return to the past

"Within the imperial palace, formidable individuals abound; our traces are easily detected. We must alter our course before the break of dawn!" Raelph intoned solemnly.

"Very well," Jiang Han nodded.

"Ding! ~" System prompt: Would you like to use the SSS-grade item [Mirror of Temporal Distortion]?

In the next moment, the round mirror hummed, slightly trembled, and autonomously detached from Jiang Han's control, floating in mid-air, then began to rotate slowly.

"Yes," Jiang Han agreed.

"Swoosh!" Immediately, the round mirror erupted in a towering display of colorful brilliance, forming a radiant column of light that pierced through the roof, intense energy soaring into the sky, creating concentric ripples.

For a moment, the night seemed to transform into day. The entire Tianfeng City's populace was captivated by the intense, colorful pillar of light, pointing and discussing animatedly.

Observing the strange and dazzling light in front of him, Jiang Han turned to Raelph and asked, "Do you think there's a possibility of us being discovered before dawn?"

"Just hurry up," Raelph's mouth twitched.

Who would have thought that activating the Mirror of Temporal Distortion would cause such a violent energy fluctuation? Now the whole city knew about it.

Without further hesitation, Jiang Han plunged into the swirling light, his figure disappearing.

...

After entering the dazzling light, Jiang Han found himself surrounded by a vast expanse of whiteness, akin to being within deep mist. After a few seconds, the mist dissipated, replaced by a dazzling sunlight and a continuous stream of hurried pedestrians.

"Ding! ~" System prompt: According to your needs, you have returned three hours before the event when [Sword God Dongfang Yixin] swore allegiance to the God of Oaths!

"Ding! ~" System prompt: You have returned to the past; during this period, you will lose all your powers and cannot take away any items belonging to the past. Do not reveal your origins to anyone from the past!

"Ding! ~" System prompt: Please note that you will respawn after death, but suicide is not allowed during this time!

...

Surveying his surroundings, Jiang Han realized he was outside the Sword Pavilion. Opening the panel, he discovered that all his skills had turned gray, unusable, and his character level had reverted to level 1.

"Three hours?" Jiang Han looked at the system information, took a deep breath, and muttered, "Damn system, you're cunning!"

The Mirror of Temporal Distortion did not specify that he could only utilize its effects for a brief three hours.

Facing the towering walls, Jiang Han hesitated. Enter in broad daylight? If discovered, the mission might come to an end!

"Meow~" As if sensing Jiang Han's dilemma, a snow-white kitten appeared on his shoulder, emitting a meow, licking its front paw.

The pet was still here? Jiang Han reached out, patting the cat's head, pleasantly surprised.

"Little White, help me scout ahead, I'll follow from behind."

Reaching a less frequented corner, Jiang Han suggested, "Do you understand what I mean?"

After returning to the past, the Dark Thunder Tiger and the Blue Scale Beast could no longer be summoned. Only the Spatial Beast, living up to its true name, was unaffected by the Mirror of Temporal Distortion.

"Meow!" Little White nodded and then, grabbing Jiang Han's clothing, forcefully pulled him into the Sword Pavilion.

"Ding! ~" System prompt: You have entered the map [Sword Pavilion]!

Guided by Little White, Jiang Han avoided the patrolling disciples of the Sword Pavilion and once again reached the Sword Pavilion, pushing open the door.

"Crack..." The door opened, and before Jiang Han stood a girl. The girl, dressed in white, appeared to be around four or five years old, delicately crafted like a porcelain doll, incredibly cute.

Was this the Sword God, who was still a child before taking the oath?

Walking into the Sword Pavilion, Jiang Han, watching her well-practiced swordsmanship, spoke, "Dongfang Yixin?"

Hearing this, the girl sheathed her sword, wrinkling her cute nose in surprise, "Uncle, do you know me?"

She had only been in the Sword Pavilion for a short two days, confined to this room. There was no reason for people outside to know her.

Moreover, she had never seen the person in front of her.

"Well..." Jiang Han pondered for a moment, speaking gently, "Dongfang Yixin, if your brother claims to be an angel sent by the heavens to save you, would you believe it?"

Honestly, he wasn't very adept at communicating with children. With this sudden visit, gaining the trust of the other party in a short time was challenging.

"An angel?" Dongfang Yixin's eyes became more vigilant, "I'm already four years old; do you take me for a three-year-old child?"

"..." Jiang Han was at a loss for words.

This Sword God's child was indeed clever from a young age!

"Never mind, I don't want to talk to you. Where's my mom?" Jiang Han asked.

"Why are you looking for my mom, you bad uncle!" Dongfang Yixin tightly gripped her wooden sword.

"Children, watch your words!" Jiang Han shook his head, correcting sternly, "I'm not a bad uncle; I'm a good brother!"

"Visitor to my Sword Pavilion, what is your intention?" Suddenly, a cold voice rang out from behind.

Jiang Han turned around, seeing a dignified woman with a cold gaze. He immediately clasped his fists, "In a few hours, your daughter will swear allegiance to the Tianfeng Dynasty. Do you believe it?"

Time was pressing, and he didn't have the luxury of laying groundwork.

The woman before him was almost a younger version of Dongfang Wuyue, and there was no way he could be mistaken. Hence, he chose to directly state his purpose.

"!!!" Dongfang Wuyue revealed a shocked expression, "How do you know?"

"You don't need to worry about how I know. I ask you, are you willing to change all of this?" Jiang Han gazed intently at Dongfang Wuyue, "The time you have to consider is running out. Act quickly."

Forcing Dongfang Yixin to swear allegiance was a move by the forces representing the dynasty's emperor, not a representation of Dongfang Wuyue's personal will!

So, he believed that consulting the previous Sword God was undoubtedly the right move.

Of course, he had many concerns.

For instance, now that he had intersected with the previous Sword God Dongfang Wuyue in the past, when he returned to the future, everything would change. Memories would be altered, and it was uncertain how things would proceed.

At Dongfang Wuyue's fluctuating expression, Jiang Han continued, "You don't have to trust how I know. I just want to ask you, are you willing to change all of this?" He stared at Dongfang Wuyue, "The time you have to consider is limited, act quickly."

Dongfang Wuyue, facing the impending oath that her daughter would take, was at a loss and naturally willing to try everything to alter the situation.

"If you can be the master of the Spatial Beast, I'll believe you once!" She looked at the snow-white kitten by Jiang Han's feet and said in a deep voice, "Hope you understand the consequences of deceiving me!"

From the moment the intruder entered the Sword Pavilion, she had been observing in secret, only revealing herself when she heard that the person wanted to see her.

In her opinion, this weak young man, who could gain the trust of the Spatial Beast, was unlikely to be a lackey sent by Emperor Lin Shang to test her loyalty.

After all, a small fry wouldn't have such an opportunity.

"If you're willing to believe me, half of the success is already achieved!" Jiang Han said with satisfaction.

Dongfang Wuyue questioned, "What do you want me to do?"

"With your identity, it's probably not suitable for you to do what needs to be done next." Jiang Han shook his head.

"Then who should do it?"

"Raelph!" Jiang Han answered with a grin.