Chapter 2

The next day, the sun was still shining, and the scorching heat had not diminished in the slightest. The trees by the roadside were lifeless and motionless.

"Finally, we've arrived!"

Ding Chunqiu took a deep breath and looked at the stone stele at the foot of the mountain. The stele was tall and ancient, about the height of a person, with a weathered surface, clearly having endured the elements for a long time. On it were inscribed the three characters 'Wuliang Mountain.'

Ding Chunqiu's face showed a hint of joy. He rolled up the bottom of his robe to his waist, spread his body, and quickly headed towards Wuliang Mountain. At this moment, he was using a lightness technique called 'Star Plucking Technique,' which he had created based on the martial arts classics of the Lingxiao Sect. Although the 'Star Plucking Technique' could not compare to the Lingxiao Sect's ultimate skill, 'Lingbo Weibu,' it was still a top-tier lightness technique in the martial world. Now, as Ding Chunqiu himself performed it, he exuded a sense of heroic and ethereal grace, moving with unparalleled elegance.

Wuliang Mountain, anciently known as Mengle Mountain, was named for its "towering height that cannot be climbed, and its vastness that cannot be measured." The mountain's ridges extended east and west, forming a fan-shaped distribution.

The area was densely forested, with mist swirling around. Upon arriving here, the scorching heat from the outside world instantly dissipated.

Before Ding Chunqiu's穿越 (穿越 means "穿越" in Chinese, but in this context, it refers to "穿越" as in "穿越" to another world or time, so it can be translated as "before he crossed over" or "before he came to this world"), he had also specially come here to travel, hoping to see if the Wuliang Jade Wall was as magical as described in the novel.

However, he was disappointed. Novels are novels, and how could they be exactly the same as reality?

Ding Chunqiu's speed was very fast. With the 'Star Plucking Technique' in action, he appeared even more graceful. As he moved, the mountain mist scattered, creating a scene as if a celestial being was walking on clouds.

Before long, an ancient mountain gate appeared before Ding Chunqiu—Wuliang Sword Sect!

"Finally, I've found it!"

Ding Chunqiu let out a sigh of relief. Finding the Wuliang Sword Sect, how could the 'Northern Dipper Divine Skill' be far behind?

He was filled with joy and stepped up the stairs, heading towards the Wuliang Sword Sect.

The Wuliang Sword Sect was situated facing south, backed by a sheer cliff, and built along the mountainside on both sides, making it an easily defensible and hard-to-attack location.

At the end of the stone steps was an ancient and weathered mountain gate, with the four characters 'Wuliang Sword Sect' inscribed in bold, powerful strokes.

Ding Chunqiu suppressed his excitement and walked forward. "I am a friend of your sect leader. I have come here on important business. Please inform him!"

Ding Chunqiu bowed and said, with a forced smile. He really didn't want to be delayed by this low-level person, so he directly mentioned the Wuliang Sword Sect's leader.

The leader of the Wuliang Sword Sect's Eastern Branch was Zuo Zimu. Ding Chunqiu was confident he could deal with him, so he didn't worry about lying. He just needed to get to Wuliang Mountain and see Zuo Zimu later.

"What kind of person are you? How dare you擅自闯入 (擅自闯入 means "trespass" or "enter without permission") the Wuliang Sword Sect's mountain gate? Are you looking for death? Get lost!" A young man suddenly appeared, holding a long sword, and shouted arrogantly.

Ding Chunqiu's face suddenly showed a hint of anger. He had no intention of causing conflict with the Wuliang Sword Sect; he was only passing through.

But he didn't expect the Wuliang Sword Sect disciple to be so unreasonable, speaking rudely without any cause.

However, for the sake of the Northern Dipper Divine Skill, Ding Chunqiu took a deep breath, suppressed his anger, and said with a cold tone, "I advise you to inform Zuo Zimu. Don't test my patience!"

But he was here to seek treasure and didn't want to cause unnecessary trouble.

"Huh, you dare to threaten me!" Yu Guanghao sneered and walked towards Ding Chunqiu. "Boy, I see you're looking for death. If you know what's good for you, kneel down and kowtow to me three times. I might let you off with a warning. Otherwise, heh heh!"

Seeing Yu Guanghao's continuous sneers, Ding Chunqiu really wanted to slap him to death.

But he thought that doing so might provoke the Wuliang Sword Sect to attack him. Although he wasn't afraid, it would definitely be very troublesome.

So, after Yu Guanghao spoke, Ding Chunqiu laughed in anger and said, "If that's the case, I'll go up myself!"

With that, he ignored Yu Guanghao and used the 'Star Plucking Technique.' He moved like a gentle breeze, leaving no trace of the mundane world, and swiftly passed Yu Guanghao, heading towards the second area of the Wuliang Sword Sect.

Yu Guanghao only saw a blur and then lost sight of Ding Chunqiu.

When he saw Ding Chunqiu ignore him and head up the mountain, his face twisted in anger.

Ignored!

How dare he ignore me!

How dare he ignore my existence like this!

Yu Guanghao's anger flared up like a wildfire, burning fiercely.

"Boy, stop right there!"

Yu Guanghao roared and reached out to grab Ding Chunqiu's shoulder.

He secretly gathered his true qi, intending to give Ding Chunqiu a good lesson. However, the moment his hand touched Ding Chunqiu, a sharp pain suddenly appeared, as if there were thorns on Ding Chunqiu's shoulder. He quickly retracted his hand.

"Didn't your master teach you not to attack someone from behind?" Ding Chunqiu paused for a moment and said coldly.

Yu Guanghao angrily shook his right hand, drawing in cold breaths, but he didn't hear Ding Chunqiu's words. He shouted, "Bastard, do you know who I am? How dare you sneak attack me! You're dead! If I don't kill you, I won't be Yu Guanghao!"

The wind in the mountains blew irregularly, disrupting the mist.

Ding Chunqiu turned his head with a mocking look and said to Yu Guanghao, "What's your name to me? I'm not your parents, so you don't need to report to me. If you have nothing else, I'm going up the mountain!"

"You..."

Yu Guanghao had never seen such a person before. This was too arrogant!

It wasn't just contempt; it was outright ignoring him!

Yu Guanghao had never experienced such humiliation.

His face instantly twisted.

"Fine, you're very good!" His voice was very cold and harsh, each word filled with intense hatred. "Today, even if I wanted to spare you, it wouldn't be easy. Since that's the case, you die! Use your blood to atone for your sins!"

Yu Guanghao's voice was full of malice, his eyes filled with excitement and bloodlust.

A sword light burst forth, carrying a cold glow, suddenly appearing like a clear spring, tracing a jagged path in the sunlight, and stabbing towards Ding Chunqiu's back.

Ding Chunqiu shook his head. He had known from watching TV that the people of the Wuliang Sword Sect were unreasonable and bullied the weak. He had been prepared for a conflict with Yu Guanghao, but he didn't expect Yu Guanghao to be so malicious, ready to kill at the slightest provocation. This made him even angrier.