Chapter 1052: The Court of Chaos
There were countless peaks in the Kunlun Mountain Range as a matter of course, but its two most famous peaks had to be West Queen Mountain. Why? Because Ling Xiao Peak was where the Ling Xiao City, one of the Five Profound Sects, lay, and the West Queen Mountain was where West Kunlun, one of the Nine Dark Ways, resided.
Ling Xiao Peak was the highest peak of them all. It was almost on the same level as the sky and was the origin of Ling Xiao City’s name, meaning “Approaching Firmament”.
Because Ling Xiao Peak was higher above the sea level than most, it was constantly assaulted by wind, snow, and harsh weather in general all year long. It would’ve been a barren wasteland if not for the fact that the sword lunatics of Ling Xiao City willingly chose to reside in Ling Xiao Peak to hone their blades in the harshest of elements. Everyone else wisely stayed far, far away from the place.
In contrast, West Queen Mountain also resided in the Kunlun Mountain Range, but it was beautiful, lively, and eternally spring no matter the season.
The Kunlun Mountain Range was located in the northwest region of the continent and colder than most as a result. Since West Queen Mountain was located at the westmost region of the Kunlun Mountain Range, it made sense that the environment would be even harsher. In fact, every peak around West Queen Mountain was constantly covered in snow and utterly barren. Only the West Queen Mountain defied logical sense and enjoyed four seasons of spring. To say that the plants grow like weeds would be an understatement. It was quite magical.
Legend has it that the West Queen Mountain was the Dao Domain of the ancient deity, Queen Mother of the West. The mountain was protected by her great power, which was why it was overflowing with spiritual energy and completely untouched by the harsh environment.
It was also how the mountain got its name.
Of course, the legend was just that, a legend. It was impossible to confirm if it was true. One thing was certain, however. There was no denying that West Queen Mountain’s spiritual energy was greater than most, its plants grew like weeds, and its environment was warm all year long like spring.
When Ye Qing and Mister Taozhu arrived at the foot of West King Mountain, he was greeted by a divine, picturesque scene straight out of a painting.