"What? The Sacred Body is really coming to Ziwei?!"
"Ever since he stepped forward during the upheaval and stopped the Supreme Beings from destroying the world, it's been over twenty thousand years since he last came to Ziwei, hasn't it?"
"Exactly. Even that time, he only appeared briefly before fighting the Supreme Beings into the depths of the cosmos to avoid harming the masses. He never truly descended upon Ziwei. Our ancestors only saw his back..."
"..."
"This is so exciting. Is this news real...?"
"Absolutely true! They say the Sacred Body has already reached Canglan Ancient Star, neighboring the Ziwei Star Domain, and is inspecting the area there. He should arrive soon!"
"Quick, quick, quick! Boys, prepare to welcome him! This is a once-in-a-millennium opportunity!"
"..."
In an instant, countless lineages received the news, and cultivators everywhere sprang into action.
They dispatched their most elite teams, made the grandest preparations, and brought their most precious "gifts" to the outer skies of the Ziwei Star Domain in advance, ready to welcome Heavenly Emperor Tan, the Sacred Body who had attained Emperorhood in this era.
The next day,
In the starry sky beyond the Ziwei Star Domain.
Countless cultivators floated densely through the stars, craning their necks in anticipation.
They came from every lineage and every faction. Most were from the Human Race, though there were also members of the Demon Race and several other races.
Yet every one of them wore excited expressions, their gazes fixed eagerly upon the depths of the starry sky.
"He's here! He's here!"
Suddenly, someone shouted first, and everyone's eyes turned in unison toward the same direction.
Whoosh...
In the depths of the starry sky, a figure clad in azure robes slowly approached.
His steps were unhurried, yet each step seemed to carry him