In a massive desert-like clearing, thousands if not hundreds of thousands of cultivators gathered in front of a massive swirling blue gate that loomed over the world like an abyssal pit of mystery and opportunity.
The tension was high as multiple distinct groups had formed amidst the crowd of lone cultivators from lower worlds or weaker factions.
Thorion, the youth an Emperor had set his sights on, sat on a throne of obsidian lightning as his subordinates quietly stood behind him, their auras towering over the world like primordial titans.
The ancient royals were also present with the likes of Tritor, Vadale and Eliatra leading the pack of hired mercenaries they got for the occasion.
The sects of the chaos Heavens were present, the Alchemic Crimson Haven association, the Azure Crafting Heaven association, the Evorian Merchant Alliance, the Mystic Artisans and more, all present to attempt to gain the most out of this once in a lifetime opportunity.