[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-the-name-that-echoes-through-eternity":3,"chapter-the-name-that-echoes-through-eternity-the-name-that-echoes-through-eternity-chapter-42":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","The Name That Echoes Through Eternity",{"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},2282591,4466,"Chapter 42: One Sword, Snow Falls","the-name-that-echoes-through-eternity-chapter-42",42,"\u003Cp>At the cliff’s edge, besides Li Hao’s group, many others had paused, glancing around occasionally.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clearly, falling from the cliff meant utter destruction—such danger made many hesitate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the iron chain, seven or eight figures now moved forward, each employing their own methods with caution.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some walked with calm composure, the swaying chain like ocean waves, yet it affected them not at all, their feet seemingly glued in place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Others stretched out both arms, striving to maintain balance, testing each step slowly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some chose a method that was ugly but supremely stable: clinging to the chain, inching forward like a crawling insect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Simply crawling across the chain was something nearly everyone here could manage, but this trial unquestionably tested courage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Who, in ten thousand feet of air, wouldn’t tremble?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If you lack even this much courage, how dare you face demons?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Among the seven who had just passed, a young man in lavish robes, expression cold, leapt forward first and landed steadily on the chain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clearly, he chose an elegant path—walking straight across, hands clasped behind his back, radiating calm poise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His action immediately drew attention from the onlookers, who stared in astonishment; soon, someone recognized him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The cloud patterns on his sleeve—he’s from the Su family of Yunzhou!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The Su family? I heard they’re one of Yunzhou’s three great clans, with deep roots.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No wonder this kid’s so bold—he’s probably trained his courage already, given how many demons haunt Yunzhou’s borders.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many murmured among themselves; some who had hesitated now showed signs of inner struggle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Big Brother Hao, let’s go too.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing someone go first, Li Yuanzhao felt uneasy and spoke to Li Hao.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Hao scanned the cliff’s edge but saw no one from the Tan Palace Academy—he felt a flicker of confusion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Logically, the Tan Palace Academy should have sent someone to meet them here; otherwise, what was the point of the invitation?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Fine.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With no one arriving, Li Hao could only agree to Li Yuanzhao.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hmph, there’s no cheating in this trial.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Si Xiaolan gave Li Hao a faint sneer—clearly, she was still angry that he’d slipped past the first trial through connections, feeling it was deeply unfair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Is that so?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Hao looked at the girl in surprise—how dare she mock him? Didn’t she know who he was behind the scenes? Still, he didn’t deign to argue with a child.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“There’s a saying, isn’t there?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Hao thought for a moment and replied: “Little sister, out in the world, it’s not just fists or who’s behind you that matters.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Huh?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Si Xiaolan frowned—why did this sound so familiar?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Because having someone behind you isn’t enough—you need someone in front of you too!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Hao gave the girl a light smile, then lifted his head, his eyes holding a detached serenity as he murmured: “Brother, come!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Big Brother Hao, you want me to carry you?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Yuanzhao understood instantly—he’d heard the elders say Li Hao had poor talent, only capable of body refinement, and had never seen him fight; he’d already anticipated this solution, determined not to embarrass Li Hao.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Hao smiled faintly and patted his shoulder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Yuanzhao bowed his waist in response.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Hao didn’t hesitate—he leapt onto his back, then waved to the girl beside them, who stood gaping: “See you on the other side.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No sooner had the words left his mouth than Li Yuanzhao dashed forward, leaping dozens of meters and landing squarely on the chain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The chain shook violently, yet Li Yuanzhao, carrying Li Hao, moved with it, his feet glued to the iron, never slipping.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before the chain even steadied, Li Yuanzhao broke into a sprint, running as if on flat ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With his Zhou Tian realm fully cultivated, plus years of training in martial forms and standing Zhuang , this trial was child’s play to him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the figure racing across the chain, everyone on the shore—except Si Xiaolan—stared wide-eyed. They’d seen show-offs, but never one this brutal—he treated the chain like solid ground?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And they couldn’t even run that fast on level ground!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And he was carrying someone!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When someone spotted their clothing, they recognized them instantly: the first family of Qingzhou. Shock rippled through the crowd—rumors never matched reality, and today’s sight surpassed even the wildest tales.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, the young man in lavish robes who had gone first was overtaken by Li Yuanzhao’s sprint.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The former walked with hands behind his back, expression serene—until the wind of Li Yuanzhao’s passing brushed past him, then his face flickered with surprise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not long after, Li Yuanzhao reached the opposite shore.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The iron chain stretched a thousand zhang across the sky, threading through the mountain mist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Yuanzhao’s sprinting form scattered the fog; when he landed, he immediately drew attention from nearby onlookers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Hao patted his shoulder and leapt down, scanning the area.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clearly, they weren’t early—the shore held many who had already passed earlier trials.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before these “candidates” stood disciples of the Tan Palace Academy, all seventeen or eighteen, dressed in black-and-white robes that gave them an ethereal, otherworldly air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, this only worked on those who looked good—those with bulky frames or plain features looked awkward and out of place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Who’s that guy? So strong?