Soon, the view ahead opened up.
The majestic and radiant Southern Heavenly Gate is now within sight.
The Heavenly Gate is 9,999 zhang high and 3,333 zhang wide. It is entirely cast from Chaos Glazed Gold and is engraved with ancient scenes such as all races paying homage and immortals bowing their heads.
On either side of the Heavenly Gate stood nine Golden Armor- armored phantoms, each ten thousand feet tall, wielding divine weapons, exuding majesty and solemnity.
Inside the Heavenly Gate, one can see layers of palaces, shrouded in celestial clouds, creating a magnificent and ever-changing scene.
At this moment, people were already lined up and waiting in front of the Southern Heavenly Gate.
Leading the group were none other than the Supreme Deity Ziwei and the Jade True Supreme Deity, whom they had met just a few days ago. Both were dressed in the most solemn imperial robes today, their expressions dignified and their demeanor majestic.
Behind them, on either side, stood ceremonial guards.
The figures resembled celestial generals and officials such as the Six Ding and Six Jia, and the Twenty-Eight Lunar Mansions, their armor gleaming and banners fluttering.
There were also illusory images of female immortals, such as the Fairy Maiden of Jade Pool, their flowing robes and flower baskets scattering a shower of blossoms.
Further away, the phantoms of various deities, such as the Thunder Department Gods and the Dipper Department Gods, could be seen appearing and disappearing, guarding the Heavenly Gate.
This is almost the highest level of courtesy the Heavenly Court can offer at present.
Although some Heavenly Court deities are merely phantom manifestations, and their true forms may still be dormant or recovering, this gesture is already quite impressive!
Upon seeing Han Xuanji and his entourage arrive, the Supreme Deity Ziwei and the Jade True Supreme Deity stepped forward three times simultaneously, cupped their hands, and proclaimed in a loud voice:
"We are here by order of His Majesty the Heavenly Emperor to Mystic Heaven Dao Venerable!"
"Please, Dao Venerable!"
As the voice faded, the Southern Heavenly Gate burst open with a roar, revealing a dazzling display of celestial light within. A bright avenue paved with nine-colored clouds stretched straight into the depths, leading to the most magnificent and sacred palace— the High Heaven Hall!
Heavenly soldiers and generals stood on both sides, exuding extraordinary auras. Each of them possessed a cultivation level of at least Heavenly Immortal. At the same time, celestial music resounded, and bells and drums shook the heavens!
Han Xuanji nodded slightly, still with his hands behind his back, and stepped into the Southern Heavenly Gate.
The moment his foot landed in the Heavenly Court, all the hanging celestial bells and divine drums in the thirty-three palaces and seventy-two halls of the Heavenly Court rang on their own without being struck!
The bells rang clearly and the drums beat powerfully, striking nine times in total, representing the Heavenly Court's highest respect for the Hunyuan Wuji Dao Venerable!
[The 8-star check-in location, Southern Heavenly Gate, has been detected. Check in now?]
Unsurprisingly, this place is also an extraordinary place imbued with Daoist wisdom.
The fortuitous opportunity contained in the Eight-Star Sign-in Site can also be of considerable use to those in the Hunyuan Wuji Realm.
"System, check-in."
Han Xuanji silently recited in his heart.
[Congratulations, host, you have successfully checked in at the eight-star check-in location " Southern Heavenly Gate " and have received one hundred units of Chaos Glazed Gold.]
The system did not indicate insufficient Dao essence, so Han Xuanji continued to sign in.
[Congratulations, host, you have successfully checked in at the eight-star check-in location " Southern Heavenly Gate " and obtained the Chaos Heavenly Gate Forging Diagram.]
[Congratulations, host, you have successfully checked in at the eight-star check-in location " Southern Heavenly Gate " and obtained the Circulating Heavenly Stars Grand Array Diagram.]
Han Xuanji signed in here more than ten times, and all of them were rare and precious innate treasures, which shows how profound the Daoist essence of this place is.
The most precious of these is undoubtedly the hundred cubes of Chaos Glazed Gold. The Southern Heavenly Gate was forged from this material, standing tall Immortal, possessing many mysteries, and even beings at the Hunyuan Taiji Realm cannot destroy it.
The Chaos Heavenly Gate Forging Diagram was equally extraordinary.
