This made him feel relaxed and happy.
Although he could no longer execute precise sword skills, he felt as if his life had surmounted a great mountain.
He had witnessed the darkest landscapes, indulged in desires within that darkness, transforming into a fearsome demon. Now that everything was calm, he wanted to pursue the light on the other side of life.
...
The following year, February.
The white-robed swordsman and the beautiful woman in red crossed the river past Antelope Pass.
After passing through Tian Nan and Hua Mo counties, the beautiful woman in red asked, "Do we continue south?"
The white-robed swordsman replied, "I've heard that Lady Yama in the Southern Land is quite powerful. Let's go there to bless."
The beautiful woman asked, "What blessing?"
The swordsman laughed, "A child."
