Many inner court disciples couldn't last more than a breath under the gaze of the mountain, and even core disciples had to meditate for years before comfortably approaching Mount Sky Sever's summit.
As they entered the Inner Court's airspace, the full glory of the sect unfolded beneath them.
Vast palace compounds stretched across several neighboring peaks, their jade-tiled roofs glinting in the sun.
Ornamental sword gardens, spirit lakes, and training arenas spread like jewels across the terrain. Floating platforms hovered around the central peak, each used for sword duels, refinement, or cultivation.
Even the air here was infused with fine motes of Sword Qi that shimmered faintly with every gust of wind.
Finally, they descended before a large palace hall carved from polished dark stone and inlaid with silver veins that formed ancient sword patterns. This was the Elder Hall of the Xian Sword Sect.
