From the end of the world

Chapter 144: The Impermanent Sword of the Outer Dao

When should I tell the truth to Ma Zao?
This question has naturally been on my mind for a long time. I have thought of countless angles to approach it, and I have prepared more than one draft. Some are euphemistic, some are direct; some are pretentious, and some are sincere. From a purely technical perspective, I can say that I could not have been more prepared.

However, for me, confessing my true wishes to Ma Zao and telling her that I am not a pushover but a villain who wants to take advantage of her bad luck to satisfy my own desires, what I really need is not any skills but great courage.

I must overcome my fear of losing. However, I am too afraid that Ma Zao will leave me. What if the script I prepared in advance is useless? If there is a way to force Ma Zao to stay by my side, I will not be so timid.

No, maybe it was because I had the thought of imprisoning her by force, and I knew how shameful this thought was, so I avoided exposing it to the sun.

I must overcome my evil by becoming aware of it.

"From your expression, I can tell, Brother Zhuang, you must be thinking about something that seems very abstract again." Zhu Shi looked at my face, "It's actually not that complicated. As long as you explain it clearly, Ma Zao will definitely understand you."

"You don't understand. This matter is very complicated."

"That's just because you are in a difficult situation," she said.

The next day at noon, Zhu Shi asked me out and we met in a grove on the campus of Xianshui University.

I have been attending classes at Xianshui University recently, but I have been taking more and more leave. Compared to attending classes, I am more concerned about the other world. Zhu Shi occasionally takes leave, but most of the time he attends classes normally. Chang'an has not been to the university recently, as if he is busy removing the seal of the monster bloodline.

Zhu Shi asked me out to talk about the topic of the impermanence of the heretic. Luoshan has completed all the relevant procedures, and now I am officially the impermanence of the heretic of Luoshan. According to Lu Youxun, it was because I disguised myself as an ordinary powerful flame ability user that the procedure was so "slow". Otherwise, this procedure could be applied after breakfast and completed before lunch, and even the "procedure" itself would not exist.

Zhu Shi handed me the certificate of his qualification as a heretic impermanence, which looked a bit like a police certificate. However, compared to this kind of thing, there is something else that truly symbolizes the material proof of heretic impermanence. It is said that in Luoshan, only those who can show this thing will be truly regarded as "impermanence".

This object is the "Sword of Impermanence".

Because I am the heretic Wuchang, so what Zhu Shi handed to me should be called the "heterodox Wuchang sword".

This sword is similar in appearance to Zhu Shi's Forged Yama Sword, or rather, similar to the standard Impermanence Sword. The Outer Path Impermanence Sword has a black hilt, a silver blade, and a white tassel. The Impermanence Sword's tassel is red. This is the only visual difference between the two Impermanence Swords.

By the way, because it can be hidden at ordinary times, no matter which type of Wuchang Sword is used, it does not have a scabbard. The Yama Sword needs a custom scabbard because it cannot be hidden.

I held the Outer Path Impermanence Sword in my hand. The heavy metal weapon made me feel an indescribable heat in my heart. Although I have the superpower to transform my spirit into flames, even if I don't use my superpower now, my mental state is no different from a blazing fire. To be honest, I was so excited that I couldn't help but worry that I would be too happy and unconsciously activate my superpower to blow up the entire forest.

In fact, in terms of practicality, this sword is far less powerful than my superpowers, but it is a sword, and its name is "Outer Path Impermanence Sword", which is simply stabbing me in the heart. No matter what, this sword is now my unique weapon.

"I have also given you the instruction manual for the Outer Path Impermanence Sword. You can figure out how to use it after you go home and study it a little." Zhu Shi explained, "You have seen the power of the sword before. It can enhance the user's physical performance and can also release sword energy. As for the properties of the sword energy, it is related to the nature of your magic power. If you use it, it should be a sword energy of the nature of fire."

She paused for a moment and added, "Also, neither the Impermanence Sword nor the Outer Path Impermanence Sword has any hidden power, nor does it contain a sword spirit that reflects your inner world. Even if you place the sword on your knees and meditate for a long time, you will not be able to release the so-called true name, or enter the second stage of liberation. Remember not to become overly obsessed."

"...Why did you go to such lengths to explain all this to me? It makes me feel like I'm really going to get addicted." As I spoke, I looked away guiltily.

She said seriously, "Actually, I'm not just saying this to you. I heard that in the past decade or so, many new Impermanence Sword masters who received the Impermanence Sword were specifically told this, so that they wouldn't waste their precious training time on communicating with a cold weapon after getting the Impermanence Sword, or even drive themselves crazy."

Hearing this, I couldn't help but look at her a few more times.

"What's wrong?" she asked curiously.

I spoke my mind directly: "Although other people's Impermanence Swords are cold weapons, your Forged Yama Sword can really communicate and really has hidden power..."

"...Yeah, what's the problem?" She looked away.

"So you often put the sword on your knees and meditate, thinking about how to enter the second stage of liberation?" I said, "And I have been concerned about why you always wear that hat and raincoat every time you go into battle. I have cooperated with you more than once, and I don't see any special meaning of that outfit."

"Cough... cough cough! My Forged Yama Sword is different from the ordinary Impermanence Sword. It really requires mind communication. How... how can you say that I have a chuunibyou or some evil eyes!" Her face flushed and her voice became louder than usual.

"I didn't say you'd go to that extent. And I always feel like you're deliberately ignoring something..."

Before I could finish my sentence, she interrupted me loudly: "If there is nothing else, I have to go back to class first!"

"Don't go yet. I have something else I want to ask you for your opinion on. If you are not pressed for time, you can listen to me before going to class," I said.

She asked quickly, "Anything else?"

"I met a man who claimed to be the Lord of the Divine Seal," I said.

(End of this chapter)