From the day the Heavenly Emperor Palace announced the wedding, the three thousand six hundred Heavenly Court palaces began intensive preparations.
The main hall, built from Chaos Spirit Stone, was recarved, while countless streamers woven from Star Essence Gold and moonlight silk hung from its eaves.
All the Divine Flat Peach Trees planted along both banks of the Hanging Spirit River blossomed, pink clouds filling the sky as Spiritual Qi condensed into tangible sweet dew that scattered across every corner of the Heavenly Court.
The wedding date was set for the ninth day of the ninth month—a lucky day personally chosen by Gu Xun'er, symbolizing "nine upon nine returning to one, eternal and indestructible."
Within half a month of the news spreading, every top force in the Great Thousand World had set out.
Ancestor Taiming of the Supreme Spirit Ancient Clan personally led a hundred Radiance Flying Boats, carrying mountain-like piles of congratulatory gifts across the Star Domain.
Qing Tian of the Qing Branch of the Buddha Ancient Clan escorted Qing Yue's dowry with half the clan's elders.
Though the Green-Robed Sword Saint of the Sword Territory did not come in person, he sent his direct disciple to deliver a natal sword embryo nurtured by sword intent for ten thousand years as a wedding gift.
Representatives from the Black Heaven Ancient Clan, Desolate Ancient Clan, True Dragon Clan, True Phoenix Clan, Mohe Ancient Clan, and other forces arrived in an endless stream. The reception plaza outside the Heavenly Court was
filled with all kinds of flying treasures, their spiritual radiance interweaving like an upside-down galaxy.
Qin Tian, the chief of the Great Thousand Palace, arrived three days early and handled reception matters alongside Heavenly Court elders such as Xiao Xuan and Old Yao.
Li Changsheng, the Undying Lord, also came