The Heavenly Gate's Du Peak towered majestically into the Nine Heavens above, almost piercing into the outer realms, reaching an unimaginable height. Clouds and mist swirled around it, and spiritual fog surged.
Looking up from below, one could only see a mountain peak shaped like a pillar holding up the heavens, soaring into the clouds, its summit completely invisible.
It was said that the Heavenly Gate's Gate Lord, with his heaven-reaching divine power, had moved this King of Ten Thousand Mountains, this Emperor among Peaks, from another domain. It was incomparably vast and magnificent, with stars of all heavens orbiting around it.
Ye Chen marveled. Truly worthy of the Heavenly Gate's Gate Lord, who was like a legendary Divine Spirit, to have moved such a divine peak. This feat alone was extraordinary, unmatched in ancient or modern times.
The Main Hall could stand beneath the starry sky, above the Nine Heavens, overlooking the boundless, endless earth, situated at the absolute pinnacle of the world, even loftier than divine cities like Tian Sheng City.
Boundless, infinite starlight descended from the Nine Heavens, shrouding the entire Heavenly Gate's main peak. Bathed within it, the starlight was brilliant, carrying a surging, sacred fluctuation that inspired awe from the depths of one's heart.
The Main Hall was majestic and vast, grand and enormous, with carved railings and jade inlays, resplendent in gold and jade. Its walls were engraved with various mythical beasts from ancient times to the present, and a vast aura surged forth as if the beasts carved on the walls were truly ancient creatures.
The massive, imposing main gate was wide open. The hall was spacious inside, with banquet tables set in continuous rows.
At the very depths, there was a lofty Divine Throne suspended in the void. The Heavenly Gate's Gate Lord sat upon it, his figure towering, his eyes like stars and brows like swords, his black hair cascading like a waterfall over his shoulders, brimming with heroic vigor. He looked quite young.
But everyone in the world knew the Heavenly Gate's Gate Lord's age was far from his youthful appearance. Yet he was incomparably powerful, standing among the supreme powerhouses above the clouds, his dominance and majesty unmatched.
Simply sitting there, he seemed like an insurmountable mountain peak, making everyone feel an immense pressure.
Fortunately, the Heavenly Gate's Gate Lord had restrained his aura. Otherwise, no one present could have withstood the ancient might of such a peerless Great Power.
Below the Heavenly Gate's Gate Lord were several treasure seats, occupied by the most powerful figures within the Heavenly Gate. Heavenly King Wangchen was prominently among them. There were also several other figures renowned throughout the myriad realms, even more powerful than Saint Lords.
Although none could match the Heavenly Gate's Gate Lord, with their auras restrained, they still emanated a vast, mountain-like majesty that would make Saint Lords tremble with fear.
Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!
Streaks of flowing light appeared, carrying powerful and surging, abundant auras. They were the Heavenly Gate's Elders, renowned seniors, guest elders, and other powerful figures, each a super powerhouse of long-standing fame.
On this day, many Elders and important figures within the Heavenly Gate had received the Gate Lord's decree, all summoned to the Heavenly Gate's Main Hall for an important announcement.
Who would dare neglect the Gate Lord's order?
By noon, almost all important figures present at the Heavenly Gate's Du Peak had arrived. Even Heavenly Gate powerhouses outside had hurried back.
Among them were also many prodigies of the younger generation, each with outstanding talent and heroic bearing, or possessing peerless beauty that could topple cities.
Over these years, as the Heavenly Gate rapidly developed, it naturally did not lack recruitment of talented individuals from across the world among the younger generation. Not just from the Seven Great Domains, but even beyond them, countless geniuses flocked to the Tian Cang Domain, seeking to become Heavenly Gate disciples.
Everyone knew the Heavenly Gate had only developed for a short time and lacked the necessary foundation of disciples. Joining now would undoubtedly bring the richest resources, making cultivation twice as effective with half the effort—the most opportune time.
Naturally, the Heavenly Gate preferred quality over quantity. To join, one had to pass through layers of strict screening before qualifying as a Heavenly Gate disciple. Both background and character were thoroughly investigated without the slightest carelessness.
Those able to attend the Grand Feast in the Main Hall were basically the newer young prodigies, all possessing extraordinary potential. Not just anyone could join.
These Heaven's Pride of the younger generation, granted the right to attend the feast, were all incredibly excited, casting fervent gazes toward the lofty Heavenly Gate's Gate Lord upon the central Divine Throne, their hearts filled with admiration.
For these youths in the prime of their vigor, a Great Power like the Heavenly Gate's Gate Lord, who overlooked all ages, was absolutely a Divine Spirit-like figure they worshipped, an idol.
Usually, this legendary Gate Lord rarely appeared in the world. Even many high-ranking Supreme Elders within the Heavenly Gate found it difficult to see the Gate Lord. Only a few ancestral-level figures like the supreme Heavenly Kings had the right to see the Heavenly Gate's Gate Lord regularly. No one expected him to appear today.
Additionally, everyone was quite curious. Why had the Heavenly Gate's Gate Lord decreed the return of the Heavenly Gate's powerhouses and set up such a Grand Feast? What was the purpose?
But the Heavenly Gate's Gate Lord sat upright on the Divine Throne, his eyes slightly closed, not speaking, only a great majesty slowly emanating. Who dared to ask? All remained silent.
"The Gate Lord is truly handsome, so dashing. If possible, I really wish I could marry someone like the Gate Lord," said a Heaven's Pride Noble Daughter brought by a Supreme Elder, gazing at the Gate Lord with infatuation.
"Shh, don't recklessly discuss the Gate Lord. How could someone like us aspire to reach him? Think of something more practical," another stunningly beautiful young maiden spoke, glaring at her.
Many Elders, renowned seniors, or guest powerhouses had brought family members or proud disciples and grand-disciples. There was no shortage of young, beautiful maidens. Looking at the Heavenly Gate's Gate Lord upon the Divine Throne, they harbored maidenly affections, their faces blushing shyly.
Although they knew the Heavenly Gate's Gate Lord appeared young, his true age might be enough to be their great-grandfather's grandfather.
But just as heroes naturally love beauties, have beauties ever not loved heroes?
The Heavenly Gate's Gate Lord was famous throughout the myriad realms. In just a few decades, he had founded an immortal superpower that could already rival immortal forces, approaching supreme sacred lands. What it lacked was merely corresponding heritage.
All Heavenly Gate powerhouses believed that given enough time, the Heavenly Gate could completely reach that level, because the existence of the Heavenly Gate's Gate Lord represented everything.
To create such an immortal overlord force across the Seven Great Domains, how could an ordinary person accomplish it? Only a peerless Gate Lord could.
Compared to him, the so-called young talents who usually pursued them were merely flickering flames, so dim and lackluster.
While discussions continued below, above, the Heavenly Gate's Gate Lord remained seated on the Divine Throne, eyes slightly closed, silent and still, as if patiently waiting for someone. This made many quite curious. Who, after all, had such great influence that even the Gate Lord would wait for them?
But no one dared to ask. Even Wangchen and the other founding ancestral figures remained silent, only a majesty emanating.
At this moment, suddenly, the entire Main Hall fell silent.
Because the Heavenly Gate's Gate Lord opened his eyes and looked toward the Main Hall's entrance, where a young man and a young woman slowly walked into view.
The Heavenly Gate's Gate Lord, who had been silent all along, spoke, and smiled, astonishing everyone in the Main Hall. He slowly said, "Finally, you've come..."
The seemingly quite handsome young man smiled lightly. "Apologies for being late!"