Chapter 007: The True Sword Pierces the Body

"It feels as if ... ... I have been granted a second life ... ... " Zhu Yun Cang looked at his own hands and said, "But ... ... you ... ... "

Zhu Yun Cang pondered for a moment, and suddenly seemed to have thought of something, saying: "You, what will you do? Are you really going to die? That place in Shu is so far away, how can I possibly go there alone"

If you do not agree, I have no complaints. You should leave quickly; those disciples of those few fellows will soon catch up... Before the words had faded, a rustling of leaves was heard not far away. Under the night sky, several figures could be faintly seen wandering in the forest.

The Sword of Destruction and Sorrow is indeed a demonic sword, yet little do they know that with proper utilization, this sword can serve as a powerful tool for cultivation. " As Sikong Wufang spoke, he simultaneously channeled his energy.

What do you want to do? Yun Cang was taken aback.

The corners of Sikong Wufang's mouth dripped with fresh blood: "The Sword of Destruction and Sorrow is the most yin object in the world, yet you, child, possess a pure yang body. Your soul, spiritual power, and physical form are all exceptionally clear, and your heart is like a bright mirror. Compared to those cultivators and martial heroes whose eyes are clouded with dust, you are infinitely better off. When this yin power enters your body, it will harmonize the true energy of yin and yang within you. After that, when you cultivate immortal techniques and methods, you will surely achieve twice the result with half the effort. Hehe, those stinky Taoists would never even think of this!"

However, soon, Zhu Yun Cang emerged from this feeling of rebirth. He saw Sikong Wufang, who was covered in wounds; this time, it seemed that Sikong Wufang would no longer be able to stand up again

Zhu Yun Cang gritted his teeth and said: "Those who have committed wrongs must be punished. A murderer must pay with their life. Even if you have not killed anyone, and perhaps have even done something that is right, if given the opportunity, I will definitely defeat you! You will receive the punishment you deserve!"

"How could they possibly believe me..." Zhu Yun Cang said

"You all, let us go together!" Under the cold light, the sound of the Ruins Sword echoed, yet it was a mournful and desolate note.

Zhu Yun Cang also took a few steps back, but at this moment he felt much more comfortable all over, even experiencing a sense of revitalization. Although the faint pain in his chest made him somewhat uneasy, it was undeniable that in the past, he had never felt such lightness. It was as if all the meridians had become extraordinarily clear; he could even distinctly sense the rhythm of his heartbeat, the gentle flow of blood, and all the subtle changes.

And - the - book "This sword?!" Zhu Yun Cang exclaimed, "Wasn't this sword already thrown out by you?"

Zhu Yun Cang seemed to understand but not fully, saying: "You... are asking me to go out... and join a sect, like 'those people', but... they..."

Hehe, do you want to destroy the Sword of Destruction? In the center of the encircled area, Sikong Wufang, whose aura was as faint as a wisp of smoke, suddenly raised his right hand and with a sudden tremor, countless fragments of the Sword of Destruction on the ground instantly soared into the air, transforming into specks of starlight before him

You should be aware that you are merely a child; you should also understand the power of this sword

This feeling is too profound to be expressed in words

Finally, Sikong Wufang straightened up and said, "I... I still have one last request."

Cough cough ... ... How are you feeling ... ... is everything still well?" Sikong Wufang coughed a few times and said

"The world is so vast... how do I know where to find those renowned masters and extraordinary individuals..." Zhu Yun Cang said with concern.

If you have made up your mind, then I will show you a way

That is good, you tell them that your hometown, the Hundred Spirits Tribe of Hongmeng Valley, has been completely destroyed because of me, and you have nowhere to go. According to the contents of this letter, you must inquire from various sources and come to Shu, solely to seek an explanation

"Where is it? Where are we going?" Zhu Yun Cang inquired

You need not dwell on this. Sikong Wufang said with a smile, "You will understand one day."

Where is that guy? He has been seriously injured and should not have run far

"You must not speak ill of Aunt Jiu! She is the most intelligent and kind-hearted person I have ever met. Although she does not possess strong martial arts or magical abilities, she is thousands of times more formidable than you!" Zhu Yuncong exclaimed, clenching his fists tightly and shouting in his youthful voice.

Sikong Wufang shook his head and said, "You may choose not to believe what I say... However, considering how interesting you are as a child, I only hope you remember one thing: some words can only be effective when you possess sufficient strength and a high enough status; otherwise, the so-called rewards and punishments of good and evil are nothing but nonsense"

"If you are fortunate enough to truly join the Nine Mysterious Palace, please help me investigate the truth behind the entire matter regarding the Destruction Sword," said Sikong Wufang.

Zhu Yun Cang did not quite understand, nor did he express any opinion; he simply continued to gaze at the man before him. He noticed that the aura of Sikong Wufang seemed to be growing weaker.

