Sword Intent of Good and Evil!
Ye Xuan had once comprehended this sword intent, but it had gradually fallen into disuse.
He hadn’t expected that with the creation of his Human Sword Path, these two sword intents would resurface.
Or rather, it wasn’t quite that. Deep in every person’s heart, there exist both good and evil thoughts.
As Ye Xuan’s evil sword intent surged alongside his bloodline power, the Qingxuan Sword trembled violently in the sky. The next moment, as his bloodline power and evil sword intent poured in—
Boom!
The black sword was suddenly blasted thousands of zhang away. Simultaneously, the middle-aged man’s evil sword intent collapsed entirely, replaced by Ye Xuan’s good and evil sword intents!
At that moment, Ye Xuan’s evil sword intent, combined with his bloodline power, began suppressing his good sword intent, which couldn’t hold up!
Ye Xuan frowned slightly. Was his evil sword intent so much stronger than his good one? Could he really be a bad person?
With a thought, Ye Xuan recalled both his good and evil sword intents into his body.
Boom!
As they returned, Ye Xuan slowly closed his eyes, his bloodline power gradually calming.
Moments later, he opened his eyes and looked at the middle-aged man, who smiled faintly, “Impressive! Young man, you’re truly remarkable! Not only do you possess good sword intent, but also evil sword intent, and both can coexist peacefully… extraordinary!”
Ye Xuan smiled, “You’re too kind, Senior!”
The middle-aged man shook his head, “You’re genuinely exceptional. If our Demon Sword Sect had produced a genius like you back then…”
He trailed off, sighing softly, his expression dimming.
Curious, Ye Xuan asked, “Senior, what happened to the Demon Sword Sect?”
The man nodded, “A great calamity!”
He glanced around, saying softly, “A legacy of countless years, destroyed overnight!”
He looked at Ye Xuan, “My sword path is simple: Demon, Evil. We sword cultivators should follow our hearts, acting as we please.”
Ye Xuan fell silent.
Follow your heart!
Act as you please!
Sword cultivators should indeed be so, but he had other thoughts. Whether sword cultivator or otherwise, one should have a bottom line.
Of course, he wouldn’t argue with the man now!
Take the benefits first, then talk!
The middle-aged man looked at Ye Xuan, smiling, “What do you think?”
Ye Xuan replied earnestly, “Absolutely!”
The man laughed heartily, “I knew you were a kindred spirit. Otherwise, you couldn’t possess such powerful evil intent.”
He opened his palm, and the black sword trembled violently before plunging into Ye Xuan’s forehead.
Boom!
A terrifying black qi enveloped Ye Xuan, and countless evil thoughts flooded his mind like a tidal wave.
Ye Xuan’s eyes widened, gradually turning pitch black.
The man watched him, “Today, I pass all my evil intent to you. How much you absorb depends on your own fortune.”
Boom!
Suddenly, a terrifying black sword intent erupted from Ye Xuan, shattering the space above and sweeping across the heavens.
Ye Xuan quickly activated his bloodline power to suppress this overwhelming evil intent, keeping it in check.
Boom!
As his bloodline power emerged, the potent evil intent was gradually subdued.
Seeing this, the man’s eyes flashed with surprise, “Your bloodline power is remarkably strong!”
Zong Bai, standing nearby, was also shocked. She’d witnessed Ye Xuan’s bloodline power before, and it was no ordinary force.
Whoever possessed such power must have an extraordinary background…
Zong Bai’s expression grew grave.
At that moment, the black qi around Ye Xuan vanished, and he returned to normal, having fully absorbed the man’s supreme evil intent.
Ye Xuan gave a slight bow, “Thank you!”
The man praised, “Your sword intent is truly invincible, able to encompass both good and evil… remarkable!”
Ye Xuan smiled, “You’re too kind, Senior!”
The man laughed, opening his palm to reveal the black sword, “This is the Evil Sword, once wielded by the founder of our Demon Sword Sect. Today, I pass it to you. With it, your evil sword intent will reach its full potential.”
Ye Xuan glanced at the sword, then said, “Very well!”
The man hesitated, then added, “I won’t hide it from you. Accepting our sect’s legacy may bring great consequences. As you’ve seen, the Demon Sword Sect was destroyed, so…”
Ye Xuan smiled, “No matter.”
The man grinned, “Good then.”
His body began to fade.
Zong Bai suddenly asked, “Senior, my ancestor once came here but never left. Do you know where he went?”
The man smiled, “He likely went to the Fallen City to seek the divine relic of the Fallen Ruins!”
Zong Bai frowned, “The divine relic of the Fallen Ruins?”
The man nodded, pointing to the right, “Three thousand li from here lies a city called Fallen City, a place of ruins. It was once home to a powerful force, but for unknown reasons, it was massacred overnight. The attackers didn’t erase them completely but trapped their souls in their bodies, turning the place into a ghost city.”
