Dugu the Sword Demon?
Who was that?
Hearing the cold, proud voice from the void, Jason Chu was filled with questions.
What exactly was this person saying?
He hadn't done anything special—so how could he have gained someone's legacy, as the voice implied?
As Jason pondered, a sphere of light slowly emerged from the stone monument of the Sword Washing Pool, hovering like a lively spirit, circling around him.
Sensing the orb's presence, Jason reached out and touched it with his finger.
A gentle warmth spread from his fingertip, followed by a surge of information flooding into his mind.
"I am Dugu the Sword Demon," the voice continued.
"The 36th Sect Leader of the Shushan Sword Sect, the eighth inheritor of the Swordmaking House, I roamed the world unchallenged, inspiring fear wherever I went."
"At thirty-seven, I defeated Leon Li of the Sword Sect. At one hundred fourteen, I slew the Celestial Demon of Nine Heavens. At three hundred fifty-six, I beheaded the Blood Demon Master…"
"I ascended the Longevity stage, broke through the Heavenly Gate, and never knew defeat, unmatched under the heavens."
"Alas, the path to sanctity was fraught with hardship, and after a lifetime of pursuit, I failed to ascend to the Dao… an enduring regret."
"…"
"My entire life was consumed by the sword, possessed by it, forever seeking the true meaning of swordsmanship."
"Here, I leave the insights of my life—Dugu's Celestial Sword and my personal weapon, the Heavy Profound Divine Sword."
"May you inherit my will and seek the ultimate path of the sword, ascending to immortality."
"…"
The complex flow of information was quickly absorbed by Jason, and understanding dawned on him, his expression becoming more solemn.
So, that was the truth!
A powerful elder of the Shushan Sword Sect had perished here, leaving his legacy behind, waiting for a fated inheritor.
And he, Jason Chu, was that fated inheritor!
Realizing this, Jason's expression turned a bit odd.
Among the memories left by Dugu the Sword Demon, he found details of the tests set up by the elder.
First, the test required the candidate to be an "insider." The elder took great pride in his affiliation with the Swordmaking House.
Shushan disciples needed to pass three tests.
Swordmaking House disciples had to pass two.
A direct inheritor of the Xuan Yuan Sword Forging Technique required only a single test.
"By chance, I qualify as an inheritor of the Swordmaking House and only needed to pass one test."
"But the content of that test…"
Jason's expression became increasingly peculiar as he grasped what had happened.
It all made sense now.
The beast he had effortlessly slain was, in fact, the test left behind by Dugu the Sword Demon.
And the test wasn't merely to kill the beast.
"According to the elders intention, the real test was to face the dragon beast without retreating, showing a fearless spirit."
Jason took a deep breath.
So that was it.
The beast had actually been a dragon beast, one that posed no real danger and only existed to assess his courage.
"Senior Dugu, if your spirit is watching, I hope you don't hold a grudge."
Jason couldn't help but feel a little apologetic. It seemed he had unintentionally mishandled the situation.
The trial beast left by the senior had been casually killed…
However, Jason didn't dwell on it too much.
After all, he had no idea there was a legacy here.
It wasn't in his nature to sit back and do nothing when faced with a crisis.
Besides, based on what he'd learned, the dragon beast was merely a manifestation of Dugu's remaining power before his passing, not a living creature.
"Senior Dugu truly achieved mastery beyond measure."
Jason couldn't help but feel admiration.
Foundation Establishment, Soul Convergence, Golden Core, Longevity, Heavenly Gate—he now understood from this legacy that there was a long path beyond the Golden Core stage.
Dugu the Sword Demon had not only shattered these barriers but had done so invincibly, standing unmatched throughout his life, his power terrifying.
Yet, despite his achievements, he had ultimately been stuck at the peak of the Heavenly Gate stage, unable to advance further.
At last, at the age of over three thousand, his life force was exhausted, and he passed away here in the Swordmaking House.
"A legend, truly a pity," Jason murmured, feeling a deep respect for this elder.
After all, he had received Dugu the Sword Demon's legacy.
"Dugu's Celestial Sword…"
"It's not a sword technique."
"Rather, it's Dugu the Sword Demon's lifetime of insights into the way of the sword."
"Essentially, it's a comprehensive set of swordsmanship insights—an invaluable resource."
"If it were ranked, it would likely exceed even Heavenly Stage techniques."
Reflecting on the insights he had received, Jason felt a profound appreciation for Dugu's legacy.
Despite having the system and obtaining numerous divine artifacts, he didn't look down on Dugu's teachings.
In fact, after carefully pondering these insights, he realized that Dugu's Celestial Sword was an invaluable guide, helping him avoid countless potential missteps on his path.
"It seems I truly am connected to the way of the sword," Jason mused.
Everything he cultivated—the Great Luo Sword Canon, the recently acquired Dragon-Slaying Sword, and now Dugu's Celestial Sword—were all profound explorations of the way of the sword, inspiring him with a powerful sense of purpose.
Here he was, within the Swordmaking House, honing sword techniques, forging divine swords, walking the path of the sword.
To say he was fated for swordsmanship wasn't an exaggeration.
He found himself increasingly drawn to the sword, resonating deeply with it.
"Let me inherit your indomitable spirit on the path of the sword, Senior Dugu."
Jason lowered his head respectfully, then turned to leave.
As he moved, he raised his arm slightly.
Rumble.
A deep sound echoed behind him.
The towering stone monument bearing the name "Sword Washing Pool" rose from the ground, transforming into a massive shadow that fell into Jason's hand.
It was a massive yet elegantly simple divine sword, exuding an aura of heavy profundity.
This was the other part of Dugu's legacy—aside from the insights of Dugu's Celestial Sword—the Heavy Profound Divine Sword.
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