A Seemingly Familiar Sword

In this magnificent, golden hall, the dark-skinned boy, like a ghost, watched over everyone present.

The light around him distorted slightly, making his figure disappear silently.

The dark-skinned youth was originally rated as mediocre, and no one knew how he had gained the Empress Secret Realm's recognition in such a short time.

The dark-skinned youth's gaze swept over the two gray-robed youths who had received the title of "Sect Leader," then looked at Lin Xin Tong, and finally, his gaze lingered on Yi Yun for a long time.

When he stared at the others, they didn't react, but when he looked at Yi Yun with a silly smile on his lips, Yi Yun suddenly turned his head away.

"What's wrong?" Lin Xin Tong asked, somewhat puzzled, when she saw Yi Yun turn his head.

Inside the gate of light, apart from the dragon pillar and the altar, there was nothing else. Could it be that Yi Yun had made some other discovery?

Yi Yun glanced at a corner not far away; it was empty and there was nothing there.

Yi Yun frowned slightly. He was very sensitive to the presence of energy, and there was clearly an invisible energy source in that place that was originally empty.

Is it one person?

Yi Yun's heart skipped a beat, and he immediately turned his head away, no longer looking. He didn't know who the other person was, but Shentu Nantian hadn't noticed him standing there, the other person's strength was undoubtedly far above his own.

He was deliberately hiding his existence, and Yi Yun didn't know his purpose, but in any case, he didn't want to continue spying on him, otherwise he would be discovered.

"He found out?"

The dark-skinned youth glanced at Yi Yun with slight surprise. He didn't know if it was a coincidence that Yi Yun looked back at him. He didn't think that a junior Yi Yun, with such cultivation level, could detect his presence.

At this moment, Shentu Nantian and the others had already begun selecting array plates.

One by one, the array plates were triggered, conjuring up all sorts of scenes.

Not every array plate records the duel between experts and wild beasts. Some array plates record the mysteries of laws, or the scenes of ancient Great Emperor cultivating and fighting.

These ancient Great Emperor were also very powerful, but they were still far inferior to the Black Armored Warrior from before.

The most obvious point is that while many trial participants felt the pressure when viewing these array plates, the pressure was not as intense as before.

The pressure was less intense, and the laws weren't as profound as before, so they could still barely glean some understanding from them.

This delighted many people.

Just then, the emotionless voice from the Empress Secret Realm suddenly rang out. "Each of you has half an hour to choose two array plates. After you have chosen, the altar will be sealed by the array."

"Hmm? Only two pieces can be chosen?"

People were slightly taken aback; it was indeed a pity that they had entered the treasure mountain but could not leave with a full load of treasures.

And if I can only choose two pieces, how should I choose?

There are many array plates available, and you're not worried about your chosen one being taken away, but half an hour is a very short time.

This choice is of paramount importance, not only concerning the opportunities they will receive, but also the outcome of this trial. A poor choice will bring their journey to the Empress Secret Realm to an end.

People like Gongsun Hong and Shentu Nantian were cautious and hesitant.

Shentu Nantian looked at the image of the Black Armored Warrior's array plate again. After the appearance of the giant Kun and the Black Armored Warrior in the vast Undying Sea, the terrifying pressure was unbearable for Shentu Nantian. Even though he managed to withstand it for a few breaths, he still couldn't understand the secrets of the Black Armored Warrior's moves. The gap was too great.

This array plate...

Shentu Nantian looked at the array plate of the Black Armored Warrior with a look of unwillingness on his face. This array plate was extremely valuable, but it was too difficult. He had rashly chosen it, but he could not comprehend it at all, which was a waste of a choice opportunity.

After weighing the options repeatedly in his mind, Shentu Nantian finally gave up on the array plate.

Many people shared Shentu Nantian's plan: many of the array plates on the altar were of too high a level, and if they spent too much energy on them, they might end up with nothing.

Choosing the weaker arrays and figuring out a few things from them would be enough to benefit them.

After several trials, the eeriness and abnormally high difficulty of the Empress Secret Realm had already made these people back down.

Don't be greedy, just get what you want.

This is the real thing.

At this moment, Yi Yun and Lin Xin Tong were also choosing formation plates.

