Today's fourth update: Chapter 3444! 4/4!
Yet that streak of light did not attack Xu Kun. Instead, after breaking free of control, it traced a trajectory through the air filled with confusion and struggle. At times it darted toward Xu Kun, only to sharply wheel back the next moment, as though two utterly opposing wills were fiercely clashing within the sword, tearing at its spirit.
In the end, as if captured by some irresistible pull, the streak of light still circled its way toward Xu Kun. Yet it was no longer as cheerful and affectionate as before. It trembled hesitantly as it revolved around him, its radiance flickering between bright and dim, as though it feared him, yet yearned for reassurance.
Sword aura crisscrossed the air, but all its murderous sharpness had withdrawn, leaving only a soft, lingering trail of light, fine as silk, dreamlike and ethereal.
At times it drew close to Xu Kun's shoulder, at times it swept past his sleeve, and at times it drew gentle arcs before his eyes. It no longer resembled a divine weapon that had once cleaved open space and clashed head-on with the Myriad Wild Cauldron. Rather, it was like a spirit pet that had finally found its long-lost master, expressing endless attachment and affection in its own unique way.
A trace of deeply complicated pain flashed through Xu Kun's profound eyes. He slowly raised his hand again, his movements even gentler this time, as though afraid of disturbing a fragile dream. His fingertips hovered in the air as they slowly reached for the trembling streak of light.
Just as his fingertips were about to touch it—
"Buzz!!!"
The sword's radiance suddenly blazed!
It was neither an attack nor an escape. Within that dazzling light, a much clearer phantom of a