Abyss Walker

Chapter 237 The Undying Sword Dao

The restaurant was filled with conversations, ranging from the dishes to recent events in Tianqi City and rumors circulating in the martial arts world.

Yun Muhan and Dugu Jianling's ears twitched slightly, capturing every potentially valuable detail.

The surrounding drinkers were either talking loudly or whispering, their voices mingling together to create a noisy yet vibrant atmosphere.

Just then, a legend about an ancient sword sect caught their attention.

Someone whispered, "I heard that the sword sect possesses a legendary divine sword, which is intricately connected to the Undying Sword Dao..."

Although its sound was soft, it was exceptionally clear amidst the noise of the restaurant.

Yun Muhan turned slightly to the side and said in a low voice, "The Undying Sword Dao? The Undying Sword Technique that completely annihilated the Divine Lord? It seems..."

A flicker of excitement crossed his eyes, as if he had already spotted a new clue.

Dugu Jianling immediately replied, "Intercept it ahead of time? Let's go."

His voice held a hint of urgency, and his eyes shone with determination. He knew that this was the key to their search for the inheritance of the sword path.

Yun Muhan and Dugu Jianling exchanged a glance, conveying a tacit understanding between them.

They had a new goal in mind, which was not just a place or an object, but also their pursuit of swordsmanship and their love of adventure.

The two walked out of the Drunken Immortal Pavilion together. Night had fallen, and the lights of Tianqi City shone brightly, like twinkling stars, illuminating their path.

The lanterns on the streets and the lights of the shops intertwine, adding a touch of mystery and vitality to the city.

In the distance came bursts of noise, the cheerful voices from restaurants and teahouses, while nearby came the footsteps of pedestrians and the rolling of wheels, injecting endless vitality into the city.

Yun Muhan and Dugu Jianling walked with light and firm steps, weaving through the crowd as if they were one with the city.

Their shadows stretched long under the lamplight, then gradually disappeared into the night.

Dugu Jianling gently slung his sword behind his back, the hilt slightly protruding, ready to face new challenges at any moment.

Their gazes were resolute, their hearts filled with anticipation for the future. The City of Apocalypse in the night seemed like a world brimming with endless possibilities, and they were the explorers of that world.

Yun Muhan looked up at the night sky, where countless stars twinkled, seemingly guiding them. His eyes held a profound depth, as if he could read the trajectory of the future from the boundless starry sky.

Their figures gradually disappeared into the distance amidst the lights, but their determination and courage left a deep mark on the city.

"This Undying Sword Dao is said to have disappeared for many years. I didn't expect such a legend to still exist," Yun Muhan said in a low voice, his voice tinged with excitement and his eyes sparkling with anticipation for the upcoming adventure.

Dugu Jianling nodded, his gaze sharp as a sword, as if he could already see the challenge in the distance. "The Undying Sword Technique is said to be able to revive, even if only a drop of blood remains. If this divine sword is truly related to the Undying Sword Dao, then its power should not be underestimated."

His voice was deep and powerful, and every word conveyed a seriousness that could not be ignored.

As they walked, they discussed their findings and decided to return to their residence to gather more information about the Undying Sword Dao and the God of Complete Annihilation.

Back at his residence, Yun Muhan pushed open the door and entered his library.

This place houses a collection of ancient books and martial arts manuals, each book carrying a piece of history or a legend.

The walls of the library are lined with bookshelves, densely packed with books, and the air is filled with the faint scent of ink.

Yun Muhan walked to the bookshelf, his fingers gently tracing the spines of the books, searching for information related to the Undying Sword Dao. His movements were gentle and focused, as if he were having a silent conversation with these books.

Finally, his fingers stopped on a yellowed ancient book, and he gently pulled it out. The pages turned slightly, making a rustling sound.

He turned the pages, his eyes quickly scanning the text, searching for key information. Dugu Jianling, on the other hand, quietly observed from the side; his sword spirit intuition told him that this mission was no small matter.

Yun Muhan's gaze lingered on a passage of text, his eyes brightening slightly: "It mentions the Undying Sword Technique. It's said that this sword can be connected to its master's bloodline, and even if the master perishes, the sword's power can still be revived..."

His voice was deep and powerful, each word seemingly striking Dugu Jianling's heart.

Dugu Jianling nodded slightly, a hint of determination in his eyes: "This means that the power of this sword may far exceed our imagination. We must be fully prepared."

Yun Muhan held a yellowed document in his hand, his eyes solemn, as if he were deeply attracted by its contents. His voice was deep and powerful: "The meaning of this record... after darkness, there is not light, but a deeper darkness."

