The divine radiance filling the sky came swiftly and vanished just as swiftly.
It lasted no more than the flick of a finger.
The nine manifestations dissolved like bubbles.
Deep night settled over heaven and earth once more.
For a moment, that procession of gods and Buddhas across the heavens seemed like nothing more than a dream beneath the southern bough.
But Chang'an was already boiling with uproar.
The people stared blankly up at the sky, then at their equally astonished neighbors, at a loss for words.
Everyone began talking at once, unable to conceal their excitement.
Before long, however.
Great waves of government officers poured into the streets of the city's wards.
"His Majesty has decreed! This auspicious sign from heaven is a blessing upon Great Tang! Return to your homes! There is no need for alarm, nor are you permitted to engage in reckless private speculation!"
Hearing this.
Though countless questions still filled their hearts.
The people dared not disobey and could only disperse.
Within the Imperial City.
With the manifestation complete.
Nine Golden Bodies, each different in form but identical in face.
Stood there in silence.
All the radiance surrounding them had receded, leaving not a trace of the miraculous.
As though they had not just changed the very color of heaven and earth and drawn the worship of countless people.
A long while passed.
Only when the black-robed girl seated at their center slowly rose.
Did everyone come back to their senses.
The emperor rushed forward in a single stride, his eyes brimming with concern and excitement. "Has... has it worked?"
The High Ancestor and Deputy Commander Zhao hurried over as well, their gazes burning as they looked at Jiang Yuechu.
Only Lu Changfeng remained where he was, his body still somewhat rigid.
He stared