Light Fortress Chapter 1943 - 20: Sky Sheath_3

Meng Xizhou pondered over and over but couldn’t find an answer.

In the end, she could only rely on her own intuition for cultivation.

If she went to witness the legendary "Heavenly Sheath" and still couldn’t find any errors in the plan’s deployment... then dawn wouldn’t be far away. Even if she truly became a Divine Throne, in such major decisions, she could only "do her utmost and accept fate."

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At the site where the Heavenly Sheath stands, the chilly winds coil.

Six years have passed since the reconstruction of Tundra Prison, and in these six years, the prison has achieved an unprecedented "stability."

Six years ago, the joint law enforcement of the North and East Continents directly eradicated all escapee felons from Tundra Prison... all transcendents imprisoned in [Snow Cage] ceased to resist and obediently "served."

After the alliance of the Three Continents declared war on Source Tower, the "spiritual computational power" produced by these transcendent prisoners was no longer sent to the deep water area, but stored in the East Continent, used to develop its own "closed spirit network."

Through the wind and snow, a blurry figure appeared, saluting.

"Family Master!"

The ones responsible for guarding [Snow Cage] were still the Ghost and Snow duo from those years. The visitor was none other than the Gu Family’s sacrificial, Mr. Xue!

After six years, his address for Gu Nanfeng had changed from Young Master to the formal "Family Master."

Currently, Gu Nanfeng is the master of the Gu Family, leading the Changye Five Families.

"There’s no need to greet me. I’m just here to take a look at [Snow Cage], and then I’ll leave."

Gu Nanfeng nodded in return and raised his head to look towards the distant tower, signaling to Mr. Ghost that there was no need to appear.

"Who is this...?"

Mr. Xue did not immediately disperse his form but looked towards the side of Gu Nanfeng.

A woman was beside the Family Master.

This was truly rare.

In these years, Gu Nanfeng had been traveling back and forth for the Gu Family, even though he was in his prime years, he was always "dusty and worn." Many people were concerned about the marital affairs of this Gu Family Master, but he never showed interest in any woman. Now, the woman who was beside the Family Master was not only wearing a similar cloak, but the distance between them was quite close, seeming rather intimate.

Meng Xizhou was just about to speak when Gu Nanfeng gently said.

"This is... a very good friend of mine."

Meng Xizhou paused for a second.

She understood the reason behind Gu Nanfeng’s answer.

The feelings between the two had long been beyond needing more words; both understood each other’s heart.

After tearing the disguise of the [Deep Sea], there was no longer any resistance against the alliance between Gu and Meng.

Currently, she is the principal ruler of the West Continent, and Gu Nanfeng is also the leader of Changye.

Whether in identity, status, or background, they are quite suitable...

But the flames of war have ignited, and in the face of life and death, where can one afford to care for romantic affairs?

"..."

Meng Xizhou lowered her brow and smiled slightly, without speaking further.

Mr. Xue glanced meaningfully at the Young Master, bowed, and made way: "Please, both of you."

The towering Heavenly Sheath stood like a sword.

Meng Xizhou stood beneath the Heavenly Sheath.

She gazed at the stone sword piercing the clouds and recalled the old proverb that spread to Light City.

The Heavenly Sheath of the Tundra, is indeed a sword sheath.

Beneath this sky-reaching scabbard, hides a sword so sharp, it could cleave apart the entire land- a "Divine Sword."

Due to the mysterious background and ancient age of the Heavenly Sheath, this proverb had circulated among the streets and alleys. Even ordinary people ignorant of "extraordinary power" have crafted similar stories, responding with a knowing smile. No one ever took it seriously.

"Heavenly Sheath, Sky Sheath."

Gu Nanfeng calmly said beside Meng Xizhou: "This is the greatest assurance for establishing [Snow Cage]."

"You once mentioned that Mr. Gu Changzhi had stood here all night but did not draw."

Meng Xizhou suddenly shifted her head and asked.

