Journey of the Fate Destroying Emperor novel Chapter 617

"What's this?" asked Sword One.

"The space ring contained two First Class Insurgent Qi from Gu Xuan. The talisman is what the Ancestor left for my father. Given you're also a swordsman, it should benefit you."

Sword One took the space ring but hesitated as she looked at the talisman. After a few seconds of inner conflict, she shook her head. "The Ancestor gave it to your father; I have no right to take it."

"You can use it before he returns from his Mortal Dust. Plus, it's not like she forbade me from showing it to others. I'm sure Li Jun and Yan Liling will do the same after consulting me."

He knew these two were not selfish and would want to share such valuable resources with the elders of the sect–especially the Ancestors level characters. If they can improve their strength, it would only mean that the sect's foundation has deepened.

Sword One raised her hand to take the talisman but stopped above it. After thinking about it for an entire minute, she gritted her teeth and took it.

"Thank you," she said.

"No need. I know you would do the same if the situation were reversed." Wang Wei bowed to her before flying back to his mansion. Meanwhile, Sword One disappeared and returned to her own world.

With excitement, she activated the talisman. A projection of the Sword Empress manifested before her.

"Y-Young Lady!"

"I guess the kid was not selfish enough to keep the thing only for his family. Our legacy is good hands," commented Sword Empress. "Xiao Zhu, long time no see."

"Young Lady, Xiao Zhu is happy to see you again," said Sword One, tears falling down her eyes as she removed her silver mask. Sword Empress looked at her, caressing the gentle face she remembered and wiping the tears in her eyes.

She remembered a distant time, long ago, when she was a mortal and before she even met Brother Qiyuan. She was the rich Young Lady from a somewhat wealthy family. And she had a maid called Gao Zhu.

Even since childhood, Gao Zhu has been with her, following and caring for her. After meeting Qiyuan and beginning her cultivation journey, Xiao Zhu followed them for a while in their journey. However, Sword Empress had to leave her behind at some point because the situation was getting too dangerous.

"I should have taken you with me; I should never have left you behind."

"No," replied Sword One as she shook her head. "It was my decision to stay. I knew I would not be able to keep up with you. And guarding your inheritance has been very fulfilling."

Sword One had a second chance at ascending after Battle Maniac proved the Dao and asked her if she wanted to ascend with him. But she refused since she wanted to protect her Young Lady's sect and inheritance.

"Maybe, it was for the best," muttered Sword Empress, thinking about everything she had experienced since ascension. Things would have been more complicated if her enemy knew she had a weakness like Xiao Zhu.

"Let's get to the point since I cannot stay long. Do you know the situation about the upper dimension?"

"Yes, I learned it from the kid, and I sensed an anomaly in the Endless Void."

"Alright, that saves me an explanation. Without the upper dimension's restraint, many Emperors and other beings secretly hiding will begin to take action. The True Heavenly Dao is operating at a slower speed than usual, delaying the time it needs to repress these people or even reinforce certain rules.

"And when these people figure this out, the lower dimension might be clad in Chaos."

Sword One frowned as she instantly analyzed the situation. Heavenly Dao of any Heaven Will World is only equal to that of Second Class Great Emperors. They have to borrow power from the True Heavenly Dao for a situation requiring more power. Therefore, if it has a problem, Heavenly Dao will become useless in most cases.

"I'm not worried about most of these people," continued Sword Empress. "I'm worried about the Eternal Emperors and Immortal Sovereigns remaining in the Lower Dimension.

"Some will definitely act on the Myriad Emperor World and the Dao Opening Sect."

"What? Master, what should we do?"

Sword One survived the Ancient Emperor and knew how scary these people were–especially the Immortal Sovereigns. If it were not for a limit to the amount of power they could use in the lower dimension, one of them was enough to conquer most of the Endless Void.

"You don't have to worry too much. The Immortal Sovereign will still have to act on the limit of their power."

Sword Empress knew that whether it was True Heavenly Dao or Supreme Unity, they would not allow severe damage to the Lower Dimension. But the consequence of any Tier 11 Entity using its full power in the lower dimension could result in its destruction.

As a bottom line, Supreme Unity and Heavenly Dao will compromise and work together to ensure the world's safety.

"That's a relief."

"I have left a secret realm for you before the final lockdown. Inside, I've left something for you that would turn you into an Insurgent on par with Eternal Emperors. I've also left a few life-saving means for the sect. Hopefully, you won't meet one of these elite Eternals."

Sword Empress knew that even amongst Eternals, there could be a vast difference in strength. For example, she, Qiyuan, and Wu Hong had battle strength above 20% Grand Dao Source after proving the Dao.

"Thank you, Young Lady."

"No need. I still feel guilty. If I took you with me, you would have an even higher achievement in the cultivation path."

"There is no need to blame yourself," replied Sword One, shaking her head. "I still remember our life back then. I never thought I could have any achievements in the cultivation path because of my low talent. You motivated me and used countless efforts and resources, allowing me to achieve today's achievement.

"Although I would like to continue this journey, I'm still content with the speed at which I do."

After so long, Sword One had understood 48% of the Grand Dao Source and could power its power. Compared to the 4% she could control before becoming a 5-Root Dao Ancestor, she was happy and content despite the slow progress.

"Contentedness is good," added Sword Empress with a smile. "Alright, I must leave."

"So soon?"