The Stone Kingdom's Imperial Palace was much livelier than usual. As Di Yi and Lie Wan'er walked through its inner grounds, they did not look out of place or attract much attention.
As the center of a kingdom, this place, like the Fire Kingdom's Imperial Palace, had abundant dragon qi and the lingering resonance of nationwide worship, allowing one to perceive the grand momentum of imperial rule.
Water babbled through a river that seemed to have been deliberately excavated to pass through the Imperial Palace. It imparted a sense of endless vitality, adding a touch of the mortal world amid the solemn, oppressive atmosphere.
"Isn't it still early? Why have so many people already arrived?"
The Stone Kingdom's Imperial Palace offered a different sight at every step. Flood dragons appeared on the river's surface, white turtles rested in ornamental ponds, spirit medicines bloomed in gardens, and descendants of ancient species, auspicious beasts, and others made their homes here.
Besides these, Di Yi also saw many creatures of all different forms, some he had seen before and others he had not.
"That's perfectly normal. It's the Human Emperor's birthday, after all. Many things need to be arranged in advance," Lie Wan'er explained, telling Di Yi that there were many twists and turns involved.
Some people might have come simply to offer congratulations and gifts, while others wanted to seize this opportunity to draw closer to the Stone Emperor.
The latter naturally had to demonstrate their regard for the Stone Emperor by arriving early to congratulate him.
"Do the Primordial Divine Mountains have the same idea?" Di Yi asked.
Among those creatures of varied and unusual forms were leaders of sects, powerful independent cultivators, and important representatives from the Primordial Divine Mountains. Every one of them had a significant background.
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