Golden Arena, Great Sun Profound Heaven Technique!

As Su Yun picked up this blade manual, his expression turned dazed, as if a scene of a mountain of corpses and a sea of blood had appeared before his eyes.

Clearly, this blade manual, like the Extreme Shadow Fiend Blade, was a technique for killing enemies that could only advance rapidly through slaughter.

Seeing that Su Yun seemed to have finished his selection, Elder Mu, who was standing to the side, spoke with a smile.

"Finished choosing?"

In reality, the Profound-grade high-tier techniques kept in this dark room were all powerful and extremely rare; they were all quite exceptional.

"Elder Mu, I have made my choice."

"I choose this Slaughter Blade Art."

Su Yun nodded.

Elder Mu took a brief look.

Then, he smiled and said, "Su Yun, this technique is excellent. You have made a good choice."

At this moment, Elder Xiao spoke up to offer a reminder.

"Su Yun, you must memorize the technique here first. There is no need to rush; there is plenty of time."

"The techniques here are all very special and are not permitted to be taken out."

"Elder Xiao, I understand."

Su Yun nodded and began to flip through the secret manual.

"Su Yun, take your time studying it."

"I have already notified Song Que. He will arrange for a few disciples to help you pack your things and move to the inner sect disciple area."

"Once you have finished memorizing it, remember to go find Song Que and select your living quarters."

After giving these final instructions, Elder Mu turned and left.

Watching Elder Mu depart, a faint smile appeared on Su Yun's face.

He had now firmly established his footing within the Mystic Blade Sect's inner sect.

However, in the context of the long path of cultivation, this was merely the beginning.

Collecting his thoughts, Su Yun continued to flip through the Slaughter Blade Art, beginning to memorize it.

As a Profound-grade high-tier blade technique, the content was rather obscure and incredibly complex.

However, Su Yun had mastered eighty percent of the blade momentum, so his understanding of blade techniques was no longer comparable to when he had first started cultivating.

Thus, in less than half an hour, he had completely memorized the Slaughter Blade Art.

After finishing, Su Yun returned the Slaughter Blade Art to its original place.

If only I could select another Profound-grade high-tier technique, that would be wonderful.

At this moment, Su Yun felt a lingering desire for more.

If he could select another Profound-grade high-tier Body Refining technique, his physical constitution would undoubtedly be greatly enhanced.

That's right, Senior Sister Chen once said that if one could pass the trial level on the third floor of the Scripture Depository, they could exchange for Profound-grade techniques.

Su Yun suddenly recalled.

Therefore, he asked Elder Xiao, who was standing to the side.

"Elder Xiao, I would like to attempt the trial level on the third floor of the Scripture Depository so that I may use contribution points to exchange for a Profound-grade high-tier technique."

Upon hearing this, Elder Xiao was immediately surprised.

Then, he could not help but frown and offer a warning.

"Su Yun, the Slaughter Blade Art you chose is already extremely difficult to cultivate."

"Since the founding of the Mystic Blade Sect, many geniuses have been recruited, but those who have been able to cultivate this blade technique to the perfection realm do not exceed ten people."

"Your talent for cultivating blade techniques is arguably the best in the sect. If you divide your attention to cultivate other techniques, I fear it will be a case of the loss outweighing the gain."

He said this in hopes of waking Su Yun up.

He should not be overly ambitious.

"Elder Xiao, this disciple still wishes to give it a try."

Su Yun said in a deep voice, his mind unchanged.

"Since you are so insistent, then follow me."

Elder Xiao did not try to persuade him further.

After speaking, he led Su Yun to the trial space on the third floor of the Scripture Depository.

This space was vast in size.

As soon as Su Yun walked in, he saw three square arenas of different colors.

From left to right, they were blue, purple, and gold.

"Su Yun, I know you just passed the Grade A assessment and possess great strength, far exceeding that of some inner sect disciples."

"However, if you wish to exchange for a Profound-tier high-grade cultivation technique, you must follow the rules; the same applies to all other disciples."

After speaking, Elder Xiao pointed toward the golden arena on the far right and spoke slowly.

"If you want that technique, you must step onto that arena and pass the trial."

Su Yun nodded.

He gripped the Black Blade in his right hand, leaped, and landed on the golden arena.

The next moment, the entire arena erupted with a rich, golden radiance.

Hum!!

In an instant, the surrounding scene changed drastically.

Beneath his feet, golden ripples undulated like the surface of a lake, reflecting his figure.

Every step he took left faint ripples across the golden surface.

Another formation?

Su Yun's expression shifted.

Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh!

Suddenly, the water in front of him began to surge.

Three golden figures burst forth from beneath the surface.

