"Heaven?" Xing'er looked at the sky in surprise, then said, "I thought climbing the mountain would get us there."
"That's only the stone steps to Heaven. It's certainly not the true Heavenly Sword Immortal Gate. Most of the inner disciples' sword arenas stop here. You haven't been here for many years, have you?" Fan Ya asked with a smile.
"Mm... Although I received a great deal of care, entering still required a test of aptitude..." Xing'er said with a smile.
"There's still some time before the true Little Sword Assembly begins, Junior Sister. You have plenty of time to rest. It would be best if you could recover your original appearance. That way, it won't feel so awkward when a few of us Senior Brothers and Sisters call you that, haha... Though we often have all kinds of misunderstandings too." Fan Xiao shrugged.
After being escorted by a crowd of immortals to an independent courtyard atop a mountain, Lord Taihua warned everyone again not to wander outside recklessly. After all, even Yun Jiutian had managed to infiltrate this place, and no one could be certain whether other spies were still hiding here.
Of course, wandering around the mountaintop sword-arena area was fine. The immortals living nearby were all highly capable, and everyone who could reside here was a child of nobility. Even the young masters of the Aristocratic Clans were not qualified to live here, while the bodyguards were of the highest caliber as well, so nothing should happen.
Since Xing'er had never been here before, after Lord Taihua finished giving his instructions, Fan An, Fan Ya, and the others suggested taking her around the nearby sword arenas. It would let her see and appreciate the scenery and surroundings. Xing'er found it difficult to refuse, so she planned to stroll