Finding a New Base

Lian Yue and the others had found a base in a range of rolling mountains. At the highest peak in the range stood a sheer cliff, its face flat and spanning thousands of kilometers. Ancient trees flourished across it, and flowers bloomed in profusion. The scenery was beautiful, and rich spiritual energy shrouded the area. There were probably few places on this planet that could compare.

A valley lay before the cliff. Spring filled it, and everything was lush and green. Even from a distance, the rich fragrance of flowers reached them. Faintly, they could hear birds and insects calling and a stream murmuring. Wisps of cloud drifted through the valley, making the scene seem dreamlike, as though they had entered a celestial paradise.

Behind the cliff rose towering mountains, higher and steeper than any Ling Tian had ever seen, as if they reached up to meet the heavens. Ancient trees flourished at their feet, vines wound around them, and flowers dotted the slopes. Spirit Springs gurgled on the mountainsides, while gibbons clambered about and spiritual birds wheeled overhead—a scene where mountain light delighted the birds.

Looking into the distance, he saw the trees growing sparse higher up the mountains, giving way to snow and ice. The peaks were completely white, blanketed in deep snow. Under the gentle sunlight, the glittering ice and snow were as translucent as jade and flawless as polished crystal. The sight left them filled with admiration.

"Wow, this place is so beautiful!" Ling Tian exclaimed. He turned to Lu Yuan beside him. "Big Brother, if you say it's suitable, then it is. This will be the base of our Lingxiao Pavilion from now on!"

The cliff was tall and steep, with a commanding view, and its surface was remarkably flat. It also spanned thousands of