Beside the divine tree lay a vast lake. Its surface was calm and utterly still, like a green mirror, making one feel exceptionally comfortable. It was just a pity that the enormous divine tree beside it had already died. Though it was immense, all its branches had turned pale. Even its leaves, which looked lush enough to blot out the sky and sun as they stretched dozens of meters outward, could not escape the signs of death in my eyes.
When she saw me open my eyes, Jiang Ruoyin immediately brightened and said, "How is it? Aren't you surprised?"
"Not really. Although the clouds obscured everything when viewed from above, I could still make out some clues. But sitting here now, I've realized how breathtakingly beautiful it is." I smiled faintly. My body had yet to recover, and the meridians in my Dao body were completely locked. My absorption ability was almost nonexistent. After all, with the meridians blocked, there was no way to circulate primordial energy through the heavenly cycle.
"It's a shame the tree died. Otherwise, with the lake, mountains, and this great tree, the scenery would have been even more beautiful. I truly regret not coming here before it withered." Jiang Ruoyin gave a bitter smile.
"I think it's a pity too." Zi Qingyun nodded as well. Li Ciyin, meanwhile, was sitting beside me in meditation. At that moment, she also opened her beautiful eyes and looked toward the tree, seemingly deep in thought.
"How are things outside?" I looked toward the first great mountain in the distance, which was impossible to see clearly. Jiang Ruoyin said, "The enemy hasn't come. Everyone is recovering, and we're all trying to recover as quickly as possible."
"Mm. Has the Young Island Master come out of seclusion?" I asked again.