Volume 1, Chapter 100 – The Profound-Rank Supreme-Grade Dragon Abyss Sword

Among all the disciples, aside from Liu Ruyan, who was still in seclusion, only Gu Luoli had reached the Golden Core realm.

When she arrived alone at the deepest section, where the profound-rank supreme-grade artifacts were stored, even though Gu Luoli had already prepared herself mentally, her breath still caught.

What appeared before her was not merely a handful or a few dozen artifacts, as she had imagined, but hundreds of artifacts in countless shapes and colors.

Some blazed like the scorching sun, some glimmered like a cold and secluded moon, some were as steady as mountains, and others were as nimble as flowing water.

Sabers, spears, swords, halberds, axes, battle-axes, hooks, forks, bells, cauldrons, pagodas, mirrors, seals, banners, and flags…

The sheer variety far exceeded Gu Luoli’s imagination!

“How is this possible?!”

Gu Luoli’s pupils contracted slightly, and the golden light deep within her double pupils began to circulate unconsciously.

She came from Qingyun Sacred Land and had once been its Holy Maiden, so she had naturally seen many profound-rank artifacts.

A sacred land possessed a deep foundation, but profound-rank artifacts, especially high-grade and supreme-grade ones, were hardly as common as cabbages.

Usually, only core elders or true disciples who had rendered great service to the sacred land were qualified to receive one as a reward.

The sword she had once used was a profound-rank mid-grade flying sword, already among the finest equipment available to anyone of her generation at the time.

Yet before her…

As far as she could see, artifacts crowded the space, their spiritual light falling like rain!

Two or three hundred profound-rank supreme-grade artifacts were displayed here as though they were ordinary goods!

Even Qingyun Sacred Land could not produce such an array. Across the entire continent, there were probably very few factions capable of taking out so many with ease!

Was this the true foundation of Yaochi Immortal Palace?

What kind of existence was Master, exactly?

Just as Gu Luoli’s mind was reeling, a sudden change occurred!

The artifacts seemed to have been attracted by the vast spiritual power of her Nine-Pattern Golden Core and the unique Dao Resonance released after her double pupils awakened.

The entire artifact display area abruptly came alive!

Buzz!

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Clang!

Dong!

Swords rang with clear notes, sabers hummed with fervor, bells chimed with distant resonance, and cauldrons sounded with weighty force.

More than a hundred profound-rank artifacts trembled in unison!

The spiritual light enveloping them suddenly surged, erupting into dazzling brilliance!

Powerful auras, some sharp, some heavy, some blazing hot, and some bitterly cold, burst forth like torches being ignited, intertwining and colliding!

The depths of the treasury seemed to transform into an ocean of spiritual energy in an instant!

Countless spiritual fluctuations filled with longing, curiosity, and even a hint of competition surged toward Gu Luoli like a tide!

They were “watching” her, “sensing” her, and displaying their extraordinary qualities to her!

The sight resembled countless stars competing in brilliance and a hundred birds paying homage to the phoenix!

Gu Luoli stood at the center of the storm, her robes and long hair fluttering despite the absence of wind.

She could clearly sense the delight these artifacts felt toward her. Some of their spiritual awareness had only just been born, while others had been nurtured for hundreds or even thousands of years.

These more than three hundred artifacts seemed to “know” just how terrifying the potential of the young woman before them was, a girl who possessed double pupils and had condensed a Nine-Pattern Golden Core.

If one of them could become her bonded artifact and grow alongside her, then perhaps one day in the future, it could follow its master to witness a broader world and even undergo a fundamental transformation!

This was an opportunity!

For these artifacts, it was an opportunity of unimaginable magnitude!

Thus, they no longer remained silent. One after another, they actively released their most powerful auras, attempting to attract the young woman’s attention.

For a time, lights and shadows crossed before Gu Luoli’s eyes as more than a hundred artifacts revolved around her, waiting to be chosen.

Someone lacking resolve or experience would likely have been overwhelmed and unable to decide when faced with so many powerful artifacts actively courting their favor.

Gu Luoli, however, was only startled for a brief moment before quickly steadying her mind.

She closed her eyes and used her heart to feel and to “listen.”

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She needed a sword.

A sword capable of carrying her Sword Dao, matching her double pupils, and following her as she cut through every obstacle in her path.

Her divine sense swept over each flying sword like invisible tendrils.

