This situation is somewhat similar to weapons from a previous life, emphasizing long-range attacks, while close combat is a last resort. Training expensive pilots and skilled cultivators is not sustainable; thus, running after casting a skill isn't cowardly—it's the smart move, always leaving a way out for oneself.
Under these circumstances, spirit swords are generally short and efficient, at most the length of an arm. The aim is agility and quick sword drawing, then casting a skill and promptly retreating. Don't underestimate such a small time advantage—for two equally matched opponents, if I draw my sword first, I can retreat first, which is a significant advantage.
This long sword before us is entirely black, and as spiritual energy is infused into it, a faint red glow can be seen on its surface, instantly increasing the sword's awe-inducing presence, as if forged from lava, emitting wisps of heat.
