The instant they stepped through the portal of light, a rich surge of spiritual energy washed over them, and the view opened up before their eyes. An unbroken range of snowy mountains pierced the clouds, the lake reflected the clear blue sky, and birds flitted faintly through the nearby forest.
"Wow!" The girls could not help exclaiming at the sight.
"Brother Tian Chen, this place is..."
"The painting I showed you earlier is called the Map of Mountains and Rivers. It's a divine artifact that can grow, with an independent little world inside. You can cultivate here, and it can also simulate all sorts of real combat environments. During my secluded cultivation over the holidays, I worked out quite a few things in here. Today, I brought you here to cultivate."
"Wow! It's so pretty!" Xiao Xiao exclaimed as she ran toward the lake and reached out to touch its clear water. "So cold!"
Just then, a cool female voice rang out.
"Xiao Chen, you're here!"
Everyone turned toward the voice and saw a woman in white walking slowly toward them. Her skin was fairer than snow, her silver hair fell to her waist, and ice and snow seemed to swirl within her eyes. It was the Snow Empress.
Behind her followed three women with equally powerful auras, including Bi Ji, gentle as water in her green dress.
There was Zi JI, striking in purple, her gaze sharp.
And the Ice Empress, dressed in a pale blue gown, with a cold, proud bearing.
As the Snow Empress approached, warmth instantly rippled through her cool eyes when her gaze fell on Tian Chen. She raised a hand and gently patted his shoulder, her tone faintly reproachful.
"You little brat, finally willing to come in?"
The Ice Empress followed behind her. Though