King's Awakening

Chapter 766: Chapter 766: The Life of a Saint
 

“The Saint, Ling Yun.”

As the scene before his eyes changed, White Mitchell found himself back in the ancient temple, and an additional name appeared on the stele.

Ling Yun!

With this, White Mitchell’s judgement was further affirmed.

What he had just experienced was the life of the Saint Ling Yun.

“Could this stele record the life experiences of these Saints?” White Mitchell pondered.

“I can experience the life trajectories of these Saints through their experiences, and understand their battle skills.” White Mitchell continued, eyes glimmering with faint longing.

Before White Mitchell could ponder more, the scene before his eyes changed again.

Mitchell Village lay on the desolate edges of the East. The people of Mitchell Village led impoverished lives due to its remote location. The villagers were mostly orphans or abandoned children who were left to fend for themselves without parental love. Among them, a child named White Mitchell was the most pitiful in Mitchell Village.

White Mitchell lost his parents when he was still a baby and was discovered abandoned in a wilderness. Daniel Mitchell, the village head of Mitchell Village happened to be patrolling at the time and found the pitiful child, promptly taking him back to the village. Having no descendants, Daniel Mitchell decided to adopt White Mitchell as his son.

However, because of the early loss of his relatives, White Mitchell was melancholic and introverted, silently bearing the hardships of life alone. He did not feel fortunate because of the village head’s kindness, but instead felt like he was a burden.

Life in Mitchell Village got more difficult year by year. The farms were barren, and the labor-deficient village could not produce enough food to sustain life. The village head, Daniel Mitchell, singlehandedly shouldered all the farm work. As he aged and his physical strength diminished, he frequently collapsed in the fields from exhaustion.

The Destiny Sword Sect was one of the most elite martial arts sects of the East, wielding a swordsmanship embedded with spiritual power that could transform them into the Sword Immortal soaring in the sky. When White Mitchell was fourteen, a messenger from the Destiny Sword Sect named Gael came to Mitchell Village. Gael admired Daniel Mitchell’s talent and tenacity and decided to take him as a disciple. Looking at the village head’s exhilarated face, White Mitchell’s heart was filled with envy and discontent.

Under the guidance of the Destiny Sword Sect, Daniel Mitchell embarked on his journey of practicing swordsmanship. He would get up early every day to practice his swordsmanship alone and read the Sword Manual at night, continually exercising his body and inner strength. One of the difficulties he faced was the understanding of swordsmanship. Every time he saw the profound swordsmanship in the Sword Manual, he felt insignificant like he was facing an endless sea.

Seeing the ever-progressing swordsmanship of the village head was somewhat shocking to White Mitchell. He was astonished by the village head’s determination and perseverance and also wished that he could become as powerful as the village head.

In addition to practicing swordsmanship, the village head also taught White Mitchell some basic swordsmanship and methods of controlling his inner strength. White Mitchell studied diligently. Though the progress was slow, he believed that as long as he worked hard, he would eventually break through his limitations.

Just when White Mitchell was tirelessly striving to improve his swordsmanship, a great disaster struck Mitchell Village. Evil forces oppressed Mitchell Village, looting their remaining fields and possessions, throwing the people of Mitchell Village into even greater despair.

To protect his clan and the people of his village, Daniel Mitchell decided to challenge the plunderers with his skill in swordsmanship. Seeing the village head resolutely charging towards the enemies, White Mitchell also decided to defend his homeland. He began to earnestly cultivate his swordsmanship and strive to improve his strength.

Through countless trials and dedication, White Mitchell finally achieved a breakthrough in swordsmanship. He came to understand the essence of the way of the blade and learned how to use his inner strength to maximize his swordplay. Gathering his strength, White Mitchell, alongside the village chief, successfully repelled the invaders and defended their home, the Mitchell Village.

From this point on, Daniel Mitchell and White Mitchell became more determined to diligently improve. They began to rebuild Mitchell Village. They repaired the buildings and fields destroyed by the invaders, restoring life to the estate. Simultaneously, they assembled a fortified group to ensure the village’s safety. To protect the villagers, Daniel Mitchell and White Mitchell didn’t only increase the strength of the armed group but also set up training classes, teaching swordsmanship and inner strength control skills, enabling villagers to defend themselves.

