The journey to Lingyun Academy did not take long, but there had been no shortage of incidents along the way. Chattering conversation never ceased, though fortunately, nothing major happened.
"We're almost there!"
As they neared the academy, Gu Yunxi became much more excited. Perhaps it was because she would soon be showing the boss around. Fan Chengtian had put quite a bit of thought into this matter.
Thinking of that made her a little indignant. They would not even let her sneak fish from the lake anymore. She would find a chance to take the boss there and eat openly and honestly—not just the fish, but those spirit herbs too...
The distorted scenery fully unfolded, the barrier vanished, and before them lay a scene like a paradise on earth.
The sky was clear and vast, the sunlight bright yet gentle, and the air brimmed with pure, dense spiritual energy, almost comparable to Jiuyao City after it had been affected by the Teleportation Array.
Not far away, the lake water was so clear that its bottom could be seen, reflecting the azure sky like a mirror. Unknown plants grew beneath its surface, and from time to time, fish leaped from the water.
Along the lake's edge lay countless fertile fields. Whenever a breeze passed, waves of green rippled through them, bursting with vitality, seemingly untouched by the changing seasons outside.
Farther away, emerald mountains stretched endlessly. White Mist drifted through the air, seas of clouds surged, and pavilions and towers could vaguely be seen nestled among them. White ribbons of water plunged a thousand feet, turning into mist, while hazy curtains of light flickered in and out beneath the sun.
Some peaks were swept by biting winds and shrouded in endless snow all year round; some were like sword blades tearing