A Sword Across the Ages

The Continent of Immortal Descent, Flying Snow Peak

Flying Snow Peak is the highest mountain in the northern Snow Kingdom. Its summit is covered in snow all year round, and legends say that immortals appear there. Thus, in the eyes of the world, Flying Snow Peak has become a sacred mountain.

At dawn, the sun rose above the horizon and showered the world with brilliant light. Yet clouds and mist swirled around the summit of Flying Snow Peak, where a corner of a pavilion could be glimpsed now and then. Halfway up the mountain, more than eight thousand feet above the ground, a small thatched hut stood crookedly. Snow lay here all year, and the sunlight never reached it, leaving the place bitterly cold.

A bare-chested boy of about ten stepped out of the hut, carrying an empty bucket. He went to the old well in front of the hut and lowered the bucket into it.

The boy was named Xue Zhi. An orphan, he had been raised by his master from childhood and lived on Flying Snow Peak. A few days ago, his old master had passed away, leaving Xue Zhi all alone.

Seeing that the bucket was full, Xue Zhi hauled it up with all his strength. After only a few pulls, he had lifted the full bucket..

This novel and its characters are entirely fictional. Any resemblance is purely coincidental. Do not imitate.