From the moment Song Qingming learned in the Sword Palace about the side effects of the secret art Song Qingyu was cultivating, he had been worried about her.
When he had just seen Song Qingyu appear before him safe and sound, Song Qingming had thought she had already overcome the crisis and was out of danger.
He had never expected that she had not yet completed her cultivation. The worry he had only just set aside instantly resurfaced on his face, and he hurriedly asked anxiously.
Seeing the concern on Song Qingming's face, Song Qingyu quickly explained, "Seventh Brother, don't worry. I truly came here of my own accord.
"Actually, I successfully tempered my Sword Heart two years ago and had already nearly finished cultivating this secret art.
"The reason I am still staying here in secluded cultivation is because I want to use the sword intent left behind by the many seniors in the Sword Tomb to comprehend a sword intent of my own and make up the final thing I am lacking."
"Comprehend your own sword intent?
"Qingyu, tell me the truth. Was this your real purpose in coming here to cultivate?"
Faced with Song Qingming's solemn question, Song Qingyu fell silent for a moment before finally nodding lightly. "As expected, I still can't hide anything from you, Seventh Brother."
After frankly admitting her true purpose, Song Qingyu sighed and continued.
"Seventh Brother, you know that I possess Senior Ling's complete inheritance. The most important part of it is the sword intent Senior Ling left behind.
"Throughout my years in the Heavenly Sword Pavilion, aside from seeking a Nascent Soul Opportunity, what I most wanted was to comprehend Senior Ling's sword intent.
"The Sword Tomb is mixed with the sword intents left behind by countless seniors. This is