As Jiang Liyue drew the Divine Weapon Illuminating Moon from her waist and traced a circle through the air, a full moon appeared in the daytime sky. Its moonlight was pure, its sword intent razor-sharp.
"This sword is called Sword Has Mysteries!"
Without hesitation, Jiang Liyue slashed out again. The full moon descended, carrying vast heavenly might, brimming with sword qi and celestial pressure—yet within it lurked a terrifying aura that was impossible to fathom.
The same scene unfolded. The bright full moon struck the great formation surrounding the mountain. Boom!
As the mountain shook, Jiang Liyue casually threw her sword with a backhand motion, tearing open another breach in the peak's formation. Illuminating Moon embedded itself at the mountaintop.
"Did you see that sword clearly?"
Unparalleled nodded slightly.
"Master, I saw it clearly. You did not truly unleash that sword—you held back. But why?"
Looking at the two damaged gaps in the mountain formation, Unparalleled was somewhat puzzled. With two casually thrown swords, she could have broken the formation and entered.
Yet when she used the Xuantian Nine Swords, such overwhelming force struck the formation, and it still held firm. Was she unable to break the formation atop the mountain?
Impossible. The truly terrifying strike within the second sword, Sword Has Mysteries—the mysterious sword concealed within the full moon—had clearly not been unleashed. His Master simply did not wish to break the formation and had held back.
"Sword Has Mysteries seeks the sword path within your own heart. You may observe, comprehend, and draw upon your Master's sword path, sword intent, and sword momentum, but you cannot simply imitate me. You must have your own sword!"
Jiang Liyue said only this to Unparalleled. She knew that for him, those words were enough.
Turning around, Jiang Liyue looked toward the