Ethereal celestial music drifted through the air. Golden lotuses bloomed to the music of the Great Dao, and illusory celestial maidens danced alongside them. Thousands upon thousands of streams of immortal light rose and fell into the origin qi of heaven and earth. Countless divine halls of order stirred with them, resonating with the Great Dao between heaven and earth to create the most lavish environment for comprehending the Dao.
All the elites of the Yang Realm had gathered here. Heaven and earth cheered for them, divine radiance blazed, and auspicious colors streamed in thousands of ribbons. All manner of immortal spirit light swirled around the region, painting it in captivating splendor. Even the immortal lands of legend could be no more wondrous than this.
Gate after gate opened in succession. Passing through layers of halls and pavilions, everyone finally reached the Jade Clarity Hall. Mist billowed, deep and dark, while a clear, luminous halo seemed to hang on the horizon, cradling a five-colored Jade Ruyi. At the same time, they could faintly make out a majestic figure already bearing an air of antiquity. An ancient, sacred crown rested upon his head, while his face seemed veiled in dim chaotic light, indistinct and obscure.
"Praise to the Heavenly King Yuanshi of Jade Clarity!"
The immortals and gods bowed in wholehearted reverence. Even the Realm Kings were no exception.
Clang!
"This sermon will last a thousand years!" Heavenly King Yuanshi, Ji Hao, spoke with great detachment.
Inside the Jade Clarity Hall, all was quiet. Everyone watched him, their eyes full of anticipation, as Ji Hao held the Three Treasures Ruyi.
It had been formed from the earliest essence of the sun, moon, and star three lights produced when heaven and earth were first born, then tempered with the five elements