Yun Jin stared calmly at the five Demon Generals charging toward her. The Tai'a Sword appeared in her hand as if summoned by thought alone. She ran her fingers lightly along the blade.
The Tai'a Sword had first come to be because of Senior Brother Cang Li's experiment.
Everyone had thought it a failure.
Two opposing attributes were fused, but instead of complementing each other, they interfered. Even with countless rare materials, the sword's strength fell far short of expectations.
Cang Li had never accepted that result.
And maybe, the Tai'a Sword itself had never accepted it either.
In its previous life, the sword had ended up in Ye Danxia's hands and had never truly shined. It had been sealed forever. But in this life, the Tai'a Sword had traveled far, through twists and turns, until it finally reached Yun Jin.
Her gaze softened.
The Tai'a Sword probably wanted to prove itself too. It wasn't a failure. It could slay enemies. It could shine brilliantly.
Then… they'd prove it together.
Yun Jin gripped the Tai'a Sword tightly. Light blazed along the blade. The sword slashed forward with deadly precision as she faced the five Demon Generals.
Primordial Metal was a special Primordial Force.
Most Primordial Forces were learned through observing nature, drawing essence from the world. But this one demanded something more—it required the cultivator's heart to resonate with their weapon.
A weapon was an extension of a cultivator's strength. For those who mastered their weapons, the sword became part of their body.
Yun Jin and Tai'a shared such a deep bond. It only truly shone in her hands. It would only ever reach Heaven rank in her hands. Until now, the Tai'a Sword had followed a perfect evolution path.
Yun Jin's swordsmanship might not be the strongest in this world, but the Tai'a Sword was unquestionably the strongest blade.
Even the sword in Ji Wusi's hand couldn't compare.
The bond was strong.
The strength was enough.
All that remained was a fierce battle to cement their connection fully.
Yun Jin didn't rely on any other Law. She only used the Law of Metal, augmented by the Tai'a Sword, and she held her own against the five Demon Generals.
As the sword light flashed, a faint smile touched her lips. She even enjoyed this feeling. She hadn't truly wielded the Tai'a Sword in a long time.
Not because the sword wasn't strong, but because she was too strong. Strong enough to face most crises without even drawing her sword. Strong enough that Tai'a's appearance meant instant victory.
The Tai'a Sword had always accompanied her. It had been there to exterminate evil demons. It had been there to pursue Xue Daoren for a thousand miles. It had been there against every formidable foe.
At first, she had used it often, but as her techniques multiplied, the sword had fewer chances to shine.
"Today, we'll have a proper battle."
Yun Jin whispered to the Tai'a Sword.
The sword responded with a crisp, ringing note.
Di Xiao couldn't help but glance.
The Tai'a Sword contained two spirit stones he had nurtured for a thousand years, and for a brief moment, he felt something almost… miraculous.
The Tai'a Sword…
At this moment, it seemed to have truly awakened.
This was the basic condition for the Super Law: Weapon Spirit Resonance.
Yun Jin was now only one step away from mastering it.
"Disciple," Ji Wusi's voice rang out suddenly.
Yun Jin looked over.
He gave a faint smile. "Watch closely."
Yun Jin focused.
The Demon Generals on his side were furious. What did he mean by 'watch closely'?
Were they supposed to just stand there and watch him fight? And with such an arrogant tone—wasn't he afraid of breaking his back?
The Demons attacked with even more ferocity.
Ji Wusi raised an eyebrow.
Perfect timing.
His silver sword swept through the air, carving a galaxy of flashing starlight. His movements became almost phantom-like.
The Demon Generals could barely track him.
Yun Jin noticed immediately. Her eyes shone brighter.
Ji Wusi and his sword were seamless, perfectly in sync.
Often, she almost forgot it was a sword. It seemed like an extension of his body. Centuries of cultivation together had built an utterly terrifying harmony between him and his blade.
"The sword's name: Wuxin." Ji Wusi's voice cut through.
In the next moment, the Wuxin Sword pierced a Demon General's sea of consciousness.
The first Demon General fell.
The sword trembled slightly as it drank blood, almost as if seeking praise.
Ji Wusi stroked the blade gently. "Good, very good. You did well."
Praise made its light seem even sharper.
This was…
Weapon Spirit Resonance?
Yun Jin looked at the Tai'a Sword, a warmth flashing in her eyes. Their time together wasn't long by the standards of thousand-year cultivators. But their bond wasn't weaker than anyone else's.
"Yun Jin, it's your turn," Ji Wusi called loudly.
"Yes!" Yun Jin answered without hesitation.
Together with the Tai'a Sword, she became a streak of light, diving into the center of the five Demon Generals. She had studied enough sword techniques to know nearly every classic in existence.
But her bond with the Tai'a Sword wasn't about skill alone. This time, she calmed her mind and fully felt the sword's emotions: joy, anger, sorrow, and happiness.
Often, Tai'a was more than a sword; it was her partner.
She would journey to the Immortal Realm, to the God Realm.
She would part from many, meet many new people. Only the Tai'a Sword would always accompany her. She chuckled softly. "On this endless path of cultivation, maybe only you will see me through to the end."
She whispered it, and the Tai'a Sword responded, leaping uncontrollably with a roar of blade and spirit.
Ji Wusi watched quietly, a look of satisfaction in his eyes.
The Tai'a Sword had awakened.
"Ji Wusi, die!" Four Demon Generals charged angrily.
He ignored them, still watching Yun Jin.
She gripped the Tai'a Sword again and swung. This time, no sword techniques, no tricks. Just a single, ordinary slash.
The Demon General's pupils constricted. The sword… was aimed at him.
It was a simple strike, yet he couldn't dodge. The sword's aura locked onto him, freezing him in place. He gritted his teeth and struggled desperately.
In his vision, the Tai'a Sword wasn't just a sword.
He saw Xue Daoren killed by it, enemies falling under its blade.
Then…
He saw Yun Jin.
"Yun Jin, I will—"
He roared, teeth bared.
But before he could finish, the Tai'a Sword pierced through him.
Yun Jin held the hilt, a soft smile on her face.
Weapon Spirit Resonance, fully mastered.
Only now had she and the Tai'a Sword formed an unbreakable bond.
Below, Cang Li looked up, a faint smile of satisfaction on his face.