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Chapter 45: The Role of the Divine Sword Against Ghosts
Inside the bus, it had been nearly three hours of silence. It was only when they reached their destination that Lian Yun finally opened his eyes. Seeing that Lin Feiyu and the others showed no signs of waking, he raised his hand and gestured with his fingers in family sign language: "Uncle, let Brother Yu continue to comprehend. Please stay here to guard him and the others. Yun'er can go alone."
Lin Nan's expression was serious as he paused for a moment before shaking his head in disagreement.
To be honest, this was not because Lin Nan valued Lian Yun more than Lin Feiyu and the others, nor did he regard them as less important; it was equal, akin to a parent-child relationship.
Lin Nan's opposition stemmed mainly from the knowledge that if he did not wake Lin Feiyu and the others now, all the third-generation disciples of the Lin Clan would likely hold a grudge against him for life.
Lian Yun felt a bit helpless but could only convey through sign language that they should wait a little longer.
Just then, Lin Feiyu and the others opened their eyes, their gazes sparkling with newfound insight.
Lin Nan smiled slightly and opened the bus door.
"Boom~~~"
The sound of countless metal collisions echoed as heavy objects crashed to the ground. The angry shouts of humans mixed with the howls of demons created a thunderous roar.
Before even stepping out of the bus, Lian Yun saw a chaotic scene outside the door—objects scattered everywhere, like cars, iron pillars, and bronze statues, along with figures of varying heights engaged in battle.
The fighting was extremely chaotic; some were battling each other while others fought against ghosts, and there were even ghosts clashing among themselves.
It seemed as though there was no enmity between humans and ghosts; it was merely a fight for survival.
Ahead lay a grand melee.
In truth, Lian Yun had faced even larger scenes before. Three years ago, during that conspiracy, the objects brought by the Demon Army had surged upon Cloud Emperor City like a tidal wave of heavy metal. The imagery and momentum were such that it seemed impossible for humanity to muster any spirit of resistance.
As for the atmosphere on the battlefield ahead, it was predominantly filled with treachery and malice. Honesty and righteousness were exceedingly rare.
It was like a microcosm of the entire world.
Among the human race, there were internal conflicts; among the Demon Clans, there were divisions. Although humans and spirits were adversaries, there existed relationships beyond mere enmity.
To be honest, Lian Yun had never witnessed such a chaotic battlefield before. Yet, the atmosphere that resembled a miniature world stirred something within him.
He did not get out of the vehicle; instead, he stared ahead with a fixed gaze, seemingly lost in thought, as if he had come to some realization.
Seeing Lian Yun deep in contemplation, Lin Nan and the others naturally dared not disturb him. However, when Lian Yun suddenly closed his eyes to reflect, Lin Feiyu and the others filed out one after another.
As the six members of The Lin Family's Three Generations stepped off the bus, they immediately unleashed their formidable auras. Each one was powerful and exuded an air of confidence.
Those in front, whether human or spirits possessing artifacts, retreated in shock.
The reason for the full attendance of The Lin Family's Three Generations was related to the special regulations of Divine Sword Mountain. They had come to support Lian Yun.
The rule of Divine Sword Mountain was that spiritual swords choose their masters.
No matter whether you were human or spirit, regardless of your level or strength, you could not seize them by force. Only when a spiritual sword chose its master could one take it away.
However, most of what existed on Divine Sword Mountain were not ordinary spiritual swords but rather extraordinary weapons forged by Sword Forging Ancestor Ouzhizi. Almost all of them were peerless treasures. Moreover, with prolonged wear, they had a high chance of awakening spiritual intelligence.
As for the significance of spiritual swords to humans, it went without saying. The reason spirits favored them so much was tied to their ancestor.
Since the ancestor was indeed the Demon Emperor, the swords he meticulously forged possessed a hint of soul intent, making it highly likely for them to awaken intelligence.
However, awakening a spiritual sword could be harmful rather than beneficial for spirits because the spirit of a treasured sword had a strong restraining effect on them.
