In the dim, dark cave, the opening of the Grand Emperor’s eyes caused scintillating, multi-colored light to spread everywhere. It was like an astral redirection, in which all living things transformed. The cave itself was hidden by the light, as a huge starry sky took over everything. Xu Qing felt as if he had been dragged outside of Revered Ancient and into the starry sky beyond. There, dazzling starlight glittered everywhere, like a great, starry river.6

The countless bits of starlight merged together to form a huge figure. The figure of starlight wore a resplendent imperial robe and had a shining imperial crown. His facial features were threatening without being angry. He was none other than the Grand Emperor. The Grand Emperor made of stars sat cross-legged, his might filling the universe and covering Revered Ancient.4

Seeing this, Xu Qing felt as small as a grain of dust. He inclined his head, clasped his hands, and bowed deeply.1

“Tell me, what is the original purpose of the Swordsage Division?” the Grand Emperor asked, his voice echoing through the starry sky and causing the void to tremble.0

Xu Qing looked up at the Grand Emperor, and respectfully answered, “The Swordsage Division was intended to lead humankind to the heights of glory, and to bring about a golden age of peace. That was its original intention.”0

“What is the mission of a swordsage?”...0