Chapter 1653: Congratulations

The legend of the Heaven's Gate hadn't appeared in generations, and the legends built around it were akin to the stuff of mythos. 

It was said that the Earth's Gate held the secrets to Life and the Heaven's Gate held the secrets to Existence. They sat on two opposing ends of reality, creating the parameters by which creation itself could flourish. 

And today… 

The Heaven's Gate had appeared again. 

They were tall and looming, so much so that no matter where you stood on the Ninth Heaven, they could be seen as clear as day. 

Golds, silvers and bronzes, wound together in a fanciful embroidery that encompassed all that ever had been and ever would be stood in an impossible tall arch. 

And with a step, Ryu took a step through it. 

It was a simple action, one unadorned and lacking any sort of flair. His hair danced gently, a delicate glow gliding across his blemishless skin.