Unlike the Crimson Sky Sect, which was nestled deeper within a frigid valley of the Sky Empire, the Azure Sword Sect's branch pavilion stood majestically in the middle of an artificial lake, a sight concealed from the prying eyes of mortals.
Surrounded by shimmering waters that mirrored the heavens, the pavilion seemed to float atop the lake's serene surface.
Yet, its true grandeur was hidden by an intricate illusion array formation.
To the average passerby, the lake appeared nothing more than a tranquil pond, its waters undisturbed, unremarkable.
Mortals who approached saw only a misty veil, as if an endless fog had descended, turning them away with a subtle whisper of confusion.
The illusion weaved by the formation was perfect; it kept the world of magic separate from the mundane, allowing only those attuned to Qi to see beyond the veil into the heart of the Azure Sword Sect's sanctuary.
