Revelation of the Way of Heaven

Chapter 336 Xuanyuan Sword

Guo Shiyi said, "That's not entirely true. I don't think Brother Zhou is like that at all. He's always been mature and steady."

Han Kexin glanced at Zhou Bin and said, "That's not necessarily true. Maybe Zhou Bin is just a repressed flirt who hasn't shown it yet."

Upon hearing Han Kexin's words, Qin Xiaochuan and Guo Shiyi were both dumbfounded. They hadn't expected Han Kexin to use the word "reservedly passionate" to describe Zhou Bin. In their impression, Zhou Bin had always been taciturn. Although they were often with Zhou Bin, they felt both very familiar and very unfamiliar with him. Han Kexin's words aroused their curiosity, so the two of them couldn't help but glance at Zhou Bin, looking like they were watching a show.

Zhou Bin clearly hadn't expected the topic to suddenly shift to him, and could only say helplessly, "Ms. Han, please don't joke like that."

It was rare for Zhou Bin to speak, and Guo Shiyi's gossipy nature immediately kicked in. She suddenly remembered what Han Kexin had said at dinner a few days ago, and couldn't help but ask curiously, "Brother Zhou, Sister Kexin said before that you were only willing to become a blood witch because of her beauty, is that true?"

Upon hearing this, Zhou Bin couldn't help but glance at Han Kexin. Han Kexin gave him a very charming smile, seemingly unconcerned about joking in front of Zhou Bin.

Zhou Bin hesitated for a moment before speaking, "You know Miss Han usually likes to joke around."

Zhou Bin didn't directly answer Guo Shiyi's question, which made Guo Shiyi even more curious. Just as she was about to ask more questions, Han Kexin said with dissatisfaction, "Zhou Bin, you're so boring. You can be lively once in a while, otherwise people will think that blood witches are all dull people. To be honest, do you think I'm pretty?"

"Huh?" Guo Shiyi's eyes widened like saucers, her curiosity swelling for the first time in her life. This gossip was even sweeter than she had imagined.

The underground space suddenly became unusually quiet. Guo Shiyi did not hear the answer she wanted to know, and Zhou Bin remained silent.

"Okay, I was just kidding. Zhou Bin, you really are always so old-fashioned and boring." Han Kexin said calmly. She knew Zhou Bin's personality very well and his reaction was expected, so although she said it harshly, she didn't take it to heart at all.

Guo Shiyi was the only one who felt a little disappointed. It was the first time she had ever had such a strong gossipy nature, but she hadn't expected to be disappointed. However, this disappointment didn't last long, because the vengeful spirit had already discovered their presence and was rapidly drifting towards them. Tension and fear filled her heart once again.

Qin Xiaochuan immediately unleashed a Blazing Dance on the opponent. Flames exploded on the vengeful spirit, and the blue light orb was instantly shattered into pieces. However, it did not dissipate immediately. After the flames disappeared, the light orb reassembled and continued to float towards the four people.

"Holy crap, how come the attack is ineffective?" Qin Xiaochuan was shocked. This result was beyond his comprehension, and he couldn't help but swear.

"Ordinary physical attacks are ineffective against these things; they are not essentially life forms in the three-dimensional world," Han Kexin explained calmly.

"What should we do then?" Qin Xiaochuan asked anxiously. He had just boasted to Guo Shiyi, was he about to be proven wrong so soon?

"Use lightning-type spiritual power. Lightning is the best weapon against all evil spirits and demons. Of course, Samadhi Fire can also be used." Before Han Kexin could finish speaking, Qin Xiaochuan had already released a lightning net, instantly dissolving the blue light ball.

The four continued along the underground river, encountering several more vengeful spirits along the way, all of which Qin Xiaochuan easily dealt with. After about fifteen minutes, the underground space suddenly widened, and a high platform appeared before them. The platform was over two meters high and two to three meters wide, surrounded by white bones. Some of the bones were clearly very old and had completely weathered away, turning into white powder with the slightest touch.

Four black stone pillars stand at the four corners of the high platform, covered with inscriptions. In the very center of the platform is an ancient giant sword, exactly the same as the one Qin Xiaochuan saw in the illusion of the Heavenly Stele in Kunlun Ruins—the Xuanyuan Sword.

"This must be the Xuanyuan Sword! We've finally found it!" Guo Shiyi said excitedly, circling the sword and examining it closely. "Could the Taotie be sealed beneath it?"

"It should be so. I can feel an incredibly abundant spiritual energy below." Qin Xiaochuan said solemnly.

"Before drawing the Xuanyuan Sword, let's recover our spiritual power. We might have to go through a tough battle soon." Han Kexin said, using the wind to blow the white bones on the platform down to the ground, revealing the blood-red runes underneath. Then she calmly sat down and began to meditate to recover her spiritual power.

After a good rest, the four of them gathered around the Xuanyuan Sword. Qin Xiaochuan first tried to pull the Xuanyuan Sword out by force, but found that it did not budge. So he tried to inject spiritual power into the Xuanyuan Sword.

As spiritual energy was injected, a wisp of blue smoke drifted out from the Xuanyuan Sword, then slowly gathered above, forming a ball of light that resembled a vengeful spirit. Just as the four were poised to attack the ball of light, they suddenly heard a powerful voice emanating from within it, "Finally, someone has come to retrieve this sword."

Qin Xiaochuan was surprised and gestured for everyone not to act. Then he watched as the ball of light slowly transformed into the shape of a man. The man was tall and upright, with a human head and a snake's body. His face was pale but bright, his expression was stern, and his eyes were like lightning. He had a long, flowing beard on his well-defined face, just like the handsome bearded man in classical novels. When he spoke, he would subconsciously stroke his beard.

"Who are you?" Qin Xiaochuan asked. This person clearly looked like a member of the legendary Wu tribe, completely different from the Taotie recorded in the Classic of Mountains and Seas.

"I am the Water Priest." The man spoke with his left hand behind his back and his right hand lightly stroking his beard, exuding an aura of authority and grandeur.

"Water Priestess?" Qin Xiaochuan was taken aback for a moment, but then he realized, "Oh, I know, you're a newly appointed Water Priestess. What are you doing here?"

"Since you've come here to retrieve this sword, you must have heard the story of the Blood Witch King leading the Blood Witch Clan in their great battle against the Taotie. I fought alongside the Blood Witch King back then, but unfortunately, I died in battle. At that time, the Blood Witch King used the Xuanyuan Sword to seal the Taotie here. However, the Xuanyuan Sword is an indispensable treasure for the Blood Witch Clan, so we will need to retrieve it in the future. To prevent the Taotie from escaping during this period, I was assigned to guard this place," the Water Priest explained.

"I see, then you've really gone to a lot of trouble." Qin Xiaochuan suddenly realized.