"After the elders left, thinking back on those words, even Ke Jianan was quite puzzled, as were the elders, unable to understand the specific situation. The woman's attitude was strange, seemingly agreeing but not quite agreeing. She also deliberately held back during the sparring, not causing any injuries. Ke Jianan sighed, 'This woman is extraordinarily talented, truly not an easy character.'
Bai Caiwei said, 'The elders returned without success, having sheathed their swords. What happened afterward? What did the old swordsman say?'
Huang Axia said, 'The old swordsman has come down from the mountain! He is the cornerstone of the Sword Alliance, his position highly respected. This journey down the mountain is of great importance, and the elders wished to accompany him. But the old swordsman refused them all, determined to go alone.'
