Chu Zhiyuan sighed. "Worthy of the Emperor's Sword."
The Spiritual Qi of the Lesser Beyond the Heavens was far inferior to that of Biyuan Heaven, yet the Emperor's Sword possessed such vast and majestic power.
The Emperor's Sword was a manifestation of the Heavenly Sword, yet judging by its power, it surpassed the Heavenly Sword.
Through the Golden Sword, he had already grasped the reason: Merit Power, along with popular support and the people's will.
The Merit Power and popular support condensed by the Heavenly Sword fell far short of those condensed by the Emperor's Sword.
However, if the relationship between the Emperor's Sword and the Heavenly Sword was like that between himself and his manifestations, then the Emperor's Sword could transmit its power to the Heavenly Sword.
The strength wielded by the Heavenly Sword was already astonishing beyond belief.
Li Hongzhao smiled smugly. "The Emperor's Sword's power truly is remarkable. It has accumulated through generation after generation of inheritance."
The Emperor's Sword was unlike humans. Humans could not keep growing stronger with time because cultivation realms held them back. The Emperor's Sword was different.
Popular support, the people's will, and Merit Power accumulated without cease, growing ever stronger.
"With all this commotion, Li Biyang should know you've returned, shouldn't he?"
"Probably not." Li Hongzhao shook her head. "I told the Emperor's Sword to conceal it."
"It listens to you?"
"Who told me to have greater Merit Power?" Li Hongzhao looked immensely pleased with herself.
"Fine. Then let's take another look."
Chu Zhiyuan laughed. Reaching out, he rested a hand on Li Hongzhao's fragrant shoulder, and they vanished in a flash.
The next moment, they appeared atop a mountain peak, surrounded by countless towering mountains.
Peak after peak stood amid clouds and mist, like floating islands upon the sea.
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