Yi Yun did not know the meaning behind Elder Mo's words, but seeing how Huan Chenxue was determined to give him the sword, he could only accept it.
He slowly held the hilt and gently pulled out the blade.
"Hum …"
The sword emitted a clear hum as an oppressive frost Qi inundated him.
Yi Yun pulled out the sword completely. The sword's blade was the same as the scabbard, icy-blue in color. There were seven runes engraved on it. Each rune was about the size of a baby's palm. They were lined up from the sword tip to the hilt.
Upon seeing the runes, Yi Yun's eyes lit up. He found them familiar!
Five of the seven runes had already lit up and shimmered with a luster. The other two were completely dark.
Yi Yun sensed immense power from the five lit rune marks. However, the remaining two rune marks were like black holes of Yuan Qi. Not only did they not emit any energy fluctuations, even when Yi Yun probed them with his perception, he felt as though his perception had been sucked into them, preventing him from receiving any information.
Yi Yun looked at the seven runes for a long time before he finally recalled where he had seen them before.
He put away the sword and said, "Miss Huan, I have some impression of these runes. I once entered a small sect named the Clarity Pool Sword Sect. That sect had a cornerstone treasure named the Clarity Pool Ancestral Sword. The Clarity Pool Ancestral Sword also had seven runes on it. They were slightly similar to this sword but the level of profoundness was far inferior."
Yi Yun had used the Clarity Pool Ancestral Sword before. The sword had a sentient nature. Those who were not recognized by the sword would be like a piece of hard metal in their hands. However, those who were recognized by the sword would be a peerless divine sword that could destroy the world. It was omnipotent.
Back when Yi Yun tested the sword, Jian Wufeng had lent the sword to Yi Yun. Back then, Yi Yun felt that the sword had been severely damaged. Even so, when Yi Yun activated the seven runes on the sword's body, it revealed infinite power.
Yi Yun had used this strike to defeat the Clarity Pool Sword Sect's Grand Elder, Jian Buyi, who had suppressed his cultivation level!
Huan Chenxue was not surprised. She said, "This ancient sword is a Paramount Dao divine armament to begin with. In ancient times, there were artifact refinement masters who tried to replicate this sword. Now that I think about it, there should be some replicas that have been passed down to future generations."
So that was the reason. The Clarity Pool Sword Sect was a descendant of the Azure Yang Lord, and the Azure Yang Lord had some relationship with Bai Yueyin. It was only natural that the Clarity Pool Sword Sect had coincidentally obtained a replica of the sword.
However, it was only a replica. Furthermore, it had been through such a long period of time and had been damaged, yet it still possessed such power. This sword was a little too terrifying …
"Miss Huan, this sword is too precious. I cannot accept it."
Yi Yun felt ashamed to accept it. He had just met Huan Chenxue, so how could he accept such a gift? Furthermore, there was no reason for Huan Chenxue to give him such a valuable gift.
At this moment, Elder Hiroshi sighed and said, "Since Miss is giving it to you, just accept it."
Yi Yun looked at Elder Mo in surprise. Previously, it was Elder Mo who was anxious, and now, it was Elder Mo who advised him to retract his sword. What was going on?
"Come with me, I'll take you to a place to rest."
As Elder Hiroshi spoke, he did not explain to Yi Yun. He turned to bid farewell to Huan Chenxue and was about to leave.
As for Huan Chenxue, she only smiled at Yi Yun before returning to the bamboo hut.
Yi Yun could not enter the bamboo hut with Huan Chenxue, so he followed Elder Hiroshi.
As he held the precious divine weapon in his hand, Yi Yun could not help but ask, "Elder Hiroshi, can you enlighten me on the significance of this sword?"
Elder Hiroshi walked ahead without turning his head or replying.
From his side, Yi Yun noticed that the corners of Elder Hiroshi's eyes seemed to be suffused with sadness and sorrow.
It was as though Huan Chenxue's gift of the sword had reminded Elder Hiroshi of something, resulting in such an expression.
The two of them walked in silence for a very long time. Only when Elder Mo brought Yi Yun to an elegant courtyard did they stop.
The yard looked no different from an ordinary farmer's yard. It had a wooden door that looked rather old, with white walls and red tiles. There was also a tiny garden enclosed by a fence in front of the door.
Beside the garden, a water flask and a delicate hoe were placed neatly.
Yi Yun felt that it had been a long time since he had seen tools that only mortals would use. Warriors seldom planted flowers. Most of them planted herbs. Furthermore, when planting herbs, they used their Dharmic powers to water the soil. Who would use a hoe?
"This garden was taken care of by Miss in the past. You can stay here," said Elder Hiroshi lightly.
He noticed that Yi Yun was still looking at the sword in his hand. He shook his head and said, "Regarding this sword, after Miss gifted it to you, she gestured for me to take you to a place to rest. That means she is unwilling to explain it to you. If Miss doesn't say, an old servant like me naturally wouldn't say much …"
After saying that, Elder Hiroshi turned to leave. But after taking a few steps, he could not help but turn his head and say with a sigh, "Young Master Yi, Miss has led a bitter life. The sword in your hand concerns her fate. If there comes a day when you are able to unlock the seven runic seals on the sword, I hope you can … help Miss … Sigh, I spoke out of turn. Young Master Yi, have an early rest."
After Elder Hiroshi said that, he rushed off, leaving Yi Yun in a daze.
Unlock the seven seals to help Huan Chenxue?
The seven seals were likely referring to the seven runic seals on the sword …
Five of the seven runic seals had already lit up slightly. It meant that they had been unlocked or had been unlocked in the past?
The only ones that did not light up were the last two!
Back when Yi Yun obtained the Clarity Pool Ancestral Sword from the Clarity Pool Sword Sect, it similarly had seven runic seals. He had unlocked them in one fell swoop when he gained insight into the Heart of the Sword!
However, that sword was only a replica. It was worlds apart from the real thing.
Elder Hiroshi wished that he could unlock the seven seals on the sword. Although he did not know what Huan Chenxue's past or what she had experienced, he believed that the truth would be revealed once all the seven seals were unlocked.
Yi Yun had an indescribable feeling towards Huan Chenxue. If he could help the girl, he would naturally do his best.
As he held the sword in his hand, Yi Yun recalled that he had yet to ask for the sword's name.
Such an ancient divine weapon might have had more than one name in its long history. However, that was no longer important. Since Huan Chenxue had given him the sword and did not say another word, Yi Yun decided to name the sword himself.
"I'll call you … Mirage Snow …"
Yi Yun unsheathed the sword once again. The sword's blade reflected Yi Yun's face.
Mirage Snow was just like its previous owner, Huan Chenxue. It was crystalline, pure and had a slight chill to it. Yi Yun felt that the sword's ice and jade-like body seemed to be sealed in an eternity of time.
…
At that moment, after Elder Hiroshi sent Yi Yun off, he had already returned to the bamboo house where Huan Chenxue lived. He waited quietly for her instructions.
"Elder Hiroshi … Did you tell him about the past?"
You've already exceeded your reading limit for today. If you want to read more, please log in.
Login
Select text and click 'Report' to let us know about any bad translation.
