"The auspicious hour has arrived! Let the celebration begin!"
In early December, colorful banners snapped in the wind over the mountain gate plaza at the Golden Sun Gate Headquarters. Lanterns and festive decorations filled the square with a joyous atmosphere.
The master of ceremonies projected his voice, announcing the start of the Golden Sun Gate's grand ascension ceremony.
Disciples, stewards, and elders throughout the sect had all donned fresh clothes and looked radiant.
Those able to attend the celebration in person had arrived early. Those tied up with duties or assignments elsewhere had been arranged to watch a live broadcast over the network.
At those words, every gathering became a sea of jubilation.
Guests from all quarters had also assembled here, eagerly discussing this magnificent occasion that would see everyone in the Golden Sun Gate ascend to heaven, chickens and dogs included.
"From this day onward, the Golden Sun Gate will truly be reborn!"
"Indeed. Golden Sun Immortal City, with a Grandmaster Artisan presiding over it..."
"Who knows when our lineage will ever possess even a hundredth of such grandeur!"
Yuan Xiye, Li Fengxing, Guan Shu, and representatives of the Yan Household, Jin Household, Huang Household, and other regional powers had brought their subordinates or disciples to attend the celebration. Watching the grand puppet parade in the plaza and the joyful faces of everyone in the Golden Sun Gate, they could not help feeling envious.
Still, the Golden Sun Gate's ascension was excellent news for them as well. It meant they would henceforth inherit this vast continent, with a sky city sheltering them from above. Campaigns in the Outer Domain would offer more opportunities to achieve distinction and expand their power.
The parade was followed by several spectacular song and dance performances. Afterward, disciples from the various branch compounds took