It was the exact moment of dawn. Suns didn’t rise from the east in every part of the Revered Ancient mainland. But in the Imperial Region, the sun did rise from the east, like a huge furnace, baking heaven and earth with a red glow as it climbed into the air. The night fractured and fell apart as light illuminated the statue of Grand Emperor Swordsage, whose cast shadow covered the rainbow bridge and the imperial palace.16

From a distance, it was possible to see thick violet smoke swirling up from the Immortal Reception Plaza in front of the imperial palace, all within the shadow of the grand emperor.2

There was also a large bell that rose up into midair exactly as night and day transposed. It was the Immortal Questioning Bell. From the days of Ancient Emperor Dark Serenity until the present, it had existed in between yin and yang. When the sun came out, it was revealed. When the sun set, it disappeared. Its function was to certify the heart. From the very beginning, whenever a government official was called into question, they could ring the Immortal Questioning Bell to certify the state of their heart. It had been that way since ancient times. That said, during the reign of Emperor Dark War, the bell was rarely used.14

At the moment, all of the officials in the sable garments, including Xu Qing, were entering the building. What met Xu Qing’s eyes was a majestic palace hall. It was large enough to fit several thousand people. The open areas were lined with pillars carved with auspicious animals. [1]0

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