Chapter 421: History of the Cursed Weapons (2/2)

”Du Xiu is a monster himself but that halberd of him even more so. Of us five, he is no doubt the strongest. This information is something only the commanders know but with the possibility of you gaining a Weapon Spirit, you should know”, he said.

Yu Zhen then walked forward.

”With this, you should be careful. Although telling us was your choice, you should be wary. Should news come out that you wield a Weapon Spirit, kingdoms may come to recruit you or they may look to take your sword.”

Ming Yue gave them a solemn expression, understanding that such an outcome was possible.

”Thank you for the warning.”

The two commanders brushed it off as Zi Jing pointed at the book in her hands.

”That is a collection of history regarding those who wield Weapon Spirits and did not die to their own vices. I have it around as part of my reading material but I'm sure that you would need this.”

She looked at it, a well-kept book with no title on the front or back. It was quite thin, only fifty or so pages.

”Thank you, Commander Zi Jing.”

She cupped her fists and bowed to him. Certainly what they have told her was delicate information and such that would be difficult or near impossible to find. Regardless of the risk, telling them was a good thing.

”There is no need to thank me. I just have one request and that is to study your sword once it comes out. Although I have seen Weapon Spirits before, they were all dormant and there was never an opportunity to see Du Xiu's halberd. Examining its structure would be incredibly enlightening for me.”

His face was rather strange. As much as he tried to keep his calm and stern demeanor, it was difficult to hide the excitement in his eyes.

”A year from now right?” he asked.

Ming Yue nodded.

”That was what the Cerulean Serpent told me. It may even be earlier but that depends on her”, she answered.

His excitement died down just a tad after hearing how long it would take, a year seemed a bit too long. However, Yu Zhen did not see it that way.

”That means that you will be here for at least a year, that is good. With how extensive the plans are, building this new stronghold will take a while.”

Ming Yue nodded.

”That is the plan although I do not know if things will ever go so smoothly. If Kong Zhi or the Hundun Clan were to make a move, I have the option of taking back my sword. It would certainly be stronger but being a Weapon Spirit wouldn't happen.”

Yu Zhen put her hand to her chin before turning to look at the war table.

”Hmm, that is true. Both forces are quiet, perhaps still recovering from the loss in the forest. Still, they must be accumulating their strength. Something is sure to happen... Hah, we're nearing five years in this conflict. It may take another few years...” she said.

Zi Jing went back to his seat.

”There may be some dire situations in the future but I sure hope that you do not have to retrieve your sword before the time comes. In any case, with the Vore Demons, we are already in a tricky situation. Dealing with them now would be difficult. Our forces aren't fully built up and we have no defenses. Are you confident in killing them?” he asked.

”By then, both of us would have fully recovered so there is no need for you to act alone.”

Yu Zhen turned around and gave her a look.

However, Ming Yue gave them both a confident look.

”I can kill them. As long as the opportunity is there, their heads will fall.”