Nezha glanced at the sky, then at Xiao Wu, who was still agonizing over her choice, and could not help saying, "Still haven't decided which one to pick? There's only one left on the front mountain. If none of them suit you, we can only look on the back mountain tomorrow."
"It's fine, it's fine." Xiao Wu waved a hand dismissively. "It's just a simulated environment. No matter how good it is, it can't compare to where we live."
That was indeed true.
The concentration of spiritual energy at the Lake of Life in the Star Dou Forest was surpassed by very few places in the entire Douluo Continent.
No matter how advanced Heaven Dou Royal Academy's simulated environments were, compared to the Lake of Life, they were nothing more than tiny puddles.
Nezha and Xiao Wu headed toward the final simulated cultivation environment on the front mountain.
After passing through a sparse stretch of woods, the view suddenly opened up before them.
A rippling emerald lake lay nestled at the foot of the mountain. Its clear green waters reflected the drooping branches of the willows along the shore.
The lake breeze blew toward them, carrying the cool dampness unique to the water. A faint scent of aquatic plants lingered in the air.
Standing by the lake, Xiao Wu took a deep breath, and her eyes lit up.
"This one is good!"
Nezha nodded as well.
For a moment, the lake made them feel as though they had returned to the Lake of Life. Though the concentration of spiritual energy was worlds apart, it possessed a similar tranquil stillness.
Xiao Wu was already considering which tree would be the most comfortable to cultivate beneath when her gaze suddenly sharpened. She stared at a spot by the lake and frowned.
"Why