(^▽^) The Silly Mix-Up
Although this world's Heavenly Court differed in quite a few ways from the Heavenly Court in Nezha's Primordial World, overall they were still much the same. It wouldn't be wrong to say they were more alike than different.
Take the four heavenly gates, for example.
As important symbols of order in the celestial realm, they were not only the boundary between heaven and the mortal world, but also key to maintaining and safeguarding the balance of the Three Realms. That was why the four gates stood at the four cardinal directions of the Heavenly Court, guarded by four renowned divine generals. Together, they formed the celestial realm's strongest line of defense.
Of course, "strong" was relative. Nezha figured they were nothing special. If someone wanted to break through, they could still do so.
Take Nezha himself, for instance. He had never taken the guards at those gates seriously.
As for the other three gates, never mind them. But the South Heaven Gate—the Heavenly Court's main entrance, located to its south and the most important passage into the celestial realm—was one he definitely wasn't afraid of!
And this time, naturally, he headed straight for the South Heaven Gate.
"!!"
"Finally, I'm here..."
It didn't take long!
He spotted the towering gate, its gatehouse rising into the clouds. Built of pure white jade, it radiated a sacred, majestic light from afar. Three large gilded characters, "South Heaven Gate," hung above the gatehouse, proclaiming the celestial realm's formidable authority.
From a distance, beyond the South Heaven Gate, golden light streamed in countless rays and rosy clouds rolled in; auspicious vapors rose in thousands of purple wisps. Jade-green crystal formed its halls, and gleaming precious jade adorned them. Covered walkways and winding corridors were exquisite and translucent at every turn;