Aylen revealed the next step: the Spiritforge.
An ancient crucible where legacy weapons bonded permanently to their wielder's soul. Few survived the process. But if Mo succeeded, he would unlock the full power of the Azure shamshir.
Deep in the forge, Mo faced illusions of his fears: failing Alric. Becoming like the Flame Sect. Losing himself to power.
He endured.
The shamshir flared, merging with his soul. His aura blazed wind-blue.
Aylen knelt. "You are now a spiritbound. A Warden of the Azure Line."