Above the heavens, divine palaces and halls lay hidden amid the clouds, radiant with divine light, towering and solemn.
Most of the immortals of the Heavenly Court were in seclusion, comprehending higher realms.
That day, a mysterious force flew out of the High Heaven Hall and surged toward the Southern Heavenly Gate.
"Heaven's aura."
One ancient immortal after another awakened from seclusion.
The weakest among them were Immortal Gods, all of them the Heavenly Court's main fighting force.
Having spent countless years in the Heavenly Court, they knew quite a few hidden secrets and possessed a uniquely keen sensitivity toward the power of Heaven.
The power of Heaven intertwined not far from the Southern Heavenly Gate, while unique forces continuously streamed forth from the High Heaven Hall.
In the Eastern Sea, the boundless waters trembled. Streaks of azure light flew out from the Eastern Sea and merged with the power of Heaven.
A supreme and vast aura swept across the entire Heavenly Court.
The aura oppressed the entire Heavenly Court. Every immortal and god felt as though a mountain rested upon their backs, leaving them unable to catch their breath.
Crack
Strange sounds echoed through the invisible void.
Clatter, clatter
Chains trembled as golden chains manifested from thin air, linking the High Heaven Hall to the power of Heaven at the Southern Heavenly Gate.
The chains intertwined, actually forming a palace. The golden light withdrew and shifted until it turned pitch-black.
"That is..."
Shocked cries rang out one after another. The black palace radiated a supreme, indifferent aura, grim and icy cold.
The power of Heaven merged and trembled, and a statue rose within the palace.
"Who is that?"
"Is that Jiang Changkong?"
The immortals who recognized the statue cried out in alarm.
"Judicial Heavenly God Hall—is the Heavenly Emperor