blueteamnovel Chapter 366
Chapter 366
Chapter 366: Chapter 346 Sword Intent (Please Subscribe) Chapter 366: Chapter 346 Sword Intent (Please Subscribe) Xianyu Yan was startled by the statement, and immediately understood that the person before her was an expert, not someone who could be easily deceived.
In her heart, she felt regret and pity for Shangguan Tianyi, but she truthfully replied, “Indeed, as you have said, she has been contaminated by the abyss.”
The cultivation techniques practiced by the “Dragon Guards of the Great Song Dynasty” are different from those of normal martial cultivators.
To some extent, they can be considered containers for the arrival of the ‘will of the abyss,’ with their cultivation methods deeply related to the ancient abyss.
Naturally, the Great Song Dynasty nurtures Dragon Guards, not to turn them into vessels for the resurrection of the ancient abyss, but to allow them to steal the power belonging to the abyss.
All four great empires possess a secret technique that allows Dragon Guards to transform into dragons upon the closure of their fontanel at the age of eighteen, stealing the power of the abyss while severing connections with these ancient abysses.
These transformed battle dragons are often very powerful, capable of controlling extremely powerful abyssal concepts, with strength far surpassing that of normal martial cultivators.
Upon hearing this, Lin Rui grew even more curious, “If she has been contaminated by the abyss, why would you still bring her before me?”
Xianyu Yan’s face twitched, as she could not bear to see Shangguan Tianyi’s martial path come to an end, so she specifically chose this time to bring Shangguan Tianyi out of the imperial city today.
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The problem was that she did not want to be blamed for this either—
However, after a slight hesitation, she spoke solemnly, “The reason Tianyi has been contaminated is that her Sword Dao is too strong, so strong that it deeply touches the divine realm, causing the will of the abyss to leave a deep imprint in her primordial spirit.
It is very likely that during her transformation into a dragon, the will of the abyss could take advantage of her vulnerability.
However, I feel that her will and Sword Intent might be able to contend with the abyss.@@@@
Moreover, sir, you were able to undergo dragon transformation at nineteen, possessing supreme imperial bloodlines, and have been involved with several abyssal forces.
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Perhaps you could also help her suppress that abyssal will.”
After thinking for a moment, she added, “In the past year, Tianyi passed all the Dragon Guard assessments using less than twenty percent of her energy, and in the past two months, she has used less than ten percent of her True Yuan.”
“Oh?” Lin Rui turned his gaze towards Shangguan Tianyi, his expression ironically saying, “A mere fifth realm, and yet you dare to speak of contending with the abyss?”
Shangguan Tianyi’s delicate face turned pale as she bit her lower lip firmly.
She had strong confidence in herself, and even when faced with that will of the abyss within her, she would never submit.
However, she could not refute Lin Hao, not wanting to provoke the displeasure of this Commander of the Stabbing Bureau and lose her last chance.
But Lin Rui noticed the stubborn look in Shangguan Tianyi’s eyes, this girl was filled with reluctance to accept her situation.
The corner of his lips curved up slightly as he stood, “Then let’s give it a try.
Release your Sword Intent with all your might and let me see your standard, just how brilliant you are to such extent!”
Shangguan Tianyi was startled by his words, then looked at Lin Rui with hesitation and glanced at Xianyu Yan beside her.
There was no problem with the trial by sword, but could this little body of the commanding officer bear it?
What if the officer got injured because of it?
Shangguan Tianyi did not want to cut off her last thread of hope.
Lin Rui crossed his arms, watching her, “Are you being cautious because of my position?
I promise you, regardless of the outcome, you shall be granted amnesty for your actions.
Or is it that you lack confidence in your own Sword Intent?”
This girl’s Sword Intent should be strong, but he estimated it to be at most on the level of Xue Lingxue.
Upon hearing his words, Shangguan Tianyi hesitated no longer, as she suddenly stood, pressing her hand on her sword, “As per the noble’s command!”
