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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

With the true Jiuyinlong in his hand, Xiao Yan felt an unimaginable power. But in his heart, something was awakening—**Xiao Lin**, his original soul that had been buried all this time.

***"I… am back,"*** Xiao Lin whispered, his voice echoing in Xiao Yan's mind.

Xiao Yan gasped. ***"Xiao Lin? Are you still here?"***

"Always have been. But now, we must completely unite."

Xiao Yan and Xiao Lin merged, purple-gold and black energy merging into one. Xiao Yan's body changed—his hair turned white, his eyes shone with ancient wisdom.

"This is… true power," he murmured, feeling the boundless flow of energy.

Black Xiao Yan, who witnessed this, smiled bitterly. "Finally, you understand."

Luo Yan approached, his golden blood pulsing in rhythm with the Jiuyinlong. "What should we do now?" "We must stop the Creator Dragon… and the Timekeeper," Xiao Yan replied.

Xiao Yan dashed towards the Creator Dragon, the Jiuyinlong in his hand blazing brightly. Each slash created a wave of energy that destroyed everything.

"You can't stop me!" the Creator Dragon roared.

"We can," Xiao Yan replied, stabbing the Jiuyinlong into the Creator Dragon's heart.

But the Creator Dragon laughed. "You think this will work? I am immortal!"

Xiao Yan smiled. "No… you just forgot one thing."

Luo Yan's golden blood suddenly lit up, forming an **eternal seal** that locked the Creator Dragon.

The Timekeeper appeared again, trying to take the Jiuyinlong. "That sword is ours!"

But Xiao Yan was ready. "Not again."

With his remaining strength, he smashed the Jiuyinlong, primordial energy spreading throughout the dimension. The Timekeeper was sent flying, their time portal destroyed.

"What are you doing?" Luo Yan shouted.

"Restoring balance," Xiao Yan replied, his body beginning to disappear. "This is the only way."

**End or New Beginning?**

Luo Yan tried to grab Xiao Yan, but his hand only touched air. "Don't go!"

Xiao Yan smiled. "I'm not leaving… I'll always be here."

In the distance, the **purple-gold dragon egg** appeared, pulsing with new life.

Xiao Lin’s Return