The old man was not a Westerner, but a pure-blooded Chinese; however, he looked like an ordinary old man.
However, Qin Ziling did not believe that the other party was an ordinary person. How could an ordinary person obtain a sword like the Broken Sword?
Moreover, he sensed a subtle spiritual pressure emanating from the other party. Although the other party tried his best to hide it, Qin Ziling's strength was not what it used to be, so he could easily detect it.
However, he was not at all reserved, and instead casually walked over to the old man and sat down.
A hint of surprise flashed across the old man's eyes, then he smiled and poured him a cup of tea.
"Try it, I brewed it myself."
Qin Ziling glanced at the teacup, then picked it up and drank it all in one gulp.
"generally."
This is his assessment.
The old man didn't seem to care, and instead said, "I heard that you were the one who managed to take down the broken sword?"
Qin Ziling nodded: "Yes, why? Is there a problem?"
The old man laughed loudly: "Of course there is no problem. Since I have put it up for auction, I naturally have no intention of regretting it."
Qin Ziling nodded, then asked, "You don't seem to be short of money, so why did you think of putting this sword up for auction?"
A complex look flashed across the old man's eyes: "It's a long story, but in short, I am not destined to have this sword."
He looked at Qin Ziling: "Have the vampires appeared?"
Qin Ziling narrowed his eyes: "It seems that you are indeed related to the vampires."
He had already guessed it; the old man possessing the sword, and the vampire prince's expression upon seeing it, all suggested that the vampire calamity of yesteryear was related to this old man.
The old man did not deny it, saying, "Actually, after that battle, I abandoned my sword and fled, intending to retire from the martial arts world. After all, for a dignified Venerable to have his sword taken away is no different from an insult."
At this point, he said regretfully, "It's a pity that we didn't wipe out the vampires completely. Over the years, they've had room to grow!"
Qin Ziling asked in confusion, "Do you have such a deep hatred for the vampires?"
The old man's eyes flashed with murderous intent as he said, "Back then, a vampire invasion occurred within the Dragon Kingdom. They entered in droves and caused a series of disasters within the Dragon Kingdom. Countless people died tragically, their blood drained, leading to an outbreak of blood poison, like a plague."
Qin Ziling was unaware of this additional layer of the story. He asked, "You weren't the only one involved in the campaign against the vampires, were you?"
The old man looked at him and said, “The force I originally belonged to was called the Guardian Pavilion, a super force in Kunlun. The Guardian Pavilion was also one of the guardians within the Dragon Kingdom. At that time, the vampires made a big fuss, and the Guardian Pavilion had no choice but to take action. I and several other Venerables in the Guardian Pavilion stormed into the vampires’ lair and fought them. However, in the end, we almost killed the vampire patriarch. But at this critical moment, the vampire ancestor, who is now the Blood Ancestor, came out to fight us.”
"His strength was heaven-defying; we were no match for him. Even with the Annihilation Sword imbued with the power to destroy spirits, we were powerless against him. In the end, those who went with me died tragically, and I was also severely injured. If it weren't for the Annihilation Sword in my hand, I would have died with regrets..."
Qin Ziling picked up the broken sword: "So this sword was originally the Sword of Annihilation?"
The old man looked at the broken sword and nodded: "Yes, it is the sacred sword of my Guardian Pavilion. Although my Guardian Pavilion has few members, it is still a force to be reckoned with. Since that battle, my Guardian Pavilion has declined, and even the Pavilion Master has been attacked by other forces and thus removed from Kunlun!"
"So, you're the only one left in the Guardian Pavilion?" Qin Ziling suddenly felt a little sorry for the old man in front of him. He was clearly fighting for the country to kill the great enemy of the vampires, but he didn't expect his home to be stolen.
The old man sighed: "It's all in the past. I'm like a stray dog now. After much thought, I've decided it's time to retire completely."
He glanced at Qin Ziling: "This sword is yours. You have now formed a deep hatred with the vampires. The spirit-destroying power within this sword is specifically designed to counter all evil forces. If you can repair and reforge it, it will greatly enhance your strength!"
"You want me to wipe out the vampire clan for you?" Qin Ziling said jokingly.
The old man looked at him and said, "No, if you take this sword, you will inevitably be hunted down by those old guys from Kunlun, because this Extinction Sword is not as simple as you think! If one day you can reforge it, you will find that it is a divine sword, and also a key!"
"Key? What does that mean?" Qin Ziling was increasingly confused.
The old man said no more, "Alright, go."
Qin Ziling gave him a deep look and said, "Old man, although you say that, I am somewhat interested in the key you mentioned. Moreover, this sword is indeed not simple. So, what conditions do you want to reforge it?"
The old man looked at the broken sword: "Forge a spirit!"
"Spirit Forging?" Qin Ziling raised an eyebrow.
“That’s right, spiritual weapons have spirits, and so does the Extinction Sword, but its spirit has been erased by the Blood Ancestor,” the old man nodded.
Qin Ziling frowned; this was a bit troublesome.
"Actually, when I first saw you, I felt a sense of familiarity."
The old man suddenly spoke.
Qin Ziling's pupils contracted: "You saw Qin Changqing?!"
The old man was stunned, then he looked closely at Qin Ziling for a long time: "You...you look so much like him! Holy crap! You, you wouldn't happen to be his son, would you?!"
The old man lost his previous composure and stared wide-eyed at Qin Ziling.
Qin Ziling clenched his fist: "You really do know him!"
The old man nodded: "The name Qingdi is so dazzling. It may not be obvious in the secular world, but in Kunlun, he is like a myth! An invincible myth!"
Qin Ziling asked, "Then do you know their current whereabouts?"
The old man said, "The Azure Emperor has indeed been missing for many years. Over the years, some people have indeed been inquiring about him. However, even if they search the whole world, they will not be able to find the Azure Emperor, because he is simply no longer in this world!"
Qin Ziling was shocked: "What does this mean?!"
The old man looked at him and smiled slightly: "You probably haven't been to Kunlun. When you go to Kunlun someday, you will find that many things are beyond human comprehension!"
Suddenly, the old man looked at the broken sword and said, "However, some people speculate that your father is in some forbidden area. However, the traces of that forbidden area are extremely mysterious. Even within Kunlun, no one can find it. It seems that the secrets of heaven are being concealed by some force."
He paused for a moment, then added, "The key I mentioned earlier is actually related to that forbidden area!"
Qin Ziling suddenly looked at the broken sword in his hand: "You mean, this broken sword can lead to the forbidden area?!"
The old man nodded: "Yes, but it has to be complete!"
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