In the void, before the passageway linking the two realms on Celestial Xia's side, Tingzhi Wu, Daoist Zhengqing, Lin Tingzhi, Daoist Yusu, Daoist Feng, and the others stood waiting.
Before long, brilliant light burst from the gateway between the two realms. A stream of clear aura surged out from within, forming a vast vortex of air that flashed with lightning.
A tall, upright figure gradually appeared within that vortex. His great sleeves drifted endlessly with the radiant aura. As the figure became clearer, the crowd saw Zhang Yu step out from within.
Lin Tingzhi stepped forward and, together with the others, performed a formal salute. "Greetings, Tingzhi Zhang."
Zhang Yu raised his sleeve in return. "Greetings, everyone."
Lin Tingzhi asked, "Tingzhi Zhang, how are those three houses?"
Zhang Yu said, "The three houses followed my guidance and have already crossed over. They are right behind us and will arrive shortly." Not long after his voice fell, the crowd saw a great mass of light and shadow emerge from the gateway.
Sturdy branches first stretched out one after another, reaching into this realm. Azure aura then spread and surged together into a Cloud Terrace. Afterward, Daoist Xian Ding, Li Mizhen, Yu Lingbi, and the others emerged upon rainbow light. Around them, light and mist churned, with stars and mountains faintly appearing within.
Daoist Feng shook out his sleeves and took the initiative to step forward, exchanging greetings with the three as they discussed the specific arrangements.
Lin Tingzhi said to Zhang Yu, "Tingzhi Zhang, you have labored hard on this journey. Leave the matters ahead to us."
Zhang Yu nodded. There was indeed no need for him to concern himself with the many arrangements to come. He bade the others farewell, and with a turn of thought, returned to the Pure