Under the leadership of the village chief, Mitchell Village gradually regained its past prosperity and wealth. The sword skills of Daniel Mitchell and White Mitchell kept improving; they had friendly exchanges and mutually boosted progress, gradually forming an all-in-one sword duo. They developed new swordsmanship based on sword cultivation and kept their experiences noted down. These accounts eventually formed a complete Sword Manual. This Sword Manual has been handed down to this day and has become the unparalleled martial art technique of the Destiny Sword Sect. Under the instruction of the village chief and White Mitchell, the disciples of the village practiced their sword skills diligently. The reputation of the village gradually spread in all directions.

With the expansion and growth of the village, Daniel Mitchell and White Mitchell began to draw attention from the outside world. Major factions in the Cultivation World sent representatives in the hope of recruiting them. However, Daniel Mitchell and White Mitchell always stayed at the village, remaining unfazed by the allure of wealth and status in the outside world. They believed that the village was their foundation and that the people of the Mitchell family were their responsibility, and they couldn’t just leave them behind.

However, not all times were smooth sailing. At the peak of the village’s prosperity, a disaster suddenly struck Mitchell Village. A mysterious enemy appeared, threatening Mitchell Village with force and demanding that its ownership be transferred to him. Facing a powerful enemy, Daniel Mitchell and White Mitchell decided to launch a fierce battle, defending the dignity of the village and the safety of the people.

Daniel Mitchell and White Mitchell, leading the village’s armed forces, engaged in a fierce fight with the enemy. By using their superior sword skills and smart utilization of their inner strength, they entered a deadly battle with the enemy. Every clash of swords was packed with life-threatening pressure, but neither Daniel Mitchell nor White Mitchell backed down. They used their bodies and sword skills to protect the village and its people.

The battle was exceptionally intense, and both sides paid a heavy price. Both Daniel Mitchell and White Mitchell were heavily injured, but they didn’t stop. They encouraged one another and firmly continued the fight. Finally, with the unified strength of Mitchell Village and the heroism of Daniel Mitchell and White Mitchell, the enemy was finally repelled, and Mitchell Village was defended.

After their victory, Daniel Mitchell and White Mitchell fortified their beliefs. They decided to develop and strengthen the village and make it a center in the whole Cultivation World. They admitted more cultivators to the village and established a Cultivation Academy specifically designed to train sword cultivators and those who cultivate inner strength. The reputation of the village’s Cultivation Academy gradually spread throughout the Cultivation World, becoming a sacred place that many cultivators aspire to join.

Time flew by. Daniel Mitchell and White Mitchell had grown old, but their love and dedication to the village were still the same as before. Mitchell Village had become one of the most respected clans in the Cultivation World, and Daniel Mitchell and White Mitchell had become legendary sword cultivators of their generation.

Their story inspired many young cultivators and made them understand that as long as they persevere and strive hard in cultivation, they can break their limits and realize their dreams. With their sword skills and bravery, Daniel Mitchell and White Mitchell laid the foundation for their legacy within the Destiny Sword Sect, setting an example for successors to follow.

The prestige of the village chief and the courage of White Mitchell caught the attention of the volatile Hayden, the head of the Destiny Sword Sect. Hayden decided to visit Mitchell Village to meet Daniel Mitchell and evaluate White Mitchell.

Upon his arrival at Mitchell Village, Hayden highly praised Daniel Mitchell’s swordsmanship and invited him to join the Destiny Sword Sect. Daniel Mitchell emotionally agreed, stating his aspiration to become a true Sword Immortal alongside White Mitchell, protecting their home.

Hayden also examined White Mitchell and found his progress within a short time to be immense, believing that he had the potential to become a Sword Immortal. Consequently, he decided to take White Mitchell into the sect, officially making him a member of the Destiny Sword Sect.

