Chapter 33: Courage

Everyone couldn’t help but look up at the row of Lingdao Sect disciples in midair.

They wanted an answer. Unfortunately, the disciples standing in midair did not give them an answer this time.

They remained quietly suspended in the air.

Most of those who remained were not foolish. Seeing that the Lingdao Sect disciples did not reply, they guessed that Ask Dao Cliff was likely another test.

Since the Immortal Masters said that as long as they passed Ask Dao Cliff, they could officially enter Lingdao Sect, there must be a way to pass it.

Thinking this way, some people couldn’t help but start looking for methods.

The younger ones, although limited by their experience, followed the lead of the slightly older ones and began imitating earnestly.

Shen Qingyi looked toward the path ahead, shrouded in mist and clouds. From their angle, they could see the bottomless depths below. An Astral Wind blew past from time to time, carrying away pieces of rock.

Some people couldn’t help but feel a chill of fear and quickly retreated a couple of steps.

After searching repeatedly without finding a solution, everyone hesitated where they stood.

Shen Qingyi looked around and finally spotted a vine on a large tree not far away. She walked over, reached out, grabbed the vine, and after several tugs, finally pulled it down.

The people nearby saw this and were somewhat puzzled.

“Little sister, even if you want to use a vine to cross, that vine of yours is too short. It probably won’t even get you halfway across Ask Dao Cliff before it runs out.”

Shen Qingyi looked at the young boy who spoke. He wore rough hemp clothes but was neat and tidy. His eyes were clear, and his gaze toward her was also bright, without any malice.

Shen Qingyi gave a small smile.

“Thank you for the advice.”

After saying that, Shen Qingyi hefted the vine in her hand, then tied one end of it around her waist.

After making sure it was secure, Shen Qingyi walked to the edge of Ask Dao Cliff.

She couldn’t help but glance down and took a sharp breath.

The cliff face truly seemed endless, and there was that terrifying Astral Wind. An ordinary person seeing this would surely turn pale with fright; even someone with great courage would probably feel fear in their heart.

Shen Qingyi took a deep breath and silently encouraged herself.

Finding a tree that was sturdy enough and not too far from the cliff edge, Shen Qingyi went over and tied the other end of the vine to it.

The cultivators seated in the Main Hall also couldn’t help but watch the little girl in the Water Mirror with curiosity.

“What is she doing? Could she really be planning to cross using that little vine?”

Xia Xingchen propped his chin in his hand and watched Shen Qingyi with interest.

Regarding this genius, he still planned to compete for her, so naturally he paid more attention.

Although Senior Brother Xian Ci said this person was She Zijiang’s destined disciple, if a cultivator blindly believed that fate was determined by heaven, what was the point of cultivation?

Such a good seedling—if he didn’t try to compete for her, he feared he would feel regret later and develop an Inner Demon.

She Zijiang also couldn’t help but pay attention to Shen Qingyi’s actions.

After hearing from his own Senior Brother that this person might become his disciple in the future, She Zijiang was also very eager.

He already had four disciples under him; having a little fifth one would also be nice.

Back at Ask Dao Cliff, after confirming that both ends of the vine were securely tied, Shen Qingyi took another deep breath and stepped forward with her slightly trembling left foot.

She silently repeated in her heart.

She wanted to pursue Cultivation. She was not afraid!

She took a bold step forward, her expression extremely tense.

But the expected sensation of her body rapidly falling did not arrive.

The foot she had stepped out with seemed to land on something solid.

Shen Qingyi slowly opened her eyes.

Her foot was now resting on the edge of a rock.

The rock was not small, about a meter across, and beyond that meter, the fathomless cliff bottom could still be seen.

Shen Qingyi couldn’t help but tremble, almost missing her footing.

She hurriedly steadied herself.