Chapter 686: Tawei Imperial Palace!
Beyond the Divine Gateway, a majestic platinum palace loomed over the central region of the Celestial Court. To enter this Imperial Palace, visitors had to ascend step-by-step for a total of 999 steps.
These steps, like a miniature white dragon, held aloft the platinum palace. Atop the palace hung a sign board aglow with golden light, embossed with the eternal words—Taiwei Imperial Palace.
At this moment, both inside the Taiwei Imperial Palace and upon the white dragon steps, a historic peak of activity thrummed. Immortals of Rank 2 and above had been summoned in great numbers.
Crowds surged up the white dragon steps, each Immortal taking one step at a time, their faces solemn, whispering amongst themselves in hushed tones as they orderly entered the Taiwei Imperial Palace to pay homage.
The Taiwei Imperial Palace, the very heart of the dynasty, was a place where officials, devoid of seats, stood according to their rank—the greater the rank, the deeper inside they stood.
At the highest point of the palace was a lofty dragon throne, now vacant. To the left and right of the throne sat Empress Zhao and the Crown Prince, respectively, poised and proper.
Empress Zhao's brows were tightly knit, her face icy, while the Crown Prince wore a cold expression, his eyes harboring a hint of lethal intent.
Below them, the ministers bowed their heads slightly, their expressions stern, neatly arrayed.
Before long, the Taiwei Imperial Palace was nearly full, the air thick with swirling mists.