That Great Sun wavered like a reflection in water, as though a passing breeze could blow it away. Yet it spanned the Starry Sky, shedding boundless radiance across worlds in every direction!
In an instant, beings throughout the Starry Sky sensed it!
Gazes and wills converged, some watching from afar, others probing from nearby. None could hinder the Great Sun's light in the slightest. They could only watch as it crossed the Starry Sky and the void, then finally drew in its radiance and descended to the edge of the Mortal World!
"He's making sure everyone knows!"
Starry Sky Dome, Heavenly Palace Hall.
Sensing the Great Sun's slow descent, the Heavenly Palace Lord could not help but sigh. "Setting aside his attempt to seize that status, even I must admire the World-Honored One. He truly possesses great ambition, great perseverance, and great resolve!"
Beside him, the Divine Minister said with some concern, "Your Majesty predicted that the Buddhist School might make a move, perhaps by sending a mighty figure to reincarnate. But none of us expected that one to act personally..."
"I was worried before, but now I'm relieved."
Before the Divine Minister could finish, a youthful-looking deity beside him cut in. Smiling, he cupped his hands toward the Heavenly Palace Lord. "Your Majesty, if the leader of the Buddhist School had gone down to the lower realm in secret, that would be one thing. But who would have thought he'd make such a spectacle of it, lighting up the Three Realms as if afraid anyone might miss it? Now his whereabouts are plain. The moment he reaches the lower realm, people will notice him. How hard can he be to deal with?"
"I disagree."
An elderly-looking deity shook his head and likewise cupped his hands toward the Heavenly Palace