The Misty Cloud Sect was a colossal force in the Jia Ma Empire. Its home, Misty Cloud Mountain, towered into the clouds, shrouded in mist like an immortal mountain.
The sect's entrance was a sight of solemn grandeur.
Two massive stone doors stood shut. They were made from an unknown, exceptionally hard stone, their dark hue giving them a solid, imposing appearance.
At the very center of the doors was a huge carved character: "Cloud." Its bold, forceful strokes seemed to writhe like a dragon, each hook and line displaying the Misty Cloud Sect's domineering might and authority.
The character "Cloud" seemed to be the Misty Cloud Sect's emblem, proclaiming to all that this was its territory, not to be trespassed upon.
The steps at the sect's entrance were paved entirely with white marble, winding upward one tier at a time like a giant white dragon coiled before the mountain gate.
The steps were wide enough for several people to walk abreast. Every tier had been polished smooth, gleaming faintly.
At that moment, a black-clad youth with a massive ruler strapped to his back stood beneath the stone doors. Behind him followed an old man with snow-white hair and two young women.
"This is the Misty Cloud Sect, Teacher. Let's go in."
Xiao Yan didn't fly over. Instead, he walked into the Misty Cloud Sect one step at a time. He still remembered how the Misty Cloud Sect and Nalan Yanran had humiliated the Xiao Clan.
The sect's plaza was broad and level, its ground paved with hard bluestone slabs.
From time to time, Misty Cloud Sect disciples in white robes crossed the plaza. Their cuffs were embroidered with elegant cloud patterns, and swords hung at their waists. They strode with vigor, confidence and pride shining in their eyes.
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