"Indeed..."

Gu Nanfeng was taken aback, then his gaze softened as he said: "Perhaps, this truly is a sword."

Before he finished speaking.

Meng Xizhou had already extended her palm, touching the surface of the Heavenly Sheath.

This scene caused Gu Nanfeng’s pupils to contract and made the Ghost and Snow duo atop the tower alert.

"No!"

The warning from Ghost and Snow came a bit late.

Meng Xizhou’s fingers had already touched the "Heavenly Sheath"...yet she was not corroded by the power of the Heavenly Sheath, as her palm was enveloped by a thin layer of light.

It seemed like only a tiny fraction, but in reality, it spanned millions of miles!

In an instant, the entire region around the Heavenly Sheath was illuminated by a blazing light, the power of light origin burst forth from Meng Xizhou. With an expressionless face, she reached out to press upon the stone sword, releasing all of her brilliance, as the flood of light surged upward against the Heavenly Sheath. A giant of Holy Light formed and condensed out of thin air between heaven and earth.

This scene thoroughly stunned the Ghost and Snow duo.

Such pure and terrifying aura of light, how could they not guess the identity of this woman!

The current temple leader, the new Light God’s Seat! Meng Xizhou!

Meng Xizhou... wanted to draw the sword!

The last time someone attempted this, it was a "traveller" who came from the [Old World] across thousands of miles, but unfortunately, that big guy failed to draw the sword... and failed quite thoroughly.

If a Divine Throne attempted to draw the sword.

There might truly be a chance!

Layer upon layer of radiant waterfalls rolled back upward, illuminating the entire [Snow Cage] prison, turning night into day in an instant. However, this terrifying power of light lasted only a dozen seconds before gradually dissipating.

Meng Xizhou’s cloak fluttered down quietly, and her glittering strands of hair returned to black.

She exhaled a long breath and withdrew her hand.

The thin layer of light turned into charred fragments, flying away in the wind...

Drawing the sword.

Failed.

"Quite magnificent, sacred, unshakable indeed."

Meng Xizhou held no expression of disappointment. She raised her head to look at the sky-reaching sword and sighed gently: "Back in the West Continent, I always wanted to come and see it. Now... I finally have."

If extraordinary power is a gift from above.

Then the Heavenly Sheath is the punishment bestowed from above.

Six hundred years, this stone sword descended from the sky, standing like a tower. Even the smallest piece that falls from the Heavenly Sheath, if it pierces into a transcendent’s body and merges with their blood, is enough to strip them of their power, reducing them to mere mortals.

"It’s truly a pity, I couldn’t draw it."

She smiled.

Gu Nanfeng calmed his emotions and comforted: "Perhaps... when you truly become a Divine Throne, there might be a chance to draw it out?"

"There’s no chance."

Meng Xizhou shook her head and said calmly: "I can feel that the Heavenly Sheath is not something I can draw... even as a Divine Throne, it’s still hopeless."

With the protection of the light origin, she needn’t worry about being harmed by the Heavenly Sheath.

This implies that she already qualifies to "draw the sword."

But she failed to draw the sword.

She already has the "concept," this sword is not for her to draw... perhaps this is the reason Mr. Gu Changzhi stayed silent for a night back then?

Gu Nanfeng then asked: "Has the unease in your heart been eased a bit upon seeing the Heavenly Sheath?"

"..."

Meng Xizhou was silently a moment, then shook her head.

Her voice was hoarse: "Not only has it not eased, but it has become even more profound."

Gu Nanfeng’s hopeful gaze immediately dimmed.

The journey to the Heavenly Sheath was also the last hope for tonight. If nothing is found here, then he also doesn’t understand where the problem lies.

"My unease might not come from the Heavenly Sheath."

Meng Xizhou quietly clenched her fist.

She whispered: "Perhaps it’s because tonight... something is about to happen."

And this event is related to the "Heavenly Sheath Strike plan."