This is an ancient sword technique.
Since the sword is called Xuanming, let us call it the Xuanming Sword Technique.
Only by using this technique can this sword fully unleash its power.
However, whenever Li Muchen wields it, a surging murderous intent boils within his heart. Even he himself feels a sense of trepidation, as if his Daoist heart is becoming unstable and he is on the verge of falling into the demonic path.
When he first drew the sword, a powerful demonic aura swirled around the blade. Later, it seemed to have been absorbed by the Celestial Soul Fragment; otherwise, Li Muchen would likely have seen his soul dissipate by now under the relentless demonic intrusion.
Because there exists a mysterious connection between him and the Celestial Soul Fragment, he was able to reactivate the sword spirit of the Xuanming Sword.
Whether the shadow that danced with the sword was a remnant of the Heavenly Demon’s soul within the sword spirit, or if Li Muchen had gained enlightenment on the technique himself through the inspiration of communicating with the sword spirit via the fragment, he could not say for sure.
"We don't even know how many days we've been here."
Li Muchen looked back. The mountain ranges and canyons remained as they were, save for a shocking crack that now marred the earth.
As for the Secret Realm, the dragon within, and the misty city—they must be nearby, hidden behind a barrier, invisible to the eye.
Although he was curious about that city, Li Muchen had no…
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