Yi Yun repeatedly observed the scene of the black-armored warrior fighting the giant Kun. That earth-shattering spear strike was indeed full of killing intent.

However, in the end, Yi Yun also chose to give up this array plate.

Seeing Yi Yun back down, Shentu Nantian chuckled, "What? You were rated as a 'Sect Master' by the Empress Secret Realm, yet you dare not choose this array plate?"

Shentu Nantian said sarcastically.

Yi Yun gave Shentu Nantian a cold look. At this moment, Lin Xin Tong whispered in Yi Yun's ear, "Shentu Nantian is trying to provoke you. Ignore him."

"It's nothing." Yi Yun shook his head. "This array plate is good, but it's not suitable for me."

The Black Armored Warrior in the array used spears, Yi Yun's weapons were swords and sabers, so he naturally wouldn't choose one.

Yi Yun activated the array plates on the altar one by one, and the various images made Yi Yun shake his head.

Until he triggered a certain array plate, he saw the vast Undying Sea again.

Above the Undying Sea, the Black Armored Warrior reappeared, riding his black Nightmare Warhorse.

He held a long spear, and his warhorse galloped through the air on flames, as if he wanted to shatter the sky and rush into another world.

Upon seeing the Black Armored Warrior, Yi Yun's heart skipped a beat, and he held his breath.

At that moment, a figure suddenly appeared on the sea, slowly walking on the waves.

The figure was dressed in green, carrying a gourd in one hand and a green sword more than five feet long in the other.

"Ha ha ha ha!"

Upon seeing the Black Armored Warrior, the man burst into laughter, his laughter unrestrained and unbridled.

The Black Armored Warrior stopped his warhorse and looked at the Green-robed man.

Then, without a word—whoosh!!

The Green-robed man suddenly attacked, his Longsword whistling as it, along with a streak of blue lightning that ripped through the sky, thrusting straight towards the Black Armored Warrior!

"That sword move!"

Upon seeing the sword strike, Yi Yun instinctively took a step back, a flash of inspiration crossing his mind.

This swordsmanship... it seems so familiar!!

The Sword Light flashed, cleaving through the heavens and earth.

All the trial participants present felt their hair stand on end uncontrollably at that moment, and a strong sense of life and death crisis instantly overwhelmed them.

The moment the sword was thrust out, they felt their entire body's energy locked, their heartbeats and breaths freezing, forced by the sword's attack, as if struck by lightning!

Unlike the reactions of others, Yi Yun was deeply shocked at this moment. Everything disappeared from his eyes, leaving only this streak of azure lightning, which became the only thing in the world.

This Sword Light seemed to pierce through time and space, coming from the void of antiquity.

Pure Yang Sword Palace!!

What appeared in Yi Yun's mind was the sword strike he had seen outside the gates of the Pure Yang Sword Palace that had cleaved the shattered world, and it bore a striking resemblance to this sword strike!

However... the sword strike from the Pure Yang Sword Palace was far more terrifying and grander, seemingly representing the supreme law of the universe...

Just as Yi Yun realized this, very slightly, the Space Ring on his finger trembled.

A mysterious and ancient sharpness traveled along Yi Yun's fingers, carrying a slight chill, and entered Yi Yun's bloodline.

Yi Yun knew that this was Sword Intent!

This Sword Intent originated from the broken sword in his Space Ring!

Yi Yun entered the Pure Yang Sword Palace and obtained this rusty broken sword, which was suspected to have been left behind by the Sword Palace Master.

Yi Yun had always believed that the Pure Yang Sword Palace had never been opened before him, so why... did the Green-robed man in the scene before him possess a trace of the Mysterious Charm of the Pure Yang Sword Palace Master's sword techniques?

Surely this Green-robed man isn't the disciple of the Sword Palace Master!

Yi Yun shook his head. This was simply impossible. The Sword Palace Master was not from the Tianyuan Realm at all. He came from another world, and his cultivation level was too high. How could he possibly come to the Tianyuan Realm to take on a disciple?

So why did this swordsman in blue know the sword techniques of the Sword Palace Master?

Who exactly is this swordsman in blue? In history, around the same time Ancient Empress, Yi Yun couldn't recall any records of this swordsman in blue.

...(To be continued~^~)