Their auras were formidable, each at the ninth level of the Mystic Profound Realm.

They all gripped golden blades in their hands.

Furthermore, Su Yun could sense the aura of Martial Intent emanating from them.

Clearly, these three golden figures had all mastered Martial Intent!

Few people could likely pass this trial, Su Yun thought calmly.

To defeat these three golden figures, one not only needed to comprehend Martial Intent but also possess a sufficiently high cultivation base.

Moreover, one would need to have mastered a high-quality technique to the perfection stage.

Only then would one have a chance of passing the assessment.

Therefore, the key to clearing the trial relied on one's own hard power and foundation.

After all, how precious is a Profound-tier high-grade cultivation technique?

The sect's higher-ups would only bestow such things upon the sect's true prodigies.

If one could not even pass this trial, one could hardly be called a martial arts prodigy.

"Let's finish this quickly."

Su Yun slowly raised the Black Blade.

Swish!

At that moment, the three golden figures opened their cold, blood-red eyes and charged at Su Yun.

The blade technique they wielded appeared to be some form of Yellow-tier art.

In an instant, blade qi crisscrossed the arena, shimmering with golden light.

"Extreme Shadow Fiend Blade!"

Su Yun let out a low shout, his body surging forward like a spirit roc, blade in hand!

He swung his blade.

Ten blood-colored blade beams surged and lashed out!

In an instant, the golden blade qi unleashed by the three figures was swallowed by the blood-colored light, vanishing without a trace.

The next second, as the blade light swept past.

Crack!!

The three golden figures were severed in two, dissolving into bubbles and fading away.

At the same time, the scene around Su Yun began to shatter like broken glass.

It gradually returned to its original state.

Outside the arena.

Elder Xiao was still keeping time.

After all, there was a time limit for clearing the trial.

It must not exceed the time it takes for one incense stick to burn.

He guessed that for Su Yun to clear this trial, it should take about half an incense stick's time, right?

However, the next moment, he saw the formation on the golden arena gradually dissipate.

Layer upon layer of golden ripples scattered one after another.

Seeing this scene, Elder Xiao was stunned.

He knew very well that this meant Su Yun had already passed the trial assessment.

Thinking of this, the corners of his mouth couldn't help but twitch.

From the moment the formation activated to the moment it dissipated, it seemed only three breaths of time had passed?

Soon, Su Yun's figure appeared on the golden arena.

"Elder, can I choose my cultivation technique now?" Su Yun asked with a smile.

Elder Xiao did not answer, but walked forward, his expression filled with amazement. "It seems I underestimated you before."

He then waved his hand and said, "Go ahead. You may choose any Profound-grade technique from the third floor of the Scripture Depository."

"Many thanks, Elder Xiao." Su Yun cupped his hands in gratitude.

Afterward, they left the trial space.

Before long, Su Yun arrived at the area for selecting cultivation techniques.

It was a pity that he could no longer go into the dark room to select the techniques there. Those techniques were not exchanged with contribution points; they were priceless treasures. Since the founding of the Mystic Blade Sect, only a dozen or so had been collected or created. Being given one for free by the sect this time was already quite generous.

Su Yun began to browse the techniques here. Rows of purple bookshelves stood quietly in the room. Su Yun walked up to the shelves and began to examine them carefully. Each technique was marked with a brief introduction.

"Wind Thunder Spear, Profound-grade high-tier technique. Once mastered, the spear strikes like a descending thunderbolt; it is incredibly fast, impossible to guard against, and possesses terrifying power."

"Sky Cloud Thirteen Swords, Profound-grade high-tier technique. This was the signature sword technique of the Sword Saint of Sky Cloud eight hundred years ago. It consists of thirteen forms; mastering it is enough to be called a prodigy of the sword."

"Extreme Ice Soul Blade, Profound-grade high-tier technique. Created by the previous Sect Master, its concept is profound and its power unfathomable. It is highly difficult to cultivate, but once mastered, it has a miraculous effect on tempering a martial artist's soul power."

After some time, Su Yun had finished looking through these techniques, but none of them satisfied him.

Until, at one moment, he stopped in his tracks. His gaze was locked onto one specific technique.

"Great Sun Profound Heaven Technique, Profound-grade high-tier technique. This technique was obtained by the sect's ancestor from an ancient ruin overseas. After cultivating it, one can absorb the essence of the Great Sun to temper the blood and qi within the body, generating the power of the Great Sun."

"If one can reach perfection, the mere release of blood and qi can shatter all manner of evil spirits."

"Furthermore, one can condense a set of Great Sun True Armor, drastically increasing the power of one's physical body!"

"Exchange price: 300,000 contribution points!"