Upon joining the Destiny Sword Sect, the world of White Mitchell turned upside down. There were many experts in the sect who sharpened their quality through stringent cultivation practices and cruel competition. Despite being the surrogate son of the village chief, White Mitchell received no special treatment in the sect, needing to work even harder than the rest to receive acknowledgment.

Every day, after meals, White Mitchell would learn and discuss swordsmanship techniques with his fellow disciples and participate in various assessments held by the sect. With his dedication and perseverance, he continuously surpassed himself, gradually winning the respect and support of others.

White Mitchell, who kept making progress in swordsmanship, also found a path to pursue his dreams. He decided to become the most outstanding disciple in the Destiny Sword Sect, bringing glory to Mitchell Village.

The cultivation journey is a long and solitary path, and White Mitchell was no exception. He woke up early to practice his sword skills and read the Sword Manual at night, exhausting himself in this relentless cycle. Even as his strength grew day by day, he held a bit of fear in his heart, worried that this path might consume him.

One day, Hayden and Daniel Mitchell notified White Mitchell that they were ready to venture far away in search of an ancient sword legacy. This legacy rumoredly allows cultivators to merge their selves with the sword, reaching the realm of the Sword God. White Mitchell was full of anticipation; he also hoped to receive this legacy, to become a true Sword God.

White Mitchell accompanied Hayden and left Destiny Sword Sect to search for clues about the ancient swordsmanship legacy. However, their journey was fraught with dangers and endless tests of life and death. Landslides and wild beasts were everywhere, with plots and schemes lurking all around. White Mitchell constantly faced life-threatening challenges, growing amid the struggles between power and wisdom.

Finally, in the last trial, Hayden sacrificed his life to protect White Mitchell. His death filled White Mitchell with deep sorrow and sadness. But before Hayden’s death, he implored White Mitchell to persevere and fulfil their mission.

In the face of his loss, White Mitchell became more determined, and became the Destiny Sword Sect’s first true Sword God. Using his own strength, he protected Mitchell Village and the Destiny Sword Sect, becoming a role model and idol for the people.

However, the journey of the Sword God didn’t end there. White Mitchell knew there were many more tasks to be done, and many more people who needed his help. He began to travel around, eradicating evil for the sake of the common people, standing for justice, and constantly improving his swordsmanship.

In numerous confrontations where the innocent were being wronged, White Mitchell gradually understood the true meaning of his cultivation. He realized that although swordsmanship was incredible, the real power came from the firmness of one’s heart and the determination to strive for justice.

In the end, White Mitchell returned to Mitchell Village, where he popularized the swordsmanship he learned among the local populace, teaching them how to protect themselves. As a result, Mitchell Village gradually escaped poverty, becoming a flourishing land on the Eastern frontier.

White Mitchell looked at the changes in Mitchell Village with great satisfaction. Standing on top of a hill, looking down at the tirelessly hardworking villagers, he was acutely aware how their happiness was connected to his own efforts, giving rise to a deep sense of fulfillment and pride.

Nevertheless, there’s never an end to the world’s affairs, and the path of the Sword God is no exception. White Mitchell felt an inner call, knowing he has to continue moving forward, facing even more challenges and dangers.

So, White Mitchell left Mitchell Village and began a new journey. He set off on a quest, travelling throughout River South, eradicating tyrants to help the civilians. He helped the residents of Wailing Village get rid of bandit harassment, saved the oppressed citizens of Phoenix City, and became their hero.

The name of White Mitchell spread across the land like the wind, becoming a symbol of justice and courage. His deeds were told by one generation to the next, as if they had become the legends of myth.

However, White Mitchell knew well that swordsmanship alone could not solve all problems. He decided to improve himself further by learning more skills and knowledge. He sought out Gael, the renowned Violin Immortal in the martial world, and asked her to teach him the art of playing the qin.”

Seeing the determination on White Mitchell’s face, Gael happily agreed to his request. She taught him how to play the qin, explaining that the power of music can heal pain and bring inner tranquility and peace.

After a long period of learning, White Mitchell gradually mastered the art of the qin. His music was like the flowing stream, like dense woods, bringing unparalleled tranquility and comfort to people.

