Deep within the Sword Cavern, the red-robed figure was stained with blood, droplets falling onto the ground before him.
Lin Yuzhen's expression changed. Her figure flashed, and she arrived at his side in a single step.
"How are you?"
"I'm fine."
Ning Chen raised a hand to wipe the blood from the corner of his mouth, then forced himself to his feet. Looking at the final three murals upon the stone wall ahead, a strange light flickered in his eyes.
The Sword Pavilion's Sword Canon truly lived up to its reputation. This journey had been worthwhile.
Far away, atop the Sword Pavilion, within an illusory space, Mei Wuhen sensed the disturbance in the Sword Cavern. Her face darkened, and with one step, she vanished.
Before the Sword Cavern, dark-red radiance gathered. Mei Wuhen emerged and entered the cavern. After several flashes, she arrived at its deepest reaches.
Within the Sword Cavern, peak experts of the sword narrowed their eyes at the figure that flashed past, their expressions slightly changing. Why had the First Pavilion Master come as well?
Deep within the Sword Cavern, Lin Yuzhen helped Ning Chen to his feet. At that moment, her gaze sharpened as she looked toward the figure rapidly approaching from behind, her expression turning wary.
A breath later, Mei Wuhen stopped. Looking at the two figures ahead, her eyes first narrowed before she smiled. "So it is His Highness King Qi and Young Master Ning. How are you? You were not injured, were you?"
"Thank you for your concern, First Pavilion Master. I was merely shaken up. It is nothing serious," Ning Chen replied with a smile.
"That is good."
Mei Wuhen nodded and said, "Third Sister, see our honored guests out."
"Yes."
From behind, Jing Wuxia approached and answered softly.
"You two should