He looked up and saw the doubt on Dugu Jianling's face. He frowned slightly and continued, "You may find it hard to believe what's inside."

Dugu Jianling raised an eyebrow slightly, a hint of confusion in his eyes: "?"

Yun Muhan read out the contents directly: "The Tears of God, 'Dark Earl', possessing the Ghost Immortal Stone, forcibly killed the previous Immortal Realm Lord 'Emperor Yuming' at the God Venerable Realm."

His voice echoed in the room, each word carrying a heavy sense of oppression.

“I’m all too familiar with this Dark Earl.”

Dugu Jianling murmured, "He was the founder of the Death Gu 'Shackle Gu'. He once resisted the rolling waters in the Milky Way just to prove the Dao of Immortality. He even used his own power to destroy the Milky Way and cut off half of the sky."

A hint of admiration flickered in his eyes, as if he were recalling a being who had once shaken the world.

"That's not right!" Dugu Jianling suddenly raised his head, a hint of confusion in his eyes. "Why would someone from the Immortal Realm be called the Dark Earl?"

Yun Muhan shook his head slightly, his tone tinged with helplessness: "But what happened in the end? They even erased the name of the Dark Earl. I'm sure that only this one record of the Dark Earl remains."

His fingers tapped lightly on the documents, as if emphasizing something.

Dugu Jianling remained silent for a moment, seemingly processing this information. Yun Muhan continued, "It was because the Dark Earl unintentionally revealed a trace of dark power during the duel that he was attacked by the crowd. Even in his dying moments, he still hoped that Youming could say something."

Dugu Jianling frowned slightly: "This Dark Earl..."

“Youming only said, ‘The dignity of the Immortal Realm cannot be trampled upon, exterminate the demon.’” Yun Muhan’s voice was low, as if telling a sad ending. “The Dark Earl was in utter despair, but at this moment… darkness broke through the earth.”

He paused, then continued, "Demon God - Ghost-faced Rakshasa, Demon God - Soul-devouring Yaksha, Demon Guardian - Black Cloud Wusu, Demon Guardian - Black Du Dark Witch, Demon King - Jiang Yun, Demon King - Zhu Qiu."

Each name seemed to carry a powerful force, causing Dugu Jianling's brows to furrow even more deeply.

"Just for a Dark Earl? Sending so many powerful warriors! Aren't they afraid of the Demon Realm being invaded?" Dugu Jianling's voice carried a hint of confusion.

Yun Muhan shook his head slightly: "The Demon Realm's decree is 'save gods, save immortals, but not yourself,' because they cannot save themselves, they can only save others."

Dugu Jianling was silent for a moment, his voice tinged with confusion: "But... they are from the Demon Realm, they shouldn't be like this."

Yun Muhan smiled slightly, a profound look in his eyes: "Yes! I yearn for the God Realm, because in my past life I was a dragon of the God Realm. I used to scoff at the demonic path. But, Momei always advised me, saying, 'There are no gods, demons, or immortals, they are just another side of humanity, just a definition.'" His voice carried a hint of emotion, as if he were recalling Momei's words.

Dugu Jianling frowned slightly, his voice tinged with confusion: "But people always yearn for gods and immortals, and they scoff at, or even despise, the demonic path."

Yun Muhan smiled slightly, a hint of relief in his eyes: "Perhaps, this is human nature. People are always afraid of the unknown, afraid of those who are different from themselves. But true strength is not about defining others, but about understanding them."

The two exchanged a glance, both understanding that the world was far more complex than they had imagined. And the swordsmanship they pursued was perhaps more than just a martial art; it was a deeper understanding and acceptance of humanity.

"Mo Mei also said, 'The world, to me, is nothing more than a game. Losing is losing, winning is winning, and neither can change its definition.' I didn't understand this sentence before, until now..."

Dugu Jianling: "Something feels off. Didn't she also say something like, 'Life is but a fleeting moment, yet heaven and earth are of one mind. I am supreme, and all shall obey my will'?"

"It seems we need to go to the library in Tianqi City. Perhaps we can find the answers we're looking for there." Yun Muhan closed the ancient book in his hand, his eyes flashing with determination.

Dugu Jianling nodded. He knew that every search for clues was a test of their wisdom and patience. "We'll set off at dawn. Before that, get some rest."

The two said no more. They knew that the journey ahead would be full of unknowns and dangers, but this was also part of their swordsmanship training. They closed their eyes and entered a deep sleep, conserving their energy for the adventure to come.