vrcanaries Chapter 99 The Frost-Singing Divine Sword
Chapter 99 The Frost-Singing Divine Sword
The cloud-shrouded pine needles common in the Silverfrost Empire, after being tamed here, possess a rich spiritual energy and a complex fragrance that Losfan had never experienced before.
However, since it was from another world, Luo Sifan, with his level of cultivation, dared not drink too much and only took a small sip.
Lord Zhen then inquired about Dugu Jing's matter again, his expression quite solemn.
Seeing that this person was unusually interested in matters related to Dugu Jing, Luo Sifan described the details of his encounter with Dugu Jing in more detail.
Zhao Lingfei and Gui Yutu both pricked up their ears to listen carefully.
"I never imagined that Senior Dugu had been living in seclusion here for a hundred years! And that scroll actually belonged to him and his wife!"
After listening to Luo Sifan's story, Lord Zhen was filled with longing and sighed softly, seemingly regretting that he could not see Dugu Jing in person.
Seeing that Dugu Jing held such a high position in the eyes of the residents of Fangyuan City, Luo Sifan dared to say something:
"May I ask, City Lord, what is the connection between this Senior Dugu and your esteemed territory?"
Lord Zhen pondered for a moment, his eyes flashing with a profound meaning, then sipped the tea in his cup in one gulp:
"This matter is a bit far in the past. However, since Young Master Lin possesses the jade pendant and has a deep connection with Senior Dugu, it wouldn't hurt to hear about it."
With his gaze shifting from Luo Sifan, Lord Zhen stared calmly at the garden pond outside the window, his thoughts seemingly drifting far away, and slowly said:
"This matter inevitably involves Xu Yuanxiang and his Frost-Slaying Sword. More than eight hundred years ago, our desolate land drifted and wandered through the void, appearing in the Eastern Lands and causing a great upheaval..."
Lord Zhen began to speak at length, starting from the time when Yuancheng appeared in Yunzhou more than 800 years ago, and then recounted a story that Luo Sifan had never heard of before.
When the two worlds meet, it is naturally a rare and spectacular sight. During the fusion and collision, not only did a magnificent celestial phenomenon appear in the Eastern Land, but the collision and fusion of the rules of the two worlds also gave birth to many rare and wonderful objects that are helpful for cultivation.
The entire eastern part of Yunzhou was alarmed, and secular dynasties, cultivation sects, and aristocratic families all dispatched their top experts to participate in the competition.
Dugu Jing and Xu Yuanxiang met by chance and formed an inexplicable bond.
In this battle, Xu Yuanxiang, who was previously unknown, somehow obtained the legendary Yinshuang Divine Sword, which would later become famous throughout the world. From then on, he beheaded countless people and rose to prominence like a comet. With just the Yinshuang Sword in his hand, he managed to suppress the struggle for Fangyuan City.
What Dugu Jing was most proud of in this matter was getting to know and win over Xu Yuanxiang's sister, Xu Liqiu.
The two, who were originally sworn enemies, became in-laws through Xu Liqiu, a relationship that made them unable to fight or scold each other.
Xu Yuanxiang was violent and tyrannical. Fang Yuancheng was in charge at the time, and for some reason, he offended him. Under the Sword of Frost, Fang Yuancheng was doomed to perish and turn to ashes. Dugu Jing and Xu Liqiu could not bear the suffering of the people, so they turned against Xu Yuanxiang to save Fang Yuancheng, which was then imprisoned in the Sword of Frost.
Lord Zhen recounted the story in a captivating manner, leaving Luo Sifan, Zhao Lingfei, and Gui Yutu all enthralled.
"So, we're currently inside the so-called Frost Chant Sword?"
Luo Sifan was not from the eastern part of Yunzhou in his previous life. In this life, his soul was possessed by Lin Xiaozhi, and he knew little about the past of the Eastern Lands and the Silver Frost Empire. After hearing Lord Zhen's story, he was somewhat surprised and suddenly realized.
“That’s right! The Frost-Singing Sword is divided into seventy-two domains. Each domain lord is bestowed with a jade pendant, and the human figure on the jade pendant is the spirit of the Frost-Singing Sword.”
