Back at the Divine Pantheon, Zhenren Lihua sat serenely on a floating jade platform within the Celestial Garden of Tranquility.
Streams of divine energy wove through the air like living threads yet invisible, their soft hums harmonizing with the faint rustle of ethereal flora in their surroundings.
Across from her, Taihao, the divine old man who brought Lin Mo to the Realm of Nine Heavens was stroking his long beard with a hint of amusement on his face.
His casual demeanor was quite a contrast to Lihua's composed elegance.
A soft breeze ruffled his robes, yet his expression remained one of mild curiosity.
"What do you find amusing, Taihao? Are you spending your days observing your little experiment in the realm below?" Lihua asked.
