Smiling with a hidden sword3: Chapter 3

墨書 Inktalez

In the quiet depths of the sword mound, darkness seems to harbor endless secrets, and the ancient runes on the stone walls seem to whisper the stories of a thousand years. In the center, a stone monument stands, engraved with ancient runes. It has endured the baptism of Fu Ton and rain, yet still stands tall. Beneath the monument, Xuanchi lies quietly, the mysterious runes on his body tightly sealing his consciousness, causing him to slumber in eternal time. 0

In the dream, Xuanchi seems to have returned to the turbulent era. The memory of sword shadows sways, and he is the Sword Master of the Heavenly Sword Palace, shaking the world with a single sword. However, when the ambitious The Righteous attempts to control the martial arts world, seeking to subjugate all martial artists, the silence is broken, and the tide of resistance suddenly surges. 0

The radiance of the Heavenly Sword Palace is gradually dimming, even former allies are beginning to doubt. The glory of the Heavenly Sword Palace is being overshadowed by layers of shadows. Seeing the chaos in the martial arts world, with loyalty being mocked and truth being buried, Xuanchi can no longer stand idly by. So, he draws his sword and challenges the so-called "right path" in the name of the Heavenly Sword Palace, hoping to clear the Palace's innocence and prove the nobility of the sword path. 0

The atmosphere of battle instantly permeates the air, the sword intent is fierce, amidst the glint of blades, Xuanchi's every strike cuts through the air. The sharpness and determination of the sword seem to want to cut through the hypocrisy of justice and sever the layers of conspiracy. However, just as the sword's momentum becomes more intense, and Xuanchi is about to break through the enemy's defenses, suddenly, a mysterious and powerful force attacks Xuanchi from the direction of the sword mound. It turns out that all of this is a plot by the "right path". They have used Xuanchi to push the Heavenly Sword Palace to the forefront, and this battle is only part of their scheme. 0

The true face of The Righteous gradually emerges. They attempt to seal Xuanchi through the power of the mysterious sword mound, to grasp the true essence of swordsmanship and become the overlord of the martial arts world. However, the power of the sword mound is beyond their control. When they try to manipulate its power, they are instead struck back by the force. The sealing power not only fails to turn Xuanchi into their puppet, but instead traps Xuanchi within the sword mound. 0

Faced with an unforeseen force, Xuanchi is unable to resist and can only watch helplessly as the power of the sword mound consumes and seals him deep within it. His heart is filled with unwillingness as his swordsmanship, his ideals, and his Heavenly Sword Palace are all destroyed by this conspiracy and unknown force. However, even in the moment of being sealed, his sword intent remains steadfast, and the true essence of swordsmanship and the future of Heavenly Sword Palace still reside in his heart. He becomes the eternal guardian of the sword mound and the guardian of the true essence of swordsmanship. 0

In the dream, Xuanchi's consciousness drifted, and he saw the brilliance of the way of the sword, witnessed the rise and fall of the Heavenly Sword Palace, and observed how The Righteous's ambition pushed everyone into the abyss. His heart was filled with pain and anger, but more so with an unwavering dedication to the way of the sword and a longing for the future. 0

The sword intent surged, and Xuanchi's sword dance conjured countless sword shadows. He sought to break through the seal and return to the martial arts world. However, whenever he approached the core of the seal, a powerful force would always repel him, preventing him from touching the truth of the seal. 0

At the edge of the dream, Xuanchi once again relives the decisive battle with The Righteous. The gleam of the sword shines in the night like stars, each cut and thrust slicing through the Zen Chuan of fate. In his heart, there is unwillingness, there is struggle, but more so, there is concern for the future of Heavenly Sword Palace. 0

In the sword mound, Xuanchi seems to sense the changes in the outside world, and every heartbeat causes a slight tremor in the sealed power. His heart flows with sword intent, his dedication to the way of the sword, and his hope for the future. Between the dream and reality, Xuanchi's sword intent also seems to quietly grow, the power of longing for freedom causing a slight ripple in the seal of the sword mound, as if foreshadowing future changes. 0

