The Purity Mantra

Ma Budian slowly let out a breath, his mind settling completely as he silently circulated the Heart-Cleansing Mantra.

He used the mantra to guide himself toward goodness, and to guide others toward goodness. Let all things turn toward good, and let the Dao-heart return to its origin.

As the Heart-Cleansing Mantra circulated through his body, every distracting thought vanished from his mind. His spirit grew clear and tranquil, unafraid of the cold or evil spirits. The fear and unease brought on by the sinister ground in the dead of night disappeared entirely, leaving only calm and certainty in his heart.

He raised a hand and swept it across the air. A short peachwood sword quietly appeared from the System's storage space...

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