"Hmm? Sword of Promised Victory?" Qi Ling said thoughtfully, "Excalibur, that's quite a fitting word for Tuoliya. But if it's only for victory, that's too narrow-minded. From now on, you'll be called Sword of the Oath."
After Qi Ling finished speaking, the sword in Tuoliya's arms suddenly emitted a strange light, as if it had been cleansed from tip to hilt, and was completely renewed.
Moreover, even Tuoliya, who was holding the Sword of the Oath, was now radiating a faint white light, and a solemn and majestic power could be felt emanating from her.
At the same time, Qi Ling suddenly felt weak, as if all her strength had been drained. She involuntarily sat down on the ground, sweating profusely, and asked in confusion, "What, what's going on? Dragon Maiden, what the hell is this? How did I suddenly become like this?"
"Because you just named this sword, Master," the Dragon Maiden laughed. "Master, you should know that although you've only obtained two-ninths of the Dragon God's qualifications, your status is already vastly different. Besides, this is the Dragon God Continent, so your words carry special power."
"A name bestowed upon me? What the hell? I just randomly picked a name, why is this such a big fuss!" Qi Ling said speechlessly.
"Master, you must know that this sword is a legendary sword. By changing its name, you have essentially given it a new legend, which is of course a very important matter. It's almost like remaking the sword!" the Dragon Maiden said.
"Only the Dragon God could accomplish such a thing, and even then, it would be extremely difficult, as it involves the power of the world's laws. It's not as simple as you think."
"Is that so? I see." Qi Ling said, exhausted. " Dragon God, you are indeed powerful! If I change the name of this sword, will it lose its effect?"
"If it were ineffective, you wouldn't have gone through all this trouble," the Dragon Maiden said. "You simply changed the sword's name, which is equivalent to giving it more, entirely new power, making it more suited to Tuoliya's strength."
"However, the effort you've put in is far greater than you imagine, Master!" the Dragon Maiden laughed. "So, please take a good rest for the next month!"
"What, what do you mean by this, Dragon Maiden..." Qi Ling hadn't finished speaking when she fainted. Only now did she truly understand the consequences of being given a divine artifact a completely new true name.
Qi Ling remained unconscious for a full month. During that month, everyone was extremely worried about his condition. If it weren't for the Dragon Maiden's assurance that Qi Ling would be alright, everyone would have been in complete panic.
A month later, Qi Ling finally woke up. By then, Tuoliya had learned from the Dragon Maiden that Qi Ling had fainted because of him; Qi Ling had fainted in order to grant him new power.
"Lord Qi Ling, it's all my fault. If it weren't for me, you wouldn't have..." Tuoliya said remorsefully.
"Silly girl, what does this have to do with you? It was just my own carelessness," Qi Ling said with a smile. "It seems that you shouldn't try things you haven't tried before. I hope my efforts over the past month have been worthwhile! So, do you like your new weapon?"
Tuoliya blushed and said frankly, "I love it. I feel like it was made for me. It fits me perfectly no matter where I am."
"Furthermore, Lord Qi Ling, this sword has a very magical feature: my Martial Soul can attach itself to it and become my Martial Soul. At the same time, my Soul Skill have also changed, gaining some new abilities."
"Is that so? That's what makes it a divine artifact," Qi Ling laughed. "However, Tuoliya, this is just the beginning for you. You've only just gained the sword's approval. You'll need a lot more practice to fully unleash its power."
The others were genuinely happy that Tuoliya had obtained her own divine weapon, but they felt no jealousy, because they knew that if Tuoliya could obtain her own opportunity, they could too sooner or later.
Tuoliya's next task is to familiarize himself with this brand-new weapon. Only through extensive and arduous training can he make his body accustomed to the sword and use it as if it were an extension of his own arm.
"Oh dear, if only Sister Jian Lan were here. She's so skilled with a sword, she could definitely guide Tuoliya to improve much faster," Ning Rongrong said regretfully.
"While there are indeed similarities between swords, since this sword is your own, Tuoliya, you can wield it yourself," Qi Ling said with a smile. "If all else fails, I can help you."
After a month of unconsciousness, Qi Ling was basically out of danger, but the feeling of weakness persisted until another month passed before she was fully recovered.
So, after making preparations, Qi Ling began her assault on the third Dragon God Island, hoping to find out the next test question as soon as possible.
This time, although it was just as difficult, Qi Ling quickly reached the third floor. When he lay sprawled on the ground, waiting for everyone to arrive, he felt like he could hardly breathe.
"You've worked hard, Master!" The Dragon Maiden appeared beside Qi Ling and said with a smile, "Congratulations, Master! I never expected you to break through to the third island at such a stage. You've truly impressed me!"
"Alright, since that's the case, let's quickly begin the third stage of the assessment."
"So fast? Aren't you going to let me rest for a bit?" Qi Ling said, panting. "This is really inhuman, it's exhausting! I don't think I have any extra energy left to participate in this so- Third Trial."
"No, Master, the Third Trial is actually very simple, and it doesn't require much physical strength at all," the Dragon Maiden laughed. "In fact, you can even rest while experiencing the third test."
"Oh? Such a good thing?" Qi Ling couldn't help but ask. "No, I know now. The good thing you're talking about is definitely not a good thing! This level is so easy, there's definitely something fishy going on."
"Hehe, you guessed it, Master." The Dragon Maiden laughed, "This trial tests your perseverance, Master, and is known as: Ten Thousand Years in an Instant!"
" Ten Thousand Years in an Instant?" Qi Ling murmured to herself. "Sure enough, you can tell from the name that it's not a good thing. What's going on with this level?"
"It's very simple, Master. You just need to place your hand on this stone, and you'll know what this level means." The Dragon Maiden said, as a stone pillar rose up behind her, upon which rested a piece of transparent jade.
Qi Ling placed his hand on it with some skepticism, but did not feel any strange changes. He was about to turn around and ask the Dragon Maiden what he should do, but was surprised to find that the surrounding situation was somewhat strange.
Around Qi Ling, everything seemed to slow down; the plants, the wind, and everything else around her moved incredibly slowly, almost as if they had stopped.
Not only that, Qi Ling discovered that even his every move had become incredibly slow, and gradually, this slowness was increasing, to the point that he felt as if his body had been petrified, making it impossible for him to move at all.
It felt as if only Qi Ling's thoughts were functioning normally, while everything else, everything that existed, became incredibly slow, beyond his comprehension.