Remould the Glory of Sword Art

Xie Xuanyi glanced.

Nineteenth Realm of Yin God...

The power of the Snow Master on this Divine Travel Line was still formidable.

But unfortunately, compared to him, it was still lacking.

Xie Xuanyi walked towards the veranda outside the courtyard, without even looking at the frost and snow sprinkled by the Snow Master's string plucking. He brushed his sleeve, and a wisp of Tao Realm drifted out from his sleeve.

The Sword Qi, formed from the embryo of the Path of Destruction, also condensed into snow.

Buzz buzz buzz—

Black snow collided with white snow, and the void instantly twisted and shattered.

The sound of celestial music became piercing.

The countless handfuls of frost and snow in the air collided one by one and exploded one by one.

Sitting under the shade of a tree, the Snow Master let out a muffled groan, the strings snapped inch by inch, and her whole body was knocked back, gently hitting the tree behind her, shaking loose a waterfall-like snow mist that engulfed her.

Xie Xuanyi's clothes were neat and unaffected as he walked alone past the veranda, eventually reaching the second spacious courtyard to see the long-awaited King Yanle.

Indeed, it was an unfamiliar face.

Young, handsome, and exuding an extraordinary aura.

Twentieth Realm of Yin God.

What the old master of the Jiang Family said was indeed correct, this was indeed someone who had a great possibility of proving to be a Yang God. It was hard to believe that in the Divine Travel Line, where the Holy Empress had not yet taken power, the Great Chu could still welcome such a young hero, it seems the purge of Ren Shou Palace back then truly damaged the national fortune of the Great Chu Country.

"Xie, you're here."

King Yanle sat in the pavilion, alone, with a large scroll of white paper spread out in front of him.

The ink brush was placed to the side.

He had been in this posture for a long time.

Looking at the painting?

Xie Xuanyi glanced at this giant scroll... there was nothing on it, just a blank.

Hearing footsteps, King Yanle did not raise his head nor release his Divine Thought, lightly speaking as if reminiscing with old friends, saying this as if he had long expected what would happen.

The news from Fangyuan Square had, of course, been the first to reach the Prince Mansion.

He knew Xie Xuanyi had come to find him.

He also knew the Snow Master could not stop the other party at all.

"You know what I'm here for."

King Yanle lowered his eyes and casually gestured for him to sit, but Xie Xuanyi did not sit down.

He simply stood outside the pavilion, speaking calmly.

"..."

King Yanle, hearing this, slowly raised his head.

He and Xie Xuanyi exchanged glances, then smiled and remarked, "Mountain Master Xie emerged from Da Sui Sword Palace and the first thing he did was visit Qing State... The second thing, following closely, was to visit my Prince Mansion. Linking these two events together, even a fool should guess for what purpose Mountain Master Xie has come."

The matter of the marriage alliance between the Prince Mansion and the Jiang Family had not yet spread.

But King Yanle's numerous visits to Qingyang City were not considered a secret.

Many observant individuals had seen that King Yanle's relationship with the Jiang Family was extraordinary... The Jiang Mansion had been in old ties with the Northern County; having this connection could be considered a union sealed by marriage.

"I don't want to make things difficult for you."

Xie Xuanyi stated cleanly and straightforwardly, "Cancel the engagement, and I will leave immediately."

"Interesting."

King Yanle chuckled first, then tilted his head slightly, asking seriously, "Is Mountain Master Xie's conduct always so domineering? The two characters for 'marriage' emphasize mutual willingness, even if a marriage is to be annulled... it should be Miss Jiang coming forward."

"In this matter, it makes no difference who comes."

Xie Xuanyi remained calm, "Some things cannot be forced."

"Yes... you are not wrong..."

King Yanle picked up the teacup, frowning as he said, "Xie Xuanyi, everyone in the world knows Jiang Miaoyin likes you. But weren't you uninterested in her? For over twenty years, you've been traveling, seeking the Dao, and secluding yourself in cultivation, when have you ever cared about her... And now, when I am about to formalize the engagement, you stand up to oppose it. What were you doing earlier?"

"..."

Xie Xuanyi was silent for a moment.

"I won't hide it."

King Yanle said lightly, "My feelings for Miss Jiang are simply 'admiration', after all, she is a female Sword Immortal capable of guarding Jade Screen Peak alone. Extraordinary talent, a once-in-a-century brilliance, who wouldn't admire her upon seeing her? But my admiration is just that... The reason for the marriage alliance with the Jiang Family was simply in hopes of bringing greater peace to the Northern County."

