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Chu Zhiyuan was left speechless.
Indeed, it was a matter of disgrace for the descendants, as their Sword Technique had declined to such a state.
"Does your Highness find it laughable?"
"...Your Flying Sky Saber Technique is already among the top techniques in Da Jing, the pot calling the kettle black."
"Your Highness is wise," Lu Donghu sighed, "Such is the trend of the world; those who go along will prosper, those who resist will perish."
Chu Zhiyuan nodded, "Many sects that cling to outdated ways eventually break their line of succession, dissolving into the river of time."
"Your Highness is wise!" Lu Donghu remarked with feeling.
Chu Zhiyuan glanced at the Heavenly Blade again, feeling quite envious.
Having the Iron Ring is like being able to tear through spaces, with no need to carry a sword yet always able to draw one.
But this is different from the Heavenly Blade.
