"May the Heavenly Court stand forever, and the Primordial World endure!"
Everyone below raised their cups and answered in unison!
Their voices rang through the Heavenly Court.
The jade cups came down, and the Flat Peach Banquet officially ended.
The guests rose one after another to take their leave of Haotian and the Queen Mother.
Guangchengzi stepped forward first and bowed. "Your Majesty, Your Highness, my junior brothers and I shall take our leave. We have gained much from today's gathering."
Haotian nodded slightly. "Safe travels, Nephew Guangchengzi."
Daoist Duobao also stepped forward and bowed. "Your Majesty Haotian, Queen Mother, the Interception Sect shall take its leave as well. The Heavenly Court's might was on full display today."
Haotian smiled faintly. "Visit often, Nephew Duobao."
Zhao Gongming, Taiyi, Golden Spirit Holy Mother, and Wudang Holy Mother came forward in turn to say farewell. When they looked at Haotian, there was a reverence in their eyes that had not been there before.
Power at the peak of the Quasi-Saint level commanded anyone's respect.
The Western Sect's four disciples also stepped forward to take their leave. Medicine Master pressed his palms together and said softly, "Your Majesty, Queen Mother, we shall take our leave. To have witnessed Your Majesty's divine might today is a blessing for all beings of the Primordial World."
Haotian nodded!
Mahasthamaprapta, Maitreya, and Ksitigarbha bowed in turn, then turned and left.
Ancestor Minghe stood, cupped his hands toward Haotian, and walked away without a word.
Ancestor Pan Wang took his leave with a smile. Before going, he made a point of glancing at Yellow Dragon and giving him a nod.
Empress Houtu rose and nodded slightly to Haotian. Then she turned to Yellow Dragon. "Don't forget, you're still a member of the Underworld."
With that, the soft light