The Unparalleled Sword Emperor
Chapter 1286 - 1284: Sword Testing Stone! Black Gold Ancient Rock!

Chapter 1286: Chapter 1284: Sword Testing Stone! Black Gold Ancient Rock!

Lin Bai announced his family, and the Warrior led Lin Bai into the back courtyard of the Ancient Clan!

After sitting down in the side hall, Lin Bai finally noticed, that the area was already filled with quite a number of Warriors. These people exuded strong auras, their Sword Intention sharp, clearly not the kind of characters to provoke easily.

After Lin Bai sat down, he casually swept his gaze across the entire hall, taking in all the Warriors’ Cultivation at a glance.

"Good, the Cultivation of the Warriors who have come isn’t very high, most of them are only at the second or third level of the Flying Sky Realm."

"However, how much their Sword Art Cultivation weighs is unknown."

After observing the Warriors present, Lin Bai’s expression remained quite composed as he sat in the chair.

A Warrior could tell at a glance the Cultivation of another Warrior not much different from their own, but it was impossible to see the level of these Warriors’ Sword Art.

The level of Sword Art, that could only be known after testing.

Lin Bai sat quietly in his chair and waited for quite some time until, half a day later, many more sword cultivator strong ones continuously arrived, their gazes dark, plotting something unknown.

Lin Bai roughly estimated there were about a hundred people at the site.

At this time, a servant of the Ancient Clan came over, smiling and saying, "I am the steward of the Gu Family; just call me Gu Hai."

Lin Bai and the others stood up one after another, paying respects to Gu Hai, the Ancient Clan’s great steward.

Upon a closer look, Lin Bai realized that Gu Hai’s Cultivation was also at the fifth level of the Flying Sky Realm, a Martial Artist with no weak strength.

Gu Hai said with a light chuckle, "I am fully aware of the reasons for your visit. My Gu Family is looking for Sword Art experts to be sparring partners for the young miss of the Gu Family. Thank you all for coming from afar."

"However, how proficient each of you is in Sword Art still depends on your abilities."

"Ladies and gentlemen, my Gu Family Patriarch, Gu Qingyun, has already prepared the Sword Testing Stone in the Martial Arts Arena. Please follow me."

Gu Hai said with a smile.

After finishing, he led the way out, followed by over a hundred Martial Artists in unison, leaving the side hall and heading towards the Martial Arts Arena of the Gu Family.

The Martial Arts Arena of the Gu Family was the place for the young generation of the Gu Family to practice.

Now, hearing that a large number of Sword Art experts had come from various places in the Feiyun Dynasty, many juniors of the Gu Family also gathered around the Martial Arts Arena as spectators.

Lin Bai also followed the group, slowly entering the Martial Arts Arena.

As he entered the Martial Arts Arena, the first thing Lin Bai saw was a gigantic black rock, three zhang high.

This rock bore numerous fine sword marks, but there were very few of them, only about a dozen in total.

"The Sword Testing Stone," Lin Bai murmured while looking at the block, "I didn’t expect the Gu Family’s Sword Testing Stone to be forged from ’Black Gold Ancient Rock.’"

"This Black Gold Ancient Rock is exceptionally hard; ordinary Martial Artists of the Flying Sky Realm would find it difficult to leave even a slight mark on it, impervious to water and fire, and axes and swords would leave no trace. It’s considered top-grade material for forging weapons."

Lin Bai gave a faint smile, recognizing the material of the Sword Testing Stone.

The over one hundred sword cultivator strong ones who came to the call, upon seeing this Sword Testing Stone, all had quite unpleasant expressions on their faces.

Clearly, it was not only Lin Bai who had recognized the origin of the Sword Testing Stone; the other Warriors must have also recognized it.

"Hahaha, I am Gu Qingyun; I welcome all Sword Art Strong Ones."

At this moment, a spirited middle-aged man walked out from within the Martial Arts Arena, coming forward with a hearty smile on his face, with both hands clasped in a fist, greeting everyone.

Gu Qingyun said with a light smile, "Since you have all arrived here, I won’t waste words."

"My daughter is preparing for the All Nations Disciple Recruitment Conference, but, unfortunately, her Sword Art Cultivation is too low, hence the desire to find a renowned teacher or a talented individual for guidance!"

