Chapter 103: The Sword’s Choice

After obtaining the Dawnmaker Divine Sword, Ye Shiyuan did not know why, but he always felt that something was missing...

He did not rest, nor did he feel tired.

His gaze fell upon the sword as his fingers gently traced the strange patterns engraved upon it.

Along the dragon patterns, there were also markings of the sun.

They were very beautiful...

He vaguely sensed that the spiritual energy on the surface felt somewhat hot and there was even a strange glow.

He immediately withdrew his hand.

But after taking a closer look, he could not find anything unusual...

Could it be that he had simply imagined it?

When Ye Shiyuan touched those patterns again, the once restless Dawnmaker Sword remained completely still and gave no response at all.

Outside Yaoxing Peak, Bai He felt a bit uneasy, but he still mustered his courage and brought Ye Shiyuan inside.

If Ye Shiyuan had gone alone, there would be no way the sword would remain his.

Although Bai He was afraid of Yao Xiangli, he still came.

After entering Yaoxing Peak, they quickly saw Yao Xiangli and Elder Dan Zhu was also present.

"Senior Brother, Second Senior Brother, you’re here as well."

"Little Junior Brother has returned. How did things go?" Dan Zhu’s gaze toward Bai He always carried a trace of indulgent fondness.

"It’s done, Second Senior Brother."

"And the divine sword?" Yao Xiangli spoke.

In truth, even now, he still did not believe that Ye Shiyuan and Bai He could actually bring the Dawnmaker Divine Sword back.

Ye Shiyuan took out the Dawnmaker Divine Sword. "Sect Master, it is here."

Dan Zhu stepped forward and extremely surprised. "It really is the Dawnmaker Divine Sword, tsk tsk!"

Even Dan Zhu had to admit that the moment he saw the Dawnmaker Sword, he was drawn to it.

The sword was simply too beautiful.

Yao Xiangli raised his hand, attempting to draw the Dawnmaker Divine Sword toward himself.

However, when the sword had only moved halfway, it suddenly returned to Ye Shiyuan’s hand.

His brows furrowed slightly as he lowered his hand. "Shiyuan, what is going on?"

"I’ll explain, Senior Brother. This sword already belongs to Shiyuan."

"It has recognized its master? Is that so?!"

Bai He nodded somewhat guiltily. "Yes, but Senior Brother, it’s not Shiyuan’s fault. It’s the sword’s fault. The sword insisted that Shiyuan go through some kind of trial, and he just happened to pass it. So now the sword belongs to him."

Dan Zhu understood and of course, Yao Xiangli also understood.

A divine sword recognizing its master was not something unusual.

However, the Dawnmaker Divine Sword was something Yao Xiangli had always wanted to obtain.

He had even tried various methods to claim it before, but all had failed.

This time, he had merely intended to give Ye Shiyuan a difficult challenge, but he had never expected that Ye Shiyuan would actually succeed.

Not only had he passed the trial, he had even taken possession of the divine sword that Yao Xiangli had long desired.

In the past, Yao Xiangli had always favored Ye Shiyuan and hoped that he would shoulder the future of the Lingguang Sect.

But now, Ye Shiyuan was no longer his disciple.

"Shiyuan, do you have nothing to say?"

Ye Shiyuan raised his head.

He knew that Yao Xiangli was giving him a chance.

As long as he was willing to leave Bai He’s peak and return to Yaoxing Peak to continue being his disciple, then this sword would definitely not be taken away from him.

But now...

He glanced at Bai He, then still spoke, "This disciple has nothing to say."

"You are not a foolish person. Do you not understand what I want you to say?"

"This disciple understands, but this disciple will not change his decision. I ask Sect Master to grant it."

The atmosphere instantly became heavy.

Bai He felt somewhat at a loss, what should he do now...

"This sword does not belong to you..."

Yao Xiangli let out a cold snort and moved to take the sword back.

This time, he was clearly serious.

Even if the Dawnmaker Divine Sword returned once more to Ye Shiyuan’s hand, it was still forcibly drawn toward Yao Xiangli.

Bai He looked at Ye Shiyuan.

He seemed somewhat disappointed, but he did not resist at all.

Bai He clenched his palm tightly, then suddenly spoke, "Senior Brother, I have something to say."

"What do you have to say?"

"I want this sword." Bai He went straight to the point, without the slightest bit of politeness.

"You?" Yao Xiangli’s gaze was truly terrifying.

Bai He had always been timid and facing someone as oppressive as Yao Xiangli made it even worse.

He nervously swallowed his saliva, then continued, "Yes, Senior Brother."

Yao Xiangli’s gaze seemed to question whether he was even worthy of this sword.

Bai He knew very well that he was not worthy.

But he still had to take it.

Worthy or not, he had to.

"Senior Brother, this is a fine sword. I want it. Do you remember? On my tenth birthday, you said you would give me a gift. At that time, I did not ask for anything, but you said that when I finally decided what I wanted, I could tell you, and you would definitely give it to me."

Dan Zhu looked at Bai He in complete shock.

Their usually quiet Fifth Junior Brother had suddenly become so bold at this moment.

He actually dared to say such words to Yao Xiangli and even brought up something he had said in the past.

"Senior Brother, many people were present at that time. You cannot go back on your word. Besides, this sword has already recognized a master. Even if you take it, it will be useless. A sword that has recognized its master cannot change owners."

Unless Yao Xiangli developed the intention to kill Ye Shiyuan.

Bai He immediately rejected that possibility in his heart.

Yao Xiangli would not go that far.