The Need to Queue Up

The trial ground outside Peach Blossom Village lay hidden deep within a valley, apparently to prevent people from wandering in at will. Following the fissure inside, the group arrived at a corridor somewhat similar to the previous trial.

Only, there was no longer a one-incense-stick time limit here. Instead, they had to obtain a sword to clear the trial. Countless streaks of white sword light hung upon the wall opposite them, humming and trembling as the group advanced.

"Careful," Immortal Whale Rider warned, once again taking the lead to scout ahead.

As his figure rose into the air, the sword lights ahead began to hum more fiercely. After a few breaths, one streak of sword radiance shot toward him!

Whoosh—

The sword came like lightning, nearly too swift for the naked eye to catch. Avoiding it would not have been difficult for Immortal Whale Rider, but he did not do so. Instead, his eyes shone like stars as he abruptly struck out just before the sword light reached him!

Bang!

In that flash of sparks and flint, his right palm made the slightest contact with the flying sword, producing an explosive boom. The sword then changed course, flying to one side and vanishing into the corridor.

Immortal Whale Rider raised his hand and looked at his reddened palm, giving a soft laugh. "It really isn't simple."

Even with his cultivation, striking in haste had not allowed him to catch that flying sword successfully.

Seeing this, everyone behind him heightened their vigilance. When sword light approached them, they did not dare try catching it and instead did their utmost to dodge. With sword light this swift, merely evading it was already difficult.

Especially Elder Yin. He had been slightly too slow when dodging sideways and had nearly been struck by the