East Sea
The Taiyang Star leapt from the sea surface, with all other stars hiding behind the Heavenly Vault.
Above the endless azure waves of the East Sea, an island of exquisite magnificence was also slowly taking solid form from its ethereal state.
Pavilions and towers adorned cliff tops, while the resplendent Heavenly Palace dotted the mountain peaks.
A seven-colored light descended from the sky, landing before Biyou Palace.
Once the light dispersed, it revealed an imposing and upright figure.
The dozing Water Fire Boy was startled awake, spotting a black-haired youth with the Upper Pure Lotus Crown on his head and garbed in a Red White Crane Silk Robe. The young Daoist, with his sword-like brows slightly raised, was none other than the Saint of the Jie Sect, the Tongtian Sect Hierarch.
But now, his handsome and upright cheeks did not have the warm smile of before, nor the casual freedom and vividness. Instead, he bore a somewhat grim expression.
