Its name finally revealed itself. So it was called White Du... the White Du Sword.
Jiang Yang held out both hands and cradled the Growth Sword.
Though its sword intent was contained, it still stung both his hands painfully. He kept his gaze fixed on the blade. The air warped around its tip, where flowers with golden stamens and white calyxes continually formed and faded.
Bai Tang spoke softly beside him:
"Haven't you always wanted to see it? This is my sword intent—[Daybreak Separation]."
The sword intent blazed magnificently. The Spirit Oak within him trembled, frantically sounding an alarm. Jiang Yang had to suppress it for quite some time before he could soothe it.
The Spirit Oak's life was bound to his. That terrifying sword intent surrounded him like a vast ocean. Such peril naturally made the Spirit Oak buzz incessantly, urging him to leave.
Her true spirit was weak. Actually wielding the sword against an enemy now would likely strain Bai Tang, but merely demonstrating it posed no problem. She continued:
"According to the naming conventions of ancient Sword Cultivator lineages, Daybreak Separation sword intent should be called [Day-Opening Night-Closing Two Principles Mystery-Sundering Sword]. It belongs to the 'Yin-Yang' branch of sword intent."
Jiang Yang immediately thought of his master's sword intent. His Bearing Emerald sword intent was called [Yiyang Bearing Emerald Supreme Mystic True Sword]. From their heritage to their naming conventions, they sounded as though they belonged to the same framework.
"How does sword intent of the 'Yin-Yang' branch differ from 'Seasonal Response'?"
As Jiang Yang listened, another question sprouted in his mind.
Bai Tang's answer was brief, however. She said quietly:
"They're classified according to differences in imagery and Dao lineage. Ultimately, what matters is cultivation and attainment. Neither is inherently superior."
"These names aren't chosen