In the pitch-dark night, snow suddenly began to fall heavily.
The snowflakes danced like little sprites between the wide avenues and narrow alleys, bringing a touch of winter liveliness and refreshing chill to the ancient city that had stood for a thousand years. The pristine snow accumulation was like a flawless ribbon threading through the heart of the millennia-old city, tightly linking its history and years. Ancient eaves carved with auspicious patterns of abundant snow conveyed good fortune; these designs, adorned with the pure white snowflakes, resembled dynamic ink paintings that depicted the ancients’ hopes and dreams for a beautiful life.
Each alley was infused with the aroma of history, and each bluestone slab bore the marks of ti, seemingly narrating endless historical tales. At the ends of the streets, strings of red lanterns were hung high, emitting a gentle red glow that brought a touch of warmth to the cold winter night. Under the light of the lanterns, the snowflakes whirled elegantly as if winter sprites were celebrating this splendid feast clad in silver and white. Pedestrians wore thick cotton clothing and tread on snowy ground, walking on ancient streets so familiar, as if they could hear history’s echoes in their ears.
In the center of the Capital City stood a towering Imperial Palace, its rooftops piled high with snow, as if they were white guardians protecting the old city. The square in front of the main hall, with the snowy ground reflecting the dim yellow light of palace lanterns, created an atmosphere of tranquility and solemnity. It felt like a journey through ti, giving one a glimpse of the dignity and grandeur of the ancient Imperial Palace. In the night, the golden roofs of the palace shone even more brilliantly against the backdrop of snow, enhancing the palace’s majesty and sanctity.
Suddenly, a cold breeze blew through, and snowflakes danced in the air, like a group of joyful fairies frolicking. The chill wind road the ancient city’s alleys, scattering the bustle of people, leaving behind a serene beauty. In this world wrapped in silver and white, the Capital City seed to transform into a stunning ink painting, enchanting anyone lost in the picturesque scenery. On this wondrous winter night, the entire Capital City beca peaceful and beautiful as if it were a fairy tale world of ice and snow.
Inside Li Ming’s study, after a lengthy refinent process, everyone except for Li Yang had finally awakened one by one. Their true energy had all tamorphosed into mana, now with eyes shining bright—especially for Liu Wu, Liu Zhuang, and Zhao Xiu. These three had taken the opportunity to make a breakthrough to the First-rate realm in one fell swoop!
With the First-rate realm cultivation and the aid of mana, powerful energy surged within them; at this mont, even Zhao Xiu could easily crush a common First-rate master of Jianghu!
The first to awake were Wang Hengliang, Liu Qingshi, and Xu Jin, each with a slight smile on their faces. Already at the Innate Realm, their true energy had already transford significantly. Although the improvent was not as monuntal as before, their true energy had beco five tis stronger and had turned into mana.
Though not as terrifying as Li Ming’s hundredfold increase, they still reaped considerable benefits. Not to ntion the might, the sheer vitality within brought them great aid.
Years of cultivation wounds within were further healed, their lifespans extended, ridians widened; this ant an improvent in aptitude and signified more possibilities to advance to realms that previously seed unattainable.
This was the terrifying aspect of a fundantal transformation!
It was only Li Yang who had absorbed double the amount of Spiritual Pearls compared to the others. Even though they had awakened, Li Ming had not yet stirred. However, they showed no signs of disturbance, quietly sitting in ditation, silently waiting for the outco.
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Snow had fallen heavily throughout the night, only ceasing by this morning. The post-snow Capital City appeared immaculately white, its streets and alleys decked in silver and white, offering a sense of peace and beauty.
The early morning streets were still empty, covered with a layer of snow that showed deep imprints. The soft snow underfoot felt as gentle as cotton, sticking to the soles of the shoes within just a few steps.
The snow had been heavy, and the wind at night just as strong, causing branches laden with a heavy load of snow to shake and shower the ground with snowflakes, revealing the black limbs beneath.