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ran across? And carried someone? One dares carry, the other dares be carried!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Shh, be careful—they’re from the Divine General’s Li family…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dozens of onlookers murmured among themselves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Yuanzhao stepped forward to a young Tan Palace disciple and asked: “Are there more trials here?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Correct. This is the final trial.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The youth clearly recognized Li Yuanzhao—after years studying in Qingzhou City, so close to the Divine General’s Mansion, it was impossible not to know.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“To pass, you must survive one round against us.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If the first trial tested fundamentals and the second tested courage, this third trial felt like a warning to newcomers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Li Yuanzhao’s small eyes blazed with eager combat spirit: “I accept your challenge!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He bowed in military salute, then stepped back several paces, assuming a fighting stance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You may choose a weapon,” the youth smiled, reminding him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“One round—no need,” Li Yuanzhao said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The youth’s eyes flickered slightly—he felt slighted, but remembered the Li family’s reputation for prodigies, so he let it pass, secretly curious to test him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He abandoned his sword, raised his fist, and charged forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His punch whipped the air like a tiger pouncing or a wolf biting—ferocious and relentless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Yuanzhao shifted his step like an eel retreating into its burrow, fluid and smooth, then spun back with a sudden, direct punch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>CRASH! Their fists collided—the youth staggered back three steps, while Li Yuanzhao merely sank his stance and held his ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The youth’s face showed shock—he hadn’t used full strength, yet his punch still carried over ten thousand jin of force—equivalent to a normal Zhou Tian third-layer cultivator!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This far exceeded the entrance standard, which only required completion of Tongli realm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He’d nearly embarrassed himself? “At least Zhou Tian fifth-layer, maybe seventh or eighth—or he’s trained a top-tier qi circulation or meridian-opening method!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The youth’s gaze turned grave—rumors were true: Li family heirs were monsters, drowning in resources, far surpassing their peers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Others, seeing the youth fall on the defensive, stared in disbelief, gazing at Li Yuanzhao as if he were a monster—was this the Divine General’s Mansion’s prodigy? Just then, the chain swayed as several figures leapt onto shore: the young man from the Su family of Yunzhou, Si Xiaolan, and others.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The other Tan Palace disciples quickly explained the rules; upon hearing them, the newcomers’ expressions grew solemn.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, anyone who reached this point was at least a talent, and the opponent had trained for years—this move wouldn’t be easy to counter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Si Xiaolan’s eyes flickered to Li Hao beside her; seeing he was still there, she felt a fresh pang of irritation—she knew he had an invitation, so he’d likely bypass this trial entirely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Compared to those who’d braved peril to pass, he was simply lying down—this was the gap of birthright.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Your turn.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, a burly youth beside them spoke to Li Hao.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Hao smiled faintly; as Si Xiaolan’s face read “I knew it,” he pulled out his invitation: “I have an invitation.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had no intention of exhausting himself here like Li Yuanzhao, bullying others.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Invitation?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All eyes turned, filled with shock and envy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The burly youth froze—he’d heard rumors. He frowned, took the invitation, studied it briefly, then returned it: “Even with an invitation, you must still pass a basic trial. I’ll hold back a little.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Hao blinked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The youth who tested Li Yuanzhao and several other Tan Palace disciples silently pressed their foreheads—this was bad. The stubborn fool was at it again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Come on,” the burly youth said, qi swirling around him, ready to strike.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Hao asked: “Do you even know what an invitation means?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I said I’ll hold back—you still need to show something. Otherwise, people will think the Tan Palace Academy clings to power and gives backdoor access,” the youth replied earnestly, stubbornly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Hao fell silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They say people come in a thousand forms—this burly youth was clearly one of those rigid, uncompromising types.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Pfft…” Si Xiaolan couldn’t help laughing, her bright eyes gleaming with malicious delight as she watched Li Hao.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She’d thought he’d slip through easily, but now she’d met a peculiar soul—she even found the burly youth’s coarse appearance slightly handsome.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You may choose any weapon.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The burly youth’s expression was serious as he pointed to the weapon rack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Hao felt slightly exasperated, but he bore no anger toward the boy—after all, being earnest wasn’t a flaw.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He walked over to the weapon rack, drew a sword, and returned before the burly youth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Using a sword?” The burly youth’s gaze flickered, then he nodded. “Then you strike first.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He also drew the sword at his back, his eyes filled with the seriousness of a swordsman.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You go first,” Li Hao said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If I strike first, you won’t get a chance,” the burly youth said slowly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“...Fine.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Hao sighed and casually twirled a sword flourish.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sword technique... Falling Snow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Huh?” Shi Xiaolan suddenly felt snowflakes drifting before her eyes, a chill and frosty cold creeping over her skin; she looked up. “It’s only autumn—why is it snowing?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1722,"2026-06-20T02:15:40.176Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","597b67737f8678a90998a96c0059d1d88d9fe5a642a24ccafc0d2113ba85b2e2","the-name-that-echoes-through-eternity-chapter-43","the-name-that-echoes-through-eternity-chapter-41",929,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-name-that-echoes-through-eternity-cover.jpg"]