In Mount Guiji's morning mist, crystalline dew dripped from the Old Scholar Tree's branches. Chu Mo stood at the center of Spirit Sword Square, watching the Blacksmith Boy raise the reforged Hammer Sword one-handed—its blade was translucent as colored glaze, golden veins of the tool spirit flowing within. When its hammerhead struck the ground, it actually sent visible ripples of Dao patterns spreading outward.
"Great Master, this sword can see other people's Dao hearts!" the boy said excitedly, pointing into the distance. The Thunder Domain Sword Cultivator was merging with the Tribulation Thunder Avatar, and amid the purple arcs around him, the faint outline of the words "Endless" emerged.
Yun Che's voice came from Mount Guiji's summit. "Chu Mo, the star map in the sword tomb has changed!" When he arrived, he discovered that the Spine Bone Array Core of the First Generation Sword Master was reassembling. At the center of the original twelve star positions, a thirteenth star representing "Endless" had appeared. Within its starlight were reflected scenes of spirit swords resonating throughout the myriad realms.
"The fragments of the 'Mirror' Jade Token are among the Old Scholar Tree's roots." The World Tree Phantom of the Azurewood Domain Lord wound around Mount Guiji. Half a jade token glowing faintly protruded from the roots. "But the space-time ripples of the 'Dao' Jade Token... have already begun affecting the myriad realms."
Before the words had faded, a shrill screech of space-time tearing came from the direction of the Void Sea. Chu Mo's Twin Pupils suddenly contracted as he saw countless transparent figures passing through the wall of mist—they wore silver-scale armor similar to the Observers', yet bore traits from different divine realms. A shattered Element Jade Token was embedded in every one of their chests.
"Mirror Image Warriors!" The Tribulation Thunder