Fate, it's fate again. Qi Ling has lost count of how many women she's been destined to meet. She must have been a compass in her past life, because everything she touches turns out to be perfect.
Seeing Qi Ling's dazed expression, Chen Xin assumed that Qi Ling was worried about Jian Lan's strength, so he hurriedly said, " Qi Ling, you don't need to worry about Lan'er's strength. Although she is only at the Soul Ancestor realm, ordinary Soul King are no match for her, and even Soul Emperor rarely encounter her."
"As for swordsmanship, Lan'er is already highly skilled. If it's a trial related to swords, she can definitely be a great help to you."
Qi Ling shook her head and said, "No, Senior Chen Xin, I'm not worried about that. In fact, getting Jian Lan's help might be a better choice."
After all, Qi Ling knew nothing about the content of this trial. If the addition of a Titled Douluo increased the difficulty of the trial, it would be a loss.
Upon receiving Qi Ling's agreement, Chen Xin was overjoyed. To him, Jian Lan was like his own daughter, so being able to solve Jian Lan's problem made him happier than anything else.
Subsequently, under Ning Rongrong's guidance, Qi Ling went to the bamboo forest where the Jian Lan was located again and met the most renowned genius of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.
Almost exactly the same scene as before, Jian Lan was still kneeling quietly beside the stone table, on which lay her longsword. The whole scene was as beautiful as a painting.
Upon noticing Qi Ling and Ning Rongrong's arrival, Jian Lan turned her head slightly and smiled at them, "Ah, Rongrong, and Qi Ling, when did you get back?"
Jian Lan then stood up, and Ning Rongrong happily rushed into her arms, saying, " Sister Jian Lan, I missed you so much!"
Jian Lan affectionately patted Ning Rongrong's head and said, "You silly girl, I see you all the time, why are you acting so dramatic?"
"Haha, I can't help it, I really like you, Sister Jian Lan," Ning Rongrong laughed. "By the way, Sister Jian Lan, I have some good news for you! The problem that has been bothering you for so long can be solved, Qi Ling can help you!"
After hearing Ning Rongrong's words, Jian Lan looked at Qi Ling Qi Ling, who said helplessly, "Well... actually, I have something I wanted to ask you for help with, but Senior Chen Xin said that this matter seems to be beneficial to you as well, so... I don't know if you'd be willing?"
Qi Ling then told Jian Lan everything she knew, and Jian Lan remained calm, not seeming very surprised.
"Is that so? I see. No wonder Immortal Slayer has been restless since this morning. It turns out it's because..." Jian Lan said, " Qi Ling, thank you. If this trial can truly resolve my doubts, then it will be like a rebirth for me."
"No problem, it was me who asked you for help, so this is a mutually beneficial arrangement," Qi Ling said. "In that case, Jian Lan, when would you like to start the trial?"
"Anytime is fine, in fact, I can't wait any longer." Jian Lan casually picked up the sword on the stone table and hung it at her waist. Unlike Chen Xin, Jian Lan seemed to prefer keeping her Martial Soul summoned at all times.
[Ding! Host has confirmed companions. Would you like to begin the trial?]
The system's voice sounded at that moment, and Qi Ling said without hesitation, "Activate!"
Then, in the open space in front of the three, space suddenly cracked open, and a large, ancient, golden door suddenly appeared and opened to both sides, revealing a completely different mysterious world inside.
It seemed that this must be the world of trials that the system had mentioned. Qi Ling and Jian Lan exchanged a glance, and the two slowly walked into the door.
Ning Rongrong was curious and wanted to go in to take a look, but when she reached the door, she could not take another step. An invisible barrier enveloped the world inside, making it impossible for anyone other than those undergoing the trial to enter.
After Qi Ling and Jian Lan entered the world inside the door, the door slowly closed and then gradually disappeared into the air, as if it had never existed.
" Qi Ling, Sister Jian Lan, you must come back safely!" Ning Rongrong prayed for the two of them.
Inside the gate was a wide passageway that led the two to a very spacious room.
This is a huge white space that stretches as far as the eye can see. There are absolutely no superfluous decorations inside, as if it were a space specifically used for training.
Qi Ling stood at the entrance of this space, looking around, and then laughed, "Wow, what a huge place! If this place were used for real estate development, it would be incredibly profitable!"
"What is real estate?" Jian Lan asked, puzzled.
"Haha, it's nothing, just bubbles, nothing more," Qi Ling chuckled casually. "But speaking of which, with such a large open space and nothing in sight, are we going to have monsters suddenly spawn and make me level up?"
No sooner had he finished speaking than a sudden "thud" came as an iron sword fell from the sky, landing right at Qi Ling's feet.
Qi Ling frowned as he picked up the iron sword, and just as he stood up, a black figure suddenly materialized in front of him, assuming a fighting stance.
Qi Ling: "... What kind of third-rate online game tactic is this? Are you kidding me?"
Jian Lan slowly walked towards the dark figure, but after she got close, the dark figure did not launch any attack and remained motionless in the same position.
"This thing has no consciousness, no life, and no physical form." While examining the dark figure, Jian Lan slowly analyzed, "Moreover, it doesn't react to human movements, let alone attack."
"Rather than calling it our enemy, it's more like..." Jian Lan struggled to express herself, "... a Sword Intent?"
" Sword Intent? This thing, is it Sword Intent?" Qi Ling frowned, looking at the dark figure before her. "So Sword Intent is something so concrete? Are you swordsmen just magicians?"
"No, we swordsmen... even we sword users can't achieve that, the condensation of Sword Intent." Jian Lan shook her head and said, "This should only happen in this space, to make the intangible tangible, it's truly amazing."
"So, the system's intention is quite clear: it wants me to use this sword to comprehend this Sword Intent?" Qi Ling looked at the sword in her hand, then imitated the shadowy figure's posture, attempting to swing the sword.
"Like this? Like this? Like this?!"
After numerous attempts, no matter what posture Qi Ling changed, she could not satisfy the system, and the dark figure did not change at all, which frustrated Qi Ling greatly.
"That's not how you do it, Qi Ling. Using a sword isn't just about imitating its form; you must also grasp its spirit." Jian Lan said, coming to Qi Ling's side and taking his hand that held the sword. "Come, I'll teach you. This is how you use a sword."