[ The Chaos Heavenly Gate Forging Diagram: Records the method of forging the " Chaos Heavenly Gate " using supreme treasures such as the Chaos Origin and Chaos Glazed Gold. Once completed, this gate can automatically draw in Chaos Qi, suppress the fortune of the Daoist temple, and form its own world within, evolving infinite defensive restrictions that even the Primordial Hunyuan Wuji cannot easily break. (Note: The complete " Chaos Heavenly Gate " possesses power comparable to Hunyuan Supreme Treasure.)]
" The Southern Heavenly Gate should only be a fragmented, Chaos Heavenly Gate..."
Han Xuanji pondered silently.
Even the Heavenly Emperor, after countless years of effort, failed to build a complete Chaos Heavenly Gate, demonstrating its immense power.
If he completes it, wouldn't this temple be impregnable?
As for the Circulating Heavenly Stars Grand Array Diagram, it was also extraordinary, being the Heavenly Court's protective array.
[ Circulating Heavenly Stars Grand Array Diagram: The core array diagram of the High Antiquity Heavenly Court's Circulating Heavenly Stars Grand Array. This array can summon the Chaos Origin, possessing earth-shattering might. It also merges with the external space, locking onto enemies from which they cannot escape. Its defensive power is equally astonishing, sufficient to withstand attacks from those at the Hunyuan Wuji Realm.]
"It's good stuff too..."
Han Xuanji's heart stirred.
This is not one of those imitations from previous check-ins, but the real Circulating Heavenly Stars Grand Array, possessing boundless power. In High Antiquity times, the Heavenly Emperor also used this array to fight against the Devil Ancestor.
" Southern Heavenly Gate... truly worthy of being the High Antiquity Heavenly Court, a place where fortune converges. This sign-in reward is indeed worthy of an eight-star rating."
A sense of satisfaction flashed through Han Xuanji's mind.
These rewards are not divine weapons or magical Law Treasure that directly boost combat power, but they are all top-tier items.
With a slight thought, Han Xuanji carefully collected all the rewards, maintaining a calm demeanor. Accompanied by the two deities, Purple Tenuity and Jade True, and surrounded by a grand procession, he passed through the Southern Heavenly Gate and proceeded along the Tongming Avenue paved with nine-colored clouds towards the High Heaven Hall.
The rewards he received for checking in had quietly arrived in his System Space; he would take his time to count them when he got back.
But the main event is yet to come.
Lu Fan, Li Taiqing, and other disciples followed closely behind, walking in this legendary land, feeling the curious or scrutinizing gazes cast from all directions, as well as the omnipresent innate Spiritual Qi. Even though their minds had been tempered by many trials, they could not help but feel their hearts surging and unable to extricate themselves at this moment.
However, he remained dutiful, keeping his eyes straight ahead and displaying a composed demeanor, demonstrating the excellent conduct of a disciple of Han Xuanji's lineage.
The procession proceeded steadily along the Tongming Avenue toward the High Heaven Hall.
Along the way, one sees magnificent palaces, auspicious beasts roaming, cranes soaring, and sacred springs flowing.
Although many places lack vitality, the majesty and sanctity that have been accumulated over countless eras are overwhelming.
Before long, the High Heaven Hall, which ruled over all the heavens and symbolized supreme authority, was already close at hand.
At this moment, the towering gate of the High Heaven Hall, reaching into the clouds, was slowly opening before them.
The palace was of unknown height, seemingly supporting the entire Nine Heavens. It was entirely forged from supreme divine materials such as Chaos glazed glass, white jade from the nine heavens, and divine gold from the stars. With its carved beams and painted rafters, densely covered with Dao patterns, it exuded an aura of Immortal majesty.
The palace gates were now fully open, and the interior was filled with celestial light and auspicious energy. One could vaguely see figures with profound and vast auras standing on both sides.
Before the palace gate, the Supreme Deity Ziwei and the Jade True Supreme Deity stopped, stepped aside in an inviting gesture, and said in unison:
" Mystic Heaven Dao Venerable, please! His Majesty is waiting inside the hall."
Inside the hall, amidst endless celestial light and divine radiance, a figure dressed in imperial robes and wearing Heavenly Emperor's crown rose from the throne.