After they had waited a full day and night, a pale glow appeared on the horizon. Suddenly, a strange sensation spread through everyone's hearts. Those who had been cultivating with their eyes closed opened them in unison and looked toward its source.
The surrounding air twisted slightly, and the presence of nature suddenly grew richer. Every breath seemed to draw in concentrated vitality.
At that moment, even the demons felt comfortable here.
Gentle ripples began spreading across the lake ahead. They gradually grew larger, and a fountain several meters high erupted in the center, expanding outward as an intensely rich aura of life converged from every direction.
Dawn had arrived, and the Dream Temple slowly rose from the lake with it.
The emerald-green roof of the palace emerged from the water, clear lake water cascading down its sides.
The entire palace was a translucent, crystalline green, with flowing halos and radiant brilliance.
As the Dream Temple appeared, the surrounding vegetation grew at an astonishing rate. Shrubs that had been only a meter tall gradually rose above the humans and demons, while the fragrance of flowers grew richer.
At last, the emerald-green Dream Temple emerged completely from the water. Faint mist swirled around the Temple of Nature, mingling with the light of the newly risen sun to create a beautiful, dreamlike scene.
Thick pillars supported the Dream Temple's roof. Each stood ten zhang tall and was so wide that three people would have to join hands to encircle it.
The temple had neither walls nor doors. The entire structure was open, with thirty-two pillars in all. Its powerful aura of life washed over them, bringing a profound sense of tranquility.
Ling Xiao looked at Huang Shuo, commander of the Black Dragon Imperial Guard, and said, "You can enter now. What you