C198 The Nine Heavens Palace

The group ascended the mountain steps swiftly, discovering a peak vastly different from the one glimpsed at the base. There, the mountain had been shrouded in thick clouds and mist, rendering it indistinct. But from this vantage point, the fog had largely cleared, revealing the mountain's true form. It rose about ten thousand feet, a majestic and awe-inspiring sight. Yet