Dali, Yunnan, China. Cang Mountain, north of Dali City.
Cang Mountain lay north of Dali City. From afar, it displayed two colors: its upper half was entirely blanketed in snow, while its lower half was a lush green.
Dali's skies were far clearer than those in the city. Patches of white clouds adorned the sapphire-blue heavens, and the clean, crystalline sight immediately refreshed the spirit.
Before the majestic and imposing Cang Mountain stretched a vast expanse of exceptionally clear water: Erhai Lake. Snowy mountains and emerald waters were both the pinnacle of natural beauty, while between Cang Mountain and Erhai Lake stood three towering white pagodas, one large and two small. Their reflections shimmered in Erhai Lake, evoking a strange and special feeling in everyone's hearts.
Ji Mingming stood beside Yan, gazing at the distant scenery as she exclaimed, "This place is truly beautiful! It's like a paradise beyond the world."
Hai Ruyue nodded as well. "Being here feels as though my heart has been cleansed. I used to be too busy with work. I never imagined our country had such a beautiful place."
Shui Yue repeatedly nodded in agreement with them. Only Yan seemed not to care about any of it. His gaze shifted about as if he were trying to lock onto a direction and confirm something. Suddenly, his eyes stopped on a familiar figure.
"You really came."
Sky Guide Zaglu walked up to Yan. He seemed to have merged with the snowy mountains and green waters before them, his aura completely transformed. "Yan Xiaoyi, you sensed it too, didn't you?"
Yan could not be bothered to answer. Zaglu continued, "Yan Xiaoyi, I know you're powerful. You were even able to deal with a nine-thousand-year Deep Sea Underworld Serpent. But this time, the ferocious beasts are anything but