countless efforts and resources, is a symbol of ruling over all heavens and commanding all demons!
Its grandeur and strict defenses truly befit the title of " Heavenly Court," showcasing the current Fortune and power of the demon Demon Clan.
Zhenyuanzi and Nuwa's escape light stopped a thousand miles outside the South Heaven Gate, revealing their figures.
They did not rely on their cultivation level to directly break in—that would be tantamount to provoking the Heavenly Court and deserving of direct war.
Zhenyuanzi has come to discuss important matters, not to fight.
The master and disciple stood suspended in mid-air. Zhenyuanzi calmly swept his gaze over the magnificent South Heaven Gate and its imposing guards, then said to Nuwa beside him:
"Wait a moment."
He then faced the direction of the South Heaven Gate, not deliberately raising his voice, but his voice was calm and clear.
It seemed to disregard spatial distance, penetrating the layers of guards and array barriers outside the South Heaven Gate.
The sound steadily reverberated throughout the entire First Heaven, and even echoed towards the higher heavens, especially towards the location of the Lingxiao Palace:
" Longevity Mountain, Wuzhuang Temple, Zhenyuanzi, along with his disciple Nuwa, have come to visit the Heavenly Emperor."
I have important matters to discuss; please inform them.
The voice was neither too loud nor too soft, neither too fast nor too slow, yet it contained the unique Daoist majesty of Primordial Daluo Golden Immortal.
It carries the weight of the Lord of the Earth Dao and the dynamism of the laws of "transaction," clearly imprinted on the primordial Primordial Spirit of every living being who hears it.
This not only revealed their identity and purpose, but also showed sufficient respect, and further revealed their unfathomable level of cultivation.
One stone stirs up a thousand waves!
" Zhenyuanzi?!" " The Ancestor of Earth Immortals?!"
"And Nuwa?!" "Why would they suddenly come to the Heavenly Court together?"
Inside and outside the South Heaven Gate, all the Heavenly Soldiers and Generals on duty, the patrolling deities, and even the celestial officials and warriors traveling on the nearby cloud paths.
They all stopped in shock, their eyes fixed on the source of the sound, their faces filled with disbelief and tension.
A person's name, a tree's shadow.
The name " Zhenyuanzi " carries immense weight in the present Primordial Wilderness!
The Earth Dao Leader, on par with the Dao Ancestor Hongjun, the newly established " Heaven and Earth Universal Treasure " that shook the Primordial Wilderness... any one of these qualities is enough to make all living beings in the Primordial Wilderness look up to him.
Nuwa is also a top-tier being at the level of Primordial Origin Golden Immortal, the master of creation, and holds a revered position.
The sudden arrival of these two, claiming to have "important matters to discuss," was bound to cause a stir in the Heavenly Court.
One of the Demon Clan generals guarding the South Heaven Gate, a peak-level Primordial Unity Golden Immortal, is a fierce general from the White Tiger Clan named "Jianbing".
He was the first to react, suppressing the turmoil in his heart, and quickly stepped forward from the crowd, heading towards the direction where Zhenyuanzi's Nuwa were.
Across a thousand miles of empty space, he bowed deeply, his voice loud yet trembling slightly.
"This humble general, the supervising officer, pays his respects to the Saint Zhenyuanzi!"
Greetings to the Empress Nuwa! The Sage Imperial Carriage descended, bringing glory to our humble abode in Heavenly Court!
This humble general will immediately inform the Lingxiao Palace! Please wait a moment, Your Sage Empress!
Having said that, he dared not delay in the slightest and immediately took out a communication jade talisman engraved with Star Diagram.
He urgently sent the message of Zhenyuanzi and Nuwa's joint visit to the Lingxiao Palace at the highest level of urgency.
At the same time, he quickly ordered his heavenly soldiers to clear the passage directly in front of the South Heaven Gate, and all the guards made slight adjustments to their formations.
They suppressed their menacing aura and adopted the most respectful welcoming posture. Although they remained wary, their hostility had vanished.
The atmosphere in the entire South Heaven Gate area suddenly became solemn and tense, with all the Demon Clan holding their breath and waiting for instructions from the Lingxiao Palace.
The Thirty-three Heavens, the Great Luo Heaven, the Lingxiao Palace.