White Mitchell then combined his swordsmanship with his music skills, becoming an invincible sword himself. He used his sword to eliminate evil and his qin to soothe pain, bringing peace and hope to the world.

Yet, there will always be endless evil in the world. White Mitchell knew that his journey was far from over. He delved deep into valleys, visited various heroic figures, and made more like-minded friends along the way.

Together they formed an organization championing justice and peace, fighting for the righteous cause. White Mitchell became the leader of this organization, carrying on with his belief, striving to bring more light to the world.

As time went by, White Mitchell’s deeds got handed down through the ages. His name reverberated far and wide and he was turned into an object of people’s faith and admiration. His swordsmanship and qin skills were passed down and became a martial arts legacy celebrated for many generations.”

White Mitchell’s sword could split iron like mud, his qin’s melody could shake heaven and earth, his deeds were forever etched in people’s memory. He became a legendary figure of a generation, an idol leading justice and peace.”

White Mitchell began to put away his sword and qin, knowing he had completed his mission. He returned to Mitchell Village and seeing the villagers leading happy lives, he was greatly comforted.

However, he knew that the world still needed heroes and many more people were in need of his help. He decided to pass on his knowledge to more aspiring individuals, to nurture more swordsmen and musicians.

Mitchell Village reopened the martial arts school and music academy, becoming a cradle for nurturing talents. Countless aspiring individuals came to learn, hoping to become heroes like White Mitchell, carrying on the tradition of justice and peace in the world.

White Mitchell spent the rest of his life in the martial arts school and the music academy, passing on his wisdom and experience step by step. In addition to swordsmanship and qin skills, he taught them a profound understanding and care for all things in the world.

He told them that only with a heart filled with justice and inner strength could they truly become a swordsman and a musician. They should use their power to protect the good and use their heart to convey peace and hope.

In his later years, White Mitchell stayed by his students’ side as they grew, witnessing them becoming excellent swordsmen and musicians step by step. They all cherished their love for the world and their belief in justice, as guided by White Mitchell, tirelessly studying and constantly progressing.

Watching their growth, White Mitchell was extremely comforted and proud. He knew that his mission had not been in vain, and his philosophy had been passed on in these students.

Yet, at the same time, the world still harbored evil and injustice. White Mitchell realized that although he was old and frail, he still had the responsibility to protect the people.

So he established a training camp on the borderland, attracting numerous aspiring individuals to participate. These people also cherished the same belief and determination as White Mitchell, they were ready to fight for justice to the end.

The training camp was bustling day and night, with the sound of swords and qins reverberating in the camp. White Mitchell and his students worked together to build a powerful Swordsmen Legion.

One day, a notorious dark force emerged again, challenging the righteousness of White Mitchell and his disciples. Leading his students, White Mitchell joined the fight, strongly battling the evil forces with their swordsmanship and music.

The battle was fierce, and White Mitchell’s aging body was at times on the brink of collapse. But he gritted his teeth and refused to back down. He knew that this battle would determine the victory of justice over evil.

Eventually, White Mitchell and his students defeated the dark forces. They defended justice and peace with their swords and qins.

White Mitchell knew that this was the last battle he would take part in. He returned to Mitchell Village and never departed from there again.

He set up a small memorial at home, displaying the trophies and highlights of his lifetime. Sitting on a chair, White Mitchell quietly looked at these memories, his mind filled with thoughts.

In this final moment, White Mitchell felt content. He had brought peace and hope to people with a lifetime of effort, and he would forever be remembered by them.

“Happiness and peace are the most precious treasures, and they are the meaning of our efforts.” White Mitchell sighed deeply, with a smile on his face.

He closed his eyes, stepping onto the path of eternity.

The deeds of White Mitchell were once again passed down, and the people honored him as the “Sword God” and the “Violin Immortal”. The people of Mitchell Village pledged in his name to defend the righteousness of their homeland.

The sword and qin of White Mitchell were worshipped by the people as sacred objects. A temple was erected in Mitchell Village, where a statue of him was enshrined.