Chapter 975: Chapter 52: Sword Saint Transmits His Power_4
"Ancestor Master, I will certainly not use the Sword of Hades lightly." Having severely wounded the Millennium Giant Spirit Snake with the power of Life Transformation and the Dark Iron Bow, Ah Dai’s confidence surged, feeling even without the Sword of Hades he had more than enough capability to protect himself.
The Sword Saint of the Tian Gang took out the leather bag containing the Sword of Hades and said, "Using it less is not the same as not using it at all. If the enemy is inherently evil, like the Assassin’s Guild that killed Owen, you need not hold back. Vengeance for Owen must not be neglected. You must diligently practice Life Transformation, in the hope that you might reach a Realm that your Ancestor Master has not. Xuan Yue has deep feelings for you; you must seize the opportunity when it presents itself and not give up lightly. I do not wish to see a tragedy like Owen’s repeated on you." He extended his hand, and two green crystals appeared in his palm, "These two are the crystalline cores from the Giant Spirit Snake Eyes. Consuming them is very beneficial for the body. Eat one before I transmit power to you later, and give the other to that little girl Xuan Yue. Also, take this twenty-zhang Snake Muscle with you; it may be useful in the future. Do not easily reveal your Life Transformation skills on the continent; after all, they are quite shocking and unconventional. I have already checked Sheng Xie’s body; the energy contained in the Millennium Giant Spirit Snake’s inner core is too vast, and he will not wake up any time soon. Sheng Xie draws too much attention; do not let others see it casually. The Dragon’s Blood should be a good resting place for it. When you leave here, you can use the Dragon’s Blood to retract it. There is an unknown evil force within Sheng Xie; you must diligently control it in the future and never let it fall into wickedness, understand?"
Ah Dai nodded and said, "Don’t worry, Ancestor Master. Sheng Xie and I are friends; he listens to me quite well."
The Sword Saint of the Tian Gang looked deeply into Ah Dai’s eyes. Having given all the necessary advice, he looked around the cave with a touch of reluctance, then his body floated up and landed beside Ah Dai. He placed the Sword of Hades on the ground and said, "Child, remember the words of your Ancestor Master. Sometimes, excessive mercy can bring great harm to yourself. When dealing with enemies, be ruthless like the autumn wind sweeping away the fallen leaves. I have made two sets of light armor for you and Xuan Yue; take them with you when you leave. The Snake Skin of the Giant Spirit Snake is very flexible; it should fit you both well. The light armor is linked with parts of the Giant Spirit Snake’s muscles; as long as the opponent does not possess overwhelming power, it should be sufficient to save your life. Don’t forget to take the Giant Spirit Snake Eyes with you when you go. And, leave Owen’s sword here in the cave; with Life Transformation as your foundation, it is of no use to you now. Let it replace Owen in keeping me company."
Ah Dai knew that the Sword Saint of the Tian Gang was about to transmit power to him and couldn’t help feeling nervous as he asked again, "Ancestor Master, are you sure transmitting your power to me will not impact you?"
The Sword Saint of the Tian Gang, with profound affection in his gaze, nodded gently and said, "Don’t worry, your Ancestor Master will be fine. Farewell, my child; I will wait for our reunion in the Divine Realm. Let’s begin." With those words, he put one of the Giant Spirit Snake Eyes into Ah Dai’s mouth; a huge pressure instantly immobilized Ah Dai’s body. The Sword Saint roared deeply, and with a forceful palm strike to the top of Ah Dai’s head, a scorching stream of energy instantly surged into Ah Dai. Ah Dai’s whole body shook violently, and his Golden Body within the Dantian trembled incessantly. Overwhelming energy filled Ah Dai’s body; he felt as though he was submerged in lava, indescribably uncomfortable. Instinctively, he tried to struggle using his own Life Transformation True Qi.
The voice of the Sword Saint of the Tian Gang rang in Ah Dai’s ears: "Ah Dai, this power transmission is unlike the previous ones. You must concentrate your spirit and have no stray thoughts in your heart. Immerse your mind fully in the Golden Body within your Dantian; otherwise, deviating from the correct path will cause all your previous efforts to be in vain."
Ah Dai’s heart tightened; he hastily relaxed his body, allowing the surging energy to enter from the crown of his head. Enduring extreme pain, the scorching preciousness continuously invaded every part of his body, as if all his meridians were on fire, turning his insides into a vast expanse of white. Though the Life Transformation True Qi from the Sword Saint had the same origin as his, the Saint’s century of cultivation was not to be underestimated. Under the influence of the formidable energy, Ah Dai felt as if he were in Hell, his body convulsing continuously, fine beads of blood seeping out from his pores. In a short while, he had become a blood-soaked figure.
