"Haha, this was the result of your own efforts.
Junior Sister Chen and Junior Brother Bai have both reached the ninth layer of Jade Purity. Congratulations.
Especially Junior Sister Bai, who is only one step away from Shangqing.
Given enough time, Dazhu Peak will gain another Shangqing-level combatant."
Bai Bing said humbly, "Senior Sister, you flatter me. Even so, the gap between Jade Purity and Shangqing is far too great. Though this seems like only a small step, who knows when I'll be able to see through it?"
Lu Chen also sighed. "Indeed. Senior Sister Bai has been stuck at the ninth layer of Jade Purity for many years. I only recently entered this realm, so Shangqing is still a distant goal."
"You two are being too modest. One cannot achieve anything by rushing. Relax your minds, and perhaps you'll cross beyond Jade Purity without even realizing it."
Although winter had already arrived, the wind on Xiaozhu Peak was not as biting as the wind on Dazhu Peak. Within the fine bamboo forest, countless slender stalks swayed gently in the winter breeze, like beautiful women wounded by love, exuding a trace of sorrow.
Dazhu Peak's Black-Jointed Bamboo was green despite its name. It merely had an inky black color between the joints, making the bamboo appear somewhat dark overall.
The Tear Bamboo of Xiaozhu Peak, however, was slender. Its emerald-green stalks were dotted with numerous pink spots, resembling a beauty shedding tears. Thus, the bamboo forest of Xiaozhu Peak was somewhat brighter than that of Dazhu Peak.
Dazhu Peak had been named for its thick, sturdy bamboo. Xiaozhu Peak, naturally, had received its name from its slender bamboo.
The Bamboo Waves of Dazhu Peak were one of Qingyun's Six Scenic Wonders. Their magnificent sight made anyone within them feel