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Jianyu Forest was shrouded in eternal mist, where giant trees towered like swords that pierced the sky. Behind the howling wind, there was a rhythmic clanking of metal—the sound of a young man practicing his moves with a worn wooden sword

the birth of the sword god

A small purple-gold dragon floated in the air, its wings emitting a soothing light. Luo Yan and Li Feng stood beneath it, both amazed and wary.

"We have become one," the small dragon's voice echoed in their minds. "But our strength has not fully recovered. We need your protection."

Luo Yan nodded, his golden blood pulsing in time with the small dragon's. "I will protect you. But… what should we do with Xue's shadow?"

The small dragon stared into the darkness in the distance. "He is a separate part of us. But he has been tainted by the darkness. If he gains our power… everything will end."

In a secluded cave, Xue's shadow stood before a group of black-masked warriors. They were the remnants of the **Qingyang Sect** that had joined forces with the Ancient Dragon Worshipers.

"We must take the dragon," whispered Xue's shadow. "With its power, we can resurrect the **Darkness Dragon**—a true being of Forbidden blood."

The Qingyang Sect leader nodded. "We have a plan. But we need your help to break through their defenses."

Shadow Xue smiled. "I know their weaknesses. Luo Yan... he is the key."

### **Scene 2: Sudden Attack**

That night, as Luo Yan and Li Feng rested near the little dragon, a group of attackers ambushed them. They carry an **energy rope** that can bind the dragon's power.

"Give up the dragon!" shouted their leader.

Li Feng jumped forward, his sword dancing to cut the energy cord. But the number of enemies is too many.

Luo Yan tried to help, but his golden blood suddenly reacted with the little dragon. A blinding light emanates, blinding the enemy.

"Luo Yan, you have to go!" shouted Li Feng. "I will hold them back!"

** Escape and Sacrifice**

Luo Yan and the little dragon fled into the forest. But Xue's shadow was waiting.

"You can't escape fate," he whispered, emerging from the darkness.

The little dragon growled, releasing a small breath of fire. But Xue's shadow dodged easily.

"You're weak," he mocked. "Give me your strength, or I will destroy Luo Yan."

Luo Yan stood in front of the small dragon, his golden blood forming a shield. "You have to pass me first."

Shadow Xue attacked, his black sword piercing Luo Yan's energy shield. But suddenly, the little dragon jumped forward, merging with Luo Yan.

A purple-gold light enveloped Luo Yan's body, transforming him into a **half-dragon form**.

"We are... one," the combined voice of Luo Yan and the little dragon echoed.

Shadow Xue smiled. "Perfect. Now, that power will be mine."

He lunged, his black sword clashing with Luo Yan's energy claw.

The Creator Dragon and the Shadow Sect