It was deep into the night.
Nearly a hundred Corpse Beads hovered around the blood-red demonic blade, transforming into streams of energy that poured into it.
Lin Shuguang stood to one side, watching in silence.
Ever since he had been drawn into that mysterious dreamscape late at night last time, he had known that the blood-red demonic blade would not harm him. He could not explain where this confidence came from, but in the end, he had convinced himself of it.
At this moment, the blood-red demonic blade no longer dodged as it had before. Hundreds of Corpse Beads were absorbed completely.
As the last of them vanished, a wisp of energy separated from the blade and flowed into Lin Shuguang's body.
He easily sensed that his Blood Energy Value had surged by 20,000 cal.
"It even knows how to show gratitude. I didn't pamper you for nothing."
Lin Shuguang grinned.
The blood-red demonic blade hovered before him. Suddenly, crimson light burst forth, illuminating the entire room.
When Lin Shuguang opened his eyes again, he was already somewhere else.
Weeds grew wildly all around the mountaintop. A familiar back was crouched before a desolate grave, brushing aside the weeds and gently wiping the blank gravestone with his hand.
At the foot of the mountain, a vast, oppressive army stood packed together, surrounding the peak as though a great host had swept across the land.
Its might soared to the heavens, thick with killing intent.
The Swordsman seemed completely unaware of it all. He simply continued wiping the blank gravestone, murmuring softly, "You said you wanted a peaceful and prosperous age. I sheathed my blade for that sake, but the chaotic world remained... Tell me, were we both wrong... How would they know that I hate playing immortal..."
"I alone am