This Sword Cultivator is Somewhat Dependable

"Those with a spirit are living beings, and the existence of the Flame Spirit Clan never went against the natural order nor did anything wrong. They have the right to live," Lu Qingshan said, then sighed, "It's just that this Spirit-Nullifying power seems to also be a part of the will of the Longevity Whale.

The will of an ancient spirit beast, how could I possibly obstruct it? I can only say that I am willing but powerless."

Yet the next moment, he sharply realized the implied meaning behind Qin Yitian's words, "You have a way to counter the Spirit-Nullifying power in the Longevity River?"

"Yes, I am also willing to lend a hand," Qin Yitian did not deny, giving Lu Qingshan a slight nod of her head, "However, before that, Young Master Lu, I hope you can first answer me a question."

"What?" Lu Qingshan asked in surprise, not understanding what Qin Yitian could possibly want to know at this time.

"Young Master Lu, do you..." Qin Yitian squinted her long eyes, gazing into Lu Qingshan's jet-black eyes with a smile on her lips and a gentle tone, and asked, "like me?"

Lu Qingshan froze.

Qin Yitian's question was sudden and inexplicable, yet facing Qin Yitian's soft and unwavering gaze, Lu Qingshan did not hesitate and nodded seriously, "I do."

That was just the truth.

For Lu Qingshan, he always felt that Qin Yitian was exceptionally "beautiful," beautiful to the point that he liked her inexplicably, to a degree that couldn't be surpassed.

But his liking for Qin Yitian was not the kind of liking between a man and a woman.

It was a kind of liking he did not know how to describe.

"It's good that I'm not the only one with feelings," Qin Yitian's mouth curved into a faint smile, her steps light as she walked up to Lu Qingshan, standing very close to him.

"Coincidentally, I also like you very much, Young Master Lu," Qin Yitian stretched out her right hand towards Lu Qingshan, palm facing down, and gently placed it in front of him.

She didn't say anything, but Lu Qingshan somehow intuitively understood Qin Yitian's intention.

He also extended a hand, palm up, and joined it with Qin Yitian's slender and soft one.

"Lu Qingshan, my first master," Qin Yitian whispered while gazing at Lu Qingshan's face, her eyes shimmering.

After a moment.

Qin Yitian gently closed her eyes, enunciating each word slowly and softly, her voice ethereal, like chanting or making a vow.

"Life and death, a promise vast; with you, I make my pact... Holding your hand, with you, I'll live."

These words seemed to contain the profound power of Heaven and Earth, causing Lu Qingshan to unconsciously also recite them silently in his heart.

"Life and death, a promise vast; with you, I make my pact... Holding your hand, with you, I'll live."

While it was only in silence, his inner voice was clearly audible, intertwining with Qin Yitian's soft voice, echoing within this sparkling starry sky.

It was at the moment Lu Qingshan's last word fell that both he and Qin Yitian burst into flame-like red and bright light, pushing aside the Starry Radiance around them.

And before his eyes, a line of flickering small characters appeared.

"Contract successful, you have bound the Dragon Sparrow Sword as your Life-bound Sword!"

...

A strange sensation spread from their joined hands along his spine, then along his limbs and all through his body to his spirit sea, stirring ripples that endlessly rose and fell like the tide.

As if bewitched, numerous bizarre and fantastic images flashed through Lu Qingshan's mind.

In the hazy cosmos, as if at the beginning of Heaven and Earth, everything was blurred and dark, with clouds swirling.

Within the clouds, star after star twinkled, releasing specks of faint light.

Suddenly, a vast Sword Qi slashed down from the sky, cutting through the murky clouds, stirring heaven and earth.

In the wake of the Sword Qi, dragons and phoenixes soared together, the silhouette of the red Dragon Sparrow rising, diving toward the great stars hanging in the sky.

Lu Qingshan's eyes narrowed as he watched closely, afraid of missing anything.

The dragon and phoenix rampaged through the stars, roaming at will, causing the stars to tremble and countless starlights to fall like a shower.

Boom!

Eventually, one of the stars exploded violently, its radiance spilling across the sky like a meteor shower.

Such sheer, destructive force capable of destroying a star?

In the end, the clouds dispersed and the starlight dimmed; the dragon and phoenix suddenly let out a powerful cry, diving toward him.

Lu Qingshan's heart quivered slightly, yet for some reason, he was filled with awe rather than fear.

The forms of the dragon and phoenix intertwined inseparably as they dived, rapidly shrinking until they transformed into a sword.

This was a brightly glowing long sword of a deep red color.

On the sword's blade, patterns of the dragon and phoenix were clearly visible.

Countless strands of red light, like smoke, rose incessantly from the blade, leaving behind a long trail in the void before eventually dissipating.

The sword, with a light turn, hovered in front of Lu Qingshan, its body humming with a pure, clear sound.

On the hilt, there were the meticulously carved characters "Yitian."
Continue your journey at empire

And now, alongside the characters "Yitian" on the other side of the hilt, glints of magnificent and dazzling golden light started to flicker.

With iron strokes and silver hooks illustrating the vigorous script, two upright seal characters appeared on the hilt.

"Qingshan."

Lu Qingshan reached out with his right hand and grabbed the sword.

A warm sensation came upon him, the touch identical to Qin Yitian's hand, warm and soft, making it irresistible to let go.