Some Sword Shadows popped and shattered halfway, while others managed to last for most of the journey before breaking apart.
In any case, not a single Sword Shadow had yet been seen drifting out of the cliff's mouth.
The airflow had become purer, which strengthened the protective effect of the Sword Spirits outside the Shield. So even though the airflow had intensified, the two of them actually felt a bit more relaxed. Even the headache that had been plaguing them eased considerably.
Gazing at the huge cave in the cliff face and feeling the sharp airflow constantly rushing out, Li Shifan looked up again toward the top of the cliff path.
He noticed that some rock was also missing from the top, leaving a deformed, triangular gap in the otherwise smooth and flat rock ceiling of the path. Through the gap, he could see the sky directly above.
Li Shifan said hesitantly, "You don't think this cave was blasted open, do you?"
