Qianchi Zhuang is a large crack on a cliff, wedged between huge rocks on both sides, with nearly four hundred steps in total. The slope is extremely steep, with each step barely a third of a foot in width.

If one is careless here and falls, even if they do not die, they would lose half their life.

"Mr. Xia Liang, this Qianchi Zhuang is indeed extraordinary."

Arriving in front of Renchi Zhuang, Kawai Matsutake looked down beneath his feet, as if staring into an abyss with no end in sight.

"If you are concerned about safety, Mr. Kawai, I suggest you turn back since you have elders with you, which may cause inconvenience."

"No problem, it's just a few steps, it won't stop us."

Kawai Matsutake finished speaking and lifted his foot to walk downward.

As Kawai Matsutake moved, the others followed suit. Qianchi Zhuang is undoubtedly the first dangerous pass of Mount Hua, with the stone steps at the top like a well.

If this wellhead were covered with an iron lid, the road to Mount Hua would be blocked, hence Qianchi Zhuang is also known as Taihua's throat.

Everyone supports their hands on the stone walls beside them, cautiously taking each step.

The most difficult part was for Kurokawa Kiseki, who was still carrying an elder. Fortunately, the elder had practiced, had a solid stance, and was steadier than the others.

Walking at the back, Xia Liang was observing these people.

Apart from the known Kawai Matsutake with five men and one woman named Ozawa Ria who had blood on their hands, he didn't care about the others.

But now, he found that apart from the elder being carried, the remaining six had some basic skills.

Especially those few women, ordinary women, even if bold, would tremble at every step.

Yet these women did not have shakiness in their stance, as if each step was calculated beforehand.

"Indeed, none are simple."

Xia Liang squinted, increasingly certain that this strong group from Sakura Country visiting Xia Country would not be doing anything good.

"Mr. Xia Liang, this Qianchi Zhuang, which hundreds of years ago was indeed considered a dangerous pass, is now no longer daunting."

Soon everyone passed Qianchi Zhuang, and Kawai Matsutake looked at Xia Liang and smiled.

What he said was true, it has become a tourist area with construction having reduced the danger to its lowest.

If not for the construction, a hundred years ago it was indeed a hazardous place, where a misstep could lead to death.

"Mr. Kawai, would you like to rest for a while? Up ahead is Baichi Xia, also known as Baizhang Cliff, the second dangerous pass on Mount Hua." 𝘧𝓇ℯℯ𝑤ℯ𝘣𝓃ℴ𝓋𝑒𝑙.𝑐𝘰𝑚

Xia Liang spoke while glancing at Kurokawa Kiseki beside him, although this man looked sturdy, carrying a person must have consumed a lot of energy.

"No problem, let's go."

Kawai Matsutake smiled, Kurokawa Kiseki did not speak but nodded to indicate he was fine.

Since there was no issue, Xia Liang did not stop, and he led the group northward a distance, arriving at Baichi Xia, where the precipitous, sheer cliffs resembled an axe cleaving it, nearly ninety degrees vertical.

With the surrounding mountains covered in dark green vegetation, Mount Hua's robust, towering demeanor was fully displayed.

Compared to Wang Qianchi Zhuang, Baichi Xia is much shorter, only 91 stone steps, with iron chains set on the side for visitors to hold as they walk.

"Mr. Kawai, please look at Baichi Xia, the stone walls on both sides seem to converge, yet two stones came flying to support them open here.

In the past, people crawled beneath the stones, fearing they could fall from between the walls, thrilling them, hence these stones are called Jingxin Stone."

Listening to Xia Liang's introduction, Kawai Matsutake and the others glanced at the two stones overhead, feeling an increasing sense that these stones might fall.

"Indeed, it's somewhat nerve-wracking; if these stones fell, survival would be impossible."

Kawai Matsutake nodded, even he felt such, indicating some oddity here.

Less than a hundred stone steps were no challenge for the group; they easily traversed them within minutes without incident.

After crossing Wang Qianchi Zhuang and Baichi Xia, everyone arrived at Yuntou Stone.

"Let's rest for a while here; ahead is Mount Hua's third dangerous pass, Master Li Gou."

Xia Liang spoke to everyone.

"Mr. Xia Liang, Mount Hua truly amazes me; three dangerous passes in succession, if it hadn't become a tourist area, even if no one fell down, they might die from fright."

Kawai Matsutake said, as everyone began resting, though their stamina was still ample, they didn't overestimate themselves, knowing they had enough time.

"Mr. Kawai is right; even being a Summer Country person, I'm impressed by the ancestors' wisdom and hard work."

Xia Liang nodded, engaging in casual chat with the other.

Kawai Matsutake had deep knowledge of Xia Country, even discussing history with Xia Liang he answered comfortably.

If he were an ordinary tourist, Xia Liang would be impressed, given a foreigner's grasp on Dragon Country history; unfortunately, he wasn't ordinary!

After resting for about half an hour, the group resumed their journey, heading toward Master Li Gou.

Master Li Gou is a channel-like path sandwiched between steep cliffs, with over seven hundred stone steps.

The name originates from the tale of Lord Master passing through, seeing no path, and summoned Qingsheng, who plowed the channel overnight, leaving visible furrow-like stone grooves on the west cliff.

There is also a legend that Master Li Gou was initially called Master Li Gou, where Taoist ancestor Li Er reached, leaving worldly dust for a celestial realm.

Because Li Gou and pear groove sound alike, and the place indeed resembles a plowed furrow, with tales of Wosheng Stone, Yue Miao Qingsheng Tree, and North Peak Master Hanging Plow, it became commonly known as Master Li Gou.

At the end of Master Li Gou is Monkeys' Sorrow, self-explanatory, where even monkeys would be troubled, indicative of the sheer cliff severity.

A local saying: "Qianchi Zhuang, Baichi Xia, Master Li Gou take it slow."

Currently Master Li Gou is fairly safe, iron chains on both sides fall, and one can safely climb by holding these chains.

After taking pictures below, adhering to Xia Liang's lead, the group began climbing upward on Master Li Gou.

Despite only around five hundred steps, the steepness was immense, draining for those lacking stamina.

Xia Liang was the first to climb up, deliberately panting while looking back at Kawai Matsutake and his group, most seemed relaxed, except for slight fatigue in the women.

Even Kurokawa Kiseki carrying an elder displayed calm demeanor.

"Mr. Xia Liang, maybe you should rest first."