Sikong Wufang let out a cold laugh and said, "Country women are so naive and laughable!" Yet, as soon as he finished speaking, a fleeting trace of inexplicable sadness crossed his face, this hint of sorrow was like a flash of lightning, vanishing in an instant

Zhu Yun Cang had no other choice; he took a scroll from Si Kong Wu Fang's embrace—namely, the edict that had expelled him from the sect. Then, he picked up a piece of dark, translucent shard from among the fallen leaves, tucked it into his bosom, and, aided by the faint glimmer of light still present under the night sky, ran cautiously yet swiftly into the depths of the forest

I can only assist you up to this point; beyond that, it is up to your own fortune. " Sikong Wufang said, "cough cough... cough..." He then began to cough loudly, blood continuously pouring from his mouth. He spoke many words, each and every one consuming the last remnants of his life.

Zhu Yun Cang staggered back a step, and although a hint of hesitation appeared in his expression, he still held his head high and said: "Even if... even if you were to kill me right now, I would still say this: even if I do not defeat you, those who err will always be punished. Granny Jiu told me, it is not that retribution does not come, but that the time has not yet arrived"

Hahaha! Sikong Wufang laughed heartily once again, and this time his laughter resonated throughout the entire forest, startling the cold birds into flight and silencing the myriad trees. This sword of destruction had infused him with an overwhelming amount of power, a power beyond his imagination—he could use this power to gather energy and create sword shadows to deceive the leaders of the four major sects, to stand against four opponents single-handedly, and to remain upright even when severely injured.

Zhu Yun Cang felt a sudden chill and warmth in his chest, as if he had momentarily plunged into the sea and then fallen into flames. He was terrified to the core, yet he did not utter a single word, merely gazing at Sikong Wufang before him

I am the sword attendant of the Sword of Destruction; as long as the sword exists, so do I; if the sword is destroyed, so shall I perish. Sikong Wufang let out a bitter laugh, "Cough, cough, cough..."

Hehe. "Sikong Wufang said, 'I don't have much time left, so listen carefully. You must hear every word clearly from now on.'"

I... I cannot bear... the overwhelming influx of the utmost dark power, which has greatly impacted Zhu Yuncong's entire being. He kept repeating this phrase in his mind, yet at the same time, he remained standing tall, showing no signs of retreat.

No! This is an entirely different matter!" Zhu Yun Cang said, "If I had to choose, I would never choose this power; I would only choose to ensure the safety and peace of my people... Therefore, you have not yet atoned, and you cannot die!" It seemed he had thought of something; it was precisely because of this premonition that he spoke these words. In fact, he felt that he did not blame this man at all, and he did not know why he had such thoughts.

"Interesting, truly interesting," Sikong Wufang stared at Zhu Yuncang and said, "Young man, do you know that your clear-cut personality will eventually lead to your downfall!"

Sikong Wufang smiled and said, "Then there is a second option; I will point a path for you."

Sikong Wufang gazed at him, and in his eyes, it seemed he saw his younger self from years past, yet he also turned to see his own brief life—he felt a sense of comfort, but also a sense of desolation: "Young man, although I have harmed your kin, granting you such power could be considered a form of atonement, could it not"

Suddenly, with a deep and muffled shout from Sikong Wufang, he twisted his wrist, and a loud explosion echoed. Zhu Yuncang felt everything before him become crystalline and illusory, as the black fragments, shimmering with a halo, resembled butterflies fluttering and scattering, leaving no trace. At the same time, a spurt of blood erupted from Sikong Wufang's mouth, and his entire body soared into the air, crashing down several zhang away.

No one knows that at this moment, he is already at the end of his strength

A powerful force surged towards Zhu Yuncang's chest, accompanied by a black glow. Upon encountering flesh, the force did not explode; instead, it spread slowly like ink on rice paper.

"The Nine Mysterious Palaces of Shu." Sikong Wufang said, "That is the Nine Mysterious Palaces that falsely accused me and forced me off the cliff!"

I ... ...

Zhu Yun Cang was almost knocked down to the ground by this laughter

Sikong Wufangdao: "Take the fragments of the Destruction Sword and go!"

"Hmph, I, Sikong Wufang, have never had any interest in children, but you are indeed the most special child I have ever encountered," Sikong Wufang said. "Those scions of noble families and high-ranking officials, relying on their power, status, or innate cultivation and martial prowess, look down on others with arrogance. I have seen countless such individuals, but this is the first time I have met a child like you, who possesses such spirit without any martial skills or cultivation from books." A glimmer of admiration shone in his eyes; perhaps he had never respected anyone in his life, nor would he again, yet he bestowed a favorable gaze upon this ordinary and tender child. Perhaps he had never respected anyone in his life, nor would he again, yet he bestowed a favorable gaze upon this ordinary and tender child.

