Chapter 28
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Chapter 28: Forever Inseparable Through All Eternity
After setting the Cloud Chasing Boat to autopilot, Bai Lian made her way to the side of the Sansheng Stele fragments.
A deep vibration pulsed through the stele.
With a single glance, Bai Lian knew the source came from the Fourth Martial Sister.
Her white, round soul pierced through the Yu Ying Sword, which was deeply embedded in the Sansheng Stele.
A soft, milky-white light emanated from the sword’s tip.
In an instant, the light spread, enveloping the entire sword as though flowing water.
Buzzzzz…
The blade vibrated faintly, producing a soft hum.
The white light intensified to the point where, in a moment, even Bai Lian was swallowed by its glow.
Warm.
It felt like lying in the grass on a spring afternoon—carefree, basking in the sun.
When Bai Lian opened her eyes again, she found herself floating among the clouds.
Not even half a foot away was a three-foot-long slender sword, gently floating.
A breeze kissed her face.
No words were spoken, yet Bai Lian understood that the Fourth Martial Sister, who inherited the legacy from the Sansheng Stele, was here.
The Fourth Martial Sister hovered calmly.
In an instant, the sky darkened, and dense thunderclouds gathered.
The clouds were as black as ink, filled with lightning snakes.
Thin strands of red light streaked through the cracks in the clouds.
“Golden Core Disaster!”
Bai Lian realized.
The Fourth Martial Sister had just received her stroke of luck. The lowest-grade Heavenly Thunder Disaster couldn’t harm her.
The flickering lightning struck, only making her form smoother, tighter, and stronger.
As the clouds dispersed and the winds calmed, the air around Yu Ying crackled with anticipation.
She was a novice at the Foundation Establishment Stage, but in the blink of an eye, she had reached the peak of the Golden Core Stage.
If it weren’t for her still-weak Nascent Soul, she could have ascended directly into the Nascent Soul Stage.
That day would come soon.
If she stayed in retreat at the Duxian Sect for another ten and a half days, she could break through that barrier.
Bai Lian felt deep satisfaction.
After all, this was the legacy of the Original Dragon.
Once she reached the Nascent Soul Stage, the Fourth Martial Sister would be able to handle anything on her own.
Among the younger generations of the Duxian Sect, only a few had reached such heights, and all of them were older than the Fourth Martial Sister.
Thus, the Fourth Martial Sister was the first of her generation!
It was the glory of Qingming Peak.
As Bai Lian thought of this, her nose suddenly tingled with an unexpected feeling.
It felt like a long time had passed, but when she counted the years, only two and a half years had gone by since she brought the Second Martial Sister into the Duxian Sect.
For mortals, years feel heavy.
For cultivators, a retreat can span centuries.
Two and a half years isn’t long by cultivator standards, but it’s enough to bring about significant change.
Two and a half years ago, she was only at the Foundation Establishment Stage, yet people spoke of her tearing apart a snake dragon and trampling the Demon King.
Two and a half years later, she had reached the peak of the Soul Changing Stage, leaving all geniuses embarrassed by her rapid cultivation.
Two and a half years ago, she feared the Martial Sisters and wished for them to leave her alone.
Two and a half years later, she had taken the initiative to act on their behalf.
Two and a half years ago…
Here, Bai Lian couldn’t help but acknowledge the system she had scolded countless times.
Without it, she would have perished during her first encounter with the Second Martial Sister.
Even the “Elder Martial Sister Bai Lian” in the game never took such risks.
After all, games are games, and reality is reality.
In the game, as long as you avoid the preset plot and don’t challenge certain bosses, you’re safe.
But what was going on with this system?
Bai Lian tried to ask, but the system remained as silent as ever.
She sighed, deciding to wait and see.
Bai Lian’s attention was drawn back to the Fourth Martial Sister, who now radiated a sense of unprecedented excitement.
That night when she was saved from the assassin sent by Marquis Wu’an, she had never felt as exhilarated as she did now.
At that time, her emotions had been filled with gratitude.
Since her mother’s death, she had felt like rootless duckweed, but Elder Martial Sister Bai Lian had brought her to the Duxian Sect, giving her the feeling of home again.
Elder Martial Sister Bai Lian was like the moon illuminating her path through the darkness.
