Instead of heading straight to the Imperial City, Liu Wuxie made his way towards Mulberry Town after leaving the ten-mile-long street. His decision to kill Guo Zhong was not a rash one but rather a response to his deep-seated disdain for those who resort to sneak attacks, a line that Guo Zhong had crossed.5

Despite having already punished Guo Zhong the previous day, Liu Wuxie found that Guo Zhong showed no signs of remorse and even attempted another sneak attack. This was the catalyst for Liu Wuxie’s decision to end Guo Zhong’s life. Furthermore, Liu Wuxie needed blood as a tribute for his blade. Given that Guo Zhong was the one who attacked him, it was only natural for Liu Wuxie to use Guo Zhong’s blood as an offering.2

The journey from the Imperial Academy to Mulberry Town required three days, but time was essential for Liu Wuxie. Utilizing the Nine Heavenly Crane Dance, he was able to glide through the air, his true essence forming the wings of a celestial crane. With each flap of these wings, Liu Wuxie could cover a distance of over ten meters.0

The Seven Dipper Steps couldn’t achieve this feat. Moreover, one could only shape their true essence after reaching the Marrow Cleansing Realm. However, Liu Wuxie was an exception to this rule due to his true essence being comparable...0