The Supreme Radiance
As the female angel's figure completely vanished—
"—Wait."
Her figure reappeared, now accompanied by a mysterious angel. His face was concealed by two layers of white cloth, his head devoid of hair, leaving only a pair of piercing, enigmatic eyes. His arrival brought forth an overwhelming pressure, as if his very presence hailed from another dimension.
"Our Supreme Deity wishes to meet you."
The female angel's voice resonated like an ethereal melody, imbued with a sacred solemnity.
Shaowen seemed taken aback by the announcement, instinctively swallowing hard. The veiled angel extended both hands and tore open a dimensional rift, from which a radiant light spilled forth like a luminous pathway leading to another world. He gestured for us to step through. Shaowen and I exchanged a glance, nodded, and followed the two angels into the rift.
The moment we entered, we were enveloped by an otherworldly force, as if we had traversed time and space. We found ourselves walking within an endless dimensional corridor, a realm that defied the boundaries of reality yet did not fully resemble a dream. Alongside the corridor, vivid depictions of the history of countless worlds unfolded: ancient cosmic wars, the rise and fall of interstellar civilizations, and the evolution of innumerable celestial wonders. These visions were vast and enigmatic, each a legendary chapter from the boundless history of the universe.
After traversing the mesmerizing passage, we arrived at a colossal and sacred gate. The door emitted a dazzling light, its brilliance akin to a flowing galaxy, illuminating the entire space. Intricate runes were carved into the door's surface, their radiance decorating the gate like a constellation of stars.
As we stood before the gate, it slowly opened, revealing the scene beyond. Before us lay a grand and holy sanctuary, its architectural design surpassing anything imaginable by known civilizations. The interior was bathed in divine radiance, and the sky above was a deep violet-blue, resembling an infinite starry expanse reflected onto the sanctuary's vaulted ceiling.
The floor of the sanctuary was made of luminous, flowing stone, each step accompanied by a faint hum of light, as if guiding our path. Towering columns and majestic arches stood tall, their grandeur amplified by the sacred glow. The walls were adorned with crystalline gems that sparkled with a gentle brilliance, suffusing the space with a serene yet awe-inspiring aura.
We advanced toward the center of the sanctuary. There, upon the supreme throne of the divine, awaited an angel of unparalleled majesty and dignity. Clad in resplendent robes of light, she radiated an air of incomparable sanctity, her ten wings spread wide like a celestial halo.
"Welcome to Yuanting, esteemed guests."
Her voice was deep and sacred, resonating like the echoes of the cosmos.
Her gaze was warm and profound, as though she could see through everything.
"I am Luodan, the Supreme Deity of Yuanting. Now, please tell me your names—"