Chapter 138: Awakening the Sky Cutting Sword

Yi Xing had been able to cultivate so many outstanding disciples not only because of his own strength, but also because his ability to teach was unmatched.

"Yes, Master! I will work hard."

"And don’t tell Xiao Feng about this. Otherwise, he’ll just start making a fuss again."

"Junior Brother has only just entered the sect. If he had been here as long as I have, then I believe he would also gain Grandmaster Yi Xing’s favor."

Bai He looked troubled. "Shiyuan, do you also think that I’m not very good at using the Sky Cutting Sword?"

Ye Shiyuan sat down beside him.

As fellow masters of divine swords, Bai He, as the wielder of one, seemed far too inexperienced.

And in truth, becoming the master of a divine weapon had never been something simple.

"Master, from what I can see, it’s probably because of Grandmaster Yi Xing that you obtained the Sky Cutting Sword. Otherwise, you likely wouldn’t have had the qualifications to acquire it."

Although Ye Shiyuan spoke bluntly, Bai He did not get angry.

Instead, he felt fortunate that Ye Shiyuan had not flattered or deceived him.

"Then... should I do the same as you?"

"Perhaps. Master may also need to gain Sky Cutting Sword’s acknowledgment before you can truly possess this sword. I remember that at the very beginning, Master wasn’t even very skilled at sword flight."

Bai He’s strength might not have been great, but his poor sword control was indeed due to the nature of the Sky Cutting Sword.

"So, as long as I accept the trial and pass it, this sword will be like Dawnmaker and also have a sword spirit, right?"

Ye Shiyuan nodded. "Mm. Generally speaking, divine weapons all possess sword spirits."

Suddenly, Bai He felt a surge of anticipation in his heart.

In the original story, his role had been somewhat cannon fodder, so there had not been much description of the Sky Cutting Sword.

What kind of being would the sword spirit of Sky Cutting Sword be?

"However..."

Ye Shiyuan seemed to have some lingering concern.

Bai He withdrew his gaze.

"However what?"

"However, Master, the trials of divine weapons are always very difficult. They may even require paying a heavy price. You need to be mentally prepared."

"Alright, I understand."

There was no such thing as a free lunch.

If he wanted to obtain such an impressive sword as his own, it was naturally not going to be easy.

Bai He thought that when he saw Yi Xing again, he would properly discuss this matter with him.

Yi Xing was staying in Yaoxing Peak, but early the next morning, he came to find Bai He.

Bai He had just woken up.

The moment he opened his eyes, he saw him.

"Master, when did you come? How did I not know?"

"You were sleeping so deeply, how would you know? Get up and change. I have something to discuss with you."

Yi Xing opened the door and stepped outside.

After tidying himself up, Bai He followed him out as well.

Yi Xing’s visit today had not come as a surprise to Bai He.

As he sitting on a stone stool in the courtyard, Bai He leaned over the table while looking completely listless.

"Now that I’ve returned, there are a few matters to handle. Xiao Cui and Xiao Wan... I will be taking them away."

"Why, Master?"

Bai He didn’t understand and looked somewhat shocked.

"Because they were specially left behind by Master to take care of you. Now, you no longer need them." Bai He also found it strange.

Xiao Cui and Xiao Wan usually followed a fixed routine, yet today they hadn’t gone out.

They were standing not far away.

With a wave of Yi Xing’s hand, Xiao Cui and Xiao Wan turned into two streams of light and entered his palm, disappearing in an instant.

"Alright then... Master will treat them well, right?"

"Mm. From now on, they are free. They no longer have to take care of you. Isn’t that a good thing?"

Bai He pursed his lips. "Then... what other matters are there?"

"That would be Sky Cutting Sword. Take it out."

Bai He obediently took out the Sky Cutting Sword.

In his hands, although the sword looked beautiful, it seemed rather ordinary.

"Do you know the difference between this sword being in your hands and in Master’s hands?"

The moment Sky Cutting fell into Yi Xing’s grasp, its aura changed instantly.

One could even faintly see sharp sword energy radiating with a cold gleam, so much so that even Bai He felt a sense of fear just looking at it.

"Master..."

"There’s no need to be afraid. When I first gave you this sword, I sealed eighty percent of its power. Now, Master has decided to remove that seal."

Eighty percent?

But the sword was already so powerful.

If it were at one hundred percent, just how terrifying would it be?

Bai He felt both excited and expectant, yet there was also a faint trace of fear.

If it were at full power, would he even be able to control it?

Probably not.

Although Bai He remained seated, he could clearly sense how obedient Sky Cutting Sword was in Yi Xing’s palm.

After the seal was lifted, an overwhelming aura surged forth, stirring Bai He’s hair.

Even the entire courtyard seemed to be swept into a raging storm...

No one knew how long passed before it finally came to a stop.

Bai He let out a breath as if he had been holding it the entire time.

Faintly, he could see a woman standing behind Yi Xing.

Her long black hair flowing, her eyes closed, her skin pale.

Her expression was incomparably solemn as if she were in a deep slumber. Yet Bai He was certain that once she opened her eyes, it would be anything but ordinary.

"A sword spirit... Master, so the Sky Cutting Sword really does have a sword spirit. After all these years, how did I not know?"