Inside the hall.
There was a faint dampness overhead, and dark green magical light occasionally stirred. Xu Xuan glanced around and realized that Wen Si'an's Immortal Foundation had only just formed. She could not yet control it fully, so its manifestations were spilling out.
"As expected of an ancient method. Its manifestations are even more pronounced than when I succeeded."
A thought stirred in Xu Xuan's mind. When he had broken through, his thunder marsh had barely covered the summit of Azure Sky Peak, whereas Wen Si'an's dark green clouds and rain had spread over Colorful Cloud Peak and its surroundings, encompassing a vast area.
On his return from the Liu Household, he had spotted this manifestation from afar and realized Wen Si'an had broken through. His jade pendant had responded, and he had headed straight up Colorful Cloud Peak.
"I don't know how these things are classified, but this Immortal Foundation is far more wondrous than [Auspicious Water Sign]. Its chief powers are praying for rain and escaping through water, and it can also enter dreams to deliver omens."
"While I was in seclusion, my spiritual awareness grew hazy, and I dimly slipped into a dream. It happened just as my Immortal Foundation formed, and there were some omens."
A trace of hesitation appeared in Wen Si'an's eyes as she said softly:
"At the time, my inner scenery had just formed. Both mysterious manifestations-the bells and drums amid clouds and rain, and the sleeping azure bird-had taken shape. Yet I did not know where my consciousness had gone. It was as though I had fallen into a great dream, where I saw a palace."
Xu Xuan raised his head and listened quietly. Wen Si'an still harbored secrets, and he did not know what this dream might portend.
"I can