Chapter 1168 - Our Time Is Precious
The Sword Puppet’s test was simple. They just needed to block the sword strikes thrust at them. The sword would attack them from both the left and right sides, and the contestant would have to discern where it would come from.
Even if they made a mistake and were struck by the sword, their injuries wouldn’t be fatal. However, if any disciple made more than three mistakes, they would end up failing.
Regardless if one just listened to it or observed it, the test would still seem simple. Still, the expressions on the special-grade students were quite unsightly.
The Sword Puppet’s sword moves seemed mediocre and ordinary, but they were actually quite profound and mysterious. It would sometimes come at them from the left side. However, when the puppet lowered its sword, it would seem like it came at them from the right side.
The reason behind that was the Sword Puppet’s perfect manufacturing, which made it able to move nimbly and freely. Even more critical was its shining eyes. They were made out of Martial Soul Stones and able to discern a student’s skill with a single glance.
Lin Xuan’s test ended up after he reached the 50th sword move. He had made two mistakes, so his achievement was acceptable. He let out a breath. His forehead was filled with sweat, but he was still satisfied with his results.
This was the difficulty that all special-grade students must face. The students below the special-grade were all overjoyed because it seemed to them that once it was their turns, they would need to face just 10 sword moves.
One could clearly see that sweat was on her forehead. It didn’t seem to affect her. During the 36th sword move, she made her second mistake. She had a single opportunity left.
“Humph, luck doesn’t play a role in the Sword Puppet’s test,” Xia Yi said. “All sword moves above the 40s will be more difficult.”
It was true. Lin Shuangyue was caught off-guard when she faced the 40th sword move. She almost ended up making another mistake. It seemed from her current appearance that it would be more difficult for her to block the next 10 sword moves.
As she was becoming restless, a sound transmission reached her ears. “A spirit sword is hidden inside the box. It has both a Doctrine and one’s feelings. As long as one Sword Heart doesn’t disappear, one won’t need a divine destiny.”
The person speaking didn’t leave her enough time to ponder such a statement and immediately spoke in a sharp tone, “Concentrate fully, and don’t let yourself be distracted.”
It seemed like this voice possessed magical power. It helped Lin Shuangyue calm down. It was like his voice was a bright mirror illuminating her mind and scattering the fog engulfing it.
The sword in Lin Shuangyue’s hand started intensely shaking.