Han Li stood in front of the Origin Reversing Stone Sword and took a light breath. He chanted and activated his sword technique.
Rays of misty green spirit light flew out like swords and disappeared into the first stone sword in a flash.
All of the vagrant elders nearby wore disappointed expressions at the sight of Han Li's mediocre techniques. As for the native elders led by Zhu Feng, they all wore mocking expressions on their faces.
After all, in their opinion, with such a clumsy technique, it was already not bad to be able to control a stone sword.
Many people had no interest in watching and looked away.
The stone sword was shrouded by a green light. After a sword hum, it slowly floated up.
The black light on the stone sword continued to attack, but the green light around the sword was tough. Although it flashed wildly, there was no sign of it breaking.
When Han Li saw this, he pointed again.
Another streak of green sword light shot out from his fingertip and entered the second stone sword.
A ray of green sword light enveloped the stone sword. With a clear sword hum, the second stone sword also slowly floated up.
However, the sword hum was much smaller this time.
Many people turned to look at Han Li in astonishment, and the contempt in their eyes immediately lessened as they turned to look at him once more.
After summoning two stone swords, although Han Li's face was slightly pale, it didn't seem to be too strenuous.
Could it be another three swords?
Qi Liang looked at Han Li with a slight smile. No one present was more familiar with Han Li's cultivation in the Dao of the Sword than he was. Three strikes would be no problem for him.
At this moment, he was concerned about whether Han Li could achieve four swords to dampen the spirits of the local elders.
Han Li adjusted his breathing for a moment before pointing his finger again.
A ray of green light entered the third stone sword.
He changed the sword technique in his hand and let out a low shout.
There was another sword hum and the third stone sword also floated up. However, compared to the previous two, it was a bit slower and seemed to be a bit forced.
"Three swords!" There was a burst of surprise around.
Xiong Shan also looked over in surprise and seemed to be a bit interested.
Back then, he had personally tested Han Li's aptitude and found that it was extremely poor. He didn't expect that Han Li's Sword Dao cultivation was actually not weak.
The black light on the three stone swords resonated with each other, causing the green light around the swords to flicker violently, as if they would shatter in the next moment.
Han Li's face suddenly turned pale, and beads of sweat appeared on his forehead.
His hands moved like wheels, and rays of green light shot out. Most of them entered the three stone swords and stabilized them. The remaining half of the green light entered the fourth stone sword.
A trace of surprise flashed in Xiong Shan's eyes when he saw this.
"What?!
This person actually wants to challenge the Four Swords! "The nearby crowd burst into an uproar.
Zhu Feng, who didn't even look at Han Li, frowned slightly.
Qi Liang could not help but take a step forward and stare at the fourth stone sword. His face was filled with anxiety as if he was the one controlling it.
A dazzling green light appeared and enveloped the fourth stone sword.
A loud sword chime rang out!
Everyone present held their breaths as they stared at the stone sword.
The fourth stone sword trembled slightly and rolled on the ground. It swayed a little, but the next moment, a dazzling black light erupted from the four stone swords at the same time, tearing all the green light apart.
Bang bang bang bang!
The four stone swords all returned to their original positions.
Han Li grunted and a trickle of blood flowed from the corner of his mouth.
Everyone present was happy and disappointed when they saw this. It could be said that they had different expressions.
"Sigh …" Qi Liang lowered his eyes and heaved a long sigh.
Zhu Feng was still expressionless, but his eyes relaxed.
Xiong Shan seemed to feel that it was a pity as well. He nodded and said, "I didn't expect you to have such outstanding talent in the Sword Dao. You're not far from the Four Swords Realm."
"Thank you for your praise, Deputy Sect Master. I'm still far from it," Han Li said humbly.
Xiong Shan took a deep look at Han Li and uncharacteristically encouraged him, "You were originally a vagrant cultivator. It is already difficult for you to reach this level of cultivation in the Dao of the Sword. You must work hard in the future. Don't waste your talent."
Han Li felt strange about Xiong Shan's attitude but he quickly agreed.
"Hmmph!" Zhu Feng stood on the side and watched the two of them. A dark cloud flashed across his eyes before disappearing.
Han Li quickly left the field and found an empty spot to sit in a lotus position. He took out a completion Dan that he originally planned on giving to Meng Yungui and the others. After swallowing it, he began to regulate his breathing.
The nomadic Elders originally wanted to come over and chat with him, but after seeing this, they stopped.
The test continued.
Up until now, Xiong Shan hadn't pointed out anyone. Everyone here knew that he would watch until the end.
Those who were the first to take the test all felt regretful. If they had watched a few more times, their results might have been different.
Those who hadn't participated in the test were all here to observe others. After Han Li sat down, nobody came forward.
"What is it? You people are giving up?
Then the test ends here … "Xiong Shan's face darkened as he scolded.
"Deputy Daoist Xiong, let me try." Qi Liang's voice rose.
He took a deep breath and walked to the stone sword.
Han Li's body was faintly glowing with green light as if he was trying his best to recover. However, his mind was racing.
This Inverse Yuan Stone Sword sure had some tricks up its sleeves. The Lifeless Sword Sect used it as a test.
Based on the way he controlled the stone sword, he should have been able to reach the fifth sword. He could even challenge the sixth sword. Sadly, he couldn't really try. It was a pity.
But …
He suddenly thought of something, and the corners of his mouth curled up into an imperceptible smile.
Boom!
The ground shook. Three stone swords fell from the sky and landed on the ground.
Qi Liang's face was pale, but his eyes were full of joy.
Following Han Li's guidance, though he was far from reaching the fourth sword, his performance was not bad. He also managed to shake the fourth sword. He should have no problem being selected.