Lord Zhen glanced at the jade pendant at Luo Sifan's waist and then revealed a secret to Luo Sifan.
Luo Sifan then noticed that Lord Zhen was indeed wearing a jade pendant with a human figure that was similar in shape, texture, and color to the jade pendant on his own waist.
"Xu Yuanxiang is quite capable, but ninety percent of his achievements should be attributed to this Frost-Singing Sword Spirit."
Lord Zhen had no liking for Xu Yuanxiang and added a curt remark.
The Frost-Singing Sword Spirit? Upon hearing of this person's existence, Luo Sifan couldn't help but recall the white-clad beauty he had met when he first entered the Netherworld Valley—a woman who was aloof and liked to play pranks.
Luo Sifan unconsciously picked up the jade pendant at his waist, rubbed it and examined it for a while, but he was a little unsure. The jade image was simple, and the figure on it was as charming and lovely as a young girl. He felt that it was very different from the white-clad beauty who was unapproachable to strangers.
Zhao Lingfei and Gui Yutu watched as Luo Sifan intently played with the jade pendant, their expressions subtle, neither able to discern whether it was envy or jealousy.
“Young Master Lin, although your jade pendant is not of the proper origin, according to the custom of the past hundred years, the holder of the pendant is the ruler of a region, and those who come to visit you should be our honored guests.”
Lord Zhen smiled as he watched him play with the jade pendant with great interest.
When Gui Yutu brought him here, Luo Sifan had already told him about the origin of the jade pendant during their casual conversation. It seems that Gui Yutu had reported to Lord Zhen about Shi Zhen giving him the jade pendant long ago.
Upon hearing this, Luo Sifan glanced at Zhao Lingfei, who had attacked him before. The latter blushed and glared back defiantly.
Luo Sifan didn't bother to ask any further questions and put the jade pendant down with a grin.
“Lord Zhen, since you treat me as a guest, I dare to ask that you release my two companions. I promise I will never again disturb your esteemed territory.”
Luo Sifan politely mentioned Lin Qianxiu and the other person to Lord Zhen.
City Lord Zhen was prepared; his expression remained calm as he gracefully rose from the recliner and addressed Luo Sifan:
“This matter is probably a bit complicated, Young Master Lin, please come with me.”
City Lord Zhen, her long robe trailing on the ground, turned and walked away with graceful movements. Luo Sifan quickly stood up and followed behind her.
Lord Zhen swayed his waist slightly on the wooden plank in the pavilion and walked straight to a door-shaped carving on the north side. He pressed his jade palm lightly, and a light light flashed on the semi-circular ground beneath his feet. The door-shaped carving on the wooden wall then began to shine.
A few breaths later, a door-shaped light curtain was formed.
"Young Master Lin, please!"
Lord Zhen waved his sleeve lightly, signaling Luo Sifan to follow, and took the lead in stepping into the gate of light.
Luo Sifan had no doubts. After watching the tall figure of City Lord Zhen disappear into the light gate, he followed suit and stepped into the light gate as well.
With a sudden blur, a chill swept over Luo Sifan's head and face. After her feet touched solid ground, she opened her eyes wide and found herself in a dark place.
The space was cramped, the candlelight flickered, and the gray bricks on all sides made it seem like an underground warehouse or prison, with no windows letting in any light.
Luo Sifan's expression froze. Lin Qianxiu and the others were being imprisoned here in such an impolite manner.
Zhao Lingfei and Gui Yutu appeared calmly to Luo Sifan's left and right, one in front and one behind.
Lord Zhen raised his jade hand, and from the gray bricks above his head, beams of bright light emitted white light one by one, from near to far.
A long passageway appears in front of the brick room, with what appear to be individual rooms with doorways on both sides.
This felt more like a prison, and Luo Sifan's displeasure was evident on his face.
Lord Zhen, of course, saw it clearly, smiled indifferently, and walked towards the passageway.
Luo Sifan followed silently, his eyes scanning the closed doors on both sides of the corridor as he listened intently.
There was no sound from inside, and not a single ray of light escaped.