Zhao Changhe laughed, "Why are you getting hung up on this? Even if I beat you with the help of external forces, there's nothing worth bragging about. I see your Sword Spirit has also developed a personality, it seems the battle against the Black Miao King has greatly accelerated its growth. This Sword Spirit that grows with you, when it comes down to it, will not be any less powerful than the Star River."

Yue Hongling said, "But that's a matter for the distant future. The great battle is imminent, and I hope to quickly enhance my combat power... Since Breakthrough is difficult, letting the treasured sword ascend could be a choice. Can you let Little Sparrow out to keep me company? I always feel that interacting more with a mature Sword Spirit benefits my own Sword Spirit's growth."

Zhao Changhe reached out his hand and pulled out the female Dragon Sparrow.

This time, Dragon Sparrow did not feel as uncomfortable as the last time it was drawn, sitting cross-legged in mid-air, quite speechlessly saying, "I'm not responsible for babysitting! That little brat, Star River, is already annoying enough, and here's an even smaller one!"

Zhao Changhe was taken aback, "What, you mean to say you and Star River communicate regularly?"

Dragon Sparrow replied, "Of course, that weakling stares with a pair of wooden eyes, coldly watching people, as if someone offended her. She doesn't answer when spoken to and turns around to show her butt to me. What's so great about that scrawny little butt..."

Zhao Changhe: "..."

He redefined "communication."

Turns out you're the one bothering her, isn't it? She simply can't be bothered with you, where do you get off saying she's the one annoying you?

Come to think of it, Star River still felt like a baby before, but according to Dragon Sparrow, she has grown up?

Zhao Changhe handed Dragon Sparrow over to Yue Hongling for babysitting and took out the Star River Sword himself, sitting by the hut to study it.

As his spirit entered the sword, the world within the sword appeared like a miniature starry sky, with a small girl about three or four years old lying on the Star River with her arms as a pillow. The girl wore black clothes, and her pitch-black eyes stared unblinkingly at higher stars in the night sky.

Feeling her master's spirit enter, the little girl turned to look at him, and Zhao Changhe's heart skipped a beat.

That silent, indifferent gaze devoid of liveliness in the eyes of a little girl presented a contrast beyond description.

But this was the Star River Sword.

Dragon Sparrow arose from war and slaughter, symbolizing the overbearing and ferocious spirit of a wild sword... Well, even though it seemed a bit twisted, it hadn't deviated from its essence; it was still wild and fierce. The Star River Sword, based on the Night Emperor Sword Blade, inherently determined its night sky attribute—serene, vast, moonlight eternal, unchanged through the ages. This was its rightful expression.

If Emperor Ye had been a woman, it's very likely she would have been like this, just a larger version.

Zhao Changhe suddenly wondered if the blind man he first met was also like this, even often wearing black... He wasn't sure if this was a common trait in the Heavenly Dao or if the blind man also had a night sky attribute. He had once suspected a connection between Emperor Ye and the blind man, but later probing made it seem unrelated. Now, the suspicion arose once again.

However, the blind man now had a much stronger human touch, almost as if 'if only life were as first meeting'...

Er, speaking of which, if Emperor Ye is a larger version of the Star River Sword Spirit, and the Star River Sword Spirit was forged by him... Unlike Dragon Sparrow's populous world, if he were considered Star River's father, and were to find a mother for Star River, then wouldn't Star River's mother be Emperor Ye?

Seeing her master observing her, the little girl remained silent, quietly returning his gaze until Zhao Changhe came back to his senses and apologized, starting the conversation, "Little Star River, I'm sorry, Dad has been too distracted and hasn't had a proper chat with you."

Star River seemed puzzled for a moment, tilting her head slightly, "Dad... Dad?"

Then she scratched her head, "You are my master."

Zhao Changhe could swear that although he addressed the female Dragon Sparrow as 'master' with a hint of playfulness, he definitely wouldn't with this one, he even didn't want to hear it being said. He squatted in front of the little girl, massaging her head, "You were forged by my very hands; there's no master or servant, is there?"

In fact, in Star River's eyes, the concept of 'master' was rather strange. The thought processes of Sword Spirits and humans were certainly different. It identified more with him being the master, having no concept of what parents were. As Zhao Changhe put it, it didn't object, just quietly sat there watching him, with a small confused look in its tranquil eyes.

Zhao Changhe was really flipped by the cuteness, wanting to slap himself twice. Such an adorable kid, his own flesh and blood! And he let her grow to three or four years old without a glance!

Wait a moment... Star River had been forged for at most just two months, how had she become three or four years old...

A Sword Spirit and its master shared a mutual understanding of intention. Although it didn't grasp much of Zhao Changhe's thoughts, making the communication sparse, it could clearly perceive his affection. Star River felt an inexplicable sense of warmth.

Sensing her master's confusion about her age, she took the initiative to speak, "A Sword Spirit needs nourishment from the master's Sword Intent. The more you wield me with Galaxy Sword Intent, the faster I grow... Although you often use me for ambushes, hiding in the night sands is indeed one of my images. Still, could you reduce that a bit? Too much might skew my growth..."

Zhao Changhe immediately patted his chest, "Less use, definitely less use! I won't make you bury in the sands anymore!"

"That's not necessary..." Star River's little face was very serious, "My fastest growth was during the battles with Desolate Calamity and Feng Yin. At that time, using me as the medium, you drew upon the force of the stars. You were wielding not only this sword but also commanding the Star River. The sentiment of reigning supreme under the night sky, where no demon or fiend can hide, allowed me to grow a lot..."

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