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"By this logic, we have not been enhancing our strength with the Black Soldier, but rather, we have been controlled by it?" Yao Long finally understood, staring incredulously at the Azure Spirit in his hand.
"Yes, you're not wrong. In short, this weapon has actually suppressed your power, preventing you from fully realizing your potential. That's why I guided you up the mountain this time—to help you break free from the restrictions of the Black Soldier."
"So, after the restrictions are lifted, the weapon won't absorb our blood and souls anymore?"
"Not only that, but the power contained within this blade will continuously provide you with strength. That's why I needed to test you—to see if you can handle this kind of power. Otherwise, not only will you fail to gain the spirit within the sword, but you could also be harmed by its power."
"I see now that those eight spirits I absorbed in the mountain were arranged by this old man on purpose!" I muttered, feeling a surge of anger because his test nearly cost Li Zhisheng his life.
"Wha... what?! You absorbed them?!" Despite my low voice, it seemed that Mo Shu heard me. He looked somewhat angry and said, "Do you know those spirits were my guardians of the mountain? Now that you've absorbed them, how am I supposed to protect Yunpo Mountain? Oh dear, you young people!"
"Guarding this mountain? With just those few spirits?" I was quite surprised.
Mo Shu stomped his foot and replied, "Yes! Those spirits have been around for quite some time. They guarded the mountain to prevent Yin Masters and Yang Masters from invading. Once they used Void Spirit and soul powers, they would be detected by them and would launch an attack on the user of that power. Although they aren't strong, they are more than enough to deal with most Yin Masters and Yang Masters. At least they could hold them off for a while. But now..." Mo Shu sighed deeply.
Hearing this made me feel a bit guilty, but given the circumstances at that time, I had no other choice. If I hadn't acted, both Li Zhisheng and I might have been killed by those spirits.
"How about I..." I started to offer compensation but then realized that even Void Spirit might not know where to find such spirits. How could I possibly repay him? Helplessly, I listened as Mo Shu continued to complain in front of us.
After a moment of complaining, he waved his hand dismissively. "Forget it! Since they've already been absorbed by you, consider them a gift. However, I do have one request..."
"What request?" With his complaints halted, I felt relieved and quickly asked.
Mo Shu held up two fingers in front of me and muttered, "Two carts full of sweet and fragrant jujubes..."
Upon hearing this, Yao Long and I exchanged glances, feeling both amused and exasperated as we looked at this somewhat cynical yet extraordinarily powerful elder. We truly didn't know how to respond.
I had no choice but to agree repeatedly, "Alright, alright, whatever you need." Seeing my compliance, Mo Shu's face lit up with joy, resembling a cheerful old child.
"Since I have agreed to your request, can you now tell us how to lift the restrictions on the Black Soldier and why you want to help us?" I asked.
Upon hearing my question, Mo Shu pondered for a moment, stroking his pale beard. "Lifting the restrictions on the Black Soldier is not a problem, but if you ask me why I want to help you... well, to be honest, it's not just about helping you; it's more about helping myself..."
"Helping yourself? What do you mean by that?" I pressed further.
"The truth is, I witnessed the great battle you had ten miles outside the city last time. I know how corrupt the Yang Master has become and how the Yin Master has fallen into decline. My organization was originally established to balance the powers of the Yin Master and Yang Master. However, due to a massacre in the past, many from the Yin Master were exterminated by the Yang Master, breaking the delicate balance that existed among the three factions. As a result, the Yang Master grew immensely powerful, and no one could restrain them anymore."
"Because of this, our organization has gradually been crushed by the Yang Master, leaving only a handful of us remaining in this Mountain. Yet to prevent the Yang Master from committing any horrific acts, we still try our best to monitor their movements and subtly obstruct them. Although our efforts have yielded little success, we continue to do what we can."
"Then by chance, I encountered you all and noticed the weapons you wielded. During your last battle, it seemed we shared a common enemy. Thus, I decided to help you lift the restrictions on the Black Soldier."
Hearing this, I began to understand the situation. This old man was part of an organization meant to balance the Yin Master and Yang Master. However, due to the rise of the Yang Master, they had to seek assistance and stumbled upon our group of amateur Yin and Yang Masters.
"I see. So how exactly do we lift these restrictions?" I inquired.
"It's actually both difficult and simple. First, take a look at the White Dragon on your Black Soldier," Mo Shu instructed. Following his words, I raised Jiang Ling and examined the jade-like White Dragon on its hilt.
The exquisitely carved White Dragon seemed almost alive as it was etched onto the hilt of the sword, showcasing the sculptor's remarkable skill.
"Have you noticed anything unusual in the Dragon's Mouth?" Mo Shu asked.
Upon hearing this, I looked towards the Dragon's Mouth and saw it slightly ajar, seemingly holding a black pearl within its grasp. The slender pearl was entirely different from the sword's material; it resembled some kind of black crystal.
"Is the problem really with the crystal from the Dragon's Mouth?"
"That's right. It's this crystal from the Dragon's Mouth that causes the Black Soldier in your hands to continuously drain your power. Once you remove it, you will be able to unleash the power of that White Dragon-like Lingbing."
"Lingbing? Isn't that White Dragon made of jade?" I asked in surprise.
"Well... how should I explain this to you..." Mo Shu said as he paced back and forth. "Let me put it this way: this jade-like White Dragon is formed from the essence of tens of thousands of spirits, creating a type of Ice Soul. This Ice Soul not only possesses the power of spirits but also has the characteristic of gathering strength and transforming into a dragon, just as I wrote in my letter to you. The Black Soldier has spirit, and with spirit, it can become a dragon."
At this point, Mo Shu let out a slow sigh. "It's a pity that this craftsmanship has been lost by my generation. The only thing I can do is find some spirits and trap them in three chambers to serve as guardians of the mountain. So, the Black Soldier in your hands can no longer be recreated."
With that, he turned around and picked up a Black Soldier, swinging it in his hand before handing it to me. "Look, this is the Black Soldier we forge now. Does it seem different from before?"
Taking the weapon from his hand, I examined it closely. Indeed, the hilt was missing the White Dragon that was on my sword. It turned out that the weapons in my and Yao Long's hands were so precious.
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