Third-Floor Secret Room, Slaughter Blade Art!

Rumble!

Following a flash of blade light.

One after another, the Golden Armor Giant Spirits had their bodies shattered, collapsing onto the plaza and kicking up clouds of dust.

This time, Elder Mu did not let Song Que continue to light the incense.

After all, Su Yun's movement technique had already reached the Perfection realm.

There was no longer any need.

"Swish!"

The next moment, Elder Mu formed a hand seal, and all twelve Golden Armor Giant Spirits on the plaza vanished without a trace.

Once the Golden Armor Giant Spirit Formation dissipated, Su Yun flashed off the plaza and arrived before Elder Mu.

He then cupped his hands and spoke, "Elder Mu, although I exceeded the time limit this time, I defeated all twelve Golden Armor Giant Spirits with a single strike. Does this count as passing the assessment?"

"Naturally, you have passed!"

Upon hearing this, Elder Mu's expression turned to one of pleasant surprise.

"In reality, the so-called assessment exists to screen for outstanding disciples within the sect so they can be meticulously cultivated and rapidly increase their strength."

"Your comprehension is enough to shock even me; you can be called the best in the sect, so naturally, you pass the assessment."

As these words were spoken, the surrounding disciples, including Song Que who had been lighting the incense, couldn't help but twitch their lips.

"Elder Mu is enlightened and magnanimous!"

Collecting his thoughts, Song Que hurriedly spoke up.

After all, he knew very well.

So-called rules were, in fact, rigid, yet they were also set by people.

Naturally, they could be flexibly adapted.

Ignoring the expressions of the surrounding disciples, Elder Mu smiled and took the initiative to speak.

"Su Yun, you have passed the Grade A assessment."

"Do you intend to go to the Scripture Depository to choose a cultivation technique first, or would you rather pick your residence?"

"As someone who passed the Grade A assessment, you have full autonomy and may choose any residence you wish."

"If you want to go choose a technique, I can personally take you there and help you keep an eye out."

At this moment, Elder Mu appeared extremely enthusiastic.

"The Elder will personally accompany me to choose a technique?"

Hearing this, Su Yun was stunned for a moment, then revealed a smile.

It seemed this Elder Mu was quite the interesting character.

Furthermore, a thought couldn't help but cross his mind.

Once one becomes strong, everything around them becomes much more agreeable.

"Helping disciples within the sect is simply part of my duty."

Elder Mu stroked his beard and smiled, his face appearing benevolent.

He felt absolutely no psychological burden when saying this.

However, the other disciples nearby couldn't help but grumble inwardly.

Back when they passed the inner sect assessment, Elder Mu hadn't helped them with anything at all.

He had simply tossed them an identity token and left in a carefree manner.

Now, by saying this, he was clearly trying to win Su Yun over and gain his favor.

Unfortunately, they could only envy such treatment.

Passing the inner sect assessment by shattering twelve Golden Armor Giant Spirits with a single blade!

Throughout the entire history of the Mystic Blade Sect.

Among all the outer sect disciples.

Su Yun was likely the only one capable of such a feat.

For a martial arts prodigy of this caliber, let alone Elder Mu, even those ancestors in closed-door cultivation would be deeply moved.

After a moment of thought, Su Yun spoke.

"Elder Mu, I would like to go choose a cultivation technique first."

For him, selecting a Profound-grade high-tier technique was the top priority!

Choosing a residence was secondary.

"Very well, then let us head to the Scripture Depository now."

Elder Mu said in a gentle tone.

Afterward, he personally took Su Yun to the sect's Scripture Depository.

Mystic Blade Sect, Scripture Depository.

Before long, Elder Mu arrived here quickly with Su Yun in tow.

"Hm? Elder Mu, why have you come here yourself?"

At this moment, the elder of the Scripture Depository, who had been lying on a wooden chair, slowly opened his eyes and spoke with a hint of surprise.

With his profound cultivation and formidable strength, he naturally knew exactly who this Elder Mu was.

This Elder Mu was the son of the Sect Master, possessing a status of great nobility!

Therefore, even with his own formidable strength, he would not dare to offend Elder Mu.

After all, he was no match for the Sect Master of the Mystic Blade Sect.

Furthermore, having battled the Old Ancestor of the Demonic Path in his earlier years, he suffered from a hidden ailment.

