The Supreme Arbiter Salvation Mountains stretched through Emperor-Receiving Prefecture far into the north, where dark clouds covered the sky. As lightning crackled in the clouds, it made heaven and earth seem the same color. The atmosphere was oppressive, like a prison cell. All living beings were trapped in that prison cell, unable to escape, forced to simply sit in place and endure. Great fat drops of rain pounded the lands, creating water vapor that turned into mist, which spread out to envelop everything.12

A 9,000-meter flying ship flew through the storm at top speed. It moved at such great speed that it left behind sonic booms and thick contrails. From a distance, it looked almost like a mighty azure dragon flying through heaven. In fact, the flying ship was actually crafted to look like a dragon. It had two long whiskers coming out of the prow which rippled as the ship flew. Glittering light spread out in all directions, scanning the area constantly.8

Inside the ship, Xu Qing stood wearing a violet daoist robe embroidered with gold. His hair was tied back with a white band trimmed in red. Gripping the rail with both hands, he looked out into the endless rain. Everything was hazy, almost like the formless mass that was said to exist before the creation of all things. It was a never-ending vast expanse.10

It was the type of scene that would cause one’s heart to connect to the grandeur...5