Chapter 836 - 70: Climbing the Mountain

Chapter 836: Chapter 70: Climbing the Mountain

Boom, boom.

Just as countless cultivators were discussing, some of the clouds and mist on Immortal Flying Peak dispersed, revealing a small path leading to the summit.

A majestic voice echoed from the mountain:

"Lower Realm cultivators Qin Gengyun, Mo Xiaolan, Xu Caihe have been blessed with immortal fate, they may ascend Immortal Flying Peak."

Countless cultivators exclaimed in surprise:

"Is this the path to ascend to Immortal Flying Pavilion?"

"It’s the first time I’ve seen the immortal mist on Immortal Flying Peak disperse!"

"Truly the grandeur of an immortal!"

"Now that the path has opened, can we follow them up too?"

Suddenly, dozens of streaks of light shot up, as some rushed towards the path leading up Immortal Flying Peak.

But in the next moment, all of them were repelled, each coughing up blood, their faces pale.

"Damn! Sect Leader Xu Kongming of Celestial Fall Sect, Sect Leader Yue Li of Red Cloud Mountain!"

"And people from Celestial Maiden Mountain of Northern Wilderness, Jade Ice Mountain, Spirit Beast Mountain!"

"They’re all cultivators in the Nascent Soul Realm!"

"Even they can’t make it up?"

Amidst the shocked cries of the cultivators, Xu Kongming’s face turned pale as he spat out a mouthful of blood in frustration:

"Damn it, isn’t it just a mountain? What’s the big deal!"

Yue Li silently got up, walked in front of Qiu Zhihe, and knelt on one knee:

"Greetings, Saintess. Red Cloud Mountain is willing to guard at the foot of the mountain for Sect Leader Qin."

"Damn, it’s Yue!" Xu Kongming stared wide-eyed, finally reacting, swiftly sliding over, and kneeling skillfully before Qiu Zhihe:

"Celestial Fall Sect is willing to follow the Saintess for Sect Leader Qin!"

Those around were stunned, then they understood.

"They see there’s no hope of ascending the mountain, so they pledge allegiance in time. If Qin Gengyun and the others obtain some treasure on Immortal Flying Peak, even a small reward for them would be an immense immortal fate!"

"Damn it, is it too late to kneel now?"

"Hey, hey, the Zhenyang Sect hasn’t arrived yet. Aligning so quickly, what if Zhenyang Sect ends up being the winner?"

With discussions all around, Qiu Zhihe, with a cold demeanor, ignored Xu Kongming and Yue Li, and slowly moved towards the path leading to Immortal Flying Peak.

"What’s the Saintess going to do?"

"Does she also intend to force her way up the mountain?"

"There’s no need, her husband and friends are already going up the mountain!"

Under countless shocked and puzzled gazes, Qiu Zhihe had already reached the entrance of the path. She looked up at Immortal Flying Peak shrouded in mist, let out a cold laugh, and stepped forward.

Instantly, silence fell all around.

Just moments ago, dozens of Nascent Soul Realm cultivators were blocked here, heavily injured.

What about Qiu Zhihe?

In the next moment, her small foot, adorned with cloud-patterned shoes, stepped onto the mountain path.

Suddenly, there was violent trembling in the surroundings, emitting wave-like patterns.

"This is... a Seventh-Grade Array?!"

"It’s a Seventh-Grade Array; no wonder no one can ascend!"

"Nonsense, didn’t Saintess Xia just ascend?"

"But that’s Saintess Xia!"

Qiu Zhihe took another step, and the surrounding trembling intensified, the patterns turning into massive waves, emitting sharp whistling sounds.

Yet Qiu Zhihe kept calm and took another dozen steps forward.

"Saintess Xia, please halt. For hundreds of years, Immortal Flying Pavilion has only bestowed immortal fate, uninvolved in worldly disputes. Those ascending the pavilion may descend at 9 p.m. today."

Only then did Qiu Zhihe stop, and casually replied, "Then I’ll wait until 9 p.m."

"So, the Saintess is worried for her husband’s safety on Immortal Flying Peak?"

"It can’t be; there’s never been an incident with those ascending the pavilion!"

