On the day of the Immortal Court Ceremony, Qing Xuan and Qing Yi arrived at the East Sea as promised.
Back at the Undying Volcano, Qing Xuan had subdued Eastern King, then later refused his invitation to join him. Naturally, they could hardly be called close.
Yet the foremost Innate Divine Beings each had their own paths. None would yield in a clash, but in ordinary dealings, they still carried themselves with grace.
Since Eastern King had formally invited him as the Lord of the Immortal Court, Qing Xuan prepared a congratulatory gift and came to witness the ceremony.
By the time the two arrived, the mist outside the Three Immortal Islands had dispersed.
Vast immortal light spread across the azure sea, bathing the mountains and palaces within it. Nearly a hundred spirit veins extended from the depths of the seabed, feeding an unceasing stream of innate spiritual energy into the three immortal islands.
High overhead, a pure yang auspicious cloud stretched across sea and sky, with dozens of Great Luo auras resonating within it.
Viewed from afar, it truly possessed something of the grandeur of an ancestral court for all immortals.
Eastern King personally came outside the hall to greet them.
He wore purple-and-gold Daoist robes and held the Dragon-Headed Staff in his palm. The pure yang Dao resonance surrounding him had grown far richer than before.
The Fate Aura of the Three Immortal Islands wreathed his body, and immortal light flowed with his every step. He had gradually cultivated the commanding bearing of one who ruled a great power.
"I am delighted that you could both come, fellow Daoists."
"Such a grand occasion for the Immortal Court deserves our congratulations." Qing Xuan raised his hands in greeting and presented the gift.
After accepting it, Eastern King personally led