Chapter 1168
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 .
"Who will go first?" the Deputy Pavilion Master asked .
The Sword Puppet wouldn't force one to use one's Sword Domain or Sword Soul . It tested a person's overall skill, and its test was more accurate than the Sword Doctrine's test .
"Who will go first among you?" The Deputy Pavilion Master looked at the seven special-grade students .
The seven students exchanged glances . One among them immediately stepped out . It was a student that Lu Ping had seen several times but had never spoken to .
That student was quite solemn as he tightly held his sword . He realized how powerful the Sword Puppet was . The test wouldn't give regard to his feelings .
The Sword Puppet's eyes lit up . It locked onto the student and instantly thrust its sword .
After a short while, the students who had assumed the Sword Pavilion lowered the difficulty were all dumbfounded . This student's performance was completely different than Lin Xuan .
He ended up in a sorry state when he faced the first 10 sword moves . When he reached the 12th sword move, he made a mistake and felt even more pressure . He ended up making another mistake while facing the 14th sword move . He made a third mistake while facing the 20th sword move and was eliminated .
This student was stunned and looked quite dejected . He wanted to say something, but he quickly recalled the difficulty of special-grade students' graduation exams . He understood the reason behind his failure . As he thought back to Lin Xuan's performance, he was astonished .
Lin Xuan raised his head proudly and enjoyed the crowd's gazes .
"It's unknown how many times this guy practiced in the Sword Tower," Lin Shuangyue said in a low voice . "If that wasn't the case, he wouldn't have the gall to show off here,"
Lu Ping also felt like that was the reason behind it, but he didn't bother commenting on the matter .
"The Sword Puppet possesses a simple mind," Xia Yi said . "Once the first mistake is made, it will adjust the difficulty . If a mistake is not made, the Sword Puppet's sword strikes become more merciless . "
Even though she shared the Sword Puppet's special traits, nothing would change . That knowledge wouldn't be of any help to the students .
"I will go," Shi Xiao said .
He felt like it would be better to get the test done early and walked toward the Sword Puppet . Regardless of whether test changed or not, he didn't hold any expectations for it .
Everyone before who attempted to condense a Sword Soul or Sword Domain ended up failing . However, Shi Xiao still had a performance better than all disciples who passed the test before him . The reason was perhaps because his mentality had slightly changed .
It was during the 27th sword move that he made his third mistake . The Sword Pavilion's students started discussing the Sword Puppet .
"This isn't any easier than the Sword Doctrine's test . "
"It seems like it's difficult to join the Sword Tower . "
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