"Let go of yesterday;its embers can't be rekindled.Instead,forge ahead and find strength."
A beacon of knowledge glows in the master's hand,offering wise counsel.With growing resolve,his blade radiated light.His master bestowed the heart curse seal upon him.He raised his hands and pulled the cloth on his head,releasing the internal weakness that consumed his vitality.Overwhelmed by pain,Zadin knelt,his face pressed to the ground, as crimson light and blood spilled from his eyes.Dark veins slowly emerged on his skin,bulging as he screamed and trembled.
"Rise to the test! Vanquish your inner turmoil,and face me.Direct your blade at me
and I'll lift the curse I bestowed upon you."— Master Tiriju
"It's beyond...my capacity..and against..my will!"
Zadin muttered,struggling against the curse's agony.Despite suffering,he raised his head and stood upright.He stepped forward and threw down his weapon before his master.
"Weakness stems from emotion.Release it, and your soul's true power will emerge."
He uttered,lifting the curse he has cast upon his disciple.He wrapped the cloth back around his head and cleansed his body from the dark aura caused by the curse,as the curse dissipated from Zadin's body,the red glow and bleeding in his eyes gradually faded,and the searing pain in his heart slowly vanished.
"Have faith in yourself.Release past burdens and emotions hindering your cultivation,and you shall receive the sacred ornament at the appointed time."
His master departed,and his focus instantly wavered as a woman's voice called out to him.Following the sound,he gazed upon Firah,his companion in discipline.Firah,a breathtaking maiden,was the master's granddaughter from Kritu Temple.He shared a fraternal bond with Zadin,forged within the same sacred sect.With a sly grin,Firah playfully pinched her brother's cheeks before darring off.
"Train me in sword flying,or this manuscript will be reduced to ashes."
"How did you manage to get that?"
"I've mastered the skill to disable your protective talisman.You underestimated me !"
"It appears I still have a long way to go before reaching success,I am still weak."
Disappointment was etched on his face as he gazed downward,fists clenched.
"Please forgive me. I meant no offense; I'm eager to learn from you."