Skywater City lay within the Heaven Dou Empire, near the confluence of several rivers and canals.
The entire city had been built along a lake, its outer reaches embraced by a vast, boundless freshwater lake whose clear blue waters shimmered in the light.
Moisture lingered above the city year-round, creating its uniquely mild, damp, chilly climate and blessing it with exceptionally rich concentrations of water- and ice-attribute soul power.
The city gates were broad and imposing, bustling with crowds and merchants. Soul masters, travelers, and vendors from every region streamed through in an endless procession, painting a scene of prosperity.
Looking at the city before him, Ning Wen raised an eyebrow.
The founder of Skywater Academy certainly knew how to pick a location.
Honestly, he thought this place looked quite a bit like Priestella, the Water Gate City from Re:Zero.
"This is my first time seeing a city built along a lake!"
Unable to contain her curiosity any longer, Ning Rongrong pulled Xiao Wu along and hurried forward, her eyes sparkling with excitement and delight.
"Come on, come on! I can't wait to see what it looks like inside!"
Following the crowd through the gates, they were greeted by a rush of warm, damp air carrying the lake's distinctively crisp scent, which lingered around their noses.
The city's layout was completely unlike anywhere else. Countless narrow waterways branched off on either side of the main street, with small stone bridges spanning them and black-canopied boats moored quietly along the banks. Occasionally, a boatman sculled past, sending delicate ripples spreading across the water.
Shops lined both sides of the streets like closely packed scales, most selling water-attribute soul tool materials, ice soul crystals, and the inner cores of water-attribute soul beasts. There were also plenty of teahouses and eateries, from which