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"Now that we have found a way to obtain 'the Circle,' can we go search for it?"
"No, we cannot seek it out. We must wait for it to come."
"Wait? Until when?"
"I do not know, but it will certainly come."
"Why so?"
"Because Kongtong is a renowned Sword Gate, and our dynasty is also listed among the 'Thirty-Three Sword Controller Dao Awakening Assembly of the Tang Dynasty'."
"Why bring up the Dao Awakening Assembly?"
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The cliffside.
The morning dew on the autumn grass had vanished, making everything bright and clear.
"How much more are you willing to sacrifice to kill me?" Qu Zhu asked suddenly, his voice hoarse as he stood quietly in the glow of dawn, gazing at the seated youth. Both their bodies were equally battered, blood-stained clothes clinging to them, and their sword and knife hilts were greasy with blood.
Pei Ye said nothing, just slowly stood up, drawing his sword.
