South Heaven Gate.
The most majestic gateway in the Three Realms.
It was forged from ten-thousand-year divine jade and towered into the clouds. Above its lintel, the words "South Heaven Gate" had been inscribed by the Dao Ancestor himself, imbued with supreme Dao resonance that countless arts could scarcely penetrate.
On ordinary days, divine generals stood in formation here while Heavenly Soldiers patrolled. Golden light covered the cloud steps, and auspicious vapors rose into the highest heavens.
Any Immortal or God, demon or fiend who arrived here had to withdraw their divine radiance and enter on foot to show reverence for the Heavenly Court.
Today was no different.
Mo Liqing, Heavenly King of Growth; Mo Lihong, Heavenly King of Wide Vision; Mo Lihai, Heavenly King of Much Learning; and Mo Lishou, Heavenly King Who Holds the Kingdom, who guarded South Heaven Gate, actually found today easier than usual.
Holding the Azure Edge Sword, Mo Liqing leaned against a jade pillar, his tone tinged with utter boredom.
"The mortal world has been settled, and the Buddhist School has sealed itself off. For tens of thousands of years to come, I doubt any blind little vermin in these Three Realms will dare cause trouble at the Heavenly Court."
"Indeed, indeed."
Mo Lihai, cradling his pipa, laughed. "Come to think of it, we have that lineage from the Ruined Temple to thank for this."
"Overbearing as they are, they truly did rid our Heavenly Court of a thorn in its heart."
"Watch your words!"
Mo Lihong, Heavenly King of Wide Vision, gave a low shout, his wary gaze sweeping toward the lower realm.
"That place is not to be discussed lightly!"
At the mention of the Ruined Temple, every trace of ease vanished from the Four Heavenly Kings' faces, leaving only profound reverence