Within half a day, the Imperial Decree from Lingxiao Palace had spread through every government office of the Heavenly Court.
The decree was exceedingly long, its language ornate.
Its gist was that a grassroots land god in Southern Jambudvipa had died a heroic martyr's death defending the Heavenly Court's laws and discipline.
With a sweep of his Vermilion Brush, the Great Heavenly Venerable had specially bestowed upon him the title of Loyal Martyr Star Lord.
Only when this decree was issued did the various gods and immortals learn that the land god actually had a proper name: Li Xuantong.
While alive, he had merely been the obscure Land God Li.
Only once he was thoroughly dead did he deserve a full name and become Li Xuantong.
To demonstrate the Heavenly Court's regard, the Six Imperial Sovereigns had even convened a special little meeting. The mighty figures sat in a row and solemnly discussed Li Xuantong's deeds, giving him all the honor anyone could ask for.
After the meeting adjourned.
The Great Heavenly Venerable personally ordered a memorial service to be held at the Discipline Inspection Court, presided over by Wude True Lord Chen Wei himself. Every government office was required to send a representative to see the Loyal Martyr Star Lord off on his final journey.
What was this called?
This was called the Heavenly Court showing its benevolent side, warming the hearts of immortals everywhere.
Immortal Silk hung everywhere, inside and outside the Discipline Inspection Court.
An Immortal Coffin stood in the square, with an incense altar before it. The Nine-Turns Restful Incense bestowed by the Great Heavenly Venerable burned in clouds that shrouded everything like misty mountains.
Every government office in the Heavenly Court gave the occasion due respect and sent a representative.
Even the Netherworld sent