Black Tortoise smiled helplessly. "Once the evil aura has been completely purified, the Heavenly Baleful Soul-Slaying Sword will become nothing but scrap metal."
"And without a vessel, its artifact spirit will cease to exist, vanishing into the six paths of reincarnation."
Lin Mo murmured, "Who knows how many predecessors of the Asura Sword Domain poured their hearts and souls into creating such a powerful artifact spirit?"
"Wouldn't it be a terrible waste if it disappeared because of the Netherworld's wrongdoing?"
Suddenly, a bold idea flashed through Lin Mo's mind.
With a thought, he immediately summoned the Heavenly Pivot Sword, one of the Big Dipper Nine Swords, from the Gourd Space.
Black Tortoise paused, puzzled. "Young friend Lin, what are you planning to do?"
"Since the Heavenly Baleful Soul-Slaying Sword already has a consciousness of its own, its artifact spirit must be able to think for itself."
Lin Mo grinned. "In that case, I'll give you a chance."
"Sword Puppet artifact spirit, if you're willing to choose me, take this sword as your new vessel."
"If you aren't willing to choose me, then go ahead and crumble into dust and ashes, scattered upon the wind."
As Lin Mo pondered, the Wood Dragon finished absorbing every last trace of evil aura within the Heavenly Baleful Soul-Slaying Sword.
When Lin Mo withdrew the Wood Dragon, the Heavenly Baleful Soul-Slaying Sword could no longer even remain suspended in midair and plummeted toward the ground.
"Go!"
At the same moment, Lin Mo casually pointed, sending the Heavenly Pivot Sword flying into the sky.
The falling Heavenly Baleful Soul-Slaying Sword and the rising Heavenly Pivot Sword crossed paths in midair.
At that instant, a beam of white light burst from the Heavenly Baleful Soul-Slaying Sword, enveloping both blades.
Dazzling white light spread between heaven and earth,