Lin Mu nodded slowly, his gaze steady. "He's right. I can already feel it. The air here is heavier than normal. The flow of natural energy isn't uniform, it bends slightly around certain points. We've already crossed the outer layer of the formation."
Daoist Chu, who had been quietly observing his surroundings, closed his eyes briefly. "Indeed," he said softly. "We stepped into the first barrier the moment we landed on the beach. The outer array acts as a veil, blending the true scenery with illusory projections. It is subtle but quite well made."
Meng Bai looked around, squinting. "I can't feel anything strange," he admitted after a moment.
Daoist Chu smiled faintly. "You won't be able to sense it yet. Your cultivation hasn't reached that stage. You'd need at least the first tribulation of the immortal realm to even notice the array's fluctuations."
Meng Bai sighed in defeat. "I guess I still have a lot to learn."
