Chapter 96: The Sages

In the resplendent heart of a celestial abode, the three convened around an immense round table that seemed to capture and refract the very essence of the radiant warmth suffusing the grand hall. Towering pillars of lustrous jade rose as mighty sentinels towards an arched ceiling adorned with intricate carvings that danced alongside the ethereal illumination.

Each footfall upon the polished marble floor echoed with a weighty resonance, their imposing figures mirrored flawlessly in the reflective surface. Tapestries of exquisite brocade silk clung to the walls, their vibrant hues and masterfully embroidered scenes depicting legendary tales of cultivation's mightiest triumphs.