The Third Sword Qi

Venerable Jingyang lowered his head and glanced at the black bead in his palm.

Vengeful Qi and obsessions churned endlessly across its surface, producing a faint hum.

He narrowed his eyes slightly, and a layer of gentle yet razor-sharp Sword Intent flowed from his fingertips.

Like a clear spring, it slowly seeped into the bead, stripping away and purifying the lingering Ferocious Qi and chaotic wills within it inch by inch.

The bead trembled faintly in his palm, letting out a low hum.

As the Sword Intent seeped deeper, the dark sheen on its surface gradually became purer.

The Vengeful Qi and obsessions were compressed into fine black threads that slowly circulated within the bead.

"This is Manqiong's resentment. Though you have already dealt with most of it, this resentment was left behind by an Eighth Turn expert, and the power contained within is far beyond ordinary Qi.

"Even this small remaining portion is enough to condense an exceptionally pure strand of Sword Qi."

As Venerable Jingyang spoke, he continued to drive his Sword Intent, slowly compressing and shaping the black bead.

"I find you fairly pleasing to the eye, so I'll help you condense this Vengeful Qi into Sword Qi.

"It'll save you several years of gathering enough Qi yourself."

Li Xiao was instantly overjoyed.

He hurriedly clasped his hands and thanked him, his tone carrying sincere gratitude.

"Thank you, Senior! I will never forget Senior's great kindness for as long as I live."

Venerable Jingyang did not respond. He merely continued to focus on driving his Sword Intent.

The black bead in his palm grew smaller and smaller, becoming increasingly solid, until it finally transformed into a two-zhang-long strand of Sword Qi.

Its entire body was dark green, with a faint green radiance clinging to its blade-like form,