Fragrant Illusionary Technique, Heavenly and Human Divine Powers (Part I)

Amid the chanting, that figure remained hazy and insubstantial, yet she grew as she met the wind. When the song ceased, she had already assumed the stature of an ordinary mortal, save that a layer of mist perpetually shrouded her exterior, its shifting currents tangling people's sight and perception so that they could not probe her true appearance. As for the sword formation that sealed the void, it suffered all the more from this interference by the mist, utterly unable to lock onto the target and rendering the utility of the Reverse Five Elements Banner Spirit unable to manifest. Li Bocai's plan to directly draw her into the formation to preempt her, or rather to monopolize the spoils, was thus shattered. He arched a brow, using a smile to suppress his churning emotions, and turned his head to speak in a low voice to Green Wave: "Is this the person you were waiting for?" Green Wave was gazing in a daze at the scene of the lotus taking form, and at his words she turned her head back with a smile: "That's right, but Bocai, my good brother, keep your eyes open—I certainly never expected that the moment someone said she was coming out, she would actually come out!" Well played! Hearing Green Wave's single sentence shatter the momentum of the being within the lotus, Li Bocai felt immense joy in his heart. Back in the day, this old acquaintance had possessed a lively disposition, being both amiable and endearing; compared to her arrogant eldest senior sister or her exasperating third younger sister, she was far too much more likable. It was only later, after suffering a setback and remaining in closed-door seclusion for many years, that she had appeared somewhat more profound, but when there was truly a need,