"Well, I really shouldn't ask too much about the stories of you five sword spirits,"
Sword Son Curry said.
Mystery had always shrouded the five sword spirits.
As far as anyone could remember, they had always been in the Divine Sword Mountain without ever
leaving.
They guarded the mountain as if their lives depended on it.
No one even knew where they came from.
When Master Sword still lived on the Divine Sword Mountain many years ago, he treated the five sword
spirits with great respect and even considered them as his peers.
Sword Son Curry knew better than to pry into their past.
As this was happening,
Austin's name began to spread
all throughout the Sword Cosmos.
His stories echoed in every corner of the Sword Cosmos. Chaos was sure to ensue wherever his name
would be mentioned.
This was the first time a young man from the Lower World became famous for his unbelievable deeds.
Everyone now knew who Austin was and even what he had done in the Wind World.
Needless to say, it was very unusual for someone from the Lower World to cause such a stir in a
supreme universe. Everyone had their eyes on him.
"Is it true?
A brat from the Lower World fought alone against four governing gods of the Long Sword Sect?!"
"Oh my gosh! How is it possible that such a young man could defeat four governing gods all on his
own? He must be inhuman!"
"Everyone has been talking about it. I swear it's true!"
No one could believe the stories they just heard even if they were to experience it first-hand.
Every governing god was a top martial arts master under the heaven. They occupied a certain part of
the universe and control their territories with absolute power. Ruling their lands for countless years,
they were at the top of the pyramid that comprised all martial arts cultivators.
A single governing god held the power to wipe out any single race in just a blink of an eye.
But even with their seemingly omnipotent power, they were challenged by a young man from the Lower
World! And that young man could fight four governing gods at the same time!
The fight was neck and neck, even though the governing gods outnumbered their opponent four to one.
Any sane creature wouldn't believe that story.
Austin's name caused quite a stir all across the cosmos.
"This so-called Austin might as well spat on the face of the Long Sword Sect. I reckon they will never
stop until they finally get even with him.
Let's just wait and see. My assumption will not be wrong!"
"I heard that Austin already managed to provoke each and every one of the four major forces.
In fact, they even joined hands in order to take care of that brat."
"Yes, I also heard the same thing. The governing gods of the four forces have even regarded Austin as
their biggest enemy."
"If that's the case, that brat won't live too long."
"Hey, you may never know. Think about the abilities of the young man. Is it so easy to kill a person who
can defeat four governing gods at the same time?"
Conversations about Austin grew only hotter and hotter as time passed by.
"The four major forces are known to be ruthless leaders.
The Sword Cosmos has been long due for a change.
I really hope that this Austin can defeat the four major forces and usher in a new age for the Sword
Cosmos."
"Humph! The four forces deserve to go down like this. Austin showed up just in the nick of time to help
us!"
Forces that didn't like the four major forces all secretly showed their support for Austin.
"Hey, guys, I've got news.
The young man named Austin turns out to be the successor of Sword Son Curry!
This means that Sword Son Curry is still alive somewhere out there, and he has sent his disciple back
to the Sword Cosmos!"
Some forces in the Sword Cosmos used to be under the leadership of Sword Son Curry. During all
these years, they had been hiding all over the Sword Cosmos, waiting for the return of their former
leader. Knowing that Austin was the successor of their former master brought them a newfound hope.
"I really hope that Sword Son Curry will come back to the Sword Cosmos. He is the only one who can
unite us and lead us to rebuild the glory of the past!"
"Although I'm old, I will do my utmost to help Sword Son Curry as long as he calls me back. I will fight
our enemies along with him even if I have to sacrifice myself!"
Although Sword Son Curry was defeated and forced to leave the Sword Cosmos a long time ago, many
of his old subordinates were lucky enough to survive. They hid all across the cosmos, patiently waiting
for their old master to make a comeback.
"To tell you the truth, guys, something weird happened last night. I have a magical token that I have
kept for many years. All of a sudden, it radiated a blinding light.
It means that in the near future, Sword Son Curry will definitely return to the Sword Cosmos. He will
summon us back to rebuild the force. We will once again have the same prestige we had in the past.
Sword Son Curry will rule the Sword Cosmos again!"
In a small village located in a mountainous region of a remote and desolate planet, an old man
announced this to his companions with excitement.
In front of the old man stood a large group of people. All of them had tears in their eyes from joy and
excitement.
"I suggest that we immediately activate the altar in order for our master to sense where we are.
As soon as Sword Son Curry returns to the Sword Cosmos, he will be able to sense our whereabouts!"
the white-haired old man continued.
"I agree!"
"Okay!"
All the villager-like people agreed and cheered loudly.
A moment later, a blazing fire was set on an ancient altar in the east of the village.
The altar began to tremble lightly as if it had come back to life.
An endless stream of mysterious runes rose from the altar constantly and soon merged into the void.
Meanwhile
in the Divine Sword Mountain...
Sword Son Curry sat cross legged with his eyes closed.
Suddenly, his peaceful expression slightly changed. He opened his eyes and looked at a certain
direction.
Tears then started falling from his eyes.
"Good, very good. I didn't expect that my old subordinates are still waiting for me after all these years.
I have let them down!"
Sword Son Curry was overcome with guilt and sadness.
"They are full of morale, but I have lost my ambition.
I am too old to fight for them. But Austin is different. He is still young and filled with passion and energy.
I have no doubt that he is much more capable than me in leading the Sword Cosmos now.
I now leave the future of the Sword Cosmos in his hands.
My sole wish now is to find my master and the other four Sword Sons,"
Sword Son Curry murmured as he shifted his gaze to a distant space.
There was a mysterious ancient cave which gave off an ominous aura to ward off anyone who dared to
enter it.
At the same time,
in Master Sword's palace on the top of the Divine Sword Mountain,
Austin also sat cross legged, facing the flying sword floating in the center of the palace.
The flying sword remained motionless, with circles of sword runes being emitted by it constantly. The
runes aimlessly floated around the sword like specks of dust.
"Refine!"
Austin suddenly shouted.
The flying sword suddenly moved and released a bright, rolling sword radiance along with a fierce roar.
But soon after, it returned back to its peaceful state.
"I failed again!
But I shouldn't let this get into my head. I will refine it sooner or later."
Feeling frustrated, Austin continued to refine the flying sword with a determined look on his face.
But with each attempt, he failed again and again.
Every time he failed, he would gather his thoughts and try once more.
This went on until five months quickly passed.
One day, a fierce cry woke up the quiet surrounding.
"Refine!"
Austin roared at the top of his lungs.
Buzz!
The flying sword which was silently suspended midair, suddenly trembled and burst out a bright light.
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