In that instant, the surroundings suddenly burst with flickering thunder, rolling all around.
Upon seeing that lightning, Lin Rui inwardly exclaimed, ‘damn it,’ realizing that he might have been too arrogant, and his mind began to go wild with thoughts.
However, in the next instant, Shangguan Tianyi saw Lin Hao extend his hand towards her, speaking in an even tone, “Where is your dragon insignia?
Give it to me.”
First puzzled, Shangguan Tianyi then quickly came to her senses.
She hurriedly took out a small seal from her bosom and, trembling, presented it in front of Lin Rui.
The Secret Technique for the training of candidate Dragon Guards can significantly reduce the influence of the abyssal will on them after the fontanelle closes; however, this does not mean that the method is entirely failproof.
They still need to be constantly vigilant and resist the will of the abyss.
To ensure absolute safety, each Dragon Guard entrusts their soul core to a dragon insignia from a young age, nurturing it with their blood essence.
This is a special type of Magic Artifact; the master of the Dragon Guard can use it to help the guard suppress and resist the abyss, or, if necessary, shatter the dragon insignia, leading to the death of the guard.
The Commander being willing to accept her dragon insignia likely meant he was willing to take her on as a Dragon Guard.
“Master!” Xue Lingxue watched as Lin Hao took the dragon insignia from Shangguan Tianyi, her expression one of incredible surprise.
She could never have imagined such a turn of events today.
She then spoke with a solemn and respectful tone, “Master, you should know that Tianyi’s transformation into a dragon is difficult; there’s a high chance she’ll become a vessel for a deity, and you only have a quota for one candidate Dragon Guard.”
Lin Rui snorted with derision upon hearing this; if it came to deity vessels, his family had an even more troublesome one at home.
He said with his back turned, “Please lead the way, let’s get the procedures for claiming a candidate Dragon Guard sorted today!
Also, I see her fontanelle will close within twenty days at most, heralding her transformation into a dragon.
Let me know what materials are needed and what Array needs to be set up; preferably, you should help me acquire them.”
Xue Lingxue’s demeanor relaxed, “Please follow me, Master!
I can take care of the claiming procedures for you right now.
As for the materials you mentioned for the dragon transformation, we Dragon Guards do have a large stock of items to assist candidate Dragon Guards in their transformation.
There are several different recipes; the cheaper ones start at just over ten thousand divine gold, while the most expensive are worth about thirty-two thousand divine gold.”
At this moment, her heart was filled with both joy and trepidation: joy because her disciple still had a chance to transform into a dragon, and trepidation because Shangguan Tianyi’s chances of a successful transformation were really low.
However, Xue Lingxue knew all too well that for Shangguan Tianyi, she would rather fail in the transformation and perish than leave the palace to live an ordinary life and die unremarkably among the common folk.
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Lin Rui’s heart gave a small twinge upon hearing the price of ‘thirty-two thousand divine gold.’
This was why he had not planned to go to the Dragon Guard City in the first place—hatching a candidate Dragon Guard was simply too expensive.
All the profits from his trade with his senior sister in the dream had to be invested here.
Lin Rui then looked at Xue Lingxue meaningfully, “I see that Xue Lingxue, with your cultivation base and bloodline, is quite exceptional.
Why do you serve as an instructor in Dragon Guard City?
Has your former master passed away?
I wonder if Xue Lingxue has thought about choosing a new master?”
Xue Lingxue having taught a disciple like Shangguan Tianyi clearly indicated that her strength was no ordinary matter!
Lin Rui had no interest in incubating a Dragon Guard with an average bloodline, but he did crave a true expert.
This Xue Lingxue was very strong, giving Lin Rui an unfathomable impression.
Dragon Guards were indeed reliable; as long as one controlled the dragon insignia, their life and death lay in his hands, much more dependable than hired experts.
Xue Lingxue’s body stiffened slightly—she had never expected that Lin Hao would entertain the idea of taking her as his own.