The Heavenly Dao Hall stood at the highest peak of the Heavenly Cloud Peak, its massive jade pillars rising into the sea of spiritual mist like columns supporting the sky. Ancient arrays hummed beneath the white stone plaza, sending ripples of pure energy through the soles of anyone who walked upon it. For ordinary outer disciples, simply standing near the gates was enough to accelerate their cultivation.
Su Ming and Lin Yao walked side-by-side up the thousand steps of the grand plaza. The white robes of White Lotus Peak fluttered in the mountain wind.
"Peak Master Su," a deacon in dark blue robes stepped forward, bowing deeply. "The Sect Master is waiting in the inner chambers. Disciple Lin Yao, please follow me to the treasury first to select your reward."
Su Ming nodded gently to Lin Yao. "Go. Choose what resonates with you."
"Yes, Master," Lin Yao bowed, her expression calm as she followed the deacon toward the grand treasury gates on the eastern wing of the hall.
