The scene shifts to Paris, the world-famous international metropolis and a city of parks. Gao Liang, Ying Er, Zhang Yu Ping, Dong Jiao, and Yu Die are seated in a spacious open-top vehicle. Gao Liang wears royal attire reminiscent of Napoleon, while the four wives don elegant court garments of the French royal palace, looking splendid. The金刚 bodyguards escort the vehicle, with the Great Power Guardian and the Thunder and Lightning Deities providing celestial protection from outer space, while Satan remains hidden in a quiet, often-overlooked corner, ready to spring into action at a moment's notice—executing special missions with unmatched speed upon the master's command. The open-top vehicle passes gracefully through the Arc de Triomphe, admired and supported by the French people. "Wow! What a magnificent and majestic sight!" all four wives exclaim. This iconic structure from the Napoleonic era has become a landmark of France, and every year during the national holiday, military units participating in the parade march through it to display the nation's strength and prestige.
And our highlight, invited by the French government with great ceremony, marched proudly and resolutely through this magnificent Triumphal Arch, escorted by the crowd. The Triumphal Arch is a type of building in Europe used to commemorate military victories. Originating in ancient Rome, where rulers used it to showcase their achievements, it has since been emulated by other European countries. Typically located on major city streets or in squares, it is constructed of stone, resembling a gatehouse with one or three arches, adorned with relief sculptures that depict the ruler's military triumphs. The Paris Triumphal Arch stands at the center of the Place de la Concorde, also known as the Star-shaped Square Arch, one of Paris's four iconic buildings—alongside the Eiffel Tower, the Star-shaped Square Arch, the Louvre Museum, and the Notre-Dame Cathedral—facing the Champs-Élysées. It was built during the reign of Emperor Napoleon.
The Napoleon Arch, built to commemorate the victory at the Battle of Austerlitz, was laid down on August 15, 1806, and completed on July 29, 1836. It is the largest of over 100 triumphal arches in Europe. Designed by Charles Gaudin (Chalgrin), the star-shaped square triumphal arch is entirely constructed of stone, standing at a height of meters, spanning meters in width, and 22 meters in thickness, with a central archway measuring meters wide. On each of its four sides there is a grand entrance, adorned with numerous exquisite sculptures, and within each doorway are inscribed the names of 286 generals who served under Napoleon Bonaparte during his campaigns. The arch also bears an account of French military campaigns from 1792 to 1815. On the exterior walls, large-scale sculptures drawn from the French military history between 1792 and 1815 are displayed. Each sculpture is unique, and together with the ornamental relief carvings on the arch's lintel, they form a harmonious and cohesive artistic whole, presenting a refined and captivating work of art.
On the正面, there are four reliefs: "The Marseillaise," "Victory," "Resistance," and "Peace." The most compelling is the relief on the right side (facing the Rue des Champ de Mars), depicting the "Departure of the Volunteer Army in 1792," better known as "The Marseillaise." This masterpiece holds a distinguished place in the history of world visual arts. After the completion of the Arc de Triomphe, by the mid-19th century, a circular square and twelve radiating roads were constructed around it, establishing the current layout. In November 1920, a tomb of the Unknown Soldier was built beneath the arch. The tomb is flat and contains the remains of an unnamed French soldier who died in World War I, symbolizing the 150,000 French troops who perished in the conflict. On significant occasions such as the Armistice Day, the French President presents flowers and offers silent tributes to the fallen French heroes. Each year, on July 14—the French National Day—the military parade begins here.
Elevators inside the Arc de Triomphe lead directly to the arch, which stands 50 meters high. Visitors may also climb a spiral stone staircase with 273 steps. Upon reaching the top, there is a small historical museum displaying numerous photographs and historical documents related to the architectural history of the Arc de Triomphe, as well as images depicting the life of Napoleon, France's great historical figure, and the names of 558 generals who served alongside him during his campaigns. Two film rooms with bilingual English-French narration are also available, dedicated to documentaries highlighting the evolution of Paris over time. Twelve radiating tree-lined avenues surround the square, and the plaza is always bustling with traffic. Visitors can ascend the Arc de Triomphe to enjoy panoramic views of Paris. Located at the spacious Place de la Concorde, the Arc de Triomphe stands at the terminus of the Avenue de la République and at the highest point of the Butte de Montrouge. From Place de la Concorde, twelve avenues extend in all directions. The magnificent Arc de Triomphe rises prominently on the central island of the square.
The arch was initiated in 1806 under Charles Gravier's supervision according to Napoleon's orders, to commemorate the French army. Completed in 1836, it features a single vaulted arch with a barrel vault roof, surpassing in scale the Roman Constantinian Arch. Standing 50 meters high and 45 meters wide, the arch is adorned with large reliefs on each of its four facades. Among these, the most renowned and exquisite is located in the lower right corner of the facade facing the Rue de la Victoire, depicting the departure of the volunteer troops in 1792. The scene of Napoleon's victory celebration, known as "The March of the Volunteers," is inscribed above this relief, while the names of each campaign are engraved on the shield at the summit. A "Mausoleum of the Unknown Soldier" was established beneath the arch in 1920, where a perpetual flame is lit each evening.
There is also a modest museum within the building that documents the history of this monumental structure, where visitors can see the names of 558 generals, some of whom are lined through, indicating that they died in battle. The Carrousel Triumphal Arch was designed and constructed between 1806 and 1808 by Pierre-François Chodron and Charles-Balès, to celebrate Napoleon Bonaparte's series of military victories in 1805. It can be considered a replica of the Roman Septimius Severus Triumphal Arch, including its monumental architectural features and sculptural elements. Three rounded arches are set between red and white marble columns, adorned with shallow reliefs commemorating Napoleon's military achievements. At the apex of the arch, four gilded galloping horses are placed.
These horses were moved from St. Mark's Basilica in Venice according to Napoleon's orders; the originals were returned to Italy in 1815. The current horses are replicas, and a carriage and statue of Peace have been added.