A tremor, subtle at first, rippled through the very essence of the Nine Heavens Realm.
In sacred celestial gardens around the realm, High Gods cultivating beneath blossoming spirit trees paused, their eyes snapping open in surprise.
High atop snow-capped peaks, meditating hermits stirred from their trances, brows furrowed in confusion. Even within the bustling marketplaces of mortal cities, a hush fell over the crowd as an unfamiliar energy thrummed through the air.
The source of the commotion was unmistakable. A faint luminescence began to bloom from the desolate expanse beyond the celestial wall. It was a hesitant glow at first, like a candle flickering back to life after a long slumber. But with each passing moment, the light grew brighter and stronger until it became a beacon visible across the entire realm.
