Bloodlight flickered within the hall.
Xu Xuan kept the Dharma Sword under constant control with his magical power. Otherwise, it would pierce his Dharma Body and pour all the Blood Qi sealed within it into him.
Tiantuo had always craved Blood Qi, though Xu Xuan seldom helped him obtain any. Yet faced with such a vast quantity now, he reacted indifferently and took only a single drop.
"It carries the flavors of immortals, Buddhas, demons, and devils, all mixed together. Far too impure. This Dharma Sword's former owner must have been a killing star. I just wonder whether they attained a Divine Ability."
"This sword is a true demonic artifact. Unlike 'Withering Qi,' which excels in the mind and imagery, it specializes in refining flesh and life, draining living beings of their vital blood to strengthen its wielder. Once it lacks vital blood to sustain it, it will turn on its owner."
Holding the sword, Xu Xuan examined its blade. It was blood-colored, with dark red Blood Baleful Intent deposited along its surface. Its outward-curving ornamental guard bore a carving of a red ape with four gray-feathered wings on its back, tearing its way out through a woman's chest. It was savagely vicious.
The Sword Inscription read [Drink All Living Blood]. Formed from bloodlight, it writhed incessantly, seething with killing intent that seemed about to take physical shape and stab straight into his eyes.
Looking at the carving on the sword guard, Xu Xuan's heart stirred. It was precisely the image carved on the child disc of the [Mother-Child Blood River]: a Gray-Winged Red Ape bursting out of a woman's body.
He took out the [Mother-Child Blood River]. This artifact of the Blood River Sect had become something of a chicken rib-of little use, yet a pity to discard. It