In the distance, buildings were also layered thickly with snow, presenting an especially refreshing and elegant sight. Sunlight filtered through the clouds, casting beams of golden light upon the snow, glistening brilliantly.
On closer observation, these lights, reflected off tree branches, danced on the snowy ground like countless twinkling stars, utterly enchanting. Suddenly, a bird took flight from a branch, stirring up a flurry of snowflakes, disappearing into the snowy white sky.
There were few vehicles on the streets, with their tracks clearly visible. The wheels glided over the snow, causing snowflakes to flutter wildly for several ters behind them. After the snow, the morning scenery of the Capital City beca purer, giving one a sense of the wondrous beauty and tranquility of nature.
After a night of heavy snow, the Capital City had beco a world cloaked in silver and white.
The citizens crawled out of bed, carrying iron shovels and brooms, and began to clear the snow accumulated in front of their houses. The piles of snowflakes beside the roads made them marvel at nature’s beauty, but they also added to the difficulty of their work. Before starting their jobs, they had to clean the snow in front of their doors.
The children, seeing so much snow, excitedly ran out of their hos, engaging in snowball fights and building snown in the open spaces. Pedestrians on the road walked with caution, afraid of slipping, while the bailiffs, under orders from the Imperial Court, spread the lowest quality salt on the sidewalks to make them safer.
The tree branches were laden with icicles that sparkled in the light; the snow had ford a beautiful covering over the snowy houses and trees, giving them a unique posture. The citizens busied themselves within the city, blending into the marvelous snowy night.
Despite this, they worked extrely hard such that not even the poor state of traffic could stop them. After several hours, the streets were finally swept clean, and the silent city ca back to life with the hustle and bustle of the people as it had the day before.
Overnight, the Capital City had transford into sothing extraordinary. Although this snowy atmosphere might be fleeting, such days were more morable.
By morning, the entire staff of the military departnt had awakened. They washed up, prepared als, and started a new day’s routine.
Li Family’s won and Ling’er and Xiao Cui slept soundly all night and were sowhat disappointed not to have waited for Li Ming. They thought that Li Ming might have gone to soone else’s room, but after asking around, they realized that Li Ming and the others had not co out of the study all night!
Surprised, they exchanged glances, then quietly set their minds at ease.
The dinner that had been kept warm all night was eaten by the servants and them in the morning, and fresh als were prepared and heated anew.
Ti gradually passed, and it was soon late morning.
Under the sunlight, the snowy landscape of the Capital City was like a beautiful painting, breathtakingly gorgeous. The heavy snowfall, like a thick layer of silver, adorned the entire Capital City, making it picturesque. The aged Imperial Palace, streets, and trees were all shrouded in a cloak of pure white snowflakes, as if situated in an ink wash painting.
The glazed tiles of the Imperial Palace sparkled under the sunlight, like dazzling gems set in the snowy landscape. The towering palace walls were covered in snow, as if clothed in a white robe, appearing even more solemn and sacred. The snowflakes danced in the sunlight, like a troupe of lively and lovely sprites.
In the streets, there was an endless stream of pedestrians dressed in thick cotton-padded jackets trudging through the snow. The cries of peddlers, the laughter of children, and the distant sounds of bells and drums filled the ancient Capital City with vitality and vigor. The wonderful scenes of snow and the joy of the people blended together, creating a harmonious and beautiful painting.
On the trees, snow piled up in clusters, resembling blooming white flowers. The rustic trees in the snow seed taller and more upright, as if showing off their resilience and fortitude. The sunlight filtered through the misty snow between the branches, creating beautiful shafts of light that decorated the entire Capital City like a dreamy fantasy.
In this sunlight, the snowy scenery of the Capital City appeared even more enchanting. It was not just a beautiful painting, but also a world brimming with vitality and vigor. Here, one could feel the wonder and spirit of the snow and also sense the solemnity and sanctity of the ancient city.
Li Yang slowly opened his eyes from his cultivation, greeted by a scene bathed in golden light.
"Has it been this long already?"
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