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Chapter 4: Ten Days' Time
The Tai'a Sword, also known as the Sword of Authority, is one of the ten legendary swords of ancient China.
It is said that in ancient times, the State of Chu was attacked by the Jin State, all for the sake of obtaining the Tai'a Sword. On the brink of annihilation, the King of Chu stood atop the city walls, wielding the Tai'a Sword, declaring that if the city fell, he would take his own life with it. Then, pointing towards the enemy forces with Sword One, a surge of overwhelming sword energy shot forth, causing chaos among the enemy ranks and spilling blood for miles.
Later, it was said that the Tai'a Sword represented true authority; its might came from within. To stand firm and unyielding in adversity was a testament to inner strength.
However, there is an ancient saying, "Tai'a Dao Chi," which means to hold a sword upside down and hand it over to someone else. It symbolizes relinquishing power to others, often leading to one's own detriment.
These events bear a striking resemblance to Lian Yun's experiences three years ago.
Wasn't the conspiracy between humans and ghosts aimed at stripping Lian Yun of his gifts? Otherwise, why would the current Demon Clan and their allies cease their attempts to harm him?
At that time, Lian Yun used the Yin-Yang Stage for the sake of the entire city. In doing so, he gained incomprehensible power, akin to that of the King of Chu.
Afterward, Cloud Emperor City became independent; however, Lian Yun never reaped any benefits from it. Instead, he lost both parents and nearly everything else—an experience that mirrored being harmed by his own actions.
Thus, from the Lin Family's perspective, Lian Yun seemed well-suited for the Tai'a Sword.
Leveraging their connection through the Sword Forging Ancestor who once gifted the unparalleled Pure Jun Sword to Grandma, the Lin Clan sought to obtain the Tai'a Sword for Lian Yun.
Yet similar experiences do not guarantee a perfect match; otherwise, Lin Feiyu would not have changed his mind and urged Lian Yun to pursue what appeared to be an unrivaled divine sword.
However, this was nearly impossible!
Firstly, that divine sword emerged alongside the Sword Forging Ancestor. Many believed that Ouzhizi earned respect from both humans and ghosts because that sword was likely his life sword, possessing power capable of contending with the Demon Emperor!
Secondly, if it were not Ouzhizi's life sword, why had no human or ghost—nor even the Demon Emperor—been able to claim it as their own for over a century? This indicated that it was beyond ordinary reach.
Yet the greatest risk remained: if Lian Yun were to obtain it, he would likely face joint schemes from both the Demon Clan and humanity.
At that time, the Non-Ghost Clan and the alliance might directly send powerful warriors to hunt him down, but the Lin family would inevitably suffer.
Therefore, even though Lian Yun had someone in her heart, she dared not take that divine sword, despite her fondness for it.
Moreover, Lin Feiyu was unaware that Lian Yun had already promised Grandma that she would give it a try. Upon receiving Lian Yun's consent, he smiled gently and said, "Well! Hand over your current sword to me!"
Clearly, he was still worried that Lian Yun would hesitate.
However, Lian Yun shook her head, and an overwhelming sense of loneliness and sadness suddenly enveloped her.
"Yun..." Lin Feiyu felt a pang of sympathy.
Lin Xi looked at Lian Yun with pity in her eyes, pressing down on Lin Feiyu's shoulder and shaking her head to signal him not to say more.
"Ten days! After Clear and Bright, we will leave!"
Due to her disappointment, Lian Yun's voice was somewhat hoarse. After saying this, she turned and left without another word. She went straight back to her mother's courtyard and walked to a pavilion, sitting cross-legged on the ground.
She drew the long sword from her waist and laid it flat across her knees, then fell into silence.
This silence lasted for an entire period of time!
It wasn't until midnight that Lian Yun finally came to her senses. She grasped the sword, turned it around, and thrust it directly into her heart!
Thud~~ clang~~
The long sword pierced her body but broke before it could touch her heart.
This might signify that the sword itself was nearing the end of its lifespan!
If it were a spiritual sword, one could interpret its self-breaking as a sacrifice for Lian Yun. However, the long sword known as Lian Yun is mechanically manufactured; although it is incredibly sharp, a mechanical creation can never possess a spirit.
In ancient times, there were often swords that bore spirits, crafted with painstaking effort by swordsmiths who poured their heart and soul into their work. These swords carried the blood, sweat, and dedication of their creators. In contrast, modern mechanically produced long swords, while exceptionally sharp and durable, lack any trace of human essence and thus cannot harbor a spirit.
Therefore, the sword Lian Yun did not break itself for the sake of Lian Yun; it can only be seen as nearing the end of its lifespan.
Half of the blade remained within him, yet Lian Yun took a deep breath, his aura of desolation retracting to an extreme degree.
He then drew the long sword, using his control over his muscles to seal the wound while respectfully placing the half blade into its sheath. He sheathed the remaining half of the sword and laid it back on his knees, closing his eyes once more in tranquility.
In this moment of stillness, his aura grew weaker until it was nearly nonexistent, as if he had completely merged with his surroundings.
Why did Lian Yun do this?
It was simply because this sword had accompanied him for three years through countless life-and-death situations. However, due to its origin from the Lian Family, Lian Yun felt a barrier between them and could never treat it with complete sincerity. Now that he was about to abandon it, he felt an endless sense of indebtedness.
Thus, Lian Yun intended to repay this debt with his own essence!
Yet fate played its hand; the long sword broke apart.
Moreover, this sword represented the last connection between Lian Yun and the Lian Family.
Even though he had distanced himself from the Lian Family, given his deep sense of loyalty and affection, if the Lian Family were ever in trouble, he would find it difficult to remain indifferent. While he might not rush to their aid from afar, should they be nearby, he would likely lend a helping hand as if assisting a stranger.
The reason lay in the sword he held.
Now that he was to part with it, it meant severing all ties with the Lian Family completely. He would no longer think about matters concerning them or pay attention to them; he would truly become a stranger.
As midnight approached, Lian Yun rose and walked to a large stone. Kneeling on one knee, he buried the sheathed Broken Sword.
At this point, Lian Yun's aura returned to a calm state, even carrying a hint of nonchalance.
Then, Lian Yun made his way to Grandma's courtyard, entering slowly to sit beside her. He began to boil water and prepare tea.
Grandma had been sitting quietly with her eyes closed, but at the moment she regained her senses, an intense and almost tangible killing intent surged from her.
However, when Grandma opened her eyes in anger and realized that Lian Yun no longer bore his long sword, she reined in her killing intent, shifting instead to heartache and reproach. Finally, with gritted teeth, she said, "Foolish child! You reach the peak of your state of mind, yet your character is so lacking!"
Being deeply emotional and loyal is not wrong, but to act as foolishly as Lian Yun did was a bit excessive.
However, Lian Yun did not respond to Grandma; instead, he focused on the tea he was preparing. A subtle smile graced his face, appearing somewhat shy.
Once the tea was ready, Lian Yun quietly sat beside Grandma, entering a state of tranquility.
As dawn approached, Purple Qi began to rise from the east.
Lian Yun divided five-sixths of the Purple Qi and directed it into the pond for his grandfather.
This was simply because the Box within him had become even more domineering.
(End of Chapter)
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