The wind was still, the waves calm.
As Daoist Hongtian's voice faded, the world around them seemed to fall silent. Then, layers of illusions began to materialize from the void.
On Lonely Heart Island, Lü Yang broke into a smile.
The next second, a weave of dark-gold, illusory light coalesced above his head, forming the manifestation of an Ability—the very first Ability of the [Fruit of Celestial Fire]:
'[Emperor's Fate]!'
This Ability manifested as an Emperor's Crown, its twelve tassels gleaming with the light of pearls and jade. It made Lü Yang appear incredibly solemn, like a monarch Ruling the World.
However, on the other side, Daoist Hongtian manifested the very same Ability. With the Crown above him, a shimmering radiance enveloped them both. Scenes of pavilions, palaces, and crimson-paved steps soon materialized, causing the sea below to boil and send plumes of white steam soaring into the sky.
'[Guiyuan Palace]!'
