Chapter 972: The Gloom Dispels

"Of course, it's true. Otherwise, how could I be standing here perfectly fine now?" Miaohong replied.

"Good, good, great!" Upon hearing Miaohong's response, Zheng, covering his tears, was visibly moved.

"However, what still puzzles me is that the curse disappeared without any reason," Miaohong said, frowning slightly at this moment.

"Could it be because of the dragon fish?" someone asked.

Miaohong shook her head.

The dragon fish gifted by Yifeng last time, she hadn't used it at all, knowing it was her final moment.

"Then, Hong'er, think again, have you taken any rare treasures recently?" Zheng asked again.

Miaohong shook her head once more.

Even if she had taken some rare treasures, they were common in the Sword Valley, and their effects were well known. It couldn't possibly be the reason for the disappearance of the curse within her.

"Eh?"

"The curse within me has also disappeared!"

Just as everyone was puzzled, a disciple in the crowd suddenly exclaimed in pleasant surprise.

His exclamation immediately drew everyone's attention to him.

"Is it true?" Zheng and Miaohong asked in unison.

Others also eagerly awaited his response, their eyes filled with anticipation.

If the curse within this disciple had truly disappeared, then it wasn't a coincidence, and it might even mean...

"Absolutely true, Valley Master, Miss," the disciple hurriedly responded under their expectant gazes: "Just now, hearing Miss say that the curse within her had inexplicably disappeared, I subconsciously checked myself, and indeed, I found the curse gone."

The disciple's words struck their minds like a revelation.

"Quick, quick, everyone, check the curse within you immediately," Zheng's voice, filled with immense power, echoed out.

Instantly, each disciple closed their eyes, focused their energy on their dantian, and looked inward.

Moments later, voices began to emerge.

"Valley Master, Miss, my curse has also disappeared."

"Yes, mine is gone too."

"It's gone, really gone, hahaha!"

For a moment, various sounds of joy, sobs, and exclamations filled the entire training ground.

"Uncle Zheng, what about you?" Miaohong asked expectantly.

"I... mine is gone too," Zheng said, his body trembling, choking back tears, unable to believe that the curse within him had truly disappeared.

He never imagined that his family, the Piao family, would one day be freed from the seal.

Tears uncontrollably streamed down his face, and his knees heavily hit the ground.

"Heavens, you've finally opened your eyes."

"The descendants of the Piao family no longer have to endure the misfortune of this curse."

"The dark cloud that loomed over the Piao family has finally lifted..."

For a time.

The entire Sword Valley was immersed in joy, with countless people weeping with happiness.

It's hard for ordinary people to imagine what a mountain the curse was over their heads, pressing down on the Piao family for a hundred thousand years, making it hard for them to breathe.

But now, the curse has finally disappeared. The joy of a new lease on life, the longing for the future, and the fear of past gloom intertwined, making countless people unable to hold back their tears.

Above the sky, several figures in black robes silently watched all this.

"These years have truly been hard on them," one of the black robes revealed a dog's head, speaking solemnly and sighing.

"Yes!" Beside him, the centipede also nodded.

Usually playful, they now felt a heavy heart.

The leader, Lou Benwei, remained silent, quietly watching all this.

After a long, long time, the white palm bone under the black robe waved slightly.

A tremendous force descended upon the Sword Valley!

Perhaps the people on the island wouldn't feel it immediately, but the Sword Valley had now been completely transformed.

If it was once a wasteland, it was now a land of immortals.

Those living on this land, whether in talent or cultivation, would receive extraordinary enhancements and great blessings.

The dog and others held deep respect for Lou Benwei.

"But boss, what exactly happened back then?" the dog couldn't help but ask.

Lou Benwei slightly raised his head.

Remaining silent.

After a long, long time, he finally responded, "When the time comes, you will naturally know."

With that, his white palm bone gently tapped the space, causing it to ripple like water, directly opening a spatial rift.

In the next moment, he led the dog and others into the spatial rift, then disappeared without a trace.