Huiyue Palace was an impressive sight. The guards were fully armed and armored, with a crescent moon insignia on their breasts. They stood in a neat line, and were mostly of the divine moonrace. Some had their totems out as they patrolled the skies. From the entrance, the palace compound looked just like a paradise, especially with the clouds, moonlight, cherry blossoms, and pristine white and pink walls.

Though the guards put up a threatening front, they mellowed considerably when Tianming mentioned Huiye Shi's name. They knew that Feiling was an ascendant and felt that Tianming's aura was also rather impressive, so they...