Qu White Mountain got its name from its pale slopes and twisting, winding shape.
At the foot of Qu White Mountain's southern side once stood a prosperous city. At its peak, it had a population of over two hundred thousand and was the greatest city within several hundred li.
But several years ago, disaster fell from the heavens, and the entire city became the Dead Devil Lands.
The Dead Devil Lands remained shrouded in smoke and mist all day long. Whether humans, birds, or beasts approached, they would swiftly die.
Thus, the area for dozens of li around it had become a land of death, unvisited for many years.
Suddenly, wild laughter rang out from within the Dead Devil Lands.
"This old man has finally reached Second Rank perfection, only one step away from First Rank. What a pity the devil formation shifted, ruining everything at the last moment. Otherwise, this old man would already have attained Spirit Stabilization. Hmph! When I return to the Sand Devil Sect this time, I will make those few pay dearly. Hahahaha... Thanks to Sect Master Zhang's help, I found this method. Once I get out, I'll find an even larger city to help me enter Beyond-Rank!"
The man was beside himself with joy, speaking freely without the slightest restraint. Devilish energy surged around him, two pitch-black wings of light spreading from his back. His eyes were azure, faint black smoke rose from his nostrils, and the dense aura of Second Rank shot into the heavens.
"Strange. I keep feeling that something is wrong. The grand formation concealing me was among the strongest under heaven. Even if a First Rank expert attacked, they would struggle to break it in a short time. Why did it inexplicably dissolve some days ago? Good thing I was