Forging the Sword

Golden Radiance Star was a prosperous and flourishing Great Life Star. The Golden Radiance Divine Dynasty reigned over the world; wherever the imperial command reached, none in the mortal realm dared disobey.

The Golden Radiance Emperor, standing at the peak of the Manifest Realm, had drawn upon the dynasty's accumulated foundation to climb another hundred feet atop the pole. He was hailed as the person most likely in the world today to step into the True Realm.

In Golden Radiance Imperial City, Divine Generals Bai Qin and Azure Serenity returned. Having failed to slay the demon, they entered the palace to report.

Before the imperial throne in the Golden Radiance Divine Hall, an incomparably powerful figure stood still. Golden fortune coiled around him like burning flames, dazzling and resplendent.

"Your Majesty."

Bai Qin ascended the hall and knelt in salute.

"Rise."

The Golden Radiance Emperor spoke calmly.

Bai Qin rose, shame on his face. "This subordinate was incompetent and failed to eliminate the demonic scourge. Nine Divine Guards died in battle, and Azure Serenity was seriously wounded as well."

The Golden Radiance Emperor narrowed his eyes. "Azure Serenity is no weakling, and your strength rivals even the peak of the Void Realm. With the assistance of the nine Divine Guards, you still could do nothing to this demon?"

"The Ninth Son of Ink Sect suddenly appeared outside the battle. This subordinate did not recognize him. When I moved to stop him, the battle collapsed, and we suffered a complete defeat," Bai Qin answered truthfully.

"The Ninth Son of Ink Sect?"

A glimmer flashed through the Golden Radiance Emperor's eyes. The person Ink Lord had sent was actually him. Strange.

"Since you fought him head-on, what was the outcome?" the Golden Radiance Emperor asked.

"There was no victor. That youth truly