Everything was quiet. No one spoke. Only emotional breathing could be heard. The words that had just been spoken caused all the humans present to feel deeply moved.9

Everyone had their own life story and their own experience. Whether they were mighty and grand, or low and humble, they all lived in a brutal, dog-eat-dog world. One’s status couldn’t change the circumstances of the world. Everyone dealt with misfortune and bitterness. And thus, all could understand the gravity of the mission statement.3

As the words were spoken by a voice that cracked like thunder, Xu Qing suddenly came to truly realize what the swordsages were all about. Whether or not the swordsages lived up to the mission statement wasn’t important. At the very least, it existed.8

This element was the most important element of this swordsage ceremony. The atmosphere was solemn. The words spoken were dignified. Holy sunlight shone while the mission statement was uttered so loudly even the deaf could hear it. All of that ensured that the swordsages’ mission would continue.3

At that moment, the hearts of all humans were lifted. Brilliant sunlight shone in the dome of heaven, streaming...0