Pursued by the Top Grade Saintess after Engagement Annulled

Chapter 478 - 474: Second Trial Assessment Content

The Holy Sword Elder waved his wide sleeves, and the entire Central Plaza seemed to turn upside down.

Several space rifts appeared on the ground of the Central Plaza, like giant mouths of magic beasts ready to swallow everyone, making many prodigies’ legs weaken a bit.

The Holy Sword Elder chuckled lightly, "Can’t you even distinguish such a minor blinding technique?"

Xia Feng remained still, but his hands tightened around Xia Tianming and Li Qingxue.

These were not simple blinding techniques beneath their feet; Xia Feng distinctly felt traces of the Great Dao of Space-Time within the rifts.

However, unlike the Infinite Secret Realm, which was predominantly time-based, this scene change in the Holy Sword Pavilion clearly prioritized space, as if they were suddenly teleported to another place.

Though physically imperceptible, the surrounding environment seemed to have shifted places through Body Shifting.

A cold atmosphere emanated from all directions; the previous Central Plaza had somehow transformed into a valley.

The prodigies at the back looked at the dark valley, where chilling winds blew, and their expressions became more cautious.

Only Li Qingyu appeared confident, subconsciously touching the jade bracelet on her right wrist.

Xia Feng, sharp-eyed, noticed her action, slightly raising an eyebrow but not revealing her secret, instead waiting for the Holy Sword Elder in mid-air to continue explaining this transformation.

He still felt something was off, pondering for a while before realizing the difference.

Usually, teleportation involves moving people to other spaces.

But today’s teleportation hadn’t moved the people; rather, this valley had been transported here.

Xia Tianming and Xia Feng exchanged a glance, clearly both noticing the difference, their expressions turning puzzled.

They had never considered teleporting an entire scene, but mastering its principles might add many attack methods when using the Great Dao of Space in the future.

Both had a glint of eagerness in their eyes but knew that listening to the second test of the inheritance was the priority.

The Holy Sword Elder in mid-air surveyed the inheritors below, slightly curling his lips in a smile.

"The second test is simple: just pass through this Evil Sword Valley."

After the words fell, no one below dared to be the first to enter the valley.

The Holy Sword Elder’s smile widened, and he continued, "Very cautious, that’s good."

After his words, the entire Evil Sword Valley seemed to come alive; its somewhat gloomy insides now appeared pitch black.

Chill winds carried streaks of black evil energy but were confined at the valley entrance, unable to rush towards everyone.

Even so, a few timid prodigies at the back couldn’t help but retreat a few steps, their expressions becoming fearful.

The Holy Sword Elder then explained, "The Evil Sword Valley is named so because of the numerous Evil Sword Spirits inside."

"Those with weak willpower or insufficient strength who enter the valley are easily devoured by Evil Sword Spirits, their bodies occupied, turning into Sword Demons that know only slaughter."

The Holy Sword Elder wore a slightly amused expression, speaking with a hint of jest, "The second test hasn’t formally started; if anyone is afraid, they can leave now."

"If you choose to leave now, I can send you out of the Secret Realm."

"But if you don’t wish to exit and plan to enter the Evil Sword Valley, then your life and death will follow the Celestial Mandate."

Xia Feng and the others naturally wouldn’t retreat here, but the prodigies behind whispered quietly.

Everyone had entered the Secret Realm aiming for the Holy Sword Secret Realm’s inheritance, so they wouldn’t leave first due to minor danger.

Even the few prodigies initially frightened by the Evil Sword Valley scene now gritted their teeth and stood at the back of the group without saying they would leave.

The Holy Sword Elder glanced around at everyone, "Fortunately, no one actually wants to leave..."

The prodigies felt a jolt in their hearts, hearing the Holy Sword Elder’s implied meaning; he obviously never intended to send anyone out of the Secret Realm.

Even those who failed the first test, purportedly sent out of the Secret Realm, remained uncertain if they truly left, unbeknownst to those present.

Even Li Qingyu’s expression grew somber, becoming much more cautious.

The Holy Sword Elder couldn’t be bothered to speak further, his eyes flashing with golden light.

"Alright, I wish you luck. I’ll be waiting on the other side of the Evil Sword Valley."

Seeing the Holy Sword Elder leave, the prodigies’ minds became more active; Li Qingyu called on her followers and charged into the Evil Sword Valley.

As soon as they entered, the black evil energy within the chilly winds surged at them, seemingly eager to swallow them whole.

Even Xia Feng was startled, but Li Qingyu touched the jade bracelet on her right wrist again, and a faint green light enveloped her entire team.

The black evil energy seemed to lose its target instantly, flitting around the team, yet with no intention of attacking.

Li Qingyu smugly glanced back at Xia Feng outside the valley, intentionally raising her voice.

"Just wait and see; the first test was about who could last the longest, but the second test is surely about speed."

"I won’t let you take the best reward this time either!"

Then, she led her team swiftly into the valley’s depths.

Li Qingxue looked anxious; that item was evidently given to Li Qingyu by the Celestial Sword Divine King but hadn’t mentioned anything about it to Li Qingxue.

She quietly urged, "Husband, should we follow them in?"

With Li Qingyu’s group leading the way, many people had already joined the team and entered the valley.

Xia Feng stood still, turned to check on Li Qingxue and Xia Tianming, and shook his head saying, "Let’s rest for a while first."

"Maintain the best condition, then enter."

The recent Sword Intent Body had immensely benefited everyone, enhancing their understanding of the Sword Dao by more than tenfold.

Xia Feng worried that entering now, their lack of mastery over their power could easily be exploited by Evil Sword Spirits.

Although he didn’t know what Evil Sword Spirits were, the name sounded ominous, and it was better to be cautious.

Xia Tianming and Li Qingxue nodded, sitting cross-legged and began to adjust their breathing.