She stepped through the majestic door, her eyes widening in awe.
The place she entered was unlike anything she'd ever seen—a cosmic symphony of lights. Pink and green hues danced alongside violet halos, and the ethereal glow of the northern lights painted the surroundings. Here, there was nothing but a galaxy unto itself.
And then she saw it—a slow-moving reptile, encased in a scaly, golden-domed shell. The creature could retract its head and thick legs within this protective armor. It was none other than the Xuanwu Tortoise.
This legendary tortoise bore the weight of the heavenly realm upon its back. It possessed an ancient wisdom, recognizing every living being and their fates. Yet, it remained powerless to control these cosmic threads. Its existence spanned eons, stretching back to the very moment when the god breathed life into souls. This tortoise was a living embodiment of time itself.
Naihua approached, drawn by both curiosity and reverence.
