The Nine-Fold Palace
Located at the highest point of the Supreme Realm Emperor Palace, this place represents supreme power and is the most solemn and sacred site on the entire Nine Provinces Continent.
The palace sits amidst the clouds, surrounded by colorful mists and countless immortal halls. They are layered in such a way that they seem like stars surrounding a bright moon, soaring high above the world.
The exterior walls are built of white jade, glowing with a soft luster under the sunlight. Massive jade steps lead directly to the main gates, flanked by two gleaming statues of divine beasts. Their eyes seem to hold a thousand years of wisdom, alert and watchful, as if they might leap from their pedestals at any moment to patrol the surroundings.
"The prodigies of the Star Domain Grand Tournament request an audience with Her Majesty the Empress!"
"Admit them!"
Guided by Ji Wu and Di Changxi, a group of unconscious prodigies floated through the air, ascending the Nine-Fold Stairway of the palace.
Only after passing the nine levels did they reach the entrance of the main hall. The first things to meet the eye were two rows of towering jade pillars carved with dragons, phoenixes, and cloud patterns, appearing both mysterious and solemn. The interior was magnificently decorated yet dignified. A golden throne stood in the center, backed by a massive dragon tapestry with flowing, lifelike whiskers.
The entire palace exuded a serene atmosphere, with a faint, refreshing fragrance…
Chapter 54