Do not be afraid," Sikong Wufang said, waving his hand to channel his vital energy. At this moment, his strength was continuously draining from his wounds; using his true power in such a manner was tantamount to seeking his own demise, yet he still acted this way

I ... ...

A sharp killing intent suddenly flashed in Sikong Wufang's eyes, and as he raised his right hand, the Destruction Sword floated in mid-air

"Hehe, not bad, indeed quite dangerous," Sikong Wufang said. "If you make this choice, you must immediately head to Shu, seek out the disciples of the Nine Mysterious Palace, and tell them that Sikong Wufang is dead, and that you were the last person he saw before his passing."

The people surrounding me, dressed differently and wielding various weapons, belong to different sects; yet they seem to be united in purpose, with the sole aim of obtaining the Destruction Sword.

Approximately the time it takes to burn a stick of incense, Zhu Yun Cang seemed to have experienced several years.

Then ... ... that is ... ...

Sikong Wufang has once again failed, saying: "Do you truly wish to take revenge? To personally slay your enemy?"

You... why do you want me to go there? You have been tormented by them to this extent; wouldn't my going there just...

The entire matter ... ... I, how would I know ... ...

I do not know, nor do I understand, but every word that Old Lady Jiu has told me, I have remembered in my heart. " Zhu Yun Cang said

Therefore, you must seek out a monastic sect to study the Daoist arts, in order to replenish the pure Yang energy within you with a righteous aura. Only when you reach a certain level of cultivation will you be able to face that formidable force of extreme Yin without fear. Do you understand

You... you..." Zhu Yun Cang stood before him, momentarily at a loss for words

"You... are you going to help me again?" Zhu Yun Cang said with some surprise, "Why do you want to help me again? Didn't you say that we are even now?"

The crowd that had gathered retreated one after another, yet the scattered points of light had already merged into a fragmented shadow of a sword

"How could I possibly hand this sword over to those beasts?" Sikong Wufang said, panting heavily

Zhu Yun Cang Dao: "Perhaps at that time, I will have to kill you to avenge my kin!" He seemed to suddenly find a reason, his tone becoming resolute in an instant, "Therefore, I must save you; you cannot die!"

What ... https://mhetush.com ... '' Zhu Yuncong felt somewhat perplexed

Sikong Wufang did not allow Zhu Yuncong to choose, and spoke: "Although your internal yin and yang are now harmonized, granting you stronger true energy and spiritual power than ordinary people, this does not mean you are significantly stronger than others. You lack martial skills and have no cultivation; you remain merely a mortal flesh body. On the other hand, the power of extreme yin is excessively strong, and to harmonize it, only an extremely vigorous force of pure yang can suffice. At your young age, your physical essence has not yet been damaged, and your mind is still clear, which allows you to achieve a state of universal balance. However, as you grow older and time passes, if the pure yang force diminishes even slightly and the extreme yin force takes dominance, it will greatly affect your body."

When this force permeated his chest, he merely smiled, causing the four directions to tremble

Why, why are you..." Zhu Yun Cang squatted in front of this strangely behaving man, and he could never understand the other party's actions

"Of course I recognize it, Granny Jiu taught me a lot..." said Zhu Yuncong

"That sword shadow is merely an illusion created by my gathered energy. When they are caught up in their struggle to the death, they will realize they have been deceived... Just think about their feelings, their expressions, haha, isn't it quite amusing?" said Sikong Wufang

"There! Someone is there!" "Yes! It's him!" "You rascal, hand over the Destruction Sword!"

"No... I think what you are doing is wrong, but I can't figure out where it is wrong..." Zhu Yun Cang said, "I believe there are some aspects of what you are doing that are right, but you have unfortunately caused the deaths of so many people... why?"

"I have harmed your people, but I can still help you!" Sikong Wufang suddenly pointed the Destruction Sword in his hand forward, directly against Zhu Yuncang's chest

The world of martial arts is vast, and not all sects are as greedy and malicious. Sikong Wufang said, "Today, you have two choices... First, you can wander the martial world, seeking renowned masters and experts to guide you, allowing you to enhance your skills

The Nine Mysterious Palace is what is known as a prestigious and righteous sect. Seeing that you are but a child, having traveled a long distance, it is only reasonable for us to take you in for the sake of the sect's reputation. " Sikong Wufang said, "Furthermore, if you bring a fragment of the Sword of Destruction and show it to the disciples of the Nine Mysterious Palace, they will certainly not dare to treat you with indifference.

Perhaps not..." Sikong Wufang smiled and said, "However, I have a notice of expulsion from the sect in my possession... Can you read?"