The moon was dark, the stars bright, and gusts of wind whispered past.
Incense burned brightly in the Founders' Hall as Xu Xuan carefully examined the changes in the seal script.
Clear light flowed through [Sword Rises from the Deep Abyss], and the ringing of swords echoed in his heart. The wondrous power of this seal script finally manifested.
"[Sword Rises from the Deep Abyss]: contemplate the Sword Lineage, let the soul wander beyond the heavens, behold a thousand swords, and comprehend their true meaning. Wield the [Cave-Transmuting Sword Casket], preserve sword intent within it, seek understanding of the sword from without, and nourish yourself."
After this, Xu Xuan could be certain of the seal script's uses. On the one hand, it could improve his innate gifts and aptitude; on the other, it could manifest suitable life-bound objects according to his circumstances, touching upon both the paths of spiritual nature and life.
Contemplating the Sword Lineage seemed to involve the Sword Embryo within him. Xu Xuan still needed to send his consciousness into his qi sea to examine it, but it was certain to be connected to sword intent.
The [Cave-Transmuting Sword Casket] had already manifested within Xu Xuan's qi sea. It was a precious casket around which black and white qi flowed ceaselessly, engraved with the nine luminaries, stars, mountains, rivers, the four seas, heavenly palaces, and the underworld. Almost nothing was excluded.
This sword casket could nourish and store swords, allowing him to temper himself with others' sword intent. It could hold nine strands, increasing his Sword Dao cultivation.
"With this sword casket, even someone with a little talent could develop sword intent of their own, provided they found enough sword intent to temper themselves."
Xu Xuan exhaled deeply. At long last, he had glimpsed a way to