The Mountain Peak Dojo.
At the core of the Nine Extremes Array, Liu Shuang's routine hadn't changed in over a decade. She spent at least ten hours a day meticulously fusing with the Spirit Body's consciousness.
Her Spiritual Dog faithfully performed its duty. For years, whenever she began the process of fusing with the Spirit Body's consciousness, the dog would lie beside the switch for the Sealing Array, its intelligent eyes fixed unblinkingly on Liu Shuang as she cultivated.
Just as Liu Shuang was about to end her daily cultivation, a cool breeze suddenly swept in from the sea to the south. It rustled the hem of her Daoist Robe and stirred her hair, which was tied up in a single spiral bun.
Liu Shuang opened her eyes and smoothed her wind-tousled hair. She glanced toward the small courtyard, then rose and began to walk in that direction. Seeing her get up, the Spiritual Dog grew excited and began to hop and bound around her.
