Hou Niao did not ride a horse, but directly used the Sword Yu Step to hurry along, akin to the few uncles he had encountered upon his first entry into Da Feng Plain—odd as it seemed, it actually reflected a tenacious and upward spirit.
Quanzhen Sect never demanded its disciples to be one way or another; everything depended on oneself. To loaf around and await one's doom? To follow procedures step by step? Or to strive hard and aim high?
Still, a portion of cultivators chose the toughest path, mostly congregated in frontiers and hazardous regions—a soaring spirit, indeed. Unfortunately, not everyone was spurred by such a spirit. Within Quanzhen Sect, there were still many examples like Zheng Shixie and Wang Zhongjin, who even occupied high positions despite their attitudes.
Along the way, the scenery of Yinling remained as desolate as ever.
