“Eighteen days ago, I descended Yandang Mountain, exited the Lifeless Valley, passed through the Chaotic Snow Sea, crossed over the Dragonrising River, and finally arrived at Fire Dragon Mountain. Thanks to my journey, I was able to gain a sword named Wind Snow Road.”1

White Ape’s voice was unhurried, but the wind and snow behind his back were definitely growing more rapid. The world was growing colder as well.0

“Please, judge it!”0

As soon as the words escaped his mouth, wind and snow blew in from the distant horizon. They seemed to originate from Yandang Mountain—gaining Yandang’s height in the process—passed through Chaotic Snow Sea—adopting the ferocity of Chaotic Snow—and crossed over the Dragonrising River—becoming voluminous like Dragonrising. By the time they finally arrived at Fire Dragon Mountain, the three qualities had been molded into one.0

Then, White Ape thrust his fingers forward like a sword.0

Behind him, the wind and snow merged into...0