Hearing this, Xie Xuanyi frowned slightly.

"The marriage alliance can be annulled."

King Yanle produced the marriage document, speaking leisurely, "But after all, I've visited Qingyang City multiple times... some things have already spread internally within the Great Chu. This matter requires an explanation."

"What are you trying to say?" Xie Xuanyi asked.

"The engagement can be canceled, but power cannot be lost."

King Yanle responded calmly, "Half of Qing State's Iron Cavalry needs to be reassigned to the Northern Border Great Wall to fill the vacancies... The old subordinates of the Jiang Family must also be incorporated into the territory of the Northern County entirely."

The reason the Jiang Family had such influence in Qing State.

Was because Jiang Lie made numerous contributions in the Battle of Poison, under his command, several renowned generals were nurtured, who later dispersed to various places but still followed orders.

King Yanle, after all, was young, even with illustrious war achievements and a reputation that resounded across the world, to maneuver the "beast" that was the Northern Territory, relying solely on this level of cultivation realm was still insufficient.

But with the entire support of the Jiang Family, it would indeed be sufficient qualification.

"The affairs of the Jiang Family are not mine to decide. You can discuss this with Jiang Lie."

Xie Xuanyi replied calmly, "But I can guarantee... if ever there is a demon calamity upon the Northern Border Great Wall in the future, Da Sui Sword Palace will be the first to fill the gap."

"..."

King Yanle gazed into Xie Xuanyi's eyes.

The two locked eyes for a long time.

"It sounds like a fair trade."

"Between the Jiang Family and Da Sui Sword Palace, I can still differentiate which is more important."

The young prince smiled, saying, "I trust Mountain Master Xie's character, you are the future Sword Palace Master, as you have now made this promise, as for this engagement... I shall burn it."

Chss!

The marriage document in King Yanle's hand suddenly ignited.

A wisp of flame rose.

He unhesitatingly channeled his Primordial Energy, burning the marriage document completely to ashes.

The atmosphere in the courtyard changed from tension to calm and ease...

Although Xie Xuanyi still stood outside the pavilion.

Yet the breeze passing by now was no longer cold, as if the prior confrontation and tension had never existed.

"If I may, allow me to ask... is Mountain Master Xie planning to return to the Sword Palace and become a Dao Companion with Miss Jiang?"

King Yanle leaned back slightly, his back resting against the stone pillar of the pavilion.

He asked with a smile, his tone not without a hint of teasing, "They say Mountain Master Xie secluded himself for nearly two years in the Ice Soul Cave Heaven, is this a moment of enlightenment and awakening?"

"It's quite a coincidence."

Xie Xuanyi stepped into the pavilion.

He sat across from King Yanle, not answering this question, but slowly began, "Although this is my first time meeting you... I somehow feel you look familiar."

"Oh?"

King Yanle raised an eyebrow, bracing his elbows on the large white paper scroll.

"A person will ultimately be trapped by what they could not obtain in their youth for their entire life."

Xie Xuanyi suddenly spoke, "Prince... have you heard this saying before?"

"First time hearing it, quite interesting."

King Yanle smiled.

"This is probably the origin of the 'Heart Tribulation'."

Xie Xuanyi calmly explained, "Love and separation, resentment and meeting, unattainable desires, greed, anger, ignorance, loss of glory and joy, unresolved intentions... these are probably one's 'regrets' throughout life. Miao Yin, to me, is like a firefly in the long night. We grew up together and went through countless dark nights together. In her loneliest times, my presence allowed her to endure. If seen through the eyes of common people, this could probably be seen as a 'Dao Companion' sort of existence."

"..."

King Yanle collected his smile, resting his chin in thought.

"An old fellow once said to me, 'The journey ahead is long, take it slow and see more.' I never understood... Now I perhaps get it, life is so long, if given another chance, indeed I should make some changes. Before this journey reaches its 'end,' I want to see more of the scenery here."

"As for Miao Yin, I hope she can have a flawless life without regrets."

Xie Xuanyi smiled somewhat self-mockingly.

After a brief pause, he looked down at the snowy white scroll.

Xie Xuanyi spoke with a tranquil demeanor, "So upon my return to the Sword Palace, I will proclaim to the world, from this day forth, Xie Xuanyi and Jiang Miaoyin have become Dao Companions."