Lingyang Realm, Central Heaven Domain, Imperial Palace.
A towering ancient pagoda stood on the north side of the Imperial Palace. Beneath it stood dozens of figures, whose heavy imperial laws pressed in on the surrounding void as chaotic energy swirled through the air.
Most of the Human Emperors active in the Lingyang Realm had gathered here. Most of them were staunch supporters of the Imperial Court, and nearly all had been present for the bloody battle in the Outer Starry Sky.
A figure in black robes stood at the head of the Human Emperors. It was none other than Emperor Taishi. His gaze lingered on the top of the ancient pagoda, deep as the sea, betraying not the slightest trace of emotion.
A treasured scroll emerged from the void and slowly unfurled, radiating an overwhelming imperial might. A river of stars seemed to ripple across its surface.
A blinding beam of divine light shot skyward from the scroll. At the same time, the human history records atop the ancient pagoda in the Imperial Palace blossomed with a gentle rosy glow, illuminating countless mountains and rivers.
Black ripples stirred in the void. Golden flames kindled in Taishi's eyes. He stepped forward and ascended to the highest heavens, offering up the imperial blood from his heart as he threw back his head and roared.
"Help me open the gate!"
Dozens of imperial laws burst forth, enveloping the imperial blood as they surged upward. The Human Emperors began their blood sacrifice, seeking to overturn yin and yang and open the road to Yellow Springs.
A gate stretching from heaven to earth appeared. The sun in the sky dimmed in an instant, and the energy of extreme yin spread across the nine heavens.
Wooo, wooo—
Suddenly, dark winds howled between heaven and earth. Clear