If he could avoid taking action, he naturally would not.

He was no longer the hot-headed youth he once was; he had become much more steady.

He only wished to spend the rest of his life in carefree ease.

"Elder Xiao!"

"Su Yun has just passed the inner sect examination, so I have brought him here to select a Profound-tier high-grade cultivation technique."

Elder Mu said with a smile.

He then briefly recounted the specific details of the Grade A examination.

"This Su Yun actually shattered twelve Golden Armor Giant Spirits with a single blade?"

After hearing this, the gaze Elder Xiao cast upon Su Yun held a trace of astonishment.

Looking at Su Yun's face, Elder Xiao finally remembered him.

Wasn't this the outer sect disciple who had exchanged for the Extreme Shadow Fiend Blade over a month ago?

At the time, he had assumed Su Yun was just an ambitious new disciple who would inevitably suffer for his arrogance.

He never expected him to possess such talent!

Coming back to his senses, Elder Xiao stroked his beard and smiled.

"Hmm... so it is Su Yun!"

"I actually have quite an impression of this disciple."

"Back then, when he took the initiative to choose the Extreme Shadow Fiend Blade, I knew this child was extraordinary and would surely emerge like a hidden dragon from the abyss, soaring into the sky."

"Looking at him now, it is truly so!"

He gently stroked his white beard, looking quite cheerful.

There was no trace of the aloof and cold expression he had worn before.

"Elder Xiao is too kind."

Su Yun responded with a smile.

He did not bother to dwell on whether Elder Xiao's words were true or false.

"Elder Xiao, please make the arrangements."

"I recall that there are some Profound-tier high-grade techniques that the sect has not put out for selection."

"This time, let's not keep them hidden any longer; bring them all out and let Su Yun choose as he pleases."

Elder Mu proposed.

"Su Yun's talent is a once-in-a-millennium occurrence; bringing out all the Profound-tier high-grade techniques is naturally no problem."

Elder Xiao nodded.

He then stood up and personally led the two of them to the third floor of the Scripture Depository.

Rows of exquisite blue jade cabinets stood quietly here, emitting a gentle aura.

The techniques placed here were all Profound-tier, and their numbers were relatively scarce.

Moreover, Su Yun could sense that each technique manual seemed to be imprinted with some kind of formation.

If one were to take them without authorization, they would likely be discovered immediately.

The consequences of that would be easy to imagine.

"Come, follow me this way."

Elder Xiao led the way in front.

He guided the two of them to a hidden space on the third floor of the Scripture Depository.

Here, he reached out and knocked on the wall three times.

BOOM!

Following this, a secret door appeared before the three of them.

Once the secret door opened, a rather narrow, dim chamber was revealed.

There was only a row of purple jade cabinets here, housing a total of over a dozen secret manuals.

"Where is this?"

Upon entering, Su Yun felt as if he were being watched by something, and he couldn't help but knit his brows.

He felt as though his every word and action were under someone's gaze.

This sensation was extremely strange.

"This is the Technique Secret Chamber. Once you enter, you are detected by the formation and sensed by the Great Elder."

"The techniques stored here are all top-tier Profound-grade high-level techniques, which are exceptionally precious."

"For instance, the Extreme Shadow Fiend Blade you once chose is a top-tier Human-grade high-level blade technique, and its power is not inferior to some Yellow-grade low-level blade techniques," Elder Xiao explained briefly.

"I see."

Su Yun nodded slowly.

"There are thirteen Profound-grade high-level techniques here in total, Su Yun. You may choose carefully."

"Once you have finished selecting, I will take a look to see if it is suitable for you," Elder Mu added with a smile from the side.

"Very well."

Su Yun nodded, then stepped forward to begin his careful selection.

Immediately after, he pondered in his heart.

Right now, I have mastered eighty percent of the Blade Intent, which is my greatest advantage in killing enemies.

Only by playing to my strengths and avoiding my weaknesses can I become stronger.

Therefore, choosing a Profound-grade high-level blade technique is the only way to significantly enhance my strength.

As for Body Refining techniques, I can come back to exchange for those later.

With his thoughts settled, he had a general decision in mind.

After some time, Su Yun selected a blade technique.

He raised his hand and picked up the manual.

Four golden characters instantly caught his eye.

Slaughter Blade Art!