[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-notes-on-cultivation-at-wulong-mountain":3,"chapter-notes-on-cultivation-at-wulong-mountain-notes-on-cultivation-at-wulong-mountain-chapter-64":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Notes on Cultivation at Wulong Mountain",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},2272969,4440,"Chapter 64","notes-on-cultivation-at-wulong-mountain-chapter-64",64,"\u003Cp>The cultivator force advancing along the river was even more impressive than expected, for the Zhanglong Sect had conscripted large numbers of wandering cultivators from Xiangxi; Liu Xiaolou, embedded within the ranks, could not discern the exact number, but he could not suppress a surge of excitement: this battle was surely won!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The main force departed from Wuchao Town and traveled about twenty li before reaching the primary mountain pass on the southeast side of Wulong Mountain; large boats on the Wuchao River had anchored at the shore, and Zhanglong Sect’s Sect Master Qu Congji, accompanied by his top experts, disembarked and advanced to the front, gazing silently at the mountain’s contours; after a long while, he gave a hand signal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Zhanglong Sect’s inner-disciple turned and shouted: “Form the array!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The formation immediately shifted, spreading out in all directions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Xiaolou followed the Zang family’s column, with twenty people total around him—front, back, left, and right; besides the twelve Zang clan members, the other eight, including himself and Tan Ba, were local wandering cultivators, and he had no idea when or where the Zang family had recruited them, only that they had suddenly clustered together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Among the six wandering cultivators, Tan Ba recognized one, with whom he had a decent rapport; his nickname was Tigerhead Jiao, said to be a wandering cultivator who had drifted down from the Jiangnan region, his body packed with muscle, seemingly following the body-refinement path?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tan Ba introduced the two; when Tigerhead Jiao heard Liu Xiaolou’s name, his face lit up with a broad smile, eagerly stepping forward to grasp his hand, as if he intended to immediately swear brotherhood with him. Liu Xiaolou was baffled, muttering inwardly: Am I that famous?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zang Baili led his group to a spot one li northeastward, holding a piece of emerald jade; Liu Xiaolou instantly recognized it as an array disc. A ripple like flowing water passed over the jade disc, and Zang Baili turned to gaze toward the direction of Master Qu, silently awaiting the Zhanglong Sect’s next order.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Besides the Zang family, over a dozen vassal houses—Mingyu Manor, Black Tiger Fort, Changshan Sword Gate, Zheng Clan, Dongxi, and others—also dispersed in groups, each taking up positions within a three-li radius, guarding the central front ranks of the Zhanglong Sect’s main force.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Xiaolou had crafted array discs before; now he clearly understood: the Zhanglong Sect had deployed a grand array, preparing for battle with the Qingyu Sect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Conflict between established sects was indeed different from wandering cultivator skirmishes; they wielded arrays, while wanderers relied on brute charges—the superiority was immediately clear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the grand array shielding them, Liu Xiaolou felt far more at ease, no longer so tense; he chatted briefly with Tan Ba and Tigerhead Jiao, relaxing his frayed nerves, even imagining the spoils of victory—if he got a chance to claim any.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as they finished speaking, two sword lights shot from the Zhanglong Sect’s main array, moving as swiftly as galloping horses, streaking left and right toward the flanks. The Zang family’s position lay on the right flank; the sword lights halted before Zang Baili, each encasing a person—this was the Zhanglong Sect’s sword-flight technique!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only those with Golden Core or higher cultivation could wield such a method; Zang Baili stepped forward to greet: “Elder Qu!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Qu clan was the main branch of the Zhanglong Sect, firmly controlling its leadership; not only had every Sect Master come from the Qu clan, but most Elders had as well. This Elder Qu ordered: “The Qingyu Sect has not moved. Send scouts into the mountain.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zang Baili bowed deeply: “Yes!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zang Baili turned and said: “Tan Ba, Liu Xiaolou—you two are from Wulong Mountain, familiar with the terrain. Quickly enter the mountain and report the details within.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Xiaolou’s mouth turned bitter; reluctantly, he stepped out of the formation with Tan Ba.