Tianwu Mountain Range.
It lay at the border between Jin Prefecture and Yun Prefecture of Great Cang Kingdom. Sealed off by an array, it remained shrouded in dense mist year-round, earning its name for its fairyland-like appearance.
This place.
Had towering mountains and dense forests, with giant trees blocking out the sky and sun. The roars of fierce beasts rang out endlessly within.
It was also a forbidden land of Great Cang Kingdom.
This day.
A dark-skinned young man of around twenty, carrying a bundle on his back, raced over and landed at a mountain hollow outside the Tianwu Mountain Range.
"The intel says the entrance to Small Dan Mountain is here."
Qin Wang stood at the mouth of the hollow, looking around.
He had not disguised himself much for this trip to Small Dan Mountain. He had merely darkened his skin considerably, making himself appear more mature, like a man of twenty.
Just then, the mist in the open ground ahead suddenly churned. A man and a woman clad in green appeared.
The man was rather tall and lean, with a horse-like face.
The woman wore a green dress, with a flower tucked into her hair at her temple. She was exceedingly pretty, especially with her fair skin.
"Greetings, Fellow Daoist!"
"Are you here to join Small Dan Mountain?"
The man cupped his fist lightly toward Qin Wang and asked in a mild voice.
"Yes. May I ask how I should address you two seniors?"
Qin Wang nodded and respectfully returned the salute.
The cultivation of both people before him surpassed his own, so there was nothing wrong with being deferential.
"My name is Ding Feng. She is Fellow Daoist Hu Shihan. You may simply call us Fellow Daoist Ding and Fellow Daoist Hu."
After speaking, Ding Feng added,