OBS Chapter 1076 Could it be... that he's going to fail?
Chapter 1076 Could it be... that he's going to fail?
"Although I don't know what this testing stone is, I'm sure Gu Xiu is fine."
"Isn't that obvious? Even the Sword Saint himself called him someone with the potential to become a Sword Immortal. In the entire Vast Universe, there is no one else like him. Such a person may have some differences in cultivation level, but in terms of sword comprehension, there is absolutely no room for argument."
"That's true. What I'm more curious about now is who is stronger, Gu Xiu or Ye Wentian."
"Ye Wentian hasn't made a move in a long time. When he does, it's only to complete the tasks assigned by the Tian Ce Mansion. So it's really hard to tell his true strength. But his cultivation has stagnated for five hundred years, so he must have reached a terrifying level by now, right?"
"I'm afraid that's true. Gu Xiu is only at the late stage of the Nascent Soul realm, yet he can already fight against a Supreme Being and escape unscathed from their clutches. Ye Wentian's strength is probably no weaker than Gu Xiu's."
"I'm really looking forward to the battle between these two prodigies."
"..."
Seeing that Gu Xiu in black robes had already drawn his sword, many people began to talk about it. Even the few experts on the Heavenly Ranking were now observing him warily.
but.
Without exception, no one believed that the testing stone could stop Gu Xiu. They were more curious about the difference in strength between him and Ye Wentian. Most people wanted to see just how strong Gu Xiu really was through this one sword strike.
Hearing these words, Gu Xiu in black robes only felt that they were absurd and laughable.
These foolish mortals.
They actually thought that Ye Wentian, this ant, had the ability to fight them. How utterly foolish!
Think of this.
He gritted his teeth, glanced once more at the testing stone before him, a fierce glint in his eyes, and suddenly thrust his longsword forward. Like everyone else, his cultivation was suppressed before the testing stone, but he remained confident that his swordsmanship would absolutely amaze everyone.
Can……
After thrusting out three sword strikes, Gu Xiu in black robes suddenly felt something was wrong, as if some force was interfering with him, constantly telling him something.
give up.
This sword strike was useless.
No matter how many methods you use, your meager strength will be of little use.
As these thoughts arose in his mind, they carried a mysterious power that made him involuntarily want to loosen his grip on the sword.
what happened?
Why is this happening?
How could I possibly fail to strike with this sword when I have witnessed the existence of my true self!
Gu Xiu, clad in black, paled and his expression turned grave. He forced himself to shake off the jumbled thoughts and tried to thrust his sword into the testing stone. However, this only had some effect at the beginning; as his sword drew closer to the stone, the distracting thoughts intensified.
For a fleeting moment, even Gu Xiu in his black robes had his doubts.
No matter how hard you try, the sword in your own hand will ultimately be a futile effort. So why not stop and not waste your energy?
This feels weird.
He knew perfectly well that this was the strange power of the Sword Testing Stone, and he knew that he could pass the test by completing this one strike. Yet, despite knowing so much, both his mind and body subconsciously resisted the urge to thrust the sword out!
slow.
It's getting slower and slower.
This fierce sword strike, which should have carried hatred and invincible power, began to veer and sway as it drew closer to the testing stone, making one wonder if the sword might be dropped at any moment.
"What's going on? Could he... be going to fail?"
"No way, this is someone known as a sword immortal, and he couldn't even pass the test of the sword-testing stone?"
"What a joke! Although the Sword Testing Stone has a high elimination rate, it's definitely not impossible to pass. How could a dignified Azure Profound Sword Immortal be unable to do it?"
Gu Xiu was already a popular candidate for this Sword Offering Ceremony, and it wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that he was the center of attention. At this moment, Gu Xiu's reaction in black robes was immediately noticed, causing a burst of exclamations.
Unbelievable!
Some people think that the rumors about Gu Xiu are wrong, and that he may not actually be that strong.
Some people think that the test of the sword stone might be too difficult this time, otherwise how could even Gu Xiu not pass it?
At this moment, Gu Xiu in black robes was already furious to the extreme. He kept reminding himself not to let go and to thrust out the sword, but no matter how hard he tried, he could not do this seemingly simple action.
At this moment, the words Gu Xiu had said before inexplicably popped into Gu Xiu's mind once again.
"you are not me."
"Can you be sure that what you call your true self is real?"
These words were like a spell, shaking his resolve, even causing his jet-black hair to shift and change color. However, just when Gu Xiu in black robes thought he was doomed to fail, a peculiar power suddenly arrived from afar, flowing into his body, his arm, and the longsword in his hand.
next moment.
The hand that was about to let go suddenly thrust out towards the testing stone in front of it with an indomitable momentum.
"Tsk~!"
With a muffled thud, the longsword was successfully thrust out in an instant. It wasn't just a simple success; it pierced straight through the testing stone that had remained untouched until now, with the entire sword embedded inside!
"Success!"
"Hiss, what terrifying strength is this? It even pierced through the testing stone!"
"This is the potential of a sword immortal, this is the true potential of a sword immortal. Gu Xiu probably didn't even use his full strength just now."
"Yes, that must be it. A sword immortal is still a sword immortal, too powerful!"
Exclamations of surprise rang out at that moment.
Gu Xiu accomplished a feat that no one else could. Others could only thrust their swords out normally, without even harming the testing stone. But Gu Xiu not only injured it, but even pierced through it.
Such strength is astonishing and has elicited countless exclamations.
If it were before, Gu Xiu in black robes might have laughed triumphantly in the face of such exclamations, but this time, he simply lowered his head and walked silently to a secluded spot.
When he looked up, his gaze was fixed on a certain spot.
There was the small courtyard where he used to live, where a Xuanwu puppet sat cross-legged, and... there was also Gu Xiu's true form's Tongming Sword Heart.
He had actually failed just now, but the power of the Clear Sword Heart suddenly arrived at the critical moment, helping him to successfully thrust out that sword. Otherwise, he would have lost face today. Although he has saved face now, he is not happy at all.
Yes, there was only deep resentment.
He couldn't believe it was all real, and he couldn't believe why he had failed. At one point, he even wanted to kill everyone present and slaughter everyone who had seen his pathetic side!
However, what he resented most was the original consciousness that he had imprisoned.
"He must have left me with some tricks!"
"Otherwise, I wouldn't have been unable to strike with that sword, and I certainly wouldn't have had his Clear Sword Heart come to my aid at the crucial moment. Yes, that must be it. That damned villain must have used some kind of trick!"
He felt he had found the key to the problem: his incompetence was not due to his own incompetence, but rather to the machinations of the true form. Otherwise, how could a dignified ruler like himself be no match for even a broken rock?
For the rest of the day, Gu Xiu, dressed in black, sat alone to one side, trying his best to find the contingency plan left behind by the original owner.
He seemed to be possessed, convinced that this backup plan must exist, and that it must be within him.
Just a pity.
Even when the entire trial of the Sword Testing Stone was completely over, he had no clue whatsoever, not even the slightest hint.
His strange behavior naturally attracted a lot of attention.
However, no one thought of anything else. Most people felt that this was the nature of a master. Even those who had dealt with Gu Xiu before couldn't help but find it strange, because they sensed a sinister and violent aura from Gu Xiu.
This was something that should never have appeared on Gu Xiu, but it did.
but.
Before they could figure it out, Jiang Jiansi reappeared.
After a day, the selection of the testing stones has been completed, and according to the previous rules, the second round of selection will begin next.