925 Purgatory Sword (2/2)
”True enough.” The Sword God shrugged. ”I won't impose you any longer. Just wish you good luck. I hope you can achieve your goal… I guess for you, it's not to protect the universe, but protect all things you hold dear…”
”Yeah. Saving the universe is just an afterthought.”
”Yep. That personality hasn't changed.”
After waiting for a few more hours until Aria had finished, they were finally ready to return.
”Anyway, as long as you don't create a ruckus, I think you will have no problem. At the same time, you can even use the Purgatory Sword to have her stay in the spotlight.”
”There is nothing flashy such as a shining stone or something, right?”
”Don't worry about that.”
”In that case…” Alex glanced at Aria as she clasped her hand and bowed politely. ”Goodbye.”
The light started enveloping them as their consciousness began to disperse from that realm and entered their body again.
Alex gradually opened his eyes and noticed that there wasn't a single person around the Sword Stone.
”It seems you have awakened. There are still twenty minutes though. Do you still want to continue?” The female elder suddenly appeared next to him and asked.
From the way she talked alone, he realized that she wasn't aware of what happened inside. That was why he decided to play along by letting out a long sigh as if he was so disappointed in himself. ”Haiz… It's impossible. I can't get anything.”
After getting her view broadened by Alex, Aria seemed to have realized Alex's true aim and followed his action. However, instead of playing ignorant, she decided to take the spotlight. ”I think I have gotten something. I am still nowhere enough, but I think I know the name of the technique…”
The female elder suddenly widened her eyes and went toward her, shaking her back and forth with excitement. ”What is it? What is the name of the technique?”
”It's called Purgatory Sword. Do you happen to know something about it, Elder?”
”Great disciple! Great disciple! Haha… The Purgatory Sword is the Sword God's Original Divine Sword Technique. You are such a lucky girl.”
Aria opened her mouth as if she was surprised.
”Can you show me?!” The elder asked, wanting to confirm whether she told the truth or not. After all, the technique called Purgatory Sword was common knowledge. The only way to know whether she was talking the truth or not was to have her demonstrate it.
”I don't know if I can…” Aria slowly rose from the ground and took out her sword, including the scabbard from the space ring.
She then stepped her right foot forward and placed her hand on the handle of the sword as if he wanted to draw the sword.
Suddenly, a shock wave came out of her stance alone, carrying a sharp qi inside. The shock wave brushed her skin and the surroundings, creating a powerful but calm breeze.
”This… This is the Sword Stance of Purgatory Sword in the legend.” The elder fell on her knees. ”You… You have truly…”
”I think I only learn about one percent of it…” Aria let out a long sigh.
”One percent is good. It's good.” The elder laughed as she immediately focused on Aria instead of Alex.
Alex, on the other hand, was pretty happy with the development. This way, he could move around stealthily. And with the fact that she could understand this, the elder would surely protect her. Alex decided to take advantage of the situation.
'Tell her about the incident you have experienced during the test.'
Aria caught Alex's intention and opened her mouth. ”Elder. Have he and I passed the test?”
”Passed, passed. You both have passed. In fact, both of you are qualified as an inner disciple and can immediately have all the treatments.” She repeatedly nodded.
”Really?” Aria looked at her with an expectant look despite her closed eyes.
”Yes, of course. It has been decided that way. The only thing you need to do is to come to my peak and get the token, and you will be set. You can have a nice environment to practice this Godly Technique. I am sure that the Peerless Sword God will be smiling upon you.”
”A nice environment, huh…” Aria furrowed her eyebrows, looking slightly concerned.
”Hmm? Is there a matter you have in mind? Tell me about it, I will try to solve it for you.”
”I don't know if I can trouble Elder just like this…”
”It's fine, it's fine. I have nothing to do anyway.”
”Actually, I once met a group of three, one female and two males. All of them were 1-Star Martial Saints. Because we had an interest in the same herb, I decided to let go of the herb. I acted a bit indifferent about it because I never really conversed with many people, thus resulting in my lack of common sense. That's why I think I have offended that person…”
”Hmm… I don't remember such a group, but since the incident happened inside the store, I could ask the elder in charge of that store to know about this matter. I will then warn her to not take action unless they have prepared to face my wrath.” The elder nodded.
”Is that so?! I am glad… I am just worried that she targets my family instead of me…”
”Don't worry. There is a rule inside the sect to not harm the secular families unless the other parties have a bad intention first. If you are abusing this too, then expelling is the only path. So, you don't need to worry.”
”I see.” Aria nodded with a sigh of relief.
Unbeknownst to the elder, Alex was smiling inwardly as if everything had finally been resolved.