A sixty-second test training, even Void Hunters can't pass?

"No rush, Miss Miyabi. You can sit and watch first. I have a trial with my disciple today."

"Alright then."

Having calmed her mood, Hoshimi Miyabi silently walked to a chair off to the side and sat down.

She glanced at the tea set on the stone table.

She silently poured herself a cup of tea.

Cupping the teacup in both hands, she looked towards Fu Hua and Cuiji in front of her.

"Cuiji, are you ready?"

"Yes, Master, bring it on."

Fu Hua gripped her hand slightly.

The Xuanyuan Sword appeared in her hand.

She tossed the sword to Cuiji.

"Use this one."

Discarding the wooden sword, Cuiji reached out and caught the Xuanyuan Sword flying through the air.

"Okay, Master."

The moment it entered his grasp, the Xuanyuan Sword emitted a faint glow.

Cuiji's eyes widened.

This sword… is it adapting to me?

"Miss Miyabi, please help me time one minute."

"Okay, Miss Fu Hua."

The timing began.

Around Fu Hua, numerous swords materialized.

This scene surprised Hoshimi Miyabi, who was seeing it for the first time.

"Last for 60 seconds, Cuiji."

As the words fell, the swords around Fu Hua shot towards Cuiji like arrows.

Seeing this, Cuiji gripped his sword and moved with incredible speed.

The Xuanyuan Sword in his hand sliced through the air, creating a flurry of defensive sword strikes around him.

Unfortunately, the swords materialized by Fu Hua were not only numerous but also incredibly powerful.

Each time his sword collided with hers, Cuiji's arm went numb.

In less than ten seconds, his weapon was knocked out of his hand by Fu Hua.

Countless swords were aimed at him.

"8.78 seconds."

Hoshimi Miyabi quickly announced.

"Hmm, not bad. Cuiji, your growth is quite acceptable."

"Hoo—"

The swords around him vanished, and Cuiji let out a sigh of relief.

"Master, this is too difficult."

"This is merely a simple test to see if you can achieve unity between man and sword."

"When you can last for a full minute, it will be about time."

Picking up the Xuanyuan Sword from the ground, Cuiji bowed.

"Your disciple understands."

"Good, go rest now."

This challenging test made Hoshimi Miyabi grip her Demon Blade tightly.

Unity between man and sword?

"Teacher, may I try this test?"

"You may. Cuiji, start the timer."

"Yes, Master."

Hoshimi Miyabi slowly stood up and walked to face Fu Hua.

She slowly gripped the hilt of her blade.

Her other hand waited by her fingerprint scanner to unlock.

As the timer began.

Fu Hua formed a hand seal with her fingers, and countless precious swords materialized, flying towards Hoshimi Miyabi.

Is this what it means to be a Void Hunter?

She moved like a slithering snake, weaving through the countless swords.

She drew the Demon Blade in her hand.

Clang, clang, clang—

The sound of metal colliding echoed within the mountain gate.

So amazing, Miss Fu Hua.

Can I achieve oneness with my sword?

As she thought this, blue flames began to appear on Hoshimi Miyabi's blade.

Though it was fire, the low temperature radiating a chilling cold announced its peculiarity.

After ten seconds, Fu Hua increased her output power once more.

The precious swords accelerated, now wreathed in sword energy.

Due to a moment's carelessness, Hoshimi Miyabi's clothes were torn in several places.

Her focus intensified.

Sweat beaded on her forehead.

The speed of her Demon Blade's swings increased even further.

Time slowly passed.

The moment they reached the twentieth second.

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Suddenly, countless precious swords materialized around Hoshimi Miyabi.

Above her head, a giant precious sword began to charge, preparing to smash downwards.

Her pupils contracted.

She slightly lowered her stance and sheathed her blade.

Holding her breath, she concentrated.

Shing—

The instant the Demon Blade was drawn, Hoshimi Miyabi was surrounded by ice-blue slashes, blocking the incoming precious swords.

Then, Hoshimi Miyabi began to charge as well, unleashing a blue slash towards the giant sword rapidly descending from above.

Hiss, hiss, hiss—

The sound of tearing metal rang out.

A large amount of sparks began to appear on the Demon Blade and the precious swords.

Along with the giant sword condensed by Fu Hua being cut in half.

The surrounding attacks also paused for a moment.

She looked down at her sword-holding hand, which was trembling uncontrollably.

The numbness had almost filled her entire arm.

So heavy. Every strike from Miss Fu Hua is so heavy, like chopping a thousand-pound cauldron.

Twenty-one seconds.

Swish, swish—

Countless giant swords, like the one just now, materialized around Hoshimi Miyabi. Fu Hua flicked her finger, and they mercilessly lunged towards Hoshimi Miyabi.

Seeing this, she refocused her attention. Blue frost flames began to gather on her blade, and she swung it with effort.

And so it continued, for a full forty-five seconds.

Her face covered in sweat, Hoshimi Miyabi panted heavily, looking at the giant swords.

However, they stopped their attack and dissipated.

Fu Hua clenched her hand, condensing a long sword, and shot towards Hoshimi Miyabi like an arrow released from a bow.

Seeing this, Hoshimi Miyabi reacted swiftly, quickly raising her blade to parry.

Clang—Crack—!

The instant their weapons met, the long sword in Fu Hua's hand shattered.

But at the same time, Hoshimi Miyabi was sent flying backward.

She quickly adjusted her angle and landed.

Behind her, Fu Hua had already reformed her long sword and was thrusting it at her.

After dodging, I swung my sword again.

Fifty seconds.

Fu Hua gathered sword energy in her longsword and struck rapidly at Hoshimi Miyabi.

Finally, unable to resist, Hoshimi Miyabi knelt on the ground. Her longsword was held directly at the other's throat.

"50 seconds and 01."

Cuiji saw this and quickly shouted.

As soon as she finished speaking, she waved her hand and the longsword vanished.

Fu Hua nodded calmly.

"Miss Miyabi, your strength is truly astonishing. To achieve such results on your first trial."

Fu Hua stepped forward and slowly extended her hand to help her up.

"Th-thank you, Master."

A faint fragrance wafted into Hoshimi Miyabi's nose as she looked up at the girl before her.

The girl's natural aura was so captivating. So imposing.

"However, there seems to be an issue with your sword..."

After composing herself, Miyabi drew her sword.

"This is the Demon Blade passed down in the Hoshimi Family."

"Is that so? Although you wield it with great ease now, there is still a gap between you and it."

"You cannot unleash its greatest power."

Hoshimi Miyabi paused.

"Is that so..."

"Yes, I cannot offer much more help regarding the specifics."

"After all, it is your weapon. It should be subdued by its owner, personally."

"I understand, Master."

Waving her hand, Fu Hua turned and sat back down on the stone bench.

She picked up her tea.

"Cuiji, did you see what you will face next?"

"Yes, Master."

"Hurry and practice."

"I will."

Although Cuiji was very shocked by the recent test, even the Void Hunter had failed.

She wasn't afraid, though. She knew Fu Hua wouldn't set up an impossible test.

Besides, if she could break through this trial, wouldn't that mean she would also possess Void Hunter-level combat power?

Then, she could protect Anbi well.

And when she proposed that thing to Anbi, the other party could only...

Heh heh.

Fu Hua frowned as she glanced at Cuiji, confused about what she was chuckling about.

"Ahem, Miss Miyabi, please go wash up first. Cuiji will show you the way."

"Okay, Master."