But although the aura was perfect, it seemed there was something missing, and most importantly, it was half the size of a regular sword, and currently it can be called a dagger rather than a sword.
After its transformation, it again transformed into light and went back into his mind.
He felt its presence settling deep within him, merging with his soul, as though it had only awakened a part of itself and was waiting for something more to reach completion.
The First Sword watched this unfold with an unfathomable gaze.
"It has recognised you," he said. "But you are not ready yet."
Apollo remained silent, sensing the faint pulse of the half-formed sword within his consciousness. He also felt it was slowly improving his understanding of the Eternal Sword Law.
"Find the other piece, and then return here, and I will answer your questions." And then, without waiting for him, he forcefully teleported outside directly at the first step of the Celestial Sword Monolith, where he started.