At the border between dreams and reality, the consciousness of Xuanchi drifts like a thin mist. In the dream, the Heavenly Sword Palace is filled with the aura of sword intent in every corner. He sees the disciples clad in Heavenly Sword Palace battle attire, forging ahead on the path of the sword, unafraid of difficulties and setbacks. In their eyes, there is longing for the way of the sword and hope for the future. This scene fills Xuanchi's heart with a warm and resolute sword intent. 0

As time passes, it seems to have left traces on the sealed power. The once indestructible seal unexpectedly reveals faint cracks. Xuanchi senses the dawn of hope, and his sword intent surges with this hope, becoming even stronger. Each impact makes the atmosphere in the sword mound tremble, as if the power of sword intent is calling for something. 0

In the depths of the dream, the consciousness of Xuanchi becomes clearer and clearer. He sees the weakness of the seal and the possibility of breaking it. But he also understands that breaking the seal truly requires external intervention. His sword intent dances in the dream, with each sword seeking the flaw in the seal and searching for the opportunity to unseal it. 0

In the dream, Xuanchi once again confronts The Righteous who attempted to seal him. The sword shines brightly, sword intent surges. His sword strikes at the hypocrisy and conspiracy of The Righteous, as well as the ignorance and narrow-mindedness of The Righteous. His sword carries his anger, his unwillingness, and his persistence and longing for the way of the sword. 0

In the collision of sword intent and sword intent, Xuanchi's consciousness becomes clearer and clearer. His sword breaks through the binding of the dream, and his consciousness resonates in the sword mound, like Sword Rattling in the Sky, shaking the soul. As long as someone in the outside world can sense his sword intent, feel his call, the day of unsealing will come. 0

The dream slowly fades away, and Xuanchi's consciousness returns to the silent sword mound. This frozen space is filled with traces of seals in every inch, as if every breath is proving the seal's cruelty. His heart is still filled with a longing for the way of the sword, still filled with longing for the future. He knows that the sword mound is not his end. There are still many unsolved mysteries and enemies to be defeated in his way of the sword. He waits quietly, waiting for the day of unsealing, waiting to return to the Heavenly Sword Palace, to complete his unfinished way of the sword. 0

However, in the silence, the heart of Xuanchi was filled with layers of waves. He recalled the moment of being sealed, when the self-proclaimed The Righteous person, in the name of justice, sealed him. The despairing cold laughter, the stern gaze, and the icy sword intent were deeply imprinted in his heart. 0

He was angry at his own powerlessness, at the hypocrisy of The Righteous, and at the contempt for the way of the sword. He couldn't understand why the pursuit of the pinnacle of the way of the sword became the reason for his sealing, and why the persistence in the way of the sword became his forgotten original sin. 0

In the depths of the Sword Mound, the Xuanchi of sword intent still lingers, seemingly searching for the flaw in the seal, seeking the true meaning of the way of the sword. His heart is still filled with unyielding sword intent, longing for the Heavenly Sword Palace, and hoping for his disciples. His swordsmanship will guide the disciples of the Heavenly Sword Palace and will be the everlasting hope in their hearts. He swears that once unsealed, he will find that person and prove the truth of the way of the sword with his blade, cutting through the false righteousness and letting the world know the nobility and true meaning of the way of the sword. 0

As long as the sword remains, the sword intent in his heart will not die out, and he will find a way to break the seal and an opportunity to prove the truth of the way of the sword. His heart is filled with longing for the future, anticipation for the way of the sword, and anger and incomprehension towards the one who claims to be The Righteous. He hopes that one day he can prove the way with his sword and cut through the falsehood. 0

His kendo will guard the unfinished sword intent, hoping to dance across the world again one day. 0