The Blade-Wielding Legend

The biting wind whipped up snowflakes, dancing across the sky.

Li Yan knelt on one knee in the frigid snow, his chest heaving violently.

Just recovered, still somewhat weak.

However, occupying his mind now was the Hook Paper in his hand.

"What... is going on?"

Feeling the Astra Bane Qi emanating from within, Li Yan found it hard to believe.

After the shock came rapid deduction.

Thoughts clashed in his mind like sparks and fire stones.

Daluo Law Realm... those legendary great powers!

He recalled the hidden secrets of heaven and earth he had previously learned.

Those who stand at the pinnacle of the Dharma Realm can open stable passages deep in the chaotic void with a mere gesture. Those passages, like the branches of giant trees rooted in chaos, not only protect the passage of future generations but also channel the realm’s power orderly into the Human World.

The Astra Bane Qi which cultivators rely on for existence and the foundation for casting spells, is it not permeated and descended through the Dharma Realm?

"Could it be... the same principle?" Li Yan’s eyes became sharp, staring at the tiny crack opened by the Yin Changsheng Jade Pendant in the Hook Paper leading to the Daluo Void.

"The Plague God... that demon entrenched in Goryeo for hundreds of years, though incomparable to the powers of the Dharma Realm, its nature is likewise a ’god’ gathered from local beliefs and grievances."

"At the instant of being forcibly devoured and annihilated by the crack in the Hook Paper, its very existence acted like a miniature ’excavator,’ forcibly expanding a slightly steadier ’path’ at the crack’s edge?"

This speculation sent a shock through him.

More crucially, the Astra Bane Qi pouring through that path’s purity transcended any Cave Heaven Blessed Land in the human world!

The Qi born from the earth veins of mountains always carries mixed earth energy or life intentions. Yet, the essence fed back from the Hook Paper now seemed refined at the core of the realm, with not a trace of impurity.

"This purity... could it be used directly to cast spells?" This thought surged, unable to be suppressed.

He strained to rise, using the Duan Chen Blade to steady himself in the snow.

Taking a deep breath, feeling the pure Gang Qi in the Hook Paper, he tightly nestled his left thumb against the base of his middle finger, ring finger and little finger inwardly bent, the index finger slightly raised—the starting gesture of the "Yuqing Thunder-Invoking Technique"!

Simultaneously, his right hand abruptly raised the heavy Duan Chen Blade.

With thoughts urging, the pure Gang Qi from the Hook Paper crack surged along his arm meridian instantly.

Guided by the thunder technique of his left hand, the thin Thunder Evil Qi in heaven and earth was forcibly gathered!

Zzzzzzz—!

A piercing electrical crackling sound exploded!

Only to see the Duan Chen Blade’s dark, icy blade, now not the weak arc of previous activation, but suddenly jumping into a dazzling and condensed azure lightning!

A snake of electricity coiled around the blade, crackling sharply, vaporizing the falling snowflakes instantly, casting a circle of jumping light and shadow on the snow.

It’s done!

Li Yan’s eyes burst with irrepressible joy.

Although the deep principle of the Hook Paper’s transformation, the mystery of the void crack, still felt like seeing through fog, incomprehensible, the immediate benefits were enough to excite one’s heart!

This was akin to carrying a miniature "Small Cave Heaven"!

When casting spells, no longer need to expend much energy to purify and transform the mixed Heaven and Earth Gang Sha, naturally enhancing power.

Moreover, in the future, this will greatly aid in refining the Astra Bane Qi foundation, without having to owe favors to train at spirit vein nodes of famous mountains and rivers.

"Truly... an opportunity for salvation in a desperate situation!" Li Yan gripped the knife handle tightly, the lightning on the blade slowly condensed, leaving only a faint blue sheen flowing in the metallic patterns.

He looked up, his gaze penetrated through the swirling wind and snow, directed toward the northeast.

Now wasn’t the time to delve into the surprise of this discovery.

In White Tiger Gully, Marshal Gao Zhenxiong and thousands of comrades were still struggling in the dire straits of the Evil God’s siege and severed supplies!

A moment’s delay meant an increased risk of total annihilation.

He suppressed his turbulent emotions, identified his direction, and sheathed the Duan Chen Blade behind him, stepping heavily into the boundless snowstorm.

The cold winds cut like knives, stinging his face painfully.

The world was a silent white, only the roar of the wind and his harsh breaths audible.

Time seemed frozen, only the crunching snow beneath his feet proved his advance.

Approximately an hour later, Li Yan suddenly halted his steps.

Not due to exhaustion, but because his keen "Smell Superpower" captured a faint yet extremely familiar scent!

Dozens of miles away, against the wind’s direction.

Mingled with the unique musky smell of numerous horses.

The tired and tense human breath from gathering crowds.

And... the fragrance of burning mugwort, realgar, vermillion and other materials mixed to drive away evil and avoid filth!

Large in number, definitely not a small troop!

Moreover, with this direction, this combination of scents... it could only be the reinforcements of the Great Xuan Dynasty!

Li Yan’s spirits surged, fatigue seemed to dissipate significantly.

He immediately followed the wind direction where the scent was clearest, quickening his pace once again.

Indeed, after not going far, several dark shadows gradually appeared in the snow curtain ahead.

The other party clearly also spotted him, an abrupt moving figure in the snow, immediately spreading out cautiously in a semicircle formation, slowly approaching on horseback.

The horse hooves crunched on the snow, emitting a deep sound.

"Who goes there?! State your name! Password!" A vigorous voice with a Liaodong accent penetrated the wind and snow.

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