The next day, Lin Yuejing finally led He Sheng back to Heavenly Moon Lake.
As far as the eye could see, Heavenly Moon Lake lay like a flawless emerald set among the mountains, its blue-green waters stretching beyond sight beneath a haze of spiritual mist.
Mist rose from the lake and mingled with the clouds on the horizon, scattering faint, iridescent light. Even by day, the sight felt cool and untouched by the mortal world.
"Master Xiang, please follow me."
Lin Yuejing lightly tapped the water with her toes and walked across the waves, her robes fluttering as she headed straight for the heart of the lake.
He Sheng followed close behind.
The farther they went toward the lake's center, the richer the spiritual energy became. Mist so dense it was almost tangible washed over him, making every pore in his body relax.
He noticed hidden intricacies beneath Heavenly Moon Lake. Its spiritual veins followed a complex course, while the spiritual energy on several islands at its heart far surpassed that of Skyglow Ward in Primordial Mist Immortal City's lower district.
They had reached Water Moon Clearwave Island.
The island was not large, but it was as exquisite as a piece of jade shaped by nature's own hand.
No towering pavilions stood on it. Instead, elegant bamboo cottages and waterside terraces nestled among verdant spiritual bamboo and cloudlike spiritual flowers.
At the island's center stood a palace built entirely of moon-white stone: the Water Moon Main Hall, seat of the Water Moon Lineage.
Lin Yuejing led He Sheng straight into Water Moon Hall.
The hall's furnishings were simple without being shabby, and every detail carried a cool, refined elegance.
Most striking was the enormous mural across the vaulted ceiling. A bright moon reflected in a tranquil lake, two moons mirroring