A massive explosion erupted, causing the Saintly Forest Courtyard to shake. It was as though the world was falling apart. If it wasn't for the formation around the courtyard, the entire imperial city would probably shake as well.

Abruptly, the stele shone with a dazzling radiance, flooding the Saintly Forest Courtyard with light. Eventually, the radiance broke through the seal around the courtyard and connected to the sky, manifesting an astonishing phenomenon that hung above the imperial city. First, the people of the city were amazed by the phenomenon they saw. Then, the amazement was replaced with sheer shock.

"Th-this light is coming from the Saintly Forest Courtyard. What's happening?"

"I remember that when the imperial uncle challenged the Saintly Forest Ranking...