Despite the numerous mountains and rivers within a ten thousand miles radius, the central area of Duality consisted of nine mountains. This was the core in charge of the rest.

The largest among them was White Deer, tall enough to reach the heavens and looking like a pillar. It was covered with cultivation grottos and buildings then a layer of mist and fog.

Few had access to this area because it was reserved for teachers, the dean, and the retired high elders and ancestors.

No one knew how many caves and grottos there were here. Nonetheless, it has been home to numerous top masters since the academy’s founding.

The other peaks were bustling with excitement as well. For example, both Main Peak and Initiate Peak were usually packed.

Main Peak was the area where students and...