Chapter 276
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As the chaos at the seabed settled and even the sea beasts departed, the vanished Immortal Edge
reemerged from the deepest foundation of the kingdom, swiftly passed through the turbulent tides,
returning far away from the underwater ruins to the altar guarded by the Eighteen Souls.
The Immortal Edge had awakened, broad and sharp, seemingly possessing a strange sentience
and an overwhelming pressure. It paused briefly on the altar before flying towards vin.
vin reached out to grasp it, and in an instant, man and sword seemed to merge. vin''s aura
became fierce, and the golden blood in his veins quickened and was hot and scorching. The
Immortal Edge, as if infused with a magical power, trembled lightly, and the sword''s body hummed.
For a fleeting moment, a set of Sword Skills invaded vin''s mind, elusive as he tried to grasp
them.
What Sword Skills could they be? vin concentrated, trying toprehend, but there was
nothing. It was as if the knowledge had sunk into some recess of his body.
Was it that his strength was insufficient? Or had he not fully fused with the age-old legacy, and it
didn''t acknowledge him?
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"Hum!" The Dawnedge de emitted a clear hum, automatically flying out of its sheath, hovering
mid-air, shining brightly, and stirring up fierce sword energy. It seemed to sense Immortal Edge''s
strength and issued a challenge.
"Dawnedge de, Immortal Edge, which of you is stronger?" vin held the Dawnedge de in
his left hand and the Immortal Edge in his right. Both ancient and mystical swords vibrated. Their
hums resonated, and their sword energy intensified as if they were eager to sh. They each
released mysterious powers that surged into vin''s arms.
One was mystical, and the other was powerful. The two distinct powers collided within vin.
Suddenly, he had an epiphany. Could he wield both swords at the same time?
The Dawnedge de and the Immortal Edge were locked in an unyielding contest. Their presence
escted as he quelled their fierybat spirits.
After securing the twin swords, vin left the Life Spring and approached a nearby pool.
Mari had justpleted a breakthrough, and the intense chill emanating from her had frozen the
surface of the water, capturing scattered leaves in a thinyer of ice. vin sat by the edge of the
pool, silently watching her. The cold mist rose around her, mingling with the vapors of life. Her
delicate beauty was otherworldly, like a bathing nymph, ethereal and exquisite.
"Do you mean to kill me?" Mari''s soft voice broke the silence, her cool eyes opening.
"Am I that heartless in your eyes? I brought you here with no intention of shying away from this
matter. I came to discuss it with you."
"Your secret is safe with me."
"What about your mentor? Can he keep a secret?"
"I will return to Botanic Haven to consult with my master."
"Consultation is not enough. I need a promise from you."
"First, I need your promise not to be swayed by the Chained Spirit, and not to harm Cobalt Strike."
This wasn''t her mentor''s main concern, after all, her mentor didn''t understand vin as she did.
"My enemies are certain individuals, not the entirety of Cobalt Strike. Rest assured, I am not so
devoid of humanity as to ughter the innocent."
"And the Chained Spirit within you?"
"There will surely be a way to resolve it."
Mari''s gaze, clear and cool, rested on vin for a moment. "I believe you."
"I am worthy of your trust."
"I will ensure that my mentor does no harm to you, and I will keep your secret."
"It''s a deal." vin smiled, having spent enough time with her to read Mari''s character and trust
in her assurance.
"You seem different somehow."
"How so?" vin touched his face, puzzled.
Mari shook her head. "It''s fine. Now please..."
"Please, what?"
"Please leave."
Only then did vin realize the oddity of their situation – a woman soaking in a pool and a man
sitting by the edge,ughing.