Although most of them were powerful, she always felt a slight barrier between them. None was a perfect match.

Until…

Her divine sense settled upon a flying sword hovering silently in a corner.

The sword was three feet and six inches long. Its blade was not completely straight, but curved with a graceful yet fierce arc like the body of a swimming dragon.

Along the spine of the blade ran a fine pattern resembling dragon scales, naturally formed from the guard all the way to the tip.

Its guard was not of an ordinary design. It had been carved into two roaring dragon heads facing one another, their mouths clasping the blade. The design was ancient and domineering.

Dragon Abyss!

The sword’s name instantly surfaced in Gu Luoli’s mind.

At the same time, an exceptionally clear intent reached her through the blade.

That intent carried longing, scrutiny, and an even stronger sense of excitement and battle intent!

“Dragon Abyss…”

Gu Luoli softly spoke the name and slowly opened her eyes.

She no longer hesitated. Stepping forward, she passed through the artifacts that were still flashing with light and arrived before the blue-green longsword hovering silently in the air.

She extended her right hand and slowly reached for its hilt.

The instant her fingertips were about to touch it, a roar exploded from the blade.

Roar!

It sounded like the bellow of a colossal dragon from ancient times!

Faced with the sudden impact of dragon might and sword intent, Gu Luoli’s expression did not change.

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She knew this was Dragon Abyss testing her.

At once, the Nine-Pattern Golden Core within her began to revolve violently, and vast, pure spiritual power surged out!

At the same time, golden light blazed deep within her double pupils!

Vitality circulated in her left eye, while destruction faintly manifested in her right!

“My Dao encompasses life and death and contains yin and yang. In the future, I will surely walk an invincible path!”

Gu Luoli’s calm and resolute voice rang out clearly amid the dragon might and sword intent.

“Since you are named Dragon Abyss, you should know that a hidden dragon rests in the abyss, and when it rises, it shall soar through the Nine Heavens!”

“Walk beside me, and I will not disgrace you!”

The instant her words fell, her five fingers closed firmly around the hilt of the Dragon Abyss Sword!

Buzz!

The blade shook violently!

In the next moment, its ringing vanished.

The Dragon Abyss Sword rested quietly in Gu Luoli’s hand, its dark blue-green blade smooth, restrained, and understated.

Satisfaction appeared in Gu Luoli’s eyes.

She lowered her gaze to the Dragon Abyss Sword in her hand and said softly,

“From this day forward, we stand side by side.”

The Dragon Abyss Sword hummed faintly, as though responding.

Gu Luoli sheathed the sword, turned around, and left the profound-rank artifact section.

When she reappeared before Yun Yun and the other disciples who had already chosen their artifacts, everyone sensed that Senior Sister Gu now possessed an indescribably sharp edge.

It was not ostentatious. Rather, it was a majesty restrained to the utmost, yet impossible to ignore.

Although the sheathed longsword in her hand had not been drawn, it faintly emitted an obscure fluctuation that made the surrounding yellow-rank artifacts seem to bow before it.

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“A profound-rank… artifact…”

A knowledgeable disciple murmured, eyes filled with awe and envy.

Yun Yun looked at Gu Luoli, the smile in her eyes deepening as she nodded slightly.

“It seems you found the partner best suited to you.”

“Yes, Deputy Palace Master.”

Gu Luoli bowed respectfully.

Yun Yun nodded again.

“An artifact choosing its master is part of your destiny. Make good use of this sword, and do not fail it.”

“Luoli will remember.”

With that, every disciple at Foundation Establishment or above had chosen an artifact they desired.

The group left the treasury, and the hall’s doors slowly closed.

Every disciple stroked their newly acquired artifact, their eyes filled with both cherishment and fighting spirit.

With these powerful aids, they felt even more confident about the approaching expedition into the Laws Secret Realm!

Yun Yun looked at the group of young disciples before her, now fully equipped and radiating unstoppable momentum, and spoke in a clear voice.

“Now that you have obtained your artifacts, you are like tigers given wings.”

“However, the dangers within the secret realm are unpredictable. External objects may be useful, but they can never be as dependable as your own cultivation and state of mind.”

“Use the final half month to consolidate your cultivation, familiarize yourselves with your artifacts, and adjust your condition.”

“In half a month, it will be time for all of you to reveal your edge!”

“Yes!”

The disciples answered in unison, their voices shaking the roof tiles.

A soaring battle intent surged into the sky!