The night was peaceful and indistinct, fully shrouded by the fog as they climbed up the ancient stone steps covered in moss.

It must have been years since the last visitors. The steps weren’t perfect either and had cracks everywhere, perhaps from the weathering of time.

Lu Qi looked around and frowned, wondering why this place got Li Qiye’s attention. He walked slowly; each of his steps seemed deliberate and timed in a mystical manner. 

The two of them eventually reached the end of the steps. It turned out that this pathway only took them to the ridge.

There was a large crack...