Chapter 1007: Jumping Off the Cliff
"Senior Xia is really kind-hearted!"
"It's more than just kind-hearted! If he doesn't succeed, he could fall to the bottom of the cliff!"
"What nonsense are you talking about! How could Senior Xia fall? You're both just asking for trouble with those words!"
"Right, right! I misspoke, Senior Xia is definitely going to succeed!"
...
The bravery of Xia Liu moved everyone deeply.
Being the first to cross the cliff was definitely extremely dangerous.
On one hand, it depended on the rope's toughness and bearing capacity, on the other, whether the other side had secured it properly.
If anything went wrong, the price paid could be life itself...
Everyone silently prayed.
Hoping Xia Liu could pass through smoothly.
If he made it across, then everyone else would surely be fine too.
Crossing the great canyon, there was more than a fifty percent chance of becoming a Shu Mountain disciple.
Xiao He also prayed in her heart.
Although she had many small conflicts with Xia Liu before.
But after spending so many days together.
She discovered Xia Liu's whole body was full of virtues.
And he carried a mysterious aura that constantly drew her to pay attention to him.
"Brother Xia Liu, use this!"
As Xia Liu tested the rope's resilience, Song Qing tossed a set of tools to him.
They were essential sliding tools for rope gliding.
"I won't use it, a simple piece of clothing or rope will do, leave these tools for everyone else."
"Senior Xia, please, don't think too much, prioritize your own safety!"
"Right! You're the first to try, once it's stable, we can crawl across with our bare hands."
"Right, right!"
Once again, Xia Liu's words stirred excitement among everyone.
This selfless act was something that everyone present would always remember.
Even if they became Shu Mountain disciples, they'd never forget such a person on their journey.
So young, with an unfathomable level of cultivation, selfless, willing to put himself at risk to give others a good opportunity.
"Don't worry, Brother Xia Liu, I prepared more than eighty sets, considering the people behind, that's why I have so many."
Song Qing's words filled everyone's heart with gratitude.
Now Xia Liu wouldn't refuse.
"Haha, great, let me go first and try it."
With a chuckle, Xia Liu hooked the buckle onto the rope, grabbed the crossbar, and with a push of his feet, his body was instantly carried forward by inertia!
Szz, szz, szz...
The sound of the buckle rubbing against the rope echoed through the canyon.
Everyone held their breath.
Some didn't even dare open their eyes, afraid to see something they couldn't bear.
"Hahaha!"
"He made it! Senior Xia reached the other side!"
"Oh God! Thank you for protecting Senior Xia!"
...
When Xia Liu reached the other side, countless people erupted with excitement.
Some even knelt on the ground, shedding tears of happiness.
"I've completely secured the rope, everyone come across one by one."
After Xia Liu strengthened the rope, Spirit Sound echoed in everyone's ears.
"Haha, alright! I'll go second!"
"I'm third!"
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No one backed down.
The pressure martial artists need to endure is much less than crossing the canyon.
Moreover, they've experienced dangers and hardships over the past days just to go to Shu Mountain to learn from the masters.
Now that the opportunity presented itself, no one was willing to give it up.
In nearly an hour, over fifty people had almost all crossed.
On the cliff were only Song Qing, Su Rongyu, Xiao He, and Li Jianguo.
"Brother, you stop here, I'll feel at ease knowing you'll look after Rongyu when you go back."
"Go back, Xiaoqing, I'll do my utmost to ensure Xiao He joins Shu Mountain."
Watching his sister with Uncle Li, Song Qing nodded.
He indeed had to go back.
The company still needed him, and the family revival might only rely on his little sister.
Before parting, Su Rongyu led Xiao He aside to say many words, feeling sad for a long time.
Alas, this farewell might mean not meeting again for another four years.
"Uncle Li, you go ahead first, I might take a bit longer."
Xiao He turned back to tell Li Jianguo.
"Got it, you talk first, I'm off."
Li Jianguo was at ease, as Xiao He often played extreme sports in the city, this level of rope crossing was nothing to her.
"Rongyu, let me tell you, we were foolish before, we mustn't act like that anymore, my brother likes sensible girls, you have to correct that."
"I know, Xiao He, when you return, I'll definitely become your sister-in-law."
"Haha, with those words, I'm relieved, I'll also strive to find someone, otherwise, I'd lag far behind you."
For some reason, as she said this, Xia Liu's figure suddenly popped into Xiao He's mind.
"I'm looking forward to you finding a high-strength martial artist, now you go, don't keep people waiting too long, especially that man who's caught your attention."
"You cheeky girl, when did I ever pay attention to anyone!"
Xiao He's face turned a bit red, unsure how to respond.
"I don't know, I really don't, who could say..."
"Not talking to you anymore, see you in four years!"
Blushing and embarrassed, after saying goodbye, Xiao He immediately climbed onto the start of the rope.
Taking the tools, she began crossing the five-hundred-meter-long great canyon.
Just as Xiao He was halfway across, the rope at its starting point suddenly began to come loose.
Then, it completely dropped off.
Szz, szz, szz...
The moment the rope loosened, Xiao He's body started falling, "Ah!!!"
With Xiao He's scream rising and falling, everyone snapped out of their daze.
"Senior Li, I'm entrusting them to you, I'll bring Xiao He back!"
"Senior Xia!"
"Senior Xia!"
Before everyone had fully heard what Xia Liu said, he leaped directly into the mist-covered canyon to save her!
Astounded!
Everyone present was astounded!
Unable to imagine, Xia Liu, without a second thought, leaped in to save someone!
"Xiao He!"
Song Qing's eyes widened, legs instantly dropping to the ground, right ahead was the mist-shrouded canyon.
"Brother Song! Don't act rashly!"
Su Rongyu, fearing Song Qing might jump, kept pulling him, trying to help him stay rational.
Li Jianguo slumped at the edge of the cliff, his face pale.
At that moment, several figures suddenly rushed from the forest.
It wasn't long before everyone noticed that several strangers appeared, wearing tight-fitting, vintage clothing with a blue longsword on their backs.
"Shu Mountain's disciples!"
Seeing the costumes and attire described in the records, everyone was stunned.
"It's a thousand meters deep beneath, those two will likely be shattered to pieces..."
A Shu Mountain disciple dressed in a comparatively dark green outfit sighed as he approached the cliff's edge.
"Young hero! Please save them!"
Li Jianguo immediately knelt down.
As long as Xia Liu and Xiao He could be safe, he would kneel for a lifetime if he had to...