Ever since then, Yu Ying had longed to embrace the moon.
Now, she had taken the first step toward that goal.
Not only had she gained immense strength from her inheritance, but she had also unlocked new abilities.
Refining.
She could finally be of use to Elder Martial Sister Bai Lian!
Yu Ying knew the road ahead would be difficult and rough, but she didn’t care.
The more difficult the path, the sweeter the joy of overcoming it.
Even if it was only suffering, it would still be worth it to get closer to Elder Martial Sister Bai Lian.
As for whether she could…
Yu Ying was hopeful but not impatient. She had never been one to rush things.
“Elder Martial Sister, let’s sign the contract!”
At that moment, Yu Ying’s voice echoed in Bai Lian’s mind.
Contract?
Bai Lian paused, sensing the Fourth Martial Sister’s Divine Sense reaching out.
After a brief hesitation, Bai Lian extended her own Divine Sense.
The two streams intertwined in mid-air, like a pair of lovers.
A passion burned between them.
At first, it might seem like two ants communicating through antennae, but the mystery behind it was too complex to explain in a few words.
Bai Lian calmed her mind.
She now understood the Fourth Martial Sister’s intentions.
The Fourth Martial Sister was offering to be her sword, helping her carve a bloody path through countless dangers.
Bai Lian was moved, but she quickly composed herself as the Fourth Martial Sister explained the [Refining] ability in detail.
Refining: Strength can be increased by consuming refining materials or Magic Treasures.
“What?”
Bai Lian was stunned.
This was an unexpected new path!
In the game, the Fourth Martial Sister had been found at Xingluo Fortress, where she had been bullied. She had given up on finding the Sword Master, let alone using the broken sword to transform herself.
Now, Bai Lian decided quickly.
She would try it.
She didn’t have many refining materials, but she had collected hundreds of Flying Swords to form the Tianshu Sword Array.
Bai Lian pulled out all the swords.
“Give.”
The Fourth Martial Sister did not hesitate.
She was hungry and eager, so she accepted the swords eagerly.
Then something miraculous happened.
The Flying Swords turned into liquid and drilled directly into the Fourth Martial Sister’s body.
Ka-ka-ka-ka!
With a sudden jolt, Bai Lian’s eyes widened in amazement.
Although the change wasn’t dramatic, the Fourth Martial Sister had indeed become stronger.
What was there to hesitate about now?
Bai Lian had been frugal, trying to save resources for her younger sister.
But now, feeding the Fourth Martial Sister was more important.
She acted like a machine, tirelessly feeding the Fourth Martial Sister with Flying Swords.
Half a quarter of an hour later, half of the swords had been consumed.
Just as Bai Lian wondered whether to feed the Dirt Free Sword, the Fourth Martial Sister stopped her.
“No, Elder Martial Sister, I can’t take any more. I’m already too full. If I eat more, I’ll burst.”
Too much was worse than not enough.
Bai Lian put away the Dirt Free Sword.
It was good to see that the Fourth Martial Sister had a clear plan, which pleased her greatly.
What made her even happier was the change in the Fourth Martial Sister.
While still not at the Nascent Soul Stage, the Fourth Martial Sister had become nearly impervious to harm.
Even a Nascent Soul cultivator would struggle to hurt her now.
“This money is well spent.”
Bai Lian smiled, reminiscing.
In the game, the Fourth Martial Sister had the “digestion” ability, consuming people to grow stronger.
But now, she consumed swords instead of humans.
She had transformed into an Iron-Eating Beast.
Bai Lian wasn’t sure if this change was good, but without it, she would not have been able to save her master.
Come on!
Bai Lian silently crossed her fingers.
She would feed the jade rabbit, the Fourth Martial Sister, and her Master, each in their own way.
The burden remained heavy.
Then, riding the jade rabbit, holding the Fourth Martial Sister in her hands, and embracing her Master in her arms…
Yay!
Bai Lian clenched her fists in excitement.
“Let’s sign the contract!”
“Hmm.”
The Fourth Sister solemnly nodded her head
When the white light forged the bond between her and Bai Lian, she silently recited her oath in her heart.
In this life, through every trial and triumph,
Whether in wealth or in poverty,
Whether in health or sickness,
We will stay together, forever united.
