Chapter 2, The Immortal Caresses My Crown

Jiang Yuebai had not yet had the chance to feel happy when a slap landed on her face

At this moment, she is located on the eighty-first step

Once again employing the same old trick, Jiang Yuebai bit down hard on the servant's arm, desperately climbing upwards until she lunged at the plump old woman, knocking her down in one swift motion

With a sudden exclamation, the boy next to Jiang Yuebai was thrown away, disappearing without a trace behind the square

Yet her qualifications do not match her remarkable perseverance and character

The illusion has vanished once more, this time without a gentle breeze, only the chilling wind that cuts to the bone

He did nothing wrong; he simply did not do enough

This path to immortality was indeed pointed out to her by an immortal

The river moon roared in white fury, yet she was being pulled further and further away, and no amount of struggle was of any use.

The female immortal rode her sword away, disappearing amidst the vast sea of clouds, leaving behind a lingering, tipsy remark.

Jiang Yue trembled all over, feeling a deep-seated fear, yet clenched his fists and shouted, "I am not afraid of you!"

The river moon, with tears overflowing from its white eyes, rushed to the woman's side, rolling and crawling.

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The cold wind blew, causing the river moon to shiver; holding itself tightly, it limped upward.

Bang

On that day, she escaped from the brothel and ran deep into the mountains. Just as she was about to be captured again, she saw the most beautiful light of her life

Hong Tao stood on the flying sword, overlooking the entire staircase. When testing the spiritual root records at the time of their birth, he had already anticipated the level of this group of children.

The Qingfeng Upright Waterfall cascades majestically, enveloped in swirling clouds and mist

She did not know which step she was on at that moment, and there was still a long way to go on the staircase, with seven or eight people scattered at various points along the steps

Jiang Yuebai gritted her teeth, enduring the increasingly heavy pressure as she continued to rise. Regardless of what she saw in the *Tu* *Shu* discussions, she kept telling herself not to be afraid

"You cannot stop; my mother said that as long as there is strength left, you must climb with all your might"

Jiang Yuebai knew that it was false, yet her heart still ached painfully. She wiped away her tears and, taking advantage of the gentle breeze, desperately pushed herself upward

Others looked at Jiang Yuebai with surprise, envy, and jealousy, making her the center of attention

Fight

Having spoken, she climbed up with a fierce determination, facing the sticks of that group of little beggars.

Ding

Hong Tao could not help but sigh, indeed, a child who can traverse the nine mountain ranges according to ancient teachings possesses a resolute heart and strong will, qualities beyond the reach of ordinary individuals

The fierce and menacing fat matron blocked the way, and suddenly, a young servant appeared and dragged her down the stairs

Jiang Yue Bai trembled all over, suddenly standing up and distancing himself from the woman

As one descends the stairs, the number of people increases

Next, according to your rankings, distribute the disciple tokens, cultivation resources, and arrange accommodations. The first place in the Heart Seeking Path, Lu Nanzhi, will enter the inner sect...

In the deep forest, silence prevails, and on the celestial steps, there is not a single soul.

Hong Tao led the disciples of the Xianmen, standing at the forefront with a serious expression. "Congratulations to all of you for passing the Heart's Path examination, but the sect has its rules. Today, the Tianyan Sect will only accept three hundred and sixty-five disciples into the sect. This number has been decreed by the Grand Elder and cannot be broken, therefore..."

The last trace of light at the horizon vanished, and Jiang Yuebai was frozen in place, as figures of other people gradually appeared around her

A flash of golden light passed by, and Jiang Yuebai opened her eyes in a daze, feeling no difference at all

Nine majestic cauldrons are arranged on either side, emitting wisps of blue smoke. Their fragrance is subtle and lingering, refreshing the mind and brightening the eyes

The female immortal raised her head to drink wine, while the river moon shone white, causing Jiang Yue to kneel down and bow deeply with great force

As the moonlight descended from the heavens, those few villains were instantly sent flying away

Hong Tao raised his hand, and Lin Suiwan let out a sharp scream, covering her ears and crouching down, as a gust of wind rushed past Jiang Yuebai's ear

As the words fell, Lin Suiwan nervously clutched her sleeves, while Hong Tao's gaze settled on Jiang Yuebai

The ancient teachings of the Heavenly Transformation Sect state that one must ascend the immortal steps after traversing the Nine Heavens Mountains. The fact that she was able to ascend the immortal steps without a token indicates that she has indeed crossed the Nine Heavens Mountains without any ambiguity

Jiang Yuebai gritted her teeth tightly, meeting his gaze without any fear

Mother

I seek the immortal to accept me, for I wish to learn the ways of immortality

Their eyes met, and Jiang Yue raised her chin slightly. Lin Suwan's eyes instantly turned red, and she squatted down, feeling wronged, and began to cry

Jiang Yuebai pressed her lips together, holding back her tears, watching as the woman before her smiled and vanished, transforming into a wisp of gentle breeze that wrapped around her, causing her to relax completely

She could only strive to listen to the class while Lin Suwan was dozing off, and during her free time, she would write on the ground with a stick, as she did not dare to touch Lin Suwan's paper and pen

As the gentle breeze dissipated, the immense pressure caused her to suddenly kneel on the stone steps, where she saw one after another of the little beggars who had once competed with her for food, brandishing sticks and looking fierce and menacing

The path to immortality is long and endless

She looked up and saw the moon rising over the high mountains, amidst the vast sea of clouds

Jiang Yuebai gritted her teeth and resisted, charging up the ten steps in one breath. Suddenly, ahead of her lay a woman on the ground, barely clinging to life.

