Chapter 43: Hewell Sect

Hewell Sect lay hidden in a secluded valley, ringed by mountains that pierced the clouds and shut it off from the world. Spring seemed to linger there year-round. The air stayed mild and fragrant, birdsong threaded through blossoms, and butterflies drifted from flower to flower. Its buildings followed a classic, elegant style, with red walls and golden tiles. They preached the union of yin and yang, cultivated body and mind, and pursued immortality. Hewell Sect had stood for a thousand years,...