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The long sword was ancient and its blade was as dark as coal, distinctly different from ordinary long swords. It was embedded in the stone wall, trembling slightly, emitting a low humming sound.
"Is this... 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 everyone was in shock, a helicopter appeared overhead, its rotor blades creating a deafening noise that assaulted their eardrums. In the depths of the mountains, with no landing pad available, the helicopter could only hover in midair.
Before the astonished crowd, a figure descended from the helicopter. Instead of landing among them, he landed on the black sword embedded in the cliff face.
The figure was an elderly man dressed in a long black robe, with white hair and beard, his eyebrows sharp like swords and his face resolute. He stood calmly 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. It’s surprising to find that someone still remembers me; it truly is my good fortune," the old man replied. He was indeed Hua Xia Sword Saint, Ye Xiaoying.
Over twenty years ago, there had been a Heavenly Lake Sword Discussion at Changbai Mountain Heavenly Lake, where Ye Xiaoying suffered a crushing defeat at the hands of Island Swordsmanship Master Ishii Ansei. Since that day, he had retreated from public life and remained unheard of.
Yet his name remained a legendary symbol in the Martial Arts World, evoking admiration. The battle between Ye Xiaoying and Ishii Ansei during the Heavenly Lake Sword Discussion was one of the most renowned fights in Huaxia Martial Arts history over the past century. Although Ye Xiaoying lost, he still commanded respect; no one had yet emerged to rival him in swordsmanship within Huaxia. Thus, he rightfully held the title of Sword Saint.
"It really is Sword Saint Ye Xiaoying," confirmed by his own words, the crowd was once again stunned.
"I am merely a humble master of swordsmanship; I do not deserve the title of Sword Saint. Back in that battle at Heavenly Lake, I am sure many present were also there. I fell short against that master from Island Nation, Ishii Ansei; it is truly embarrassing. However, that battle led to my enlightenment. For over twenty years now, I have turned down all worldly affairs and secluded myself deep within Changbai Mountain, enduring heavy snow while diligently honing my skills. Only now have I made some progress in my swordsmanship; even so, I still do not merit the title of Sword Saint," Ye Xiaoying said slowly and calmly.
"Ye Xiaoying, your sudden appearance today—with your sword arriving before you—are you trying to establish your authority before us?" Jin Weichu spoke coldly, his expression grim. Although Ye Xiaoying had reached the pinnacle of swordsmanship, Jin Weichu showed no signs of fear.
Ye Xiaoying turned to look at Jin Weichu.
"You are Jin Weichu, right? I remember we sparred during the Heavenly Lake Sword Discussion years ago. Though you do not specialize in swordsmanship, your skills left a deep impression on me. After more than twenty years apart, your strength must have advanced significantly," Ye Xiaoying remarked with a slight smile.
"Hehe, I didn’t expect you to remember me; it’s an honor. I hope that today we can be friends rather than enemies," Jin Weichu replied with a faint smile.
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