A range of towering ancient trees surrounded a lake like a pearl, their verdant crowns and the riotously colorful flowers and grasses reflected in the mirror-clear water. It was a breathtaking sight.
Demon butterflies fluttered all around, while the blue sky and white clouds were pure and spotless.
Yo! A high, clear cry rang out from the distant void. A golden shadow swept across the sky as a golden eagle spread its wings and soared over the mountain range. Its keen eyes looked down upon the mountains. Seeing the rugged yet vibrant peaks encircling a pearl-like lake, the golden eagle's eyes lit up. It gave a slight beat of its wings and transformed into a streak of golden light, plunging downward. Yet just as it descended halfway, its figure suddenly halted.
All at once, a faint restriction emerged in the void, blocking the golden eagle's path.
A sharp glint flashed through the golden eagle's eyes. Its talons clawed downward through the air, and several claw marks drifted down. When they struck the restriction, radiant light flickered across it. As the claw marks vanished, the restriction's spiritual radiance weakened slightly as well.
"This treasure land has caught My eyes. I don't care who you are. If you leave now, I can let the matter pass. But if you fail to recognize what's good for you and insist on fighting, don't blame Me for not warning you." The golden eagle folded its wings and stood in midair, transforming into a man with a hawkish face and a pair of golden wings on his back. His gaze swept across the tranquil, vast lake.
"What a boastful tone. If you have the ability, break in yourself." A crisp voice rang out, yet no one appeared.
"Very well. I shall break through your restriction first,