In the vast and rolling river of history, the ten legendary swords shine like stars. They are not merely weapons, but witnesses to history and the transmission of culture.
The Xuanyuan Sword, revered as the sword of the sacred path, is said to have been forged by the gods from the copper of Shou Mountain for the Yellow Emperor. One side of the blade is engraved with the sun, moon, and stars, while the other bears the mountains, rivers, trees, and grass. The hilt records the arts of farming and animal husbandry along with the strategy for unifying the lands. Not only was it the personal sword of the Yellow Emperor, but it also symbolizes courage, wisdom, and benevolence. When Emperor Yu of Xia ascended the throne, the sword was passed down to him, continuing to carry the mission of the sacred path.
The Zhanlu Sword, hailed as the sword of the benevolent path, was meticulously crafted by the legendary Spring and Autumn period master swordsmith Ou Yezi. This sword is entirely black, seamless as if born of nature, resembling the deep and discerning eyes of the heavens. It has witnessed the virtue and incompetence of monarchs; when a ruler is wise, the nation prospers, but when a ruler is mediocre, the sword forsakes them. The Zhanlu Sword once belonged to King Goujian of Yue, and was later presented as tribute to King Fuchai of Wu after a defeat. Yet Fuchai lacked righteousness, so the Zhanlu Sword flew away of its own accord, ultimately coming to rest with the embodiment of ju…
Chapter 137