Chapter 484 - 349: Myriad Sword Meteors

Chapter 484: Chapter 349: Myriad Sword Meteors

The Sui Xian Sword Spirit’s thoughts were quite simple. In its heart, its master, Cao Jinxian, was the most important. Everything else was secondary.

And as for Yu Changsheng, even though he was Cao Jinxian’s junior brother, it was impossible for the Sui Xian Sword Spirit to let him obtain the legacy so easily. If Yu Changsheng’s talent wasn’t up to its standards, the Sui Xian Sword Spirit would even grow to hold a rather poor opinion of him.

After all, as a loyal Sword Spirit, in the Sui Xian Sword Spirit’s mind, Cao Jinxian was sacred and inviolable, high above all others. Therefore, whether Yu Changsheng was worthy of being his junior brother was still a matter for consideration.

These thoughts swirled one by one in the Sui Xian Sword Spirit’s mind, but on the surface, it maintained a cheerful smile. It thought for a moment, then said slowly and deliberately:

"Of course, regardless of anything else, you are my master’s junior brother. If your talent makes you worthy of the legacy, I won’t be stingy. To obtain the legacy, you must pass through three trials."

The Sui Xian Sword Spirit glanced at Yu Changsheng and continued:

"And don’t say I’m not looking out for you. You have the option to withdraw from the trial at any time. You just have to say the word. But if you do, it will count as you failing the trial, and the legacy will be beyond your reach."

"In past trials, once they began, there was no opportunity to withdraw midway. It was either pass or perish. The worthless and the weak are not worthy of my breath. So, at the very least, you don’t need to worry about your safety."

As the Sui Xian Sword Spirit said this, it stared straight ahead, its tone light and its words casual, as if this were the most normal thing in the world to it.

"Is that so..."

Yu Changsheng was taken aback by these words. A hesitant, conflicted look crossed his face for a moment before he finally gave a slight nod.

’To be guaranteed that the trial won’t be dangerous is a pretty good deal.’ Though Yu Changsheng had been deliberately revealing his relationship with Cao Jinxian from the very beginning, he wasn’t naive enough to think that this connection alone would make the Sui Xian Sword Spirit willingly hand over the legacy.

This outcome was already quite good. As for anything more, Yu Changsheng didn’t dare to ask for it.

After all, according to the Sui Xian Sword Spirit, the outcome for past Trial Takers who failed seemed to have been rather grim.

’In that case...’ Yu Changsheng mused for a moment, then gestured with his hand and spoke respectfully to the Sui Xian Sword Spirit in a low voice, "Senior, if it’s convenient, I hope you can also go easy on the child who came in with me..."

The Sui Xian Sword Spirit glanced at Yu Changsheng, seemingly a little surprised. It raised an eyebrow, then nodded and said:

"You mean the Spirit Body that came with you? His Status is special, so you needn’t worry. Even if an accident occurs during the trial, he won’t perish. You should be more worried about yourself."

The Sui Xian Sword Spirit spoke casually, but deep in its eyes, a dark gleam flashed and vanished.

"That’s good to hear."

Yu Changsheng let out a long sigh of relief, his heart settling. He felt a certain responsibility to look after the Purple Child, so hearing the Sui Xian Sword Spirit’s words put him much more at ease.

"If you are ready, the trial begins now."

The Sui Xian Sword Spirit shot a casual glance at Yu Changsheng and spoke indifferently.

"Mmm," Yu Changsheng nodded lightly.

"The entire trial is divided into three levels. This first level will test your Comprehension and your talent for the Sword Dao. You should know that your senior brother was a supreme genius who cultivated both the Sword Dao and the Beast Taming Dao. Therefore, this legacy is inevitably related to the Sword Dao. You must be prepared."

"To be honest, I don’t have high hopes for you. I can only sense the fluctuations of Beast Taming from you, without the slightest trace of the Sword Dao. If you can’t hold on midway through the trial, remember to tell me."

After speaking, the Sui Xian Sword Spirit fixed its piercing eyes on Yu Changsheng, awaiting his response.

"Understood. I’ll be in your care then, Senior."

Yu Changsheng’s attitude was excellent—extremely respectful and gentle, giving no cause for complaint. He showed no arrogance whatsoever despite being Cao Jinxian’s junior brother. This point greatly satisfied the Sui Xian Sword Spirit.

And so, with an internal nod of approval, the Sui Xian Sword Spirit floated up and gave a light wave of its hand. The Sui Xian Sword, which had been plunged into the earth, trembled slightly and began to hum. An infinite Sword Intent erupted from it, causing the entire space to ripple. Layers of shockwaves spread out as the countless Stars in the sky flickered, and a terrifying will suddenly descended.

Consequently, one after another, Sword Shadows appeared in the firmament. Densely packed, they hung across the sky. The boundless Sword Light obscured the starlight. Heaven-reaching Sword Intent descended, and the Sword Shadows flickered, leaving trails of sword marks in their wake like streaks of light. Their power was restrained, yet they held a hidden profundity.

"This level of the trial is called the Return of the Myriad Swords. The damage dealt to you by every Sword Shadow here is real. Pay close attention to the trajectories and Sword Intent of these Sword Shadows and comprehend them carefully. A Sword Decision Technique is hidden within them. For every part of the Sword Decision Technique you comprehend, you will be able to control a corresponding portion of the Sword Shadows."

"The attacks from these Sword Shadows will grow stronger over time. Therefore, you need to comprehend the Sword Formulas within them as quickly as possible and hone your Sword Intent."

"Finally, when you can control sixty percent of the Sword Shadows... actually, I’ll lower the requirement for you. You only need to control half of the Sword Shadows here, and you will have passed this stage."

The Sui Xian Sword Spirit’s voice suddenly became ethereal and indistinct, echoing throughout the space like the toll of a great bell. It stood amidst the sky full of Sword Shadows like a king among swords, its expression calm and indifferent as it looked down at Yu Changsheng and spoke faintly.