194: Chapter 194: Inner Strength 194: Chapter 194: Inner Strength True strength comes from within, for everyone has a scar in their heart, untouchable and unspeakable.
The fear induced by the Netherworld Blade lies in its ability to infinitely magnify one’s innermost fears, crush one’s will, and cause collapse.
In such a state, even the most powerful beings can’t exert their true strength.
A deep voice sounded.
“Without a strong heart, one must not wield the Netherworld Blade, lest they suffer backlash.”
“Who exactly are you?” Ye Shikai tried to disconnect from that stretch of memory, but the Illusion Realm he just experienced still left him with palpitations.
“Sword spirit.” The deep voice echoed again, “I am the soul of this Netherworld Blade.” Ye Shikai was startled upon hearing this.
A Divine Artifact, how long must it be tempered to possess its own soul?
In other words, a weapon with a soul has faintly surpassed the constraints of being just an “item.”
“The Netherworld Blade has life.”
A Divine Artifact is not merely a weapon; it is a living entity.” Ye Shikai finally understood that the deep voice was coming from the Netherworld Blade in his hand.
“Inside the Netherworld Blade dwell many spirits; hence, it is filled with an intense murderous aura and resentment.
If you think you cannot control it, it’s better not to use it.” Ye Shikai held the Netherworld Blade in his hand, somewhat unwilling to give up.
After all the trouble to acquire a Divine Artifact from the Netherworld Palace, now he couldn’t use it.
He reluctantly let go of the Netherworld Blade.
The two memories displayed by the Netherworld Blade weren’t as much about experiencing the power of fear as they were a test for Ye Shikai.
It seemed he had failed.
The first time, those in the hospital became victims, and the second time, the entire Dragon Teeth Special Forces were gone.
“Ha ha, don’t be so anxious.
The Netherworld Blade has always belonged to the Netherworld King.
Apart from him, others cannot wield its power,” the voice within the Netherworld Blade said, “You can carry me with you; even if you can’t use me now, who knows about the future?”
Ye Shikai pondered for a while and realized there was some truth to it.
Perhaps one day, if he could defeat the Heart Demon, he would be able to wield the Netherworld Blade.
Besides, the Netherworld Blade also served as a trump card.
Ever since acquiring the Storage Ring, Ye Shikai no longer needed to carry a backpack.
It had to be said that the Storage Ring was incredibly useful.
Ye Shikai placed the Netherworld Blade into the Storage Ring.
“Sword spirit, have you always been in the Netherworld Blade?” After collecting the items, Ye Shikai was ready to leave, wondering how long Ji Qian and the others had been waiting outside.
“Ever since the creation of the Netherworld Blade, I have existed,” came the voice of the sword spirit in Ye Shikai’s mind.
Storing the Netherworld Blade in the Storage Ring seemed to link the consciousness of the sword spirit with Ye Shikai.
“Do you know if other Divine Artifacts have souls?” Ye Shikai asked.
“Although I have never conversed with those souls, I believe they exist but have yet to awaken.
Many were sacrificed during the forging of the Netherworld Blade, and their wronged spirits remain attached to the blade, giving rise to me.”
Ye Shikai sighed inwardly.
If Poseidon’s Trident also had a spirit, the battles ahead would only become more difficult.
At present, he still couldn’t grasp the power of the Netherworld Blade, so the situation remained grim.
Ye Shikai slowly walked out of the Netherworld Palace, where Ji Qian and the others were standing in the snow, waiting for him.
“Old Ye, you were inside for quite a while, did you get anything?” Wang Kai suddenly stepped forward and asked with a smile.
Ye Shikai slowly took out the Netherworld King’s Helmet, causing everyone to gasp in surprise.
“The Netherworld King’s Helmet, the legendary helmet capable of invisibility.” Ji Qian was also very surprised, taking the helmet from Ye Shikai’s hands and carefully examining it.
She had read extensively about the Netherworld King’s Helmet but never knew where it was.
“Exactly, this is it.” Ye Shikai put on the Netherworld King’s Helmet and vanished instantly.
“Alright, let’s set off quickly,” Ji Qian said with a smile, and the group headed deeper into the Holy Mountain.
Royal Hospital of Europe.
This is one of Europe’s most famous hospitals, officiated by the European authorities, so there were no concerns for safety here.
At this moment, Ailina was lying quietly on a hospital bed, with Wild Wolf and Short-nosed Crocodile by her side, watching over her.
Suddenly, the door to the ward opened, and Su Qingyu walked in slowly, with a bouquet of carnations in hand.
Su Qingyu hadn’t expected that she would be attacked by mysterious assailants just after disembarking from the plane, and moreover, Ailina had been seriously injured.
And those two men, though Su Qingyu did not know them, they looked like foreigners and were probably friends of Ailina’s.
“Miss Su, could you please step outside?” Suddenly, a man’s voice came from the doorway of the ward.
Su Qingyu turned her head to see it was the man who called himself “Tianjing.”
“Alright.” Su Qingyu handed the carnations to Wild Wolf and then slowly exited the ward.
“What’s the matter?” Su Qingyu asked.
“Uh, Miss Su, I’ll get straight to the point.
I hope you leave Europe and return to Yanjing immediately,” Tianjing let out a sigh, seemingly reluctant to elaborate.
“Why?” Su Qingyu was puzzled.
“The situation in Europe is complex, and I’m afraid we can’t guarantee your safety, Miss Su.
It’s better for you to return,” Tianjing said.
“Sir, even though you are from the National Security Bureau, that doesn’t mean I should abide by your arrangements,” Su Qingyu was a bit annoyed.
Even if Tianjing had saved her, he had no right to interfere with her plans.
“Miss Su, don’t be angry.
It’s just that your safety cannot be guaranteed here,” said Tianjing, helplessly.
“I came to Europe to find my husband.
I won’t leave without seeing him.
Please, sir, say no more.
I’m going back to the ward,” Su Qingyu firmly shook her head.
Back in Yanjing, she longed to see Ye Shikai, which led her to Europe.
Even after encountering such an incident, Su Qingyu would not leave.
However, through this matter, Su Qingyu also realized the dangers of Ye Shikai’s journey to Europe.
If so many cultivators had come all this way for an ordinary person like her, what dangers might Ye Shikai be facing?
Su Qingyu couldn’t help but worry again.
I won’t hide it from you anymore.
I came here to investigate the trail of the people you encountered just now.
However, before I arrived here, your esteemed father had sought me out,” Tianjing spoke helplessly.
Su Pengzhan, before Su Qingyu came to Europe, had actually looked for Tianjing.
“My father, what did he want with you?” Upon mentioning Su Pengzhan, Su Qingyu was somewhat baffled.
How could her father have found Tianjing?