He glanced at Ye Xuan, “With your good sword intent, if you could save the people of that city, your good intent might rise to a new level, perhaps even transform.”
Zong Bai asked, “Is it dangerous?”
The man laughed, “Even I wouldn’t dare enter lightly.”
He looked at Ye Xuan again, “But you should be fine. With the legendary Great Dao Pen, the city’s consequences likely can’t touch you. Of course, it depends on whether you’re willing to go!”
His body faded further.
Seeing him about to vanish, Ye Xuan, heedless of pride, quickly asked, “Senior, what about the Demon Sword Sect’s treasures…”
The man laughed, “All gone!”
With that, he disappeared completely.
Ye Xuan: “…”
Zong Bai suddenly said, “Young Master Ye, I think this might be a trap!”
Ye Xuan chuckled softly, “How could I not know?”
Why had the man given him the legacy so easily?
Was it really just because of Ye Xuan’s talent?
Not entirely!
By accepting this legacy, he’d made an enemy of the powerful force that destroyed the sect.
Zong Bai said gravely, “Aren’t you worried?”
Ye Xuan paused, then said, “Want the truth?”
Zong Bai nodded, “Of course!”
Ye Xuan glanced at the Qingxuan Sword in his hand, then said, “With my sister around, I fear no consequences in the heavens or earth!”
He walked off.
Zong Bai: “…”
In the distance, Xiao Ta suddenly said, “Little Master, you’re getting a bit cocky!”
Ye Xuan laughed, “Am I?”
Xiao Ta said, “Yes.”
Ye Xuan laughed heartily, “With a sister like mine, who wouldn’t be cocky?”
Xiao Ta paused, then said, “I can’t argue with that!”
Ye Xuan: “…”
On the way, Zong Bai suddenly asked, “Are you going to Fallen City?”
Ye Xuan nodded.
Zong Bai turned to him, “To save the people there?”
Ye Xuan said softly, “I’ll check it out first.”
Zong Bai nodded.
Ye Xuan, as if recalling something, opened his palm, and the Evil Sword appeared. He studied it, then smiled, “Why so quiet now?”
After a pause, the sword’s spirit said, “My former master told me to follow you, so you’re my master now. As your sword, I should serve you loyfully. How could I disrespect you? After all, I can’t beat you!”
Ye Xuan froze, then burst out laughing, “What a clever evil spirit, you’ve got a bright future! Haha!”
Zong Bai glanced at Ye Xuan, saying nothing.
Soon, they reached Fallen City, a place steeped in eerie gloom. At the city gate hung two blood-soaked corpses, still dripping.
Blood stained the surrounding walls.
Seeing this, Ye Xuan frowned.
Zong Bai’s expression grew grave, “This place is deeply sinister!”
Ye Xuan nodded.
Just then, a chilling laugh came from the side. Ye Xuan turned and saw a pale-faced woman sitting on the city wall, her feet dangling outside, swaying.
She was staring at Ye Xuan.
Ye Xuan looked away, “Enter the city!”
Zong Bai hesitated, then followed him.
The woman on the wall suddenly spoke, “How dare you?”
Ye Xuan stopped and looked at her, smiling, “How may I address you, miss?”
The woman stared at him, “Do you know that once you enter this city, you’ll become food for countless evil spirits? Your body and blood will drive them mad!”
Ye Xuan asked again, “How may I address you, miss?”
After a moment, she said, “Su Xiaoxiao!”
Ye Xuan opened his palm, “Want to be free? If so, come, follow me.”
Su Xiaoxiao stared at him, silent.
Ye Xuan asked again, “Coming?”
Su Xiaoxiao reached out and tapped the air before her. An invisible barrier blocked her hand. She looked at Ye Xuan, “This city—only enter, no exit!”
Ye Xuan opened his palm, and the Great Dao Pen flew out, tapping the space before Su Xiaoxiao.
Boom!
The space before her twisted.
Ye Xuan said, “Hold the pen!”
After a pause, Su Xiaoxiao grasped the Great Dao Pen.
Boom!
In an instant, the pen pulled her out.
Once free, Su Xiaoxiao was stunned. Moments later, she turned to Ye Xuan, trembling, “I… I’m really out?”
Ye Xuan nodded and walked toward the city gate.
Su Xiaoxiao said, “It’s really dangerous!”
Ye Xuan raised the Great Dao Pen, scoffing, “With my big brother’s Great Dao Pen, who dares touch me? Who?”
Su Xiaoxiao: “…”
Somewhere in the Milky Way, in a room, an angry voice suddenly roared, “Bloody hell, you cocky bastard, don’t do anything reckless!”