Mother, the moon misses you so much

Strive for a breath, strive for a path

You are not my mother, my mother would not say such things. And * picture * book

He is the last person on the path of self-reflection, possessing the aptitude of the Four Spiritual Roots, and without even a glimmer of hope for a chance to plead for consideration, he was expelled from the immortal sect

Rest assured, I shall guide you, and you will surely arrive. There is no need to worry about the wolves, tigers, and leopards; it only depends on how long you can persevere

What if it just... ran past?

Later, she was discovered by Master Shen, who taught her to read and even changed her name to Jiang Yuebai. Master Shen praised her in front of others, which was overheard by another maid in the same room, who reported it to Lin Suiwan. This ultimately led to her being sold off directly

What mistakes do I have in practicing my writing? Let me go, I refuse to accept this!

This matter is not trivial; you actually managed to obtain a steamed bun. Hand it over, or I will beat you to death today

The path to immortality is entirely dependent on the pair of feet beneath you, soaring through the heavens and roaming the rivers and lakes. The Eastern Danqiu and the Western Taihua, morning excursions to the North Sea and evening visits to Cangwu... Remember, the path to immortality must be fiercely contested

Jiang Yuebai wore a face of anxiety, as the Jiuchong Mountain Range was fraught with peril. How could she, a mere individual, possibly overcome it

silly and foolish

To be able to climb that high, one must be an exceptionally skilled person

Jiang Yuebai recalled the time when she was four years old, during a chaotic era marked by drought. Her hometown suffered from three years of severe drought, forcing everyone to flee. Her father died, her younger brother also perished, and ultimately, her mother could not endure the hardship either. Only she, with her resilient spirit, managed to crawl out from among the dead.

The moonlight reflected in Jiang Yue's white pupils trembled, and after a long moment of silence, she finally regained her voice

I am not wrong; I not only want to learn characters, but I also want to learn more advanced things in the future. I am not afraid of you!

The farthest she could see was a girl, and slightly behind that girl was the fair-skinned boy who had previously been next to her, calling her foolish.

With each step she took, she felt as if a stone was pressing down on her shoulders and the book, making her steps heavy

The blue-clad fairy sits upon the sword, her brows and eyes languid, her garments fluttering, holding a jug of wine, exuding a carefree and unrestrained demeanor

You are merely a maid beside the young lady, yet you dare to practice writing in secret? Since that female teacher praises you for being quick-witted and eager to learn, then go to the brothel and study well there! Take her away!

What a pity

In excruciating pain, she was drenched in cold sweat. A blow struck her leg, causing her to kneel and crawl down, using both her hands and feet to continue her struggle.

The river moonlight shone white as it crawled forward with its head down, and a golden character faintly flashed between its brows

To the east, beyond the nine towering mountains, upon reaching the pinnacle of the azure clouds, lies the entrance to the realm of immortals

At this moment, she stood surrounded by children with three spiritual roots and two spiritual roots, while she, possessing five spiritual roots, made everything around her appear dim and rendered all the proud children of heaven mere embellishments to her presence

Among those people, she saw Lin Suwan

The sound of the bell resonates, powerful and solemn

The little beggars behind have completely vanished, and a cool breeze sweeps over the body, alleviating all pain

"Yue'er, Mother is too tired to walk any further, and we can't find anything for you to eat. Let's rest here for a while, shall we? After a good sleep, when you wake up, you will surely find a good family again."

Upon seeing Lu Nanzhi, who had ascended the ninety-ninth step, along with Shen Huaixi and Xie Jingshan, he was not the least bit surprised. Most of the others were also within his expectations, until he spotted Jiang Yuebai standing upright on the eighty-first step, at which point his eyes widened in astonishment

She exerted all her efforts to surpass the sixty-sixth level to enter the outer sect, how could she be surpassed by a lowly and despicable girl

Moon, climb, even if it takes everything you have, you must climb out, even if you are the only one left, you must live on with the books for your mother, otherwise, your mother will not rest in peace even as a ghost

Jiang Yuebai bit her lip, her small fists gradually clenching tighter, increasingly understanding the harshness of the competition on the path of immortality

The stewardess, in her pursuit of earning a little more money, took it upon herself to sell her into a brothel, from which she nearly could not escape

In the Central Plains, there are three regions and nine domains, home to twenty-five major sects. Among them, the Guiyuan Sword Sect, the Diamond Platform, and our Tianyan Sect are the foremost among all sects. It is a privilege for you to join the Tianyan Sect today. I hope you will diligently cultivate your skills in the future and not tarnish the reputation of the Tianyan Sect

She served as a reading companion for Lin Suiran, who was unwilling to study herself. However, she insisted on helping Lin Suiran keep track of the assignments given by the teacher. If she couldn't remember them, she would be scolded. But what could she use to remember them?

Children, knowing that you cannot outrun it, why do you still choose to run

The immortal caresses my crown, granting me longevity through my bound hair

As soon as the words fell, the female immortal suddenly appeared before Jiang Yuebai, the hem of her gauzy skirt brushing against her cheek, one hand pressing down on the top of her head

Since this is the case, I shall disturb you to the end and bestow upon you an unparalleled celestial opportunity. This broken item is of no use to me, so I shall give it to you

After Hong Tao recorded the rankings, he waved his hand, and all the children immediately appeared in the vast square constructed of white marble.

Jiang Yuebai couldn't help but feel envious, but she quickly took a breath and looked back to see how many people were even less qualified than her, who was the least qualified among them

The woman was so hungry that only a layer of skin remained over her bones, her lips cracked, as she raised her hand to touch Jiang Yuebai's face

The female immortal wiped the wine from the corner of her mouth with her sleeve and lazily said, "I can't take it anymore, I have to... hmm... ascend soon. After drinking the yellow soup today, I'm feeling dizzy and have disturbed your fate."

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