1367 Sword1’s Reques (1/2)
The meeting between Lin Huang and the Sword Servants lasted for less than half an hour, after which the Sword Servants dispersed.
In the square, only Swords 301 to 368 and the bodyguards Sword1 to 10 were left.
”Although the 68 of you can go to the great world with me, your combat strength will be limited by my own combat strength—it can only be one level higher than mine. I am now at grade-9 Imperial-level, so after you leave here, your combat strength will be restricted to Virtual God rank-9. Once my own combat strength achieves a breakthrough, then your combat strength will be further unlocked.
”However, it is a little better than the previous Competitive Trial in the sense that your Sword Dao will be unsealed to True Martial Level. In addition, your Rule Bending Powers are also unsealed but limited to a maximum number of nine types.
”Based on my previous understanding of your abilities, under these restrictions, you should have no problem in dealing with low-rank True Gods. Even if you encounter rank-3 True Gods, you should still be able to fight them.”
”Lord Swordmaster, I still have some concerns about your safety.” Sword1 frowned slightly and seemed to be unsatisfied with the abilities of the Sword Servants. ”Can't you make an exception and bring along one or two bodyguards? Even if it's just Sword8 it's better than nothing.”
”My authorization is genuinely limited.” Lin Huang shook his head and patted Sword1's shoulder. ”If it wasn't for the matter of authorization, I would certainly bring all of you back to the great world in one go.
”I can also understand the reason why Teacher Great Heaven set this restriction. He was afraid that I would get used