Yu Shangrong pressed the Longevity Sword down. He murmured to himself, "I've said… that I would live in seclusion after the battle with Eldest Senior Brother. Why must I be forced to do this?" He looked in the direction his master had left and sighed softly.
"The remaining life energy… I can do without. You'll be buried with me when I die." Yu Shangrong raised the Longevity Sword and gauged the remaining life energy. The blade had a red glow, but unfortunately, it was much fainter than before.
Yu Shangrong returned to the depths of the Cave of Reflection. He sat with his legs crossed and no longer tried to break the mantra.
…
Three days later.
A flying chariot departed from the Divine Capital. It avoided places where humans dwelled. It was headed for the Evil Sky Pavilion.
On the flying chariot.
