Chapter 2445 - 2246: Climbing the Mountain

Chapter 2445: Chapter 2246: Climbing the Mountain

Before long, Lin Chen and his companions arrived at the foot of the towering peak.

Over a hundred zhang high, it was extremely steep and one of the few places in the Green Ripple Sect where there were no traces of human presence.

This was due to the high terrain, which had always been steep, with walls on both sides of the mountain peak being very smooth.

Ordinary disciples found it difficult to climb here, and those with some prowess wouldn’t choose to waste their time here, as there was nothing atop but emptiness. Rather than repeatedly climbing, it would be better to spend time elsewhere on more productive pursuits.

Thus, the area was very silent, with only the occasional sound of the wind and no other noise.

Xiaoying raised her head, gazing upwards. Her eyes showed a hint of gloom, but soon a wave of excitement surged up, and she clenched her delicate fist, her eyes gleaming.

This was the true destination of her journey.

"Let’s go, I’ll take you up," Lin Chen bent down, intending to grab Xiaoying’s small hand and lead her up.

But unexpectedly for Lin Chen, Xiaoying appeared particularly stubborn, shaking her head and saying to him, "No, I want to go up by myself. If I can’t make it, then Brother Lin can help me."

Xiaoying turned her head, her youthful face full of stubbornness, which left Lin Chen slightly stunned. After a moment, he regained his composure and could only nod silently.

Though Lin Chen didn’t understand what this place meant to Xiaoying, seeing her like this, he didn’t want to say anything more.

So Lin Chen pulled back his hand, complying with Xiaoying’s wishes.

Xiaoying was very persistent. After seeing Lin Chen’s action, she pursed her lips and softly said, "Thank you."

Her words were spoken so gently, it seemed no sound had emerged.

Yet Lin Chen heard it clearly, for his perception of the surroundings was exceptionally sharp.

Even so, Lin Chen refrained from speaking, silently gazing upwards.

The peak was steep and over a hundred zhang tall.

Though Xiaoying possessed some strength, it ultimately originated from Pan Yan and was not self-cultivated. She had the realm but lacked proficiency in using spiritual energy.

Xiaoying, with her current strength, found climbing up to be quite difficult.

This was why Xiaoying wanted Lin Chen to accompany her.

Xiaoying originally intended to come alone and attempt climbing the peak, but she had already spent too much time just now.

Xiaoying wanted to reach the top before sunrise, which was apparently an impossible feat.

Thus, Xiaoying could only use the somewhat unfamiliar power to climb upward. As a result, midway up, it naturally became quite strenuous for Xiaoying. But fortunately, with Lin Chen beside her, Xiaoying felt relieved, having no worries.

Xiaoying moved to the side, finding a slightly less steep spot. She raised her head, then planted her feet firmly on the ground, her knees slightly bent, spiritual energy surging beneath her. After a shout, her petite figure shot upwards.

Xiaoying had already stashed away the pouch within her clothes. She leapt several zhang upward, her small hands clutching onto the steep rock wall.

With spiritual energy flowing into her hands and feet, Xiaoying clung to the rock wall much like a gecko.

She moved slightly, climbing slowly with one hand at a time.

Though not swiftly, this was the best method Xiaoying could think of.

However, this made Xiaoying’s spiritual energy deplete quickly, as she couldn’t control its flow, causing it to rush through her body rapidly, consuming one-tenth or more in a moment.

Especially since Xiaoying was only around ten or twelve years old, very delicate, and hadn’t done any physical work while Pan Yan was alive.

But now, climbing alone made her feel somewhat exhausted, and the remaining dozens of zhang were a daunting journey for Xiaoying.

Lin Chen looked up at Xiaoying’s earnest expression, a soft sigh escaping him internally.

"It seems Pan’s death hit Xiaoying hard."

Lin Chen understood, though hadn’t anticipated the impact on Xiaoying to be so profound.

Lin Chen pondered for a moment, and with a light touch of his toe, he began swiftly climbing the steep rock wall.

Unlike Xiaoying, Lin Chen climbed swiftly, ascending over a dozen zhang in stride, with such height posing no issue to him, as if it were as simple as breathing.

This was thanks to Lin Chen’s previous mastery in controlling spiritual energy, a skill beyond others’ reach.

Moreover, Lin Chen’s strength far exceeded Xiaoying’s...

He followed behind Xiaoying, slowly climbing as she did.

Now high above, Xiaoying couldn’t perceive what was happening below, but she sensed safety beneath herself, allowing her to remain calm.

Yet this feeling didn’t boost her strength explosively. After climbing for several moments, Xiaoying felt some weakness, sweat covering her small face, continuously dripping as she moved.

Inside her Dantian, spiritual energy flowed out like a stream and dissipated quickly.

In this situation, Xiaoying’s limbs showed signs of weakness, her arms trembling involuntarily, somewhat unstable.

However, at this moment, a gentle stream of spiritual energy coursed through Xiaoying’s body, eventually linking with the Dantian within it, causing the spiritual energy inside her Dantian to erupt outward like a geyser.

Fortunately, Xiaoying’s spiritual energy remained because of Pan Yan.

This penetration led the previously sealed spiritual energy in Xiaoying’s body to be drawn out.

Xiaoying let out a soft gasp, feeling the emergence of this power and sensing a slight recovery within her.