After leaving the town, Chen Ping found a vast valley ahead of him.
The valley was shaped like an enormous wine goblet, low in the middle and high on both sides.
The valley's interior was a basin formed by the collision and compression of tectonic plates, then uplifted. Although mountains surrounded it on every side and its terrain lay far below the surrounding ranges, its overall elevation was still relatively high.
At the sight, Chen Ping immediately felt that the Nine Treasures Glazed Tile Sect truly had an expert in its midst.
Even someone like him, who knew only the barest smattering of feng shui, could see the wonders of this natural terrain.
The entire valley was low in the middle and high on both sides, surrounded by mountains yet not low in elevation. In feng shui, this was a textbook Heavenly Pool Acupoint, or Golden Basin Presents Auspiciousness.
Feng shui emphasized "sheltering wind and gathering qi." Mountains on all four sides could contain qi, while the low-lying center could gather it, making this terrain a natural gathering place for energy.
With the Nine Treasures Glazed Tile Sect's entrance in the southeast, it was even more marvelous. This was terrain worthy of being called "Golden Goblet Receives Dew," top-tier feng shui with endless benefits, signifying good fortune, gathering wealth, sheltering wind, and drawing in qi.
Moreover, the entire valley was not a standard basin, but a formation low in the middle and high on both sides, making it a classic example of "Complete Four Symbols" terrain.
The Azure Dragon on the left and White Tiger on the right stood as two great guardians on either side, while the Vermilion Bird and Black Tortoise served respectively as the opening and the solid backbone of a mountain backing it, providing a natural