"For her husband’s safety, she bravely charged through a Seventh-Grade Grand Array, forcing Immortal Flying Peak to guarantee protection publicly—this is truly a doting wife!"

"Oh immortal, grant me such a wife!"

Amidst countless cultivators’ amazed and envious voices, Qiu Zhihe stood on the mountain path, turned to look at Qin Gengyun:

"Husband, go up the mountain."

Only then did Qin Gengyun, Mo Xiaolan, and Xu Caihe begin to ascend the path with their Immortal Ascension Order, reaching the side of Qiu Zhihe. Qin Gengyun worriedly whispered:

"Dear, are you alright?"

Earlier, Qiu Zhihe resisted the Seventh-Grade Grand Array, outwardly calm, but actually had expended quite a bit of Spiritual Power.

Qiu Zhihe’s face showed a gentle smile: "Don’t worry, husband, I’m stronger than Xia Qinglian."

Qin Gengyun felt helpless; even at this moment, his wife still felt a hint of jealousy about herself. He advised:

"Dear, be careful at the foot of the mountain."

Then he turned to Fang Xue, Si Minglan, Wei Wan, and others guarding the mountain path:

"I entrust affairs at the foot of the mountain to you all."

Fang Xue nodded: "Uncle Qin, don’t worry. I’ll protect Sister Qiu!"

Yun Wu shouted loudly: "Brother Qin, if you don’t come down by 9 p.m., I’ll swallow all the Spiritual Energy on Immortal Flying Peak!"

Only then did Qin Gengyun and the others turn and continue up the mountain path.

Of them, Qin Gengyun and Mo Xiaolan seemed calm, while Xu Caihe trembled with fear:

"Senior Brother Qin, Sister Xiaolan, will we really not die?"

Mo Xiaolan comforted her, "No, even if we fight, we’ll protect you."

Xu Caihe timidly asked: "What should I choose when selecting treasures?"

Qin Gengyun replied: "Caihe, you choose Holy Nether Water, Xiaolan, you choose Soul Supplement Seal; thank you."

Holy Nether Water was to repair Xia Jinglian’s Colorful Bone, and the Soul Supplement Seal was to complete Nalan Yan’s Residual Soul.

Xu Caihe nodded tearfully, and Mo Xiaolan smiled: "There’s no need for thanks between us."

Qin Gengyun exchanged a smile with her, walking side by side on the mountain path, reaching the mountainside when suddenly heavy snow began to fall.

"Xiaolan, I recall when we first met in Yunling Town, the snow was just as heavy."

Qin Gengyun smiled as he spoke.

"You remember wrong."

Mo Xiaolan shook her head: "We first met when you had just moved to Narrow Rain Lane, and I helped you move your things. It was daytime, and there was no snow."

Qin Gengyun thought for a moment, then laughed loudly: "Right, I only remember us drinking at the noodle stall that night, but forgot our first meeting was in Narrow Rain Lane."

Mo Xiaolan laughed too: "In fact, everyone’s feelings about the same event differ."

Qin Gengyun was silent for a moment, suddenly saying: "Xiaolan, I’m sorry."

Mo Xiaolan was puzzled: "Why say sorry?"

Qin Gengyun wanted to speak, but Mo Xiaolan’s face was radiant with smiles:

"My wish is to cultivate and ascend, and now that I’m in the Late Nascent Soul Realm, ascension seems hopeful, and I’m satisfied. There’s nothing you’re sorry for."

Qin Gengyun nodded, the two walked side by side, enjoying the snow.

"Senior Brother Qin, Sister Xiaolan, you’re truly warm and touching!"

Xu Caihe followed behind, pitifully calling out:

"But can you wait for me?"

After ascending for a two-hour span, they finally reached the mountain peak.

With mist enveloping the surroundings, ancient trees towering, a flock of white cranes, streams gently flowing; it truly was an Immortal Sacred Land.

On a great Cloud-Entering Pine growing diagonally from a cliff, an elder with crane-like hair and youthful complexion stood amidst the branches, smiling at the three:

"Taoist Friend Qin, Taoist Friend Mo, Taoist Friend Xu, this old one has been waiting for you for quite some time."