Han Li nodded imperceptibly.
In fact, by giving guidance to Qi Liang, he had repaid Qi Liang for leading him into the Fire Dragon Taoism.
"The third sword." Xiong Shan nodded slowly and said.
After a while, the last person finally finished the test. However, since Qi Liang, no one could activate the third sword.
Han Li opened his eyes and stood up.
Among the 40 True Immortal Realm inner elders who accepted the task and came to the Heavenly Sword Peak, there were 13 people who could control more than three swords.
Among them, there were six local elders, only one less than the casual cultivator elders. Moreover, Zhufeng had reached the highest four swords. However, Han Li and Qi Liang on the casual cultivator elders' side could barely shake or lift the fourth sword. Therefore, the two sides were almost the same.
However, in the various battles within the sect, due to the fact that the local elders had the advantage in terms of resources, geography, and other aspects, they had always been able to suppress the loose cultivator elders. The current outcome naturally caused these people to be rather unhappy in their hearts.
Xiong Shan walked slowly to the center of the square, turned around and glanced at the crowd.
Those who had only reached one or two swords knew that they had no hope of winning, so their expressions were calm and relaxed. Naturally, there was no suspense in pursuing the edge. Only the twenty people who had reached three swords met Xiong Shan's gaze with nervous expressions and held their breaths.
"Zhufeng, Li Feiyu, Qi Liang … Zhen Qi.
The ten of you stay, the others can leave. "After a while, Xiong Shan said calmly.
Among the ten people, there were five casual cultivator elders and five local elders.
"Congratulations, Brother Li and Brother Qi.
Speaking of which, if it weren't for the two of you, we would be looked down by those people again! "The bearded man surnamed Nan walked over and cupped his hands.
This person's Sword Principle cultivation was not strong, and he could only control two stone swords. Naturally, he couldn't be selected. However, he was a man who could accept and accept, so he didn't feel unhappy.
"I was just lucky." Qi Liang smiled.
The other unsuccessful casual cultivator elders congratulated Han Li and the other four and left.
Soon, only Xiong Shan and the ten elders were left in the square.
Looking at the ten people in front of him, Xiong Shan showed a satisfied expression and was about to say something.
At this moment, a black escape light appeared in the distant sky, like a dark lightning, accompanied by a deafening roar of thunder and lightning. In the blink of an eye, it was above everyone's head.
The black escape light suddenly fell, like a thick black lightning. The martial arts square trembled slightly, and a man in a purple robe with a jade belt appeared.
This person's facial features were not ugly, but his whole body was incomparably black, as if he had been smoked. He was extremely tall, more than twice the height of an ordinary person. His arms were as thick as an ordinary person's waist, and his fists were as big as a washbasin. The muscles on his body were like hard black iron and stone, and his purple robe was bulging.
"Brother Mo, this is my cave residence, not your Immortal Origin Hall. Who do you think you are?" Xiong Shan snorted coldly and shouted in a deep voice.
"Haha, Brother Xiong, don't blame me.
I heard that Brother Xiong had gathered the sword cultivators to open the grand formation, so I hurried over. Please forgive me for offending you. "
The purple-robed man laughed loudly, and his voice seemed to be able to penetrate gold and stone, making the eardrums of Han Li and the others a little tight.
Although the words were apologetic, there was no apology in the purple-robed man's tone and expression.
Xiong Shan snorted coldly, as if he did not intend to argue anymore.
"Speaking of which, why didn't Brother Xiong inform me that you were going to start the sword formation?
According to our agreement, I'll lend you those things, but you have to let me watch from the sidelines when you refine your bonded magic treasure. Could it be that you're not going to fulfill your promise, Brother Xiong? "the purple-robed man asked as he rolled his eyes.
"Doesn't Brother Mo know everything about my Sky Sword Peak? Do you need me to inform you?" Xiong Shan said lightly.
"Brother Xiong must be joking!" The purple-robed man heard this and laughed loudly.
"Brother Li, this person is Elder Mo Xie of Immortal Origin Palace. He is very talented, and it is said that he participated in the deputy dao lord election ten thousand years ago. After he failed, he cultivated in seclusion for nearly ten thousand years.
Now, his strength has greatly improved, and it is said that he is only a step away from the peak of True Immortal Realm. "Qi Liang's voice sounded in Han Li's ears.
Han Li's eyes flickered, and he slowly nodded.
He had already guessed the identity of this purple-robed man, but he did not expect that this person was really Ye Feng's master, Elder Mo Xie.
"It seems that these people are the sword cultivators that Brother Xiong has found.
Tsk tsk, they don't look very good. Don't ruin Brother Xiong's plan. "Mo Xie glanced at Han Li and the others, and said without any trace of politeness.
"You don't need to worry about this matter.
Let's go! "Xiong Shan snorted, and the latter part of his sentence was directed at Han Li and the others.
As soon as his voice fell, Xiong Shan turned into a golden light and flew into the distance.
Han Li and the others soared into the sky and followed him.
Mo Xie laughed again, but he was not angry. He turned into a black lightning and followed.
… …
Not long after Xiong Shan and others left, a group of Tianjian Peak attendants in white robes walked up neatly from all directions of the square. They were only at the core formation realm. They started to carry the Origin Reversal Stone Swords away one by one.
These Inverse Yuan Stone Swords were not only difficult to control, but they were also extremely heavy. More than ten Core Formation cultivators worked together to barely lift one sword.
As a result, when these people began to lift the fourth stone sword, one of them suddenly shouted, attracting the attention of the others.
"I say, Brother Wang, why are you making such a fuss?"