"So, this Asura Sword — is it for me to use, or for you to use?" Chu Feng asked.
"It should be usable by both of us." The Queen paused here, then added, "Come inside. Come in and let's talk."
"I… I don't dare go in," Chu Feng said.
"Don't dare? Why?" the Queen asked, confused.
At that, Chu Feng projected his consciousness into the Spirit World.
Huuuum—
The moment he stepped in, the Asura Sword unleashed its devouring force once again, beginning to consume Chu Feng's Mental Power.
"Chu Feng, what's wrong with you?"
The sudden turn of events startled the Queen badly. She hurriedly released her own power, trying to help Chu Feng break free.
But her strength was utterly incapable of resisting the suction emanating from the Asura Sword.
"Don't worry, I'm fine."
Seeing how anxious the Queen looked, Chu Feng offered a faint smile, then withdrew his consciousness back to his main body.
Once his consciousness left the Spirit World, the Asura Sword returned to normal. That confirmed what Chu Feng had told her.
"So… this is why you can't set foot in the Spirit World?" the Queen asked.
"Yeah. I don't know what's going on either. The moment I step inside, that sword starts devouring my Mental Power."
"And I have absolutely no way to resist it. Fortunately, as long as I pull my consciousness out, it stops devouring my Mental Power."
"Otherwise, I'd probably die from mental exhaustion," Chu Feng said.
"Could it be trying to acknowledge you as its master?" the Queen asked.
"It can acknowledge a master like that? That's way too brutal, isn't it?"
Chu Feng let out a helpless laugh. That sure didn't look like a recognition ceremony to him.
"Let me try." As she spoke, the Queen walked up to the Asura Sword and reached out her small hand toward the hilt.
But just as her palm was about to touch the Asura Sword, the blade gave a slight tremble…
BOOM—
A torrent of Asura power surged outward.
The Asura power transformed into a black hurricane that spun violently through the Spirit World. The sheer force sent the Queen flying.
"Uwaaaah—"
The sudden turn of events drew a scream from the Queen.
"Egg, are you alright?!"
Sensing that something was badly wrong, Chu Feng didn't hesitate. He immediately projected his consciousness back into the Spirit World.
Only then did he see that the Asura Sword had released a terrifying Asura hurricane, whirling around itself. And the Queen was lying in the corner of the Spirit Space.
BOOM—
The moment Chu Feng entered, the Asura Sword withdrew the Asura hurricane and resumed its devouring force, sweeping toward him once more.
But Chu Feng ignored it all and walked straight toward the Queen.
Though his Mental Power was being forcefully consumed and the pain was considerable — enough that it might have been fatal for an ordinary person — Chu Feng was able to endure it.
He could still move freely.
"Chu Feng, I'm fine. Get out of here quickly," the Queen said, rising to her feet.
Chu Feng was initially unconvinced, because that Asura hurricane had been truly terrifying. If it really had been the one to knock the Queen back, there was no way she could be unharmed.
But after observing her more carefully, Chu Feng found that the Queen really did appear to be fine. Only then did he return his consciousness to his main body.
The Mental Power the Asura Sword devoured was ferocious. Though Chu Feng's reserves were vast, they couldn't withstand the sword's relentless consumption.
He could bear it for a short while, but over a prolonged period, Chu Feng's life would be in genuine danger.
Therefore, until he figured out exactly what was going on with this Asura Sword, he didn't dare let it continue devouring his Mental Power.
"Egg, what happened?" Chu Feng asked.
"I get the feeling this Asura Sword is meant only for you to use, because it wouldn't let me near it."
"And I could sense its consciousness," the Queen said.
"What kind of consciousness?" Chu Feng asked.