A few breaths later, the Crimson Luan landed in front of the Heavens’ Gate.0

Ye Qing leaped off its back and gave it a solemn bow. “Thank you for everything, senior.”0

“Chirp chirp!”0

The Crimson Luan chirped softly before flying away. Once it had reunited with its brethren, they all took flight and disappeared into the sea of clouds. Ye Qing reckoned that they had returned to the Radiant Tree.0

Ye Qing examined the Heavens’ Gate only after the Crimson Luans were all gone.0

He labeled it as the “Heavens’ Gate” in his head, but it was really a gigantic pailou[1]. Seemingly made from bronze and covered in auspicious engravings such as dragons, phoenixes, and auspicious clouds, it seemed to be infinitely tall and wide. It also exuded an aura of mystery and antiquity.0

Standing at the bottom of the structure, Ye Qing felt as small and weak as an ant.0

That said, although the Heavens’...3