Chapter 29 - Completion of the Trial, Abundant Rewards!

Chapter 29: Completion of the Trial, Abundant Rewards!Her eyes glistened like autumn water in the soft candlelight, dressed in a fiery wedding gown. Her skin resembled snow, and her hair was as dark as ink, creating a stunning contrast. Her fair, snow-white skin was delicate and smooth, and her long, white jade legs were shapely and well-proportioned. Under the candlelight’s glow, her skin had a subtle radiance.

At this moment, Murong Qianxue, unlike her usual cold demeanor on her wedding night, displayed a blush on her delicate face, making her look extraordinarily beautiful.

Gu Liuyun couldn’t tell if this was real or an illusion, but he wished it would never shatter if it were an illusion. The moonlight was as gentle as water, and outside the window, a pair of swallows nestled together. Inside the room, the newlyweds had also entered the realm of dreams, creating a tranquil night.

The couple’s life after marriage was calm and heartwarming. Gradually, Gu Liuyun’s memories began to blur and fade. He started to forget his past and current life, even though he underwent some assessment.

One day, Gu Liuyun woke up from his slumber, instinctively reaching out, but found no one there. He turned to see Murong Qianxue sitting in front of the table, lost in thought, holding two long swords. Those swords were part of her dowry, the most renowned pair in the world. He rose and approached Murong Qianxue, embracing her gently.

“My lady, why did you wake up so early?” He asked.

Murong Qianxue sighed softly, “If I continued sleeping, I might never wake up.”

After saying that, Murong Qianxue stood up slowly, handed him a long sword, pulled the other long sword from its sheath, and slashed at Gu Liuyun.

With a sudden realization, Gu Liuyun’s memories flooded back, making everything clear again. At the same time, an old voice, the sword spirit, spoke beside them, urging them to follow the way of the sword or fall into a never-ending illusion.

Gu Liuyun gazed into the eyes of the woman before him, and, under the influence of the sword spirit, he slowly raised the long sword in his hand. Murong Qianxue regained her icy composure, and her eyes showed no emotion as she raised her sword. The next moment, both struck, aiming for each other’s hearts!

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Gu Liuyun slowly opened his eyes and found himself lying in a spacious hall, with Murong Qianxue beside him. Their hands were still tightly clasped, just as they were when they first entered the secret realm.

At the same time, Murong Qianxue also awakened.

“Why didn’t your sword strike?” She inquired.

“Your sword didn’t strike either,” Gu Liuyun responded.

“If what he said is true, we may never wake up again,” she expressed concern.

“It’s not so bad to have a senior sister by my side,” Gu Liuyun replied with a gentle smile as he looked at Murong Qianxue.

[Ding! After going through the illusion and discovering her true heart, Murong Qianxue’s favorability increased significantly!].[Ding! Murong Qianxue’s favorability +500!].[Ding! The relationship between you and Murong Qianxue has been upgraded, and it is currently on the fifth level: standing together through thick and thin.].

Gu Liuyun chuckled and raised his hand, intending to touch her exquisite countenance.

“Ahem!” Suddenly, a coughing sound interrupted Gu Liuyun’s action, startling them.

A figure of an elderly man in white robes slowly appeared, gazing at the two. Gu Liuyun and Murong Qianxue quickly stood up and paid their respects. Gu Liuyun said, “Elder Sword Spirit.”

The white-clad elder remained silent for a moment, then suddenly smiled, “Hehe, you can call me the Supreme Elder.”

The two were puzzled, not able to understand the situation.

Gu Liuyun had a thought and asked, “Is the Sword Spirit a part of you?”

The Supreme Elder nodded and explained, “Indeed, the original clone had no consciousness, but the moment you passed the trial, my primordial spirit took over.”

Murong Qianxue nodded and asked, “So, does that mean both my junior brother and I passed your trial?”

The Supreme Elder chuckled and said, “Even though you passed by chance, I still need to ask: what is the true meaning of the third trial? If you can’t answer that, you still haven’t passed.”

Gu Liuyun and Murong Qianxue exchanged smiles and replied in unison, “The way of the sword is merciless, but human beings have compassion.”

“Hahaha!” The Supreme Elder burst into laughter, looking satisfied, and said, “Very well, you’ve passed this test!”

[Ding! Congratulations, you have successfully passed the sword cultivator inheritance assessment. Your reputation is +1000!].

Accompanied by the prompt sound, the Supreme Elder waved his long sleeves, and six beams of light fell in front of each of them.

Gu Liuyun examined the items in front of him closely, seeing three suspended objects: a radiant orb, a small elixir, and a completely transparent crimson crystal longsword.

Murong Qianxue had the same items in front of her, with the only distinction being the color of the longsword, which was a deep blue resembling a thousand-year-old black ice.

Gu Liuyun gently touched these items, and a prompt sound immediately resonated. S~ᴇaʀᴄh the N0vᴇlFirᴇ.ɴet website on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of nøvels early and in the highest quality.

[Ding! Obtain the inheritance of sword repair!].

Sword Mastery Inheritance: Successfully passing the first trial with a 100% completion grants you access to a comprehensive range of sword techniques, body movements, sword cultivation methods, and sword divine powers!

[Ding! Get a Sword Spirit Pill!].

Sword Spirit Pill: Perfectly clearing the second level with a 100% completion will grant you the ability to seamlessly add a new sword repair profession slot without overwriting your original occupation!

[Ding! Obtained the Lifebound Sword – Crimson Heart!].

Lifebound Sword – Crimson Heart: Successfully passing the third trial with perfection grants you a sentient artifact capable of growth. When in a team with the holder of “Lifebound Sword – Azure Serenity,” it bestows an additional power boost!*