The most astonishing change was the Heavenly Machine Umbrella in her hand.
That umbrella was no longer a paper umbrella. It had become a green silk umbrella supported by several Ink Jade ribs.
The Ten Thousand Miles of Mountains and Rivers was painted across its canopy.
As the canopy turned, the landscapes within the painting seemed to come alive. Waterfalls cascaded down, and ancient pines welcomed visitors.
Gongsun Li slowly opened her eyes.
Her originally amber pupils had become as deep as a pool, reflecting thousands of mountains and valleys within them.
She gently turned the umbrella handle.
Whoosh—
A breeze arose from nowhere within the hall.
Yet this wind no longer carried snow and ice. Instead, it bore the fresh scent of grass and wood, along with the rich heaviness of earth.
She tapped the floor lightly with her toes, and her figure instantly vanished from where she stood.
The next moment, she appeared on the other side of the hall.
Wherever she passed, Green Lotus flowers bloomed beneath her feet, leaving trails of ink wash in the air that lingered for a long time.
This was not merely an increase in speed.
It was absolute control over space.
"So beautiful..."
Shangguan Wan'er could not help but praise her aloud.
As someone who also wielded the Way of Ink Brush, she could better sense the artistic conception of Gongsun Li's current form.
It was the supreme realm of blending Mountain and River Momentum into one's dance and turning Heaven and Earth Rules into brushstrokes.
Gongsun Li stood with her umbrella closed. The playful charm of a young girl had faded somewhat, replaced by the calm poise and grandeur of a young lady of a prominent family.
She looked at Li Xin, her eyes filled with adoration.
"Master."
"Ali feels