The Crown Prince, his face once pale and dim with foreboding shadows, suddenly lit up. In an instant, he shone with radiant glory as a fire ignited within his heart. With a roar that shook the heavens, he commanded, “All Heavenly Officers, follow me into battle, protect the White Emperor!”5

With a thunderous boom, the conflicted hearts of the celestial officials were straightened by the White Emperor's. The warriors like the Northstar Sword Devil could no longer contain themselves; they roared in unison, rushing out of the Taiwei Imperial Palace, their fervor matching the Crown Prince’s brilliance.0

Thousands of elite celestial officials stormed out. They were greeted by the sight of a mountainous river of flesh and blood teeming with countless demons and devils. These invaders were so numerous they seemed to blot out the heaven and earth, suffocating the Heavenly Palace with their oppressive presence.0

But the shock lasted only a moment.0

For above this ghastly mountain of flesh and blood shone a dazzling light,...0