Li Quanqing followed the old man into the secret door, where a stone staircase stretched steeply downward, its narrow path leading into the unknown.
Although there were neither oil lamps nor night pearls to light the way, cultivators could infuse their eyes with mana to see in the dark naturally.
The further they descended, the more richly saturated the air became with Water Element Essence Qi, with spiritual mists swirling about, refreshing one's entire being.
After an indeterminate descent, a soft azure light began to bloom in the darkness.
A grand pool appeared before them, filled with ocean-blue liquid that glistened with a mysterious glow, its surface smooth as a mirror.
At the center of the pool, a water-blue lotus larger than a grinding stone unfurled its petals, appearing dreamy and illusory.
"Jump in. The cultivation technique is within the Inheritance Pool," said the Fourth Elder, appearing completely unfazed.
