Above and below the sea of clouds lay two separate heavens.
In the mortal world, all things thrived amid mountains, forests, fertile fields, and rivers, while cities and villages bustled with farming.
The blue waves were like a calm sea of white clouds, the azure sky hung with stars, and flying luan occasionally spread their wings and soared. In the distance, a line appeared at the edge of the cloud sea, drawing ever closer. Flying birds screeched sharply and scattered away. When that line neared, it proved to be a thousand sails breaking through the waves!
A massive, broad-hulled, exquisitely carved tower ship led the way.
The ship's pavilions rose three stories high, carved beams and painted rafters inlaid with gold and silver. Fine wine and delicacies filled the elevated seats as cups were raised and traded.
Several exquisite tall pillars stood along both sides. Below lay a spacious plaza, where jade trees and coral surrounded a lavish stage. Musicians played immortal melodies, while dancing girls performed upon the magnificent circular platform.
Hundreds of oars on either side moved in perfect unison, sweeping past perilous peaks that pierced the clouds.
The remaining tower ships were packed with armored soldiers wielding weapons.
Judging by their styles and banners, the fleet belonged to at least the Five Factions, advancing in a vast and mighty procession.
They arrived at a mysterious region.
The fleet passed through the ruins of an Ancient Ruin. After tens of thousands of years, the enormous ruins had become mountains and forests, with waterfalls, deep ravines, and azure lakes scattered across them. Whether ordinary vessels or that gigantic broad-hulled tower ship, they were like ants upon an elephant beside it...
The damaged runes had not completely failed, and no one could charge in recklessly. This place was both a