In the heart of the Sword Ruins, nestled in a valley, lay a circular lake. This serene body of water was alive with countless sword-shaped symbols, darting about like fish in an ocean of blades. It seemed as though the lake itself was a vast sea of swords.1

Mist rose from the lake's surface, intertwining with the clouds above, forming a majestic column of mist that channeled the ethereal aura of Immortals into the heavens. This pillar of mist was the backbone of the mighty Ruination Sword Array, drawing its power from the lake.0

Peering into the depths, one could see a treasure trove of Spirit Stones, Saint Stones, and even precious Immortal Jades! These stones, brimming with the essence of Immortals, were the lifeline of any magic array. While the array could sustain itself on the natural aura of the world, defeating formidable foes and maintaining the array was a costly affair—a truly extravagant expenditure!0

This was why the inhabitants of the Sword Ruins harbored doubts about activating the Ruination Sword Array. The mines of the Eternal Sword Prison were finite,...0