The power of the Azure Blood Sword began to flow within Ling Xue, no longer an external force but a part of her own strength. I felt my power growing; her senses became extraordinarily sharp, even able to perceive the slightest movements in the air.
I slowly stood up, and the Azure Blood Sword trembled gently with my movements, as if it had a life of its own. At this moment, I knew I had reached the realm of Unity of Man and Sword, where I was no longer just a user and the sword a mere tool.
When I opened my eyes, they sparkled with a greenish light that intertwined with the glow of the sword. Unity of Man and Sword is the coveted state for any swordsman, representing a profound understanding and mastery over the sword, as well as the sword's recognition and fusion with its wielder. The unity between Ling Xue and the Azure Blood Sword was not only a leap in her swordsmanship but also a deep awakening of her spirit.
“Ling Xue, how do you feel now?” Yun Yi asked with concern from a distance.
I gently swung the Azure Blood Sword, creating a perfect arc in the air. “I feel invigorated; the Azure Blood Sword resonates with my thoughts, as if it is part of my body.”
Yun Yi nodded. “Now, we have more important matters to attend to.”
But your body... Seeing Yun Yi’s head full of white hair filled me with an indescribable sense of emotion and guilt. Although Yun Yi appeared somewhat weakened due to the Secret Technique, his eyes sparkled with determination. He shook his head gently and smiled, saying, “Ling Xue, I’m fine now. The Secret Technique may have drained my life potential, but I have gained much from it; my inner strength has improved significantly.”
I gradually approached Yun Yi, took his hand, and quietly looked at him. In my heart, I silently vowed that no matter what happened in this life, I would stand by Yun Yi’s side unwaveringly.
After a moment, I took a deep breath and sheathed my sword, a glint of cold light flashing in my eyes. “On that day, I severely injured Mo Wuhen; he escaped using forbidden techniques to unleash his potential. He surely cannot go far now. This opportunity is rare; we must pursue him and avenge our master.”
Without further ado, after quickly packing our belongings, Yun Yi and I set off on our journey to hunt down Mo Wuhen. We traversed through the Abyssal Valley, closely following what we believed to be Mo Wuhen's escape route. I could feel the pulse of the Azure Blood Sword in my hand; it seemed to echo my current emotions.
Finally, in a desolate valley, Yun Yi and I caught up with Mo Wuhen. The sky was overcast and thick with dark clouds, as if foretelling an impending storm. Though Mo Wuhen was gravely injured, his eyes still glinted with fierce malice like a wounded wolf.
I gripped the Azure Blood Sword tightly; its blade shimmered coldly in the sunlight. Yun Yi stood beside me with his sword drawn as well; our combined presence was as formidable as mountains—steadfast and unyielding.
“Mo Wuhen.” He turned around to face me, disbelief etched across his features.
“Ling Xue... how could you... you’ve Fallen Into Madness! Without Qingxin Grass, how could you possibly recover?”
I looked at him coldly. “Mo Wuhen, your evil deeds have finally come to an end. Today, I will avenge our master and all those from Sword Heart Valley.”
Mo Wuhen let out a cold laugh as he revealed a black longsword in his hand that exuded a chilling aura. “Ling Xue, do you think just the two of you can stop me? After you’ve Fallen Into Madness, I must admit I have some reservations.”
I did not respond but merely pointed the Azure Blood Sword at him. Yun Yi and I stepped forward simultaneously; our movements were perfectly synchronized as if we were one entity.
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