"This recruitment is not about Cultivation but only about Sword Art."

"The rules are very simple, the more profound the mark a sword cultivator can leave on this Sword Testing Stone, the stronger the Sword Art’s power naturally is!"

"I think many friends have already recognized the material of this Sword Testing Stone. Yes, this is Black Gold Ancient Rock, exceptionally hard. Ordinary Extreme Martial Spiritual Artifacts, combined with a Martial Artist of the Flying Sky Realm, would find it difficult to leave even the slightest mark."

"Therefore, please show us your best abilities,"

Gu Qingyun said with a faint smile.

"Of course, if in the end I do not find a suitable candidate, the Gu Family will not let everyone go unrewarded. To thank you all for coming from afar, the Gu Family has specially prepared one million Spiritual Stones as a small token of gratitude,"

Gu Qingyun said in an indifferent tone.

One million Spiritual Stones—it wasn’t a lot but not too little either, it was just a bit of consolation for these Martial Artists who had traveled a great distance.

Gu Qingyun continued, "Of course, if among you, someone stands out, meeting my standards and truly educating my daughter well..."

"Then the Gu Family will certainly not let it go unrewarded. As long as you can help my daughter improve, anything the Gu Family owns, as long as you desire it, you may take!"

Gu Qingyun said with a faint smile.

This condition was indeed very tempting.

The Gu Family of Huanglong City was the strongest family within a million-mile radius, not only with deep roots but also with a powerful lineage.

What attracted people the most were the three places at the All Nations Disciple Recruitment Conference!

"Head of the Gu Family... Are you serious?"

No sooner had Gu Qingyun’s words fallen than a Martial Artist in the crowd couldn’t help but ask.

Lin Bai also turned to look at this person, seeing him dressed in green, a Sharp Sword on his back, hair fluttering in the wind, and his whole body exuding an extremely strong aura of Sword Intent.

Where he stood, he was like an unassailable mountain, only fit to be looked up to!

Gu Qingyun smiled as he looked at this person, "So it is Mo Changyun of the Cloudsword from North King Mountain!"

"My apologies,"

Gu Qingyun greeted him with a smile and clasped fists.

North King Mountain, located within the Fengyun Dynasty, was once a silent and solitary mountain, but three years ago, a bloody battle took place. A Sword Cultivator fought against more than ten warriors of the same realm on North King Mountain and killed them all!

Since that battle, North King Mountain rose to fame within the Fengyun Dynasty, and the Sword Cultivators on the mountain, known as the Cloudsword, in particular Mo Changyun!

"It’s actually Mo Changyun of the North King Mountain."

"It is said that three years ago, he was already at the First Level of the Flying Sky Realm with his cultivation, and even then, he had achieved the Great Perfection of the Ninth Rank Sword Intent."

"After these three years, Mo Changyun must have comprehended the Realm of Comprehension," the crowd speculated.

Not only was Gu Qingyun surprised to see Mo Changyun, but the other Martial Artists were also showing astonishment.

Lin Bai stood silently in the crowd, hearing the voices of admiration around him, feeling as though this Mo Changyun had a huge reputation indeed!

Hearing the exclamations around him, Mo Changyun’s face showed a hint of pride, "If what Head of the Gu Family said is true, then if I truly can teach the Gu Family’s young miss well, may I ask for one of the All Nations Disciple Recruitment Conference places from Head of the Gu Family?"

Mo Changyun asked bluntly.

Hearing Mo Changyun ask such a question, the crowd of Martial Artists excitedly stirred.

These powerful Sword Cultivators had come here not for the mere one million Spiritual Stones from the Gu Family, but their real purpose was for one of the three places at the Gu Family’s Disciple Recruitment Conference!

The Head of the Gu Family smiled slightly, "If Mr. Mo Changyun truly can educate my daughter well, this mere place at the All Nations Disciple Recruitment Conference, I would gladly give you one. How could that be a problem?"

Upon hearing this, Mo Changyun’s face showed a burst of heat.

Had he agreed?

Gu Qingyun had actually agreed to this request, to give away a place at the All Nations Disciple Recruitment Conference as a reward!

Lin Bai, hearing Gu Qingyun’s words, also showed a burst of eagerness on his face, for his purpose here was also one of the places at the All Nations Disciple Recruitment Conference!