Li Yao flew through the darkened skies at her maximum speed, her body cutting through the air like a lightning bolt. The wind whipped against her face as she soared over forests, valleys, and smaller mountain ranges, searching for the perfect location. She flew for what felt like hours, her divine sense constantly scanning the terrain below for an isolated spot far from any human settlements.
[This place should do,] the Empress spoke as they crested a particularly remote mountain range.
Li Yao slowly descended toward the mountain, settling gracefully on a comfortable peak that offered a clear view of the surrounding wilderness. The location was perfect, it was far enough from civilization that no one would come to disturb her peace like before, though she didn't really mind if they came, she just hoped they would be stronger than the trash from before.
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