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The long sword was ancient, its blade as black as coal, distinctly different from ordinary swords. It was embedded in the stone wall, trembling slightly, emitting a low humming sound.
"Is that... the Sword Saint's sword?"
"The Sword Saint?"
"Could it be that Sword Saint Ye Xiaoying has arrived?"
The crowd erupted in excitement at the sight of the black sword. Upon hearing the name of Sword Saint Ye Xiaoying, many faces turned serious, even the arrogant members of Tianlang Palace showed signs of unease.
As the crowd was still in shock, a helicopter hovered above them, its rotors producing a deafening noise that pierced through the air.
In the depths of the mountains and forests, with no landing pad available, the helicopter could only remain suspended in midair.
Before everyone’s eyes, a figure descended from the helicopter. Instead of landing among the crowd, he landed on the black sword embedded in the cliff face.
It was an old man dressed in a long black robe, his hair and beard white as snow, his eyebrows sharp like swords, and his face resolute. He stood confidently on the black sword, gazing down at the crowd with an air of detachment.
"Today is quite lively here. I hope my sudden arrival hasn't disturbed anyone," he said, his voice clear and distant, leaving an enigmatic impression.
"Are you Ye Xiaoying?" someone asked.
"I have been in seclusion for over twenty years. I didn't expect anyone would still remember me; it is indeed my fortune," replied the old man, who was none other than Hua Xia Sword Saint Ye Xiaoying.
More than twenty years ago, at Huaxia's Changbai Mountain Heavenly Lake, there had been a Heavenly Lake Sword Discussion where Ye Xiaoying suffered a crushing defeat at the hands of Island Swordsmanship Master Ishii Ansei. Since that time, he had retreated from public life and faded from view.
Yet his name remained a legendary monument in the martial arts world, inspiring awe. The battle between Ye Xiaoying and Ishii Ansei during that Heavenly Lake Sword Discussion was one of the most renowned fights in Huaxia Martial Arts over the past century. Although Ye Xiaoying lost, he remained a formidable figure; no one had yet emerged to rival him in swordsmanship within Huaxia. Thus, he truly deserved the title of Sword Saint.
"It really is Sword Saint Ye Xiaoying," came a chorus of astonished voices in response to his confirmation.
"I am merely a humble master of swordsmanship; I do not deserve such a grand title. Back in my day at Heavenly Lake, many present here were likely there as well. I was no match for that master from Island Nation, Ishii Ansei; it is indeed embarrassing. However, that battle also led to my enlightenment. For over twenty years now, I have rejected all worldly affairs and have been secluded deep within Changbai Mountain, accompanied only by heavy snow to refine my skills. I have made some progress in my swordsmanship since then; even so, I do not feel worthy of being called a Sword Saint," Ye Xiaoying said slowly and calmly.
"Ye Xiaoying, your sudden appearance today—before you even arrived, your sword did—are you trying to establish your authority before us?" Jin Weichu spoke coolly, his expression darkening. Despite Ye Xiaoying's ascent to the pinnacle of swordsmanship, Jin Weichu showed no signs of fear.
Ye Xiaoying turned his gaze toward Jin Weichu.
"You must be Jin Weichu. I remember we sparred during the Heavenly Lake Sword Discussion. Although you do not specialize in swordsmanship, your skills left a deep impression on me. It has been over twenty years since we last met; your strength must have advanced significantly since then," Ye Xiaoying remarked with a slight smile.
"Heh, I didn't expect you to remember me; it is an honor. Since you are here today, I hope we can be friends rather than enemies," Jin Weichu replied with a faint smile.
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