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"Not very convenient?" Bai Ye asked casually.

Jian shook his head: "If you want to go, then let's set off now. However, it is indeed not an easy task."

"It's nothing, just consider it a little exercise." Bai Ye didn't care.

Seeing that Bai Ye had made up his mind, Jian stopped trying to persuade him: "Then, as you wish."

Bai Ye nodded, then ran back to her room to get her briefcase.

……

In fact, Bai Ye could have gone directly to the Holy Mountain, but for him, this trip was more like a leisurely journey.

Bai Ye had never been to Sherag before and knew little about the so-called snow realm. So everything here was still quite new to him.

Why not take your time and stroll around and explore?

And so, Jian followed Bai Ye around and around, first buying some random things in some shops in Silver Grey's territory, and then the two headed to the station.

"We need to take the train to get to the holy mountain from here."

As Jian spoke, he bought tickets for both himself and Bai Ye.

"Wow, that's amazing! Boss Silver Gray actually built the railway all the way to the foot of the Holy Mountain? And those people didn't even fly into a rage?" Bai Ye was somewhat surprised.

Jian smiled and shook his head: "In fact, many people have objections, but... since the repairs have already been done, they have no choice but to protest."

Bai Ye nodded knowingly. It seemed that the conflict here was more intense than he had imagined.

Perhaps it won't be long before the conflict reaches a tipping point.

Bai Ye didn't care about this, but he didn't want the players to be drawn into the conflict between the two sides, as that would inevitably worsen the situation.

Chapter 89 Where are you?

Khelag has many high mountains, most of which are snow-capped. The rugged terrain is one of the reasons why Khelag has been able to survive in the cracks between the surrounding large countries.

The highest of these snow-capped peaks is known as Mount Kalan.

Because the Holy Maiden, the Manju Temple, and the Divine Abode where the gods are served are all located on this mountain.

“I should have brought Skadi here to play. Although it’s also a snow country, it’s much more comfortable here than the Ursus Empire…” Bai Ye felt sorry that Skadi had never come here.

Standing at the foot of Mount Kalan, Bai Ye looked up at the distant snow-capped peaks.

“As I said, getting to the holy mountain is quite troublesome. Although the train tracks are nominally built to the foot of the mountain, there is actually a section of road where construction is prohibited before reaching the holy mountain.” Jian pointed to the holy mountain of Kalan.

"Ahead lies the Perroch family's land, and Lord Actos is adamant that our boss will not allow the railway to be built there."

Bai Ye nodded.

He looked up at the holy mountain, but did not see Yera.

I've reached the foot of the holy mountain. Yela, where are you?

'Okay, looks like I'll have to climb up myself...'

Bai Ye guessed that Yera probably also had his own authority, and obviously, he couldn't easily meet the God of Snow.

"Can I go up?" Bai Ye continued to ask.

This time, Jian frowned: "First of all, due to various contradictions and conflicts, the Manju Academy and the Perroch family have temporarily closed the Holy Mountain and the surrounding area, and foreigners and the undead are not allowed to go to the Holy Mountain."

"Secondly, climbing a mountain is not an easy task, especially this sacred mountain. Even climbing along the well-maintained mountain path is tiring, let alone now that the entrance to that path has been blocked."

"The other route is even more difficult; it's on the other side of the mountain, and even experienced mountaineers would find it strenuous to climb it."

After listening, Bai Ye nodded: "So, you actually don't recommend that I go up?"

"Well, if you really want to go up... maybe you can talk to the boss and ask him to arrange it for you." Jian felt that she had already been very tactful. She really wanted to dissuade Bai Ye from his sudden idea.

However, Bai Ye clearly wouldn't listen to her ideas.

For Baiye, both the so-called blockade and the difficulty of climbing are real.

“Looks like I have no choice but to expose myself…” Bai Ye stretched his arms. “Although I’ve always acted like an ordinary person, you’d be very wrong if you really think of me as a weak scholar or researcher.”

