Lingxiao Palace.
Clouds and mist curled through the air, while gold and jade gleamed in splendor.
Haotian sat upon the dragon throne, his imperial robes cascading down, his crown towering in majesty.
It was different from before.
At this moment, Haotian's aura surged around him like crashing tides.
Two supreme treasures hovered at his side.
The Haotian Golden Seal shone with brilliant golden light.
The Haotian Sword was silver-white as snow.
One gold, one silver, their radiance shining together.
They illuminated the entire hall.
In the hall, Jade Pool stood beside the dragon throne.
As she gazed at those two supreme treasures, light flickered in her eyes.
It was delight, excitement, and hope unlike any she had ever felt in billions of yuanhui.
"Your Majesty!"
Jade Pool spoke, her voice trembling slightly:
"Master has bestowed these supreme treasures. The Heavenly Court has hope!"
Haotian nodded.
He raised a hand and made a light gesture.
The Haotian Golden Seal fell into his palm.
Innate Dao Patterns flowed ceaselessly across the seal's surface.
Within that radiance, the fortune of the Three Realms could faintly be seen surging like a tide.
He sensed it.
He sensed the supreme great power contained within the golden seal, power enough to suppress the fortune of the Heavenly Court.
With this seal in hand, the Heavenly Court's fortune would no longer be like rootless duckweed.
With this seal in hand, the myriad races of the Three Realms would no longer dare look down on the Heavenly Court.
With this seal in hand, he, Haotian, would have a foundation upon which to establish a foothold.
"Jade Pool."
Haotian spoke, his voice calm:
"Pass down the order."
"From this day onward, the Heavenly Court will recruit worthy talents far and wide."
"Regardless of origin, regardless of roots, regardless of