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On Heavenly Realm Island, the air is buzzing with anticipation. Cultivators from all corners of the realm have gathered, drawn by a mysterious message that seemed to have been sent from none other than Zenith Heaven Emperor himself. The message had instructed them to bring their Heavenly Court fragments with them and to follow the arrangements of a certain Ah Chang, who was said to be tasked with rebuilding the Heavenly Court.
As the cultivators arrive, they are greeted with the sight of an island that seems to have been untouched by human hands. Lush forests and sparkling rivers stretch out as far as the eye can see, and the air is filled with the scent of blooming flowers. It is as if the island itself is alive and welcoming them.
Each cultivator carries with them a Heavenly Court fragment, a powerful artifact that is said to contain a portion of the Heavenly Court's power. These fragments are not small trinkets; they are as big as houses and often require multiple cultivators to transport them. But the cultivators seem to have no trouble carrying them, their bodies suffused with spiritual energy that allows them to move even the heaviest of objects.
As they make their way to the center of the island, the cultivators begin to sense a powerful aura emanating from the area. It is a sensation unlike anything they have felt before, a mix of raw power and ancient wisdom that seems to pulse through the air. They know that they are in the presence of something great.
And then, they see him. Ah Chang, the man tasked with rebuilding the Heavenly Court, stands before them, his gaze steady and his demeanor calm. He does not appear like a cultivator, instead he seems to be a mortal man, dressed in simple robes and with no discernible spiritual energy emanating from him. But this impression could not be more wrong, for he is among the strongest of them all, with only a few Eternal Life Beings being stronger than him.
"Welcome, fellow daoists," he says, his voice carrying across the island. "I am Ah Chang, and I have been tasked with rebuilding the Heavenly Court. I know that many of you have traveled far to be here, and I am grateful for your presence."
Most cultivators look at each other and do not know why they must follow this man. But they know that they must follow him because their leaders have ordered them to do so. After all, many may not know, but they are the remnants of the Heavenly Court or the followers of one of the remnants, and it is their duty to help rebuild it.
As the days pass, the cultivators work tirelessly, using their Heavenly Court fragments to construct the buildings and structures that will form the new Heavenly Court. They work in silence, communicating only through gestures and occasional nods of acknowledgement. There is a sense of camaraderie among them, a shared understanding that they are working towards a greater purpose.
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After being brought here by White, most members of the Nine Provinces (1) Group are gathered at the Grievance Settling Platform. It's a tense atmosphere, with everyone on edge as they wait for the meeting to begin. The group is made up of some of the most powerful cultivators in the world, and the stakes are high.
Zenith Heaven Emperor, the newest member of the group, is meeting most of them for the first time in person. He knows that the tradition of giving juniors a present when first meeting them is important, and he wants to make a good impression. As the one with the greatest seniority, he naturally has to give them all a small gift.
He looks down at small, exquisitely wrapped packages in his hands, that he quickly took out from his space storage. Inside each one is an Invitation for the famous Immortal Feast held by Fairy Lady Distinguishing Snow. It's an exclusive event that only a few cultivators in the world are invited to attend, and Zenith Heaven Emperor is honored to have been given enough invitations for everyone in the group.
He walks up to the group, a smile on his face as he hands out the invitations. "Greetings, everyone. It's an honor to meet you all in person. I have a small gift for each of you."
At this point, Zenith Heaven Emperor points to a small box in his hand with many small presents inside. "I have managed to secure a few invitations to the Immortal Feast, and I would like to offer them to you as a gift."
The members of the group are stunned, unable to believe their luck. They thank Zenith Heaven Emperor profusely, amazed that they have been given the chance to attend such a prestigious event. Although some already have one from their clan or sect, one more invitation still means that they can take one more person with them.
The members of the Nine Provinces (1) Group take the invitations, their eyes widening in surprise and delight. They all know how exclusive the Immortal Feast is, and to be invited is a great honor. "Thank you, Zenith Heaven Emperor," says Thrice Reckless Mad Saber, a look of gratitude on his face.
After taking his own invitation, Northern River's Loose Cultivator speaks up. "How did you manage to get these invitations, Zenith Heaven Emperor? They are highly coveted and difficult to obtain."
Zenith Heaven Emperor smiles enigmatically. "Let's just say that I have a good relationship with Fairy Lady Distinguishing Snow. I have provided her with a large supply of Eight Stage materials in the past, and she has been kind enough to reward me with these invitations."
Although Zenith Heaven Emperor did give them invitations for this event, he is certain that this event will be different from everything they ever saw before, after all, the day this event happens is the day he will make a certain announcement related to 'that' plan. Surely this will shock the world like nothing else!
Giving them such an invitation is like giving them a seat in the front row, when the announcement happens. Why this event, you ask? Simple, during this event many powerful forces send their representatives, therefore it is the perfect time to announce something.
While having these thoughts, Zenith Heaven Emperor also thought about how to get the remaining group members, that did not attend this gathering, to show up in front of him. After all, Zenith Heaven Emperor can't just visit them one by one, that would just make him look suspicious.
In the end, he decided that he will give them an invitation if fate wants it to happen. After all, there is still some time until then and as far as Zenith Heaven Emperor can remember from the original story, events like the tractor race and them producing a film happen during this time, where most of the members show up.
After this conversation Zenith Heaven Emperor did not intervene much anymore, instead he was either busy helping out the Heavenly Court reconstruct itself, or spend my time with Soft Feather.
The next time he showed up is during the tractor race, but even there he was only a spectator, that watched as the entire thing happened. Him joining would not have been any interesting in the first place, since he with his knowledge and strength would have easily won.
Zenith Heaven Emperor only went there because of two things. First Soft Feather begged him to go and second he wanted to invite as many members of the Nine Provinces (1) Group as possible to the Immortal Feast.