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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

Luo Yan stood atop Mount Xuanji, the galaxy-patterned cosmos sword in his hand pulsing in time with his heartbeat. The purple-gold energy left over from Xiao Lin was still there, as if whispering instructions in his ear.

"We must learn to control this power," said Li Feng, who was standing beside him. "But how?"

Suddenly, the sword flashed, projecting a shadow of **Su Chen**.

***"Welcome, my successor,"*** Su Chen's voice echoed. ***"This power is not to be trifled with. Take my test, and you will master it."***

Luo Yan and Li Feng were thrown into an illusion—the ancient battlefield where Su Chen had first defeated the Creator Dragon.

"You must protect this village," Su Chen instructed. "But remember… true power is not just about destroying, but also protecting."

The shadow army attacked, and Luo Yan tried to use the cosmos sword. But each slash destroyed the village.

"What's wrong?" Luo Yan shouted.

Su Chen appeared beside her. ***"You're too focused on power, not on purpose. Remember, this sword is an extension of your soul."***

Luo Yan closed her eyes, feeling the sword's energy. This time, her slashes created an energy shield that protected the village.

**Threat from the Forgotten Dimension**

As they completed the test, a dimensional portal opened. From within, a **strange creature** with a transparent body and glowing red eyes emerged.

"We've come to retrieve the sword," the creature whispered, its voice like the rustling of the wind.

Luo Yan and Li Feng braced themselves, but the creature was too fast. They dodged easily, trying to grab the sword.

"We need help!" Li Feng shouted.

Suddenly, Xiao Lin's shadow appeared. ***"Use the sword's power to summon me."***

Luo Yan nodded, stabbing the sword into the ground. Purple-gold energy erupted, forming Xiao Lin's full form.

**Battle Between Dimensions**

Xiao Lin charged toward the creature, the Cosmos Sword in his hand blazing brightly. Each slash created a wave of energy that destroyed the enemy.

"You can't win!" the creature roared.

"We've already won," Xiao Lin replied, stabbing the sword into the creature's heart.

But before the creature was destroyed, it smiled. "This is just the beginning… The *Dark God* is coming."

**Secret of the Jiuyinlong**

After the fight, Xiao Lin looked at Luo Yan. "This sword isn't just a weapon. It's Su Chen's trapped soul."

Luo Yan was shocked. "What do you mean?"

"Su Chen sacrificed himself to lock the Creator Dragon, but his soul is trapped in this sword," Xiao Lin replied. "You must free him."

In the distance, the sky suddenly darkened. A terrifying voice echoed:

Xiao Lin looked in the direction of the voice. "The Dark God… he is Su Chen's corrupted shadow."

Luo Yan held the Cosmos Sword. "What should we do?"

Xiao Lin smiled. "We have to face it… together."

The Inheritance of the Cosmos Sword