Li Wei made several trips in and out of the Heavenly Ruins, each time stepping directly into the Heavenly River without paying much attention to the changes in the main architectural complex.
What she did not know was that as the number of real-world locations grew, the Heavenly Ruins practically changed by the day.
At first, only some shadowy outlines of palaces floated above the ruins.
Later, those projections grew increasingly solid, and parts of them even became tangible.
When the number of real-world locations surpassed thirty-three, the entire expanse of ruins suffered another massive tremor.
Members of the Heavenly Ruins were astonished to discover that core architectural complexes like the Jade Pool and the Tushita Palace had materialized from illusion, replacing the original ruins.
Later still, even those pavilions belonging to lesser gods and immortals underwent similar transformations.
By now, save for a few remote corners, the entire Heavenly Palace had recovered its former splendor.
Yao Zhixue and Zhang Queling each cradled a stack of tomes that nearly buried their heads, scampering out from the Tushita Palace.
The two hurried onto the cloud path, heading straight in the direction of the Ling Xiao Palace.
Along the way, immortal light drifted in the air and auspicious vapors streamed in myriad ribbons.
Palace pathways paved with white jade were as orderly as a chessboard, connecting soaring pavilions and carved towers with scenic mountains and waters.
From time to time, the phantom shapes of cranes and spirit deer flashed through the clouds and mists, emitting clear, resonant cries.
Compared to the broken walls and ruined sites of half a year ago, this sight was simply another world.
Yao Zhixue hugged her scrolls and sighed softly.
"Brother Jade Emperor is truly amazing."
"In just over half a year, the Heavenly Ruins have