Opening my eyes I found myself in a strange place, an empty world where it couldn't be seen even the ground I was standing. The only thing that filled that world were countless number of swords, all of them having their own characteristics being impossible to find two equals.
The strangest was the color of this world, it was a combination of colors that flowed around, it was strange but for some reason, the colors mixed well and didn't create a bad combination.
"There has been thousands of years since we do not see your case" Multiples voices sounded at the same time, they were all overlapped and expressed different feelings without creating any cacophony "It's not extremely unusual for more than one style to coexist in the same person, however, cases so characteristic as yours, to even create other-selves. Moreover, two of them to accomplish so much and be recognized by us"
Turning to the voices I could finally recognize the source. It was the outline of a human blended with the outside world.
"Who are you? And what is this place?" I asked.
"Similar question as the other one. We are the Sword God and this is our space, we used it to communicate with followers of the sword path" the Sword God said "You obtained our recognization, the same as your other self, even reuniting more God Sword Fragments. The God Sword Fragments are pieces of our divinity divided into swords. You obtained two more, each would impart you our knowledge and power, increasing your overall strength"
I looked at my left arm, a sword shot from it and I held it. This time the sword was completely white like the first time I obtained not even a taint of Paul's Slaughter could be found "So this sword is formed by your divinity"
He nodded "Each fragment would help in increasing your strength, but do not be wrong. This power is as yours as your other self, this power will not help against yourself"
"Even an improvement caused by it won't help against Paul, I'll need to continue focus in my training" I said to myself, then I turned to him "You did say two fragments. One would be the old sword. Could it be the other Hei Qi's dagger?"
"Correct. Hei Qi gift you one fragment, but it wasn't an act of compassion. That fragment is marked by Hei Qi, he would be able to track you whenever you hide" He said.
I was scared by the Sword God revelation "There is some way to destroy that tracking?"
"We cannot act against Hei Qi, as a mortal, mortals should be the ones that take him. You would need your own strength to surpass him" Sword God informed.
"I understand, thanks for the information. However, this is the only reason that you summoned me here?" I asked.
"You acquired the requirement for it. I usually would have given a test for you, but, I already gave one to you. It will not change. Be complete, the result would obtain the necessary to go beyond" Sword God said his voices sounding as moving away, finally disappearing.
My vision blackened, when it returned I had my eyes opened and I was lying on Lingling's lap near the Lake number 3 "Are you fine, Bai?" asked Lingling concerned.
I stood up "Yeah, no problem I suddenly found myself very tired. There's no problem now, you don't need to worry"
Lingling glanced me with a face that she didn't trust me and that I was hiding something. "Let's go to Star Lake I want to completely stabilize my new findings. Once I finish I would visit Bi Ji" I turned to Xiao Wu "You can also come it would help you in becoming stronger" I said before running to the Star Lake.
Xiao Wu nodded while Lingling sighed, but both of them followed me.
After 1 week I stabilized my realm and I was healed. This week, Xiao Wu stood near me training for herself when we weren't sparring between us. On Lingling's case, she continued with her goings and returnings.
I decided to go to the inner part of Star Lake, Xiao Wu accompanying me. While traveling there Lingling appeared and joined the group. We approached the little waterfall, it won't be difficult to jump it but was being guarded by a huge quantity of beast, even if they were only laying around I could expect for them to attack in case a intrude's invasion.
Lingling stepped forward and walked over the lake, it was like she was walking on the simple ground "Remember the way. There's only one path if you not follow it accordingly, you won't reach your destination" she was directed to the waterfall while doing a series of turns.
I closely followed her remembering the way. As we reach the waterfall, it opened before us showing a long stair. The stair went up, a lot more than the height of the waterfall. Going up the stairs we were surrounded by water from both side, the waterfall must have been some kind of illusion hiding the true path.
At the top of the stair, there was a lake no more than 1 km diameter, in the middle, there was an island with a shining object in the form of a star. Bi Ji sat on her knees with her eyes closed. As if detecting us she opened her eyes and stood up. She waved her hands in slow motion like dancing, the lake reacted opening a path between the island and us.