Di Jun sat high on the Nine Dragons Star Imperial Seat, wearing Sun, Moon, and Stars Emperor Robe, and a purple-gold Heaven-Piercing Crown reaching to the heavens.
His face was majestic and handsome, his eyes held the vastness of the universe, and his Imperial Qi and the True Sun Fire were subtly intertwined.
It exuded the immense pressure of Late Quasi-Saint Stage, revealing the aura of Heavenly Emperor who rules over all directions.
He was listening to reports from several Demon Clan officials about the Great Formation of the Stars of the Heavens drills, the operation of various departments of the Heavenly Court, and the administration of the myriad races in the lower realm.
Bai Ze, holding Jade Slip, stood beside the Imperial Seat, occasionally adding a few words, his gaze wise.
Suddenly, Di Jun's brow twitched almost imperceptibly, and almost simultaneously, Bai Ze also raised his head.
Both of them sensed the peaceful voice that pierced through the barrier of the Thirty-three Heavens and echoed clearly outside the Lingxiao Palace.
" Longevity Mountain, Wuzhuang Temple, Zhenyuanzi, along with his disciple Nuwa, have come to visit the Heavenly Emperor."
I have important matters to discuss; please inform them.
Upon hearing the voice, for the first time, a clear look of astonishment and deep confusion appeared on Di Jun's usually dignified and calm face.
Zhenyuanzi? Nuwa? What are they doing in my Heavenly Court? And why did they come together, claiming they have "important matters to discuss"?
Given Zhenyuanzi's current status and position, as well as his Status/Rank that is implicitly on par with the Heavenly Dao and on par with Master Hongjun.
To personally pay a visit to the Heavenly Emperor was itself an extremely unusual, even somewhat "condescending" act.
Not to mention that it also included Nuwa.
What matter warrants such seriousness from Zhenyuanzi, prompting him to come in person?
Di Jun's mind raced, countless possibilities flashing through his mind in an instant:
Is it for the promotion of the newly established " Heaven and Earth Universal Treasure," and does it require the cooperation of the Heavenly Court?
Or has there been new developments or friction between the Earthly Dao and the Heavenly Dao, prompting them to come and negotiate?
Or are they related to the Witch Clan, coming to probe the True Situation of the Heavenly Court?
Or perhaps... it's for Tai Yi is currently in seclusion attempting to attain sainthood?
However, neither of these speculations seems sufficient to fully explain Zhenyuanzi's personal visit.
He glanced at Bai Ze beside him.
This Demon Clan sage also frowned slightly, and the speed at which he unconsciously waved his feather fan increased, clearly indicating that he was also rapidly analyzing and deducing.
"Your Majesty," Bai Ze transmitted his voice, his tone solemn.
"The arrival of the Saint Zhenyuanzi is no small matter. Regardless of his purpose, proper etiquette must be observed."
Furthermore, since Nuwa is traveling with them, and both of them hold special status, they should be received with great ceremony and personally greeted to show respect and avoid any possible misunderstandings or Mount Buzhou."
Di Jun nodded slightly; he naturally understood this principle as well.
Zhenyuanzi is not someone he can act like the Heavenly Emperor on.
The fact that the other party was able to communicate with him so politely is already a huge favor; if he were to be negligent, the consequences would be unimaginable.
He quickly concealed the astonishment on his face, regained his Emperor composure, and spoke in a loud voice that resounded throughout the Lingxiao Palace:
"The arrival of Senior Zhenyuanzi and Fellow Daoist Nuwa is truly a blessing for the Heavenly Court!"
By imperial decree: Open the South Heaven Gate wide and arrange the Nine Dragon Star Cloud Chariot. I will personally go to the First Heaven to welcome Your Imperial Presence!
"Your Majesty is wise!" Although the ministers in the hall were also shocked and puzzled, seeing how much Di Jun valued it, they all responded in unison.
Di Jun stood up and said to Bai Ze, " Bai Ze, come with me."
"Your subject obeys the decree." Bai Ze bowed.
Di Jun stepped down from the Imperial Seat, his imperial robes, adorned with the sun Sun, Moon, and Stars Emperor Robe, fluttering without wind. With a single step, he had already left the Lingxiao Palace, with Bai Ze following closely behind.
A well-prepared procession—a magnificent and noble Jade Chariot pulled by nine extraordinary star Heavenly Dragon formed from pure star power and auspicious clouds—was already waiting outside.