“But this is not a myth; this is a historical record,” read USM publisher’s post on Facebook regarding a “Kunlun”, a topic featured in the book “Melayu Mahawangsa: Tanah Air, Sejarah, Kerajaan dan Peradabannya”.

However, the book’s author clearly cited that it was from a blend of sources, including classical Chinese literature, theatre, and film.

Kunlun is introduced in Chapter 8 of the book, alongside Hang...