ocean-life Chapter 5288 Tianyu Sword
Chapter 5288 Tianyu Sword
chapter 5288 tianyu sword
“senior, i’m not such a greedy person. we’re all members of the human race. if you are in trouble, it’s only right for me to lend a hand. i don’t need any reward,” long chen answered, hastily waving his hand.
although long chen disliked the fellow called chi feng, this elder and many others had given him a good impression. he was naturally willing to help them.
“however, let me say this first. if i can help you, i’ll definitely help. but if i can’t, don’t blame me for it,” long chen added.
long chen didn’t dare to make promises lightly. offering his assistance was one thing, but throwing his life away for others wasn’t an option. though they were all human, they had only crossed paths by chance. long chen wasn’t at the point where he would sacrifice himself for just anyone.
long chen knew that they wanted to deal with the gold lion race and the stone spirit race. he had no problem helping them, but if the gap in power was too wide, there would be nothing he could do.
the elder, having lived for countless years, understood the implication of long chen’s words. smiling slightly, he reassured long chen, “young friend, don’t worry. we only seek your help, not for you to be our warrior.”
long chen nodded in agreement. he was here to assist, not to become their savior or a martyr.
“come, let me bring you to see tianyu city’s priceless treasure,” said the elder.
“there’s no need! it must be a closely guarded secret of tianyu city. as an outsider, i shouldn’t be privy to it,” long chen replied.
“no, you must see this treasure. whether or not this crisis can be averted will depend on it,” said the elder.
a flame element divine weapon? long chen was startled. if it was a flame element divine weapon, why didn’t he sense the slightest flame fluctuations from it? he was an alchemist and very sensitive toward flame energy, but he didn’t sense anything from it.
approaching the sword, long chen touched its tip. instantly, his body shook, and his flame energy surged uncontrollably. a terrifying suction force drew out his flame energy, and a dark red flame rune appeared on the rusty blade.
seeing that, the elder trembled with emotion and clenched his fists. he knew that the tianyu sword was now saved, and long chen was the one they were waiting for.
long chen withdrew his hand, and the rune on the sword slowly faded. he hesitated before turning to the elder. “senior, i have bad news for you.”
“what is it?” the elder’s expression immediately changed.
“the tianyu sword’s item-spirit has perished, and all that remains are its instincts. even if i can activate it, it will not be the original tianyu sword. i’m sorry. i was too late,” said long chen.
the elder’s body swayed, and long chen hastily caught him as he collapsed. after a long silence, the elder sighed. “when tianyu city first showed signs of decay, i feared this might be the case. but i didn’t dare to look, holding onto a sliver of hope.”
the elder wept quietly. unsure how to comfort him, long chen simply sat there with him. after some time, the elder calmed down slightly. “this is fine too. it must have been tired. now, it’s gone to the next world to reunite with its master.”
the elder continued, “young friend, see if you can still activate it. even if it’s not what it once was, that’s fine. if you can, the sword will be yours.”
“i’ll give it a try,” long chen responded.
but before he could do anything, huo linger charged forward, pressing her hand against the sword’s tip.