Zhang Yu gave a slight nod. At a summons from his mind, several streaks of light flew over shortly afterward and dropped into his sleeve. They were all the ritual implements he required for this undertaking.
At that moment, light flashed in the hall, and Daoist Ming Zhou appeared upon the dais. He saluted Zhang Yu, produced a jade talisman, and respectfully said, "Guardian of Rectitude, by the order of the Court's Executives, Ming Zhou has delivered the formation-core jade talisman controlling the Myriad Luminaries Rushing Stars Grand Formation."
Zhang Yu lowered his gaze. The jade talisman drifted over, and he took it in hand. "My thanks for your trouble, Fellow Daoist Ming Zhou."
Daoist Ming Zhou said, "The Court Executives have a message for Guardian of Rectitude Zhang. This time, you must block the passage between the two realms. Before we take Upper Firmament Heaven, you must not permit the great enemy on the other side to cross over. Should any change arise, or should you require reinforcements, Guardian of Rectitude may report to the Court without delay."
Zhang Yu said solemnly, "I will hold this place fast."
Daoist Ming Zhou saluted once more, and his figure dissolved into light.
After he departed, Zhang Yu sent his aura into the jade talisman. Within moments, he had refined it.
When he looked up again, a vast hollow slowly melted open between heaven and earth. Beyond it lay boundless emptiness.
He said to the Profound Venerables below, "Fellow Daoists, follow me into the formation." With that, he led the way, stepping inside. With a flicker of his figure, he vanished into the hollow.
The twelve Profound Venerables followed after him.
Behind them came more than thirty profound cultivators assigned by the Profound Court, so that everyone could communicate with one another