High in the sky, the fierce wind howled.
The sea of clouds gradually rose as the Demonic Eagle continued ascending. Billowing masses of cloud gathered toward the south, growing thicker and thicker.
In the blink of an eye, the clouds had turned into a rose-colored palace beneath the eastern sunset, churning without end.
Jiang Dali's powerful frame sat alone atop the Demonic Eagle's back. Fierce winds and drifting clouds whipped up his wild, unkempt black hair. Tough strands lashed against his face, thick neck, and broad back, while his sharp, intimidating gaze remained fixed on a black longsword in his hand.
The black blade gleamed beneath the hazy evening light.
The sword was exceedingly long. Its guard was oval, and though its edge was sharp, it bore a single notch.
This sword had once belonged to Huangfu Jian, the Sword Saint who had preceded Sword Saint Dugu Jian in Unrivaled City—Black Peerless.
When he had left Unrivaled City, Dugu Yifang had gifted him this sword as a token of alliance between Black Wind Stronghold and Unrivaled City. At the time, a young sword attendant had been sent along with the weapon.
According to Dugu Yifang, the sword attendant was a descendant of the Ming family, a guardian clan of Unrivaled City. Her name was Ming Yue, and she possessed exceptional talent for martial arts, making her a rare prospect.
However, after leaving Unrivaled City, Jiang Dali had needed to travel south in search of another clue from Mud Bodhisattva's prophecy that could influence destiny. Why would he bring along a little burden?
Thus, even though he had recognized the young sword attendant Ming Yue as the beauty recorded in ancient texts who had been destined to share an early romance with Nie Feng, he had still politely declined. He had