Southern Sea, Heaven Pool.
A curtain of water hung high overhead, sunlight streaming down through it in a clear, pale jade hue. The ruins of the Great Nanfa Temple had been swept clean, and the brilliant radiance that once filled the sky was gone.
Inside the black-jade water palace, a jade plaque hung high above. A dark glow of Ren Water welled from the words [Clear Harmony], spreading outward to still the waves.
Many aquatic beings came and went before the palace, setting up formations and regulating the spiritual energy. Leading them was a young man clad in azure-gold treasure armor, with delicate features and a serpentine golden mark between his brows. He stood on the seabed with a spear in hand, looking quite imposing.
Mo Xi's serpentine eyes were calm. From time to time, he looked up at the magnificent black-jade Dragon Palace before him, tightening his grip on his serpent spear and activating his Immortal Foundation. Droplets of spiritual dew condensed from the seawater, circling him like precious pearls.
"The marvel of Clear Harmony lies in keeping winds and waves from rising, floods from forming. This was an old palace of Mist Marsh. Were the [Flowing Tide Palace] here instead, waves would surge throughout these waters, with scarcely a moment of peace."
A woman's voice came from behind him, carrying a trace of maternal affection. Mo Xi came back to himself and turned to salute, saying solemnly:
"Madam."
Lu Lian nodded slightly. Her dark azure court gown, patterned with gold, lent her an air of nobility without sacrificing grace. Two maids accompanied her.
"You need not worry so much. The Netherglow ship rests in the sky, and the Pure Harmony Palace stands in the sea. The Heavenly Sea joins as one, and the Divine Ability is here. Who