The True Qi from within the Sword Saint’s body flowed ceaselessly into Ah Dai, wrapping their bodies in a thick white glow. As he watched Ah Dai’s condition, he knew that if this continued, Ah Dai’s body would not withstand it and would ultimately collapse and perish. He had to slow the flow of True Qi, pressing the surging energy inside Ah Dai’s body towards his chest area. As the energy input slowed, Ah Dai’s condition improved significantly from before, and his convulsions were not as severe. The Sword Saint let out a sigh of relief and gradually began to increase the intensity of the input. He had previously transferred two-tenths of his total strength to Ah Dai, which had been completely absorbed. Now, he was set to transfer all his remaining strength to Ah Dai and let him slowly absorb it. This method of pinnacle-to-pinnacle power transmission was extremely dangerous. Despite the Sword Saint’s resolve to sacrifice himself, the energy was too vast; one small mistake, and they both might succumb to deviated cultivation and perish.
As time passed, the intense pain became unbearable for Ah Dai, and his consciousness gradually blurred, entering a comatose state. Inside his body, at the chest area, a Golden Body had condensed, similar to the Dantian. The Golden Body was white and was gradually enlarging as the surrounding Energy compressed. Just then, the Guardian Ring on Ah Dai’s left hand emitted a faint white glow, encircling his body. The gentle Energy protected his meridians, preventing his body from bursting and dying due to the excess of Energy. With the help of the Guardian Ring, the Sword Saint of the Tian Gang was immediately relieved and devoted all his strength, crazily transferring his remaining power into Ah Dai’s body.
Seven days later. Early in the morning, Xi Wen and his six junior disciples quickly arrived outside the stone cave. The immense Energy contained within the cave startled them; only their master, the Sword Saint of the Tian Gang, would possess such formidable strength. Suddenly, a white light shot out from the top of the cave, flashing briefly before disappearing, and the vast Energy vanished abruptly with it.
Xi Wen was greatly shocked, "Quick, let’s go inside, the master..." As he spoke, his body shot into the stone cave like lightning. Upon entering, they were all stunned. Ah Dai was sitting cross-legged on a rock in the center of the cave, emanating a faint white radiance. His clothing had turned dark red, and a faint scent of blood gradually wafted over. In front of Ah Dai were two sets of dark blue light armor, made from the skin of the Giant Spirit Snake. These were prepared by the Sword Saint of the Tian Gang for Ah Dai while he was recuperating his power. On the armor rested a dark green bead, flickering with a faint ethereal light. Next to the bead was a bundle of white thread-like material, the Giant Spirit Snake Muscle. Beside the light armor lay the Sword of Hades’ Leather Bag, which exuded faint evil energy. The Black Gem on the hilt of the Sword of Hades shimmered with a faint cold light under the reflection of the white glow from Ah Dai’s body. Inside the cave, other than Ah Dai and the still-slumbering Sacred Evil Dragon with Giant Spirit Snake Eyes, there was no sign of the Sword Saint of the Tian Gang. Their faces looked at each other in dismay, with the same thought filling their chests—where is the master?
Zhou Wen, the most impatient by nature, knew that to find out the whereabouts of the Sword Saint, they had to awaken Ah Dai. He floated up and was about to pounce on Ah Dai. Even amidst the urgency and distress, Xi Wen’s rationality remained sharply intact, and he quickly pulled Zhou Wen back, whispering, "What are you doing?"
Zhou Wen said urgently, "Senior brother, don’t hold me back, I need to wake Ah Dai and ask him where the master has gone."
Xi Wen said mildly angrily, "Didn’t you see Ah Dai is still in the midst of cultivation? You mustn’t disturb him. Let’s wait for him to awake."
Zhou Wen gasped continuously, "But, but I am anxious! Don’t you want to know where the master has gone?"
Xi Wen’s right hand moved quickly, sealing Zhou Wen’s meridians, and said gravely, "Anxiety must wait. Have you forgotten what the master told us? Ah Dai is the future hope of the Sword Sect. We cannot harm him." His heart was equally anxious, but if they alarmed Ah Dai during his cultivation now, and if he were to deviate from his practice, all the efforts of their master, the Sword Saint of the Tian Gang, would have been in vain.
