Tianchi, stretching vast and wide, was like a colossal sapphire embedded into the land, its turquoise waters mystical and serene. Wisps of mist hung in the void, suffused with spiritual qi, while extraordinary flowers dotted the landscape and a foggy luster drifted upon the lake's surface.
The Snow Phoenix Lotus, an essential ingredient known to Gu Chen from an ancient medicinal recipe, prompted him to employ his Heavenly Eyes upon arrival. Symbols flickered deep within his pupils, and there was little in the world that could evade his probing gaze. Unsurprisingly, he found the Snow Phoenix Lotus at the bottom of the heaven and earth.
However, possessing its own spirit, the lotus burst into silvery radiance, attempting to break free as Gu Chen seized it. This anomaly was detected by the Green-Scale Clan and others on guard nearby, who demanded Gu Chen hand it over.