[You have accepted the ruins quest: Sword Spirit Jie Xiao's Trial!] [Sword Spirit Jie Xiao's Trial-Your attitude toward the divine sword buried in the Myriad Races Battlefield for countless years has earned her approval, but you must still win her respect through swordsmanship. If you fail the trial, you will be expelled from the Sword Tomb Ruins and forbidden from entering again. Victory will grant you a special reward and Sword Spirit Jie Xiao's assistance.]
The moment the sword spirit in red revealed her name, this trial notification appeared before Bai Qiu Li.
Despite the harsh penalty of being expelled from the ruins and barred from returning if she failed, Bai Qiu Li remained utterly calm and composed.
The moment Sword Spirit Xiao Chao and the Ice Soul Sword had been put on the line as the price of failure, she had resolved that failure was not an option!
"Challenger, Bai Qiu Li."
After Sword Spirit Jie Xiao gave her name, Bai Qiu Li introduced herself as well.
In the arena, which resembled a swordsmanship training hall, Sword Spirit Jie Xiao stood with her hands behind her back and regarded Bai Qiu Li solemnly.
"In this match, neither your sword spirit nor your teammate may help. You must defeat me with your own abilities!"
Zhou Mo Yao and Sword Spirit Chao could only watch from beside the arena, unable to intervene. Holding the Judgment Sword, Bai Qiu Li nodded slightly.
"But you needn't worry," Sword Spirit Jie Xiao continued. "I'll suppress my strength to match yours. I won't bully someone weaker than me..."
As her words faded, Bai Qiu Li's cool voice rang out.
"Then when do we begin?"
"Now!"
Sword Spirit Jie Xiao's red robes became a crimson streak as she darted forward. Almost the instant the