Yet, for spirits, possessing a high-potential sword that had not yet awakened intelligence brought countless benefits.
First, the Spirit Sword allows the wielder to become one with the sword spirit. It requires sufficient time for the Spirit Bond to fully integrate with the sword, enabling the Spirit's essence to undergo a qualitative transformation. With a unique Spirituality, as long as the sword remains intact, they cannot die.
This grants the Spirit the ability to replace the sword spirit, becoming a true sword spirit itself, and its Spirituality is extraordinary, not inferior to that of humans.
Second, a sharp sword naturally enhances the Spirit's attack power while providing robust protection from the sword's body, achieving a balance of offense and defense.
Third, even though today's Spirits can inhabit massive machines with immense destructive power, their movements are severely restricted—either sluggish or lacking agility. In contrast, swords are streamlined and nimble, significantly boosting the Spirit's agility.
For humans, a Spirit-possessed sword can be considered a type of spiritual sword; however, this spiritual sword possesses a strong self-awareness and harbors hostility towards humans, resembling a demonic sword.
Of course, a demonic sword is not entirely impossible to subdue. However, even if subdued, it remains a ticking time bomb, capable of turning on its master at any moment.
The second rule of Divine Sword Mountain states that only those at the Monarch level or above can ascend directly; those below Monarch must face challenges.
At the foot of Divine Sword Mountain lies the Sword Seeking Platform. Regardless of whether one is human or ghostly, anyone who can remain on it for three minutes will be granted entry to Divine Sword Mountain in search of a sword.
Beyond these two rules of Divine Sword Mountain, there are two additional ways to obtain a sword. One is through the benefits afforded by Noble Families; important members within large families can seek swords from the mountain.
However, because seeking swords for others requires passing certain tests, successful candidates are fewer than one in a hundred, which has not incited public outrage.
In this regard, Lian Yun's first sword was obtained through his parents' efforts on his behalf.
When Lian Yun began his sword training at a very young age—only three or four years old—his parents requested that the ancestor craft a custom sword for him.
Thus, the ancestor casually forged a shorter blade that was relatively thin, resembling a short sword typically used by women for Lian Yun.
At that time, the ancestor remarked: "This is casually made and cannot awaken its spirit. It won't be too late to change it after you turn sixteen."
The implication behind the ancestor's words was essentially to advise Lian Yun not to develop too strong an attachment to that sword and to wait until he turned sixteen to acquire a sword that could accompany him for life.
This is also the reason why Lin Feiyu and others sought a sword from Lian Yun. It is already extremely difficult to request a single sword, let alone a second one.
Without the special permission of the Ancestor, the Lin Clan would not have dared to recklessly ascend the mountain to seek a sword from Lian Yun more than ten days ago.
The second situation is the Ancestor's authorization!
This explains the chaotic battle ahead, where almost everyone and every spirit is competing for the Sword Seeking Platform while striving to showcase themselves in hopes of gaining the Ancestor's favor.
Moreover, the Sword Seeking Platform is not something that an individual or even a spirit can easily approach. Without an appropriate organization, family, or faction, even the strongest individual or solitary spirit would find it difficult to maintain their position for even three minutes.
This is why all members of The Lin Family's Three Generations have come together.
It also explains the excessive chaos ahead. Many individuals and spirits with weak forces would rather fight fiercely outside to showcase themselves and seek the slim chance of gaining the Ancestor's favor than risk their lives on the nearly fatal Sword Seeking Platform.
However, being part of a powerful faction is not necessarily a good thing, as it can easily attract jealousy from others and lead to collective attacks.
Indeed, although Lin Feiyu and others exuded a strong aura that cleared nearly twenty meters ahead, creating a large open space, many individuals and solitary spirits just beyond that distance maintained an unusual harmony. While there were skirmishes, they were merely feigned attacks and defenses, always prepared to launch a lethal strike against Lin Feiyu and his companions at any moment.
(End of Chapter)
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