Mei Long Sword

The fear that Zhi Qiang had suppressed all this time. He was well aware of Xuan Yuan's personality, someone who was always merciful to everyone. Which would endanger him if he was outside the wild Palace. This was obvious to him when Xuan Yuan went with him on his trip to Tham Country at the age of 18. The girl's face was still vivid in his mind. It was also that face that had revealed the secret that had become his fear to face Xuan Yuan in the fact that he had killed both of his parents. But now he had nothing to fear anymore. Xuan Yuan already knew all of that.

Of course, now the girl has become a grown woman, look beautiful. And maybe even now she still lives in the Tham Country which was colonized by the Banquan Country.

"Good progress." Zhi Qiang smiled widely proudly.

"Sure" Xuan Yuan replied, a proud smirk appearing on his face, "If it was my enemy, then this sword would end its virginity too." Xuan Yuan laughed in satisfaction.

"Haha.... Good, I'm proud of you Xuan Yuan" said Zhi Qiang while placing his palm on Xuan Yuan's shoulder "Now if Master Chi You assigns you an assignment, be careful if you are not on duty with me" he pleaded worried even for a moment. Even though he had already proven that he would not let his guard down.

"I will remember your words, Zhi Qiang" said Xuan Yuan, pushing his body closer and hugging him tightly "Thank you" Zhi Qiang hugged Xuan Yuan back, as if hugging his own child. he would always feel the same feeling, the feeling that always arose when he embraced him. Only Xuan Yuan had kept him alive until now, in order to avenge his guilt for killing his parents.

Both stood facing the blue sea, under the waves still rustling like the natural music of the sea. Water as strings and wind as plucking strings. Perfect strains in the ear to be heard.

Lulled by the waves, Xuan Yuan thought of the girl in the land of Tham. His inner voice asked, 'Is she still alive in the colony of Banquan? If so, will I still be able to meet her again? She must have grown into a beautiful woman', "Hah...." A resigned sigh escaped his mouth. uncertain expectations of course.

They were separated between a row of Mountains that rose almost to the level of the sky. Behind the mountains before him Xuan Yuan placed all hope and desire to survive in the center of the palace that had buried all the memories of his parents. It was this palace lord who had killed his parents, but on the other hand, it was also the lord of this palace who had raised him until now and can still breathe fresh air like now.

Between hatred and forgiven, reciprocation, were two things that until now he had not been able to separate from his mind. Even the hatred he had to bury deep in his mind for who had killed his parents, yes .... the man who was now standing beside him who had killed them, and the hatred was replaced by a very intense love. because Xuan Yuan already thought of this man as his single parent. Who has nurtured him with great patience.

"Sorry sir, to disturb you, Master Chi You wants to meet the two of you in the Main Hall" said a voice that suddenly awakened the thoughts of the two men standing by cliff of the sea.

Xuan Yuan and Zhi Qiang looked at each other, eyes full of questions, what was going on that Master Chi You called out to the two of them. The last time the two of them met him in person, was when they had just returned from Tham country 2 years ago.

"Okay, we'll be right there" replied Zhi Qiang, not wanting his surprise to continue any longer.

"I excuse myself then" said the guard and then left.

Without another word, the two of them walked along the path in the backyard of the palace. Nothing had changed much from the road to the Palace Hall for 2 years ago.

Xuan Yuan's heart was pounding, what was it that Master Chi You called the two of them to face, did he do something wrong that he would be punished? But what error and which one? As far as he could remember there wasn't anything he had done that violated the rules of the Banquan Palace.

Chi You's face since 2 years ago continues to be reflected, what is certain is that the face hasn't also changed over time, the face he once saw at a glance, a sad face, but behind that sadness hides cunning, a thirst for power. His eyes were as sharp as knives when they looked. Like a Panther about to eat a deer. A look full of hunger.

Xuan Yuan's reverie gasped as soon as the Hall Door split open. Again, this Hall was still the same since he last entered it 2 years ago. The pillars of the tall skyscrapers towered as support, the gleam of the pillars seemed to make his eyes refract which was basically made of crystal, on each pillar there were eagles, the figures of birds ready to pounce on their prey with a view from the sky. The carvings on the walls on both sides of the palace, are carvings on the journey of the formation of the Banquan Country. The carvings were not made from the hands of the sculptors but were eroded by magic. It was none other than that person that was Chi You himself who scraped it off.

Chi You is already seated on the throne. Gazing intently at Zhi Qiang and Xuan Yuan who were walking in. His face didn't change, it still looked like it was two years ago. Sit quietly.

"Sir," said Zhi Qiang, bowing his head respectfully. Xuan Yuan did the same.

"You've taught him so well Zhi Qiang, he almost killed you" Chi You's eyes glared at Xuan Yuan.

"I only teach what I know sir" Zhi Qiang replied humbly.

"You really are proficient with that sword now," said Chi You while glaring at Xuan Yuan.

The fear that had attacked him earlier, disappeared without a trace. With unfathomable courage Xuan Yuan replied "I do my best to show Zhi Qiang that I really study diligently in every move, even a lethal move that in an instant can take one's life"

"Good, then I can give you an assignment," said Chi You, still glaring at Xuan Yuan. "Go to the north pole, where there is an Iceberg, there is a very powerful and legendary sword, the Mei Long Sword. The sword that is made on the coals of hell is the hottest and cruelest. It is a symbol of brutality and compassion above all goodness because it is purified from Eternal Water which contains all the elements of universal virtue from Heaven. No weapon in this world can destroy it. But unfortunately, not everyone can become the master of the sword. Only the chosen one can master it. And I believe that you can become the master of the sword." Chi You ordered with unmoved eyes at Xuan Yuan. His eyes were full of deceit, gleaming sharply at the last sentence, his lips curled up, his eyes darkening.