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The Upper Realm of Heaven glimmered, its silver light catching on floating pavilions and clouds spun from dawn-gold. Dust hung motionless in the forgotten palace of you, untouched for ages—a silent monument to a god who found more solace in mortal realms than in celestial grandeur. In the Martial Hall, tension vibrated through the air; the Emperor's summons had drawn officials from every corner, their whispers weaving a tapestry of rumor and intrigue. Kaelan stood at the fore, his crimson robes a vivid stroke against the pale marble, his gaze sweeping the crowd until it locked onto the familiar figure stepping into the light. A smile—unapologetic and warm—spread across his face as he stepped forward, disregarding the watching eyes. "At last," he said, his voice a thread of warmth in…