At that moment, a strange, chilling power surged from the hilt of the sword, like a wild beast awakened, rampaging within me. Suddenly, I felt my consciousness begin to blur, my heartbeat pounding like a drum, each thump accompanied by the sudden surge of evil energy from the Azure Blood Sword wreaking havoc inside me.
"No, I can't lose control!" I gritted my teeth, trying with all my might to rein in this power, but it was too overwhelming; I felt as if I were about to be consumed by it.
I opened my eyes to see a blood-red haze before me, everything twisting as if the entire world trembled in the face of this force. A brutal killing intent surged within me, and I sensed the Azure Blood Sword trembling as if it would slip from my grasp at any moment.
"Ling Xue!" A familiar voice pierced through the chaos; it was my master's voice. I snapped back to reality and saw him standing not far away, his eyes filled with concern.
"Master, I... I can barely control it!" My voice trembled, nearly breaking into tears.
My master quickly approached me, gently placing his hand on my shoulder. A warm energy flowed from his palm into my body, beginning to suppress the violent force of the Azure Blood Sword.
"Calm your mind and feel the sword's power. Do not resist it; instead, guide it," he said in a calm and firm tone, like a clear stream that gradually soothed my frantic heart.
I closed my eyes and began to follow my master's guidance, attempting to channel that power. At first, it felt like a runaway stallion, impossible to tame. But gradually, I began to sense its rhythm and pulse.
Finally, after much struggle, the power of the Azure Blood Sword began to subside. It was no longer as violent as before; for now, it became gentle and compliant. I opened my eyes to see my master smiling and nodding at me. Looking up at the beads of sweat on his forehead made me realize how much effort he had exerted to help me calm the Azure Blood Sword.
"You did well, Ling Xue. Remember, true power lies not in the sword but in the heart of its wielder. The evil force contained within the Azure Blood Sword is born from the excessive killings of past sword masters that gave rise to its demonic nature. As long as you can remain steadfast in your resolve, you can gradually tame it with your strong will," my master's words etched deeply into my heart.
Suddenly, I tightened my grip on the Azure Blood Sword; its power surged within me like a tide. I felt its connection deep within my soul. I knew this was just the beginning; there was still a long road ahead. I could sense the lurking demonic power of the Azure Blood Sword, waiting for a greater explosion in the future. I had to learn to control this power and make it an ally rather than a burden.
Standing before my master, sunlight pierced through the mist and bathed me in warmth and brightness. I took a deep breath and looked toward the horizon.
My master's gaze was profound as he looked at me, as if he could see through my inner worries.
"Ling Xue," he said solemnly, "the Azure Blood Sword in your hand is both a treasure of great renown and a source of calamity. Now you are the sole heir of Sword Heart Valley, having gained recognition as its master through your bond with the Azure Blood Sword. You must take on the responsibility of restoring our Sword Heart Valley's reputation." Each word he spoke weighed heavily upon me.
I gripped the hilt tightly, feeling a slight tremor from the sword itself as if it too were listening.
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