chapter 5: Their escape
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"For eighteen years." he said slowly, " I have waited for this day." The disciples looked at each other in confusion.Sect leader Bai raised his hand." The ancient sword...is hidden inside this boy." Gasps filled the courtyard Xiao ya stared in shock Li Xuan frowned." I don't know what you're talking about," he said coldly. But the leader laughed. " you will soon understand." He stepped forward." today, I will extract the sword from your body." Suddenly, several powerful elders surrounded the boy. Dark energy filled the air. They began a forbidden ritual to force the sword out pain exploded through the boy's body. He screamed as an overwhelming power surged inside him. The sword within him began to awaken, At that moment, ehgos erupted. Xiao ya rushed forward. " stop! you will kill him!" But sect leader Bai simplely smiled " that doesn't matter, as long as I get the sword, something inside Li Xuan suddenly snapped, a terrifying power burst from his body. A wave of energy exploded across the courtyard, throwing disciples into the air. Li Xuan eyes glowed with fierce light. Without thinking he grabbed Xiao ya " Run" The two of them ran through the clan fortress while arms echoed every where. Disciples chased them through the mountains arrows flew through the air, cultivators attached from every direction. Li Xuan fought fiercely, Each time someone attached, the hidden sword within unleashed terrifying power. Li Xuan movement became unstoppable. But every battle drained his strength. Soon, he was covered in wounds, blood ran down his arm, Xiao ya supported him as they ran through the forest." you're injured!" she cried. " I'm fine,he said, breathing heavily. Behind them, sect leader Bai watched from the mountains peak, His eyes burned with fury. "Run as far as you can" he said coldly, "The sword belongs to me.The wind rushed past them as they ran, Li xuan and Xiao ya dare not to stop, behind them lay danger enemies, and death itself. The only thing their could do was keep moving forward. But Li Xian strength was already reaching it's limit.His breathing became heavy, his step slowed finally his version blue, before the girl could react, his body suddenly collapsed " Hey!" she caught him just in time, His face had gone pale, and his body was burning with exhaustion no matter how much she called his name,he did not respond.He had fainted, when Li Xuan opened his eyes again, the first thing he saw was a ceiling above him it was not like any house he had seen before, The wood were carved with ancient pattern of dragons and clouds, polished smooth with age. The room was quite and spacious,lit softly by the light that slipped through a paper window.He lay on a large wooden bed, covered with slik blanket embroidered with golden threads. Around the room stood elegant screens painted with mountains and rivers. A delicate incense burner rested on a low table, sending a thin line of smoke into the air. every thing in the chamber looked noble, like the room of someone with great status. Just as he was trying to understand where he was, a gentle voice suddenly spoke. " you are awake." startled he turned his head towards the sound. Standing a short distance away was a young woman for a moment, he almost forgot to breathe, she was extraordinary beautiful. Her face was delicate and calm, like a flower blooming in early spring. Her long black hair fell like silk over her shoulders, and she wore elegant robes of pale blue and silver that moved softly whenever she walked. Her voice was gentle and clear, carrying a natural grace that made people feel at ease in their kingdom, many people knew her name, Her highness princess Zhao yuexin. She was the princess, her beauty and charm were admired by everyone. Many young in the kingdom dreamed of winning her favour, captured by her elegance and kindness even her father, His highness Zhao Tia long was famous for cherishing and protecting his precious daughter, and now she stood quietly in the room, looking at him
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