“I don’t want to wait any longer, I’m going up now. Miss Jian, you can wait for me here…”

After saying that, Bai Ye activated the "Wind King Barrier," then soared into the sky and disappeared from the spot.

The event happened so suddenly that even Jian didn't have time to react. When Bai Ye's figure disappeared, she had no time to respond.

After that, she had no idea where Bai Ye went.

All that could be seen was the snow that had burst open where Bai Ye had stood, scattering everywhere.

The next moment, Jian subconsciously raised her head. She heard a loud "pop" in mid-air and then saw a sonic boom cloud explode.

After that, she couldn't see anything anymore.

Bai Ye had already concealed himself and disappeared.

After standing there for a while, Jian shook her head, opened her terminal, and found SilverAsh: "Boss, I lost him."

"??" SilverAsh had just stepped out of the meeting room when he heard this outrageous news.

He was full of questions.

"What exactly happened?" SilverAsh asked hurriedly.

"Mr. Baiye was preparing to climb the sacred mountain, but I stopped him, and then he left on his own." Jian was somewhat speechless.

SilverAsh was even more surprised: "Even you couldn't stop him?"

To be honest, even with complete trust in this subordinate, SilverAsh had to believe that Mace was lying; he knew her strength. In terms of individual combat power, no one in Kjerag could match Mace.

He simply couldn't imagine that such a strong man could be unable to keep an eye on a scholar who looked frail.

"Didn't you say he wasn't a martial artist?" SilverAsh pressed.

Jian was silent for a moment, then sighed: "We were fooled by his outward appearance. He is not an ordinary scholar at all. Clearly, this gentleman has some special skills."

"Even I didn't see clearly how he disappeared, or where he went... You know, I was surrounded by snow, but after he disappeared, there weren't any footprints left. Unless..."

“Unless he just flies away,” SilverAsh said.

"Um... I'm sorry, boss, it was my carelessness this time," Jian said slowly.

SilverAsh was also a bit confused, but he managed to control his emotions: "What a reckless guy... Fine, just wait for him nearby. Since he can outmaneuver you, it means he's untouchable in Kjerag."

SilverAsh paused, then chuckled, "I just hope this guy doesn't fall off the mountain while climbing; otherwise, no one will be able to help me solve this tricky problem..."

"I understand..." Jian said helplessly.

"I will also have people keep an eye on the situation of other families. If Bai Ye accidentally falls, goes missing, or is captured by other families or even the Manju Academy, I will have corresponding contingency plans."

If Bai Ye is arrested, SilverAsh will have to go to the police station to bail him out. If Bai Ye doesn't return and there's no news of him, SilverAsh will have to use his own resources to search for him. If Bai Ye falls, SilverAsh will have to find someone to take Bai Ye to the hospital.

If the night grows cold... that would be even more troublesome.

"He's such a worry..." SilverAsh sighed.

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Bai Ye had no idea how much trouble his departure caused SilverAsh and Mace.

In fact, he didn't care at all.

As his strength increased and he recovered, Bai Ye gradually regained the freedom and confidence he once had as a top player.

"My strength is gradually returning, not much, but enough..."

Although Bai Ye didn't have absolute confidence in defeating the monster, nor was he clear about the gap between himself and the giant beast, or even the Beast King, he felt that he should be able to go toe-to-toe with Patriot.

With such strength as a backing, Bai Ye knew that as long as he had a sword, he could go anywhere on this land.

Bai Ye did not fly directly to the top of the sacred mountain, but stopped halfway up the mountain.

It's not that you can't fly up there, but Bai Ye had never climbed a snow mountain before. Now that he's bypassed the checkpoints and guards, he can finally experience climbing it.

Chapter Ninety: Cheese Snow Leopard

"To be honest, this is my first time climbing a snow-capped mountain..."

White Nights walked leisurely on Mount Kalan, taking in the scenery on both sides.

The path he chose is called the Heavenly Path, a route used to select holy maidens.

According to Bai Ye's understanding, the ritual for selecting holy women in the Sherag religion is as sacred and cruel as most primitive religions, and even seems somewhat barbaric to modern people.

After the passing of the previous saintess, all eligible girls of that year will enter the Chosen Shrine. Only those struck by the first drop of melting snow in the shrine that day will be qualified to become saintesses.

After that, the chosen one must carry the trial bell from the Shrine of Saints, following the heavenly path to the divine abode on the mountain, until the trial bell is hung on the bell rack. Along the way, one must adhere to the rule of nodding every three steps and ringing the bell every five steps. Those who violate this rule will lose their qualification to become a saint, and a new chosen one will emerge from the melting snow of the following day.

This heavenly path is usually sealed off by the Manju Academy, so apart from Baiye, there is no one here.

Along the roadsides in the snow-capped mountains, sometimes even the corpses of young girls can be seen in the dead of night.

Perhaps it was Jeragand's intention, but their bodies were sealed in ice. Thus, the girls appeared to be merely asleep, their expressions serene and peaceful, while their souls returned to Jeragand's side.

Time seemed to freeze at the last moment of their lives; they became a part of the sacred mountain of Kalan.

A cruel yet simple faith.

Bai Ye took a breath and continued climbing.

Then, he heard a strange noise coming from ahead.

Looking up, I saw a large cat leaping out from a high rock in front of me.

"I thought it was something... a cheese snow leopard." Bai Ye just couldn't understand why there were animals on this holy mountain. They were probably kept by Yeragand or Manjuin.

However, Bai Ye wasn't quite sure what kind of animal this thing was, since the names of animals on Terra were different from those on Earth.

Beasts that carry animals, scaled fish, feathered beasts...

Upon seeing people, the big cat wasn't afraid; instead, it softly meowed at Bai Ye.

Yes, quite counterintuitively, the snow leopard's roar is not loud at all, much quieter than a tiger's. This is supposedly because a loud roar on the snowy mountains could trigger an avalanche.

"Shut up Snow Leopard!"

Bai Ye gestured at the big cat, and the snow leopard tucked its tail between its legs and ran away.

You scared her.

A familiar voice rang in Bai Ye's ears.

Bai Ye turned his head and, sure enough, Yera, whom he had met before, appeared beside him.

"Are you always this elusive?" Bai Ye couldn't help but complain.

To be honest, he was still startled, since it appeared suddenly without any warning, and he had no way of detecting it in advance.

"I never expected you would actually climb up step by step." Yera was quite fond of Bai Ye's actions.

Bai Ye smiled and said, "I have great respect for the owner of this place. Besides, the scenery here is indeed quite beautiful."

"As long as you like it."

Accompanied by Yera, Bai Ye easily completed the remaining half of the journey. He walked quickly, as if he were taking a stroll rather than climbing a mountain.

Bai Ye's extraordinary attributes allowed him to traverse this deadly path with ease.

"Here we are."

After a while, the two arrived at the summit of Mount Kalan.

"Reach the highest peak of Shelag, Karan."

"So beautiful, Mount Karan..."

Bai Ye looked around and was amazed by the scenery. It wasn't just a visual treat, but also a feeling of seeing the sun breaking through the clouds atop the mountains.

"How was it? Not bad, right?" Yella asked from the side, looking quite pleased.

Her figure was like a snow mountain spirit, and the snow leopard that had previously slipped away appeared beside her, affectionately rubbing against the girl's calves.

"You live here?" Bai Ye looked at the surrounding snow and wind. "It is indeed quite beautiful, but it would be a bit boring to stay here all the time."

“Hehe, then you can’t become my saintess…” Yera smiled. “The saintess also needs to live here. Her life is even more boring than mine. Every day she has to face all kinds of meetings and ceremonies and endless interpretations of scriptures.”

“This is the price of gaining power and authority… The Holy Maiden is the religious leader of Sherag, and is considered the highest-ranking person besides you.” Bai Ye said, pointing to the surrounding wind and snow. “Moreover, once you become the Holy Maiden, you can directly transform from an ordinary person into your representative.”