But Gu Luoli only froze for a brief moment before quickly steadying her mind.
She closed her eyes, using her heart to feel and to "listen."
She needed a sword.
A sword that could carry her Sword Intent, match her heavy pupils, and follow her through thorns and brambles.
Her Divine Sense, like invisible tentacles, slowly brushed over each Flying Sword.
Although most were powerful, she always felt a layer of separation, as if they were not a perfect fit.
Until—her Divine Sense landed on a Flying Sword quietly suspended in a corner.
The sword was three feet six inches long, and the blade was not straight but carried a beautiful and sharp arc, like the body of a swimming dragon.
On the spine of the sword, a fine, natural pattern resembling Dragon scales extended from the hilt to the tip.
The guard was not of a common style but was carved into two opposing roaring Dragon heads, with their mouths perfectly clasping the blade, giving it an ancient and domineering appearance.
longyuan!
The sword's name instantly appeared in Gu Luoli's heart.
At the same time, an incredibly clear thought was transmitted through the blade.
The thought carried longing, scrutiny, and even more, excitement and Battle Intent!
"longyuan..."
Gu Luoli softly recited the name and slowly opened her eyes.
She no longer hesitated, stepping forward, passing through the still-flickering Magical Artifacts.
She arrived before the quietly suspended cyan longsword.
She extended her right hand, slowly reaching for the hilt.
Just as her fingertips were about to touch the hilt—
"Roar—!!!"
A roar of a giant Dragon, as if from ancient times, erupted from within the blade!
Facing this sudden Dragon pressure and Sword Intent impact, Gu Luoli's expression did not change.
She knew it was the test of the longyuan.
Immediately, the Nine-pattern Golden Core within her body began to operate, and majestic, pure Spiritual Qi surged out!
At the same time, deep within her heavy pupils, golden light flared brilliantly!
Her left eye swirled with vitality, while her right eye revealed destruction!
"My Dao incorporates life and death, tolerates Yin and Yang, and in the future, I will surely walk a path of invincibility!"
Gu Luoli's voice was calm and firm, ringing out clearly amidst this Dragon pressure and Sword Intent.
"Since you are named longyuan, you should know that a hidden Dragon in the abyss must soar to the Nine Heavens!"
"Walking with me will not disgrace you!"
The moment her voice fell, she closed her five fingers, firmly and securely gripping the hilt of the longyuan sword!
"Hum—!!!"
The blade vibrated violently!
The next moment, the sword-humming sound vanished!
The longyuan sword lay quietly in Gu Luoli's hand, its dark cyan blade warm and restrained.
A look of satisfaction appeared in Gu Luoli's eyes.
She lowered her head to gaze at the longyuan in her hand, saying softly:
"From now on, we stand together."
The longyuan sword hummed slightly, as if in response.
Gu Luoli sheathed the sword and turned to walk out of the Profound Rank Magical Artifact area.
When she reappeared in the sight of Yun Yun and the other Disciples who had already selected their Magical Artifacts.
Everyone could feel that this Senior Sister Gu seemed to have gained an indescribable sharpness.
It was not ostentatious, but a majesty restrained to the extreme, yet impossible for anyone to ignore.
The sheathed longsword in her hand, though not drawn, faintly emitted an obscure fluctuation that made the surrounding Yellow Rank Magical Artifacts "bow their heads."
"Profound Rank... Magical Artifact..."
A knowledgeable Disciple muttered in a low voice, their eyes filled with awe and envy.
Yun Yun looked at Gu Luoli, the smile in her eyes deepening, and she nodded slightly:
"It seems you have found the most suitable partner."
"Yes, Vice Palace Master."
Gu Luoli bowed in salute.
Yun Yun nodded slightly:
"A Magical Artifact choosing its Master is your Opportunity. I hope you use this sword well and do not let it down."
"Luoli will keep it in mind."
At this point, all Disciples above the Foundation Establishment Stage had selected their desired Magical Artifacts.
Everyone exited the storehouse, and the hall doors slowly closed!
Every Disciple caressed their newly acquired Magical Artifact, their eyes filled with cherishment and fighting spirit.
With these powerful aids, their confidence for the upcoming trip to the "Rules Secret Realm" increased even more!
Yun Yun looked at the group of young Disciples before her, now fully equipped and with soaring Aura, and said in a clear voice:
"You have obtained your Magical Artifacts; it is like adding wings to a tiger."
"However, the Secret Realm is full of unpredictable dangers; while external objects are good, they are ultimately not as reliable as one's own cultivation and Heart-Nature."
"For the final half-month, consolidate your cultivation, familiarize yourselves with your respective Magical Artifacts, and adjust your state."
"Half a month from now will be the time for you to reveal your sharpness!"
"Yes!"
The Disciples responded in unison, their voices shaking the roof tiles.
A soaring Battle Intent rose into the sky!
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