Crossing this road we arrived in front of Bi Ji. I bowed "You have my most gratitude to allow me here"
Bi Ji shook her head "There is no need. You put yourself in danger for us being accepted. You are a friend of the spirit beasts" She turned to the object in star form "This is the core of the Star Lake. The life of the lake is connected with it, in case it dies the lake will follow it. There's a powerful barrier around it impossible by a mortal being to penetrate so there is no real danger for it to be taken away"
"Could I know why do you explain me this?" I asked.
She lightly smiled "The youths always with their rush" she shook her head "This treasure is slowly drying, it only can continue it rol thanks to me. Without my influence, it won't last even 5.000 years more" She turned to look at me "I want your help. The Star would help you increase your strength, in exchange, it would make use of yourself to keep its form"
(This doesn't seem good) I thought.
Looking at my face she smiled kindly "Do not worry there will not be any side effect, it is completely a symbiosis effect. The Star would help you and by the mere fact of your increase in strength, it would be rewarded" She stopped for a moment "To receive the Star favor you must be able to support a fraction of its power. This can only be accomplished by 100.000 years old beasts or in your case, people with a great comprehension in Life Intent"
She then approached the Star "Come near it and cultivate"
"I am able to do it?" asked worriedly Xiao Wu.
"Even if you reincarnated to a human, you have your spirit beast essence and with it, you have the requirement and the right to do it. Anyway, do not be surprised if your gains are not up to your expectations. I can detect that Life is not your focus, but you would gain at least a boost of vitality" Bi Ji informed.
Xiao Wu and I stepped forward. I could sense powerful energy coming from the Star, seemingly limitless energy flow of Life. I turned to Lingling who stood in the same place "Linglin-" "I already did it. Do not worry" She said smiling.
I nodded and sat in lotus position and started cultivating. I could sense external energy around me that influenced, pushing me to a new height in Life comprehension.
Healing can be divided in different ways. Considering as closing of injured it can be obtained, by moving cells of the body to the affected area. Improving or pushing the natural regeneration of the injured. And even creating from nothingness a replacement for the injured part. Life is all of them. If there's enough Life from even a minuscule part it can be regenerated a complete body. Life is what moves the body, what regenerates it and keep it breathing...
I opened my eyes without even knowing how much time I expend in trance cultivating. Sensing my body I could feel a great boost in vitality, thanks to a bigger increase in Life Intent.
I invoked my sword and focus on it. The rich Life energy around the place was little by little concentrating in my sword, my sword creating a pale green aura "Sword Heart: Healing Heart" like a beating, waves originated from the sword extended to every place, seemingly like ripple created on water by a stone. These waves were full of Life energy and were able to heal any external wound.
"Impressive" Bi Ji who was not far said "To last 4 months"
I turned to them and I could also see Lingling and Xiao Wu. Lingling didn't have changed at all, but from Xiao Wu, a greater aura could be sensed, without any doubt, her strength had increased.
"4 months. How much time is usually expended there?" I asked.
"It depends on the compatibility" answered Bi Ji.
Xiao Wu scratched her head "I only last 2 week"
I turned to Lingling. Lingling looked away and said in a low voice "2 years"
"So it greatly depends. Comparing with Lingling I'm not near the top" I analyzed.
"4 months is incredibly long. In my case, it was 6 months, showing great talent towards Healing. That Life blessed girl is an exemption" Bi Ji said "Take it to account, that this new knowledge is only a minuscule part of Life and it's focused on healing, but Life is more than only healing. I already talked with the Linage and they accepted to also help you"
"Why will the help me?" I asked "Don't take it wrong, I am very pleased but I can't understand the reason"
"In my case, I always wished for beasts and humans to live in harmony without any need to injure the others. I am glad to meet a human that treats beasts as their friend or family. For the others..." She stopped a moment "It will be Hei Qi. He did not kill you and even marked you. Following Tian's word, you would be necessary to Hei Qi's downfall. He is like a pest to this beautiful forest, he must be stopped" She shook her head "We are not asking your help. But at least we expect your goodwill in the future"
"I will help in anything that I can, you have my word" I vowed.
Bi Ji nodded smiling and turned to Lingling "I already talked with Bi Mei" She then looked to me and Xiao Wu "Guide them to there"
"Of course" nodded Lingling. Lingling approached me, patted my back "Let's go, Bai, Xiao Wu" and left towards outside.
I was a little shocked without knowing what is this all about. I shook my head (I will know it later) and ran following Lingling.