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, a man stepped forward and shouted: “Master Zang, I’ve only just met Xiao Liu and Ba Zhang, but we’ve taken to each other instantly—I’d call us sworn brothers! Though I’m unworthy, I beg to join these two brothers on this mission!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Xiaolou was speechless; he glanced at Tan Ba, who too looked stunned—what instant friendship? What sworn brothers?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zang Baili stroked his beard: “Excellent! Since you three are unafraid of death, how could I begrudge rewards? Then, if you three uncover enemy intelligence and report back, each of you shall receive one spirit stone!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huh? Weren’t conscripted cultivators always expected to seize spoils from enemies? Today there was an official reward? This was unprecedented!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Regardless, someone was willing to risk his life alongside him, and a reward awaited—Liu Xiaolou’s restless heart settled, his courage surged!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was just returning home, after all; the Qingyu Sect were outsiders—how could they know Wulong Mountain better than locals? Hmm, the mission shouldn’t be too difficult.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The three left the main formation and headed toward Wulong Mountain, two li away; as locals, Liu Xiaolou and Tan Ba would never foolishly take the main road—there were countless narrow paths into the mountain; what would be a death trap for ordinary people was merely a bit of extra effort for cultivators—hands and feet used together—and soon they entered Wulong Mountain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Standing halfway up the first peak, they looked back; the Zhanglong Sect’s grand array below was just beginning to reveal itself—hundreds of cultivators divided into thirteen positions, forming thirteen array nodes, like a coiled dragon, fangs bared, roaring toward Wulong Mountain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Is this the Zhanglong Sect’s Purple Gold Coiling Dragon Array?” Tan Ba murmured.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Purple Gold Coiling Dragon Array? Is it powerful?” Liu Xiaolou had never heard the name before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’ve heard it’s formidable—deadly in combat... Let’s go, quick in, quick out,” Tigerhead Jiao urged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The three agreed on a plan: to scout Jade Maiden Peak, whose height offered a commanding view. Tan Ba asked Liu Xiaolou: “Xiao Liu, shall we take Broken Arm Cliff or One-Line Sky?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Xiaolou had climbed these mountains since age eight; Tan Ba had only moved from below last year—on route selection, Liu Xiaolou was the authority. He replied: “There’s also the Scenic Rock on the north side, which leads to Jade Maiden Peak—you didn’t know that, Tan Brother?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tan Ba shook his head: “Never been there. Then let’s take Scenic Rock—fewer people use that path.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tigerhead Jiao suggested: “Since there are three routes, why not each take one? We’ll rendezvous at Jade Maiden Peak. Three paths simultaneously—more ground covered.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Xiaolou thought a moment: “Fine. You two don’t know Scenic Rock—I’ll take that. Tan Brother, take Broken Arm Cliff. Tigerhead Brother, take One-Line Sky... Tigerhead Brother, look west from here—see that pine forest? Yes, go through it. Two mountain paths split there; take the downward fork, keep descending until you see a stream—follow the stream upstream, and you’ll reach One-Line Sky... The narrowest part has sheer cliffs so close the sky looks like a single thread...”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tigerhead Jiao gazed along the route as instructed and nodded: “Understood. Don’t worry!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Xiaolou was still uneasy—he was an outsider who’d never entered Wulong Mountain—so he added more details, pointing out several clear landmarks, then warned: “I heard from Tan Brother you’re at Qi Refining Sixth Layer—quite strong, at least stronger than me. But Wulong Mountain is thick with mist and miasma, which hampers true qi perception. You’re from Jiangnan, I hear, flat land with rivers and lakes—perhaps your perception is sharp there, but in many parts of Wulong Mountain, perception can’t be trusted. You must rely more on sight and hearing.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tigerhead Jiao laughed: “Thanks, Xiao Liu, I’ve got it. Most mountain regions are like this—I’ve traveled many!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The three parted ways, each taking a separate path.\u003C\u002Fp>",1286,"2026-06-19T23:11:25.549Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","2179f60a2441942852e7875f2fc48c0026dba3e1b97badc31c3a34289f55b291","notes-on-cultivation-at-wulong-mountain-chapter-65","notes-on-cultivation-at-wulong-mountain-chapter-63",638,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fnotes-on-cultivation-at-wulong-mountain-cover.jpg"]