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Dwarven Gold (Vàng c?a ng??i lùn) ??: Dwarf Gold, refined through dragon fire, can conduct energy quite well, and is also known as Gold of Dragon (Vàng c?a R?ng).
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Moon Silver (B?c ánh tr?ng) ??: Moon Silver is a purifying metal that wards off evil spirits. It is more precious than Dwarven Gold, but a nearby mine makes it a primary material for many weapons here.
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And a small amount of rare materials such as:
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Mithril ??: Super light, durable, and an excellent energy conductor, suitable for making rings, bracelets, and headbands, enhancing the connection between the Spirit Sword and its master.
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Adamantium ??: Super durable, increasing the Spirit Sword’s resilience, making it nearly unbreakable.
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H?a Minh’s father was a master of Spirit Initiation (Kh?i Linh), specializing in creating Spirit Swords and bestowing spirit consciousness upon them. This time was no different; while forging the sword, he constantly embedded the thought of protecting his son, with the love of a devoted father ??. The sword was forged and re-forged for an entire year; whenever he had free time, he would work on it. Eventually, an Obsessive Intent (Ch?p ni?m) formed within the sword, gradually giving birth to a Spirit. Because it was born from the Obsession to protect, the Spirit Sword tends to fly around H?a Minh when summoned; if it flies too far, it immediately returns. He named it the Fire Guardian Spirit Sword (H?a V? Linh Ki?m) ?????, a weapon that would remain by H?a Minh’s side at all times.
H?a Minh was a Half-Immortal (Bán Tiên) (his mother, a human, died long ago). Living in a kingdom entirely populated by True Immortals, he was often referred to as a "half-breed." Although they did not mock or criticize him, every word felt like sharp needles stabbing into his heart ??. Thus, he rarely stayed home, instead venturing out to the human cultivation sects, places where humans aspired to become immortals. There, he was respected, praised, and well-liked.
Due to his absence from home, the father-son relationship cooled. They met with only a nod and a mumbled word. H?a Minh couldn't feel any paternal affection from his father. But before H?a Minh left, his father placed the Fire Guardian Spirit Sword in his hand and said:
“I know this journey is very dangerous, but I will not stop you, for a promise is a sacred thing that we must keep. Even if it means death, it must be done; that is the tradition of our Immortal Clan. I am proud that you do the same.” “And this is the Spirit Sword I forged for you. It can help you in times of danger. But it is never a substitute for caution. I know you are very intelligent and wise, and you know what to do, but I still want you to be careful. Ten times caution is not as important as one moment of carelessness.” H?a Minh remained silent for a long time, then, with emotions swelling in his heart, he said: “Thank you, Father. I promise, after this matter is resolved, I will come home to you for a long time” ??.
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H?a Minh arrived at the Capital early, convincing the people he needed to save to go on a trip, avoiding the winter. He even used his own money to prepare provisions for them. His work was quite successful, leaving only a few people who still needed rescue. H?a Minh, along with a few other cultivators, changed into Lang Army uniforms and quietly led the citizens out to shelters in caves or forests, places that the Immortal Families had prepared in advance, as ordinary people could not travel too far in the harsh cold ??.
The Lang Army occupied the Capital for more than just a day or two—it lasted over a month. Most of the main forces concentrated on breaching the second and third walls, then went straight to the King's palace and captured the King. Many soldiers on both sides died ??. Consequently, numerous Lang Kingdom soldiers deserted their ranks, becoming scattered bandits who ran around capturing people, looting, and setting houses on fire ??. These bandits were no match for the rescue cultivators, but a certain General, named Fire Wolf General (H?a Lang T??ng Quan), a Golden Core (K?t ?an) stage cultivator, went mad and roamed everywhere searching for the cultivator who killed his son.
The Fire Wolf General sat atop a gigantic three-headed dog ??????, taller than three stories, with a massive flame surrounding it. Wherever he went, houses caught fire. He spotted H?a Minh and a few other cultivators. A Fire Flying Sword (H?a Phi Ki?m) ??? flew in, continuously piercing through ten cultivators. They were instantly killed, with large holes carved into their bellies. But just as it reached H?a Minh, the Fire Guardian Spirit Sword automatically left its sheath, spinning rapidly and batting away the General’s Flying Sword. H?a Minh was still stunned, unaware of what was happening ??.
The Fire Flying Sword returned with terrifying power and speed, creating a massive roar and burning fiercely, no different from a bolt of lightning in the night sky ?. The Fire Guardian Spirit Sword defended again but was not strong enough to knock it back as before, only managing to deflect it, causing it to slice across H?a Minh's face and ear, making him cry out in pain ??.
In the dark night, dozens of Golden Flying Arrows (Kim Phi Ti?n) ?? flew in, coordinating with the Fire Guardian Spirit Sword, pushing the Fire Flying Sword back once more. Far Light shouted: “Run now! The General is very close. He is empowering the Flying Sword, hurry!” ??
H?a Minh immediately dashed towards Far Light, jumping onto his flying boat. They both immediately accelerated, fleeing. They had to increase the distance from the Fire Wolf General as much as possible. This would weaken the Fire Flying Sword, increasing their chances of survival.
The Fire Wolf General pursued for a distance until a subordinate reported that the person who killed his son had been found. He had gone into the city's underground bunker. Hearing this, the Fire Wolf General stopped the pursuit, diving into the cramped underground tunnel to search for his son’s killer.
When the Fire Wolf General was far away, Far Light and H?a Minh finally breathed a sigh of relief, narrowly escaping death. Far Light said: “You were lucky. If it weren't for that Spirit Sword, you would have lost your life.” H?a Minh bowed to thank Far Light. Then he turned to look at the Spirit Sword and said: “Thank you, Father.” ??