"No matter what, let's deal with the current offensive first. Xiao Ai, once the battle begins, I'm counting on you to resist the Demon's corruption."
Westheid slowly unsheathed [Shadow-Born] from his waist. Its crimson blade looked as if it were dripping blood, emitting a sinister, baleful light.
The signature weapon had seen countless campaigns with Duke Qinghui. As his understanding of and closeness with Wan Qi grew, it gradually began to regain its original color.
It was a Divine Artifact forged in the image of the first Ascender's weapon. At the mere sight of its naked blade, the surrounding Royal Court Warriors paled, desperately averting their eyes from its soul-stealing edge.
"Just like before, use the highest authority granted by [Ten Thousand Wind Melodies] to suppress—or rather, resist—the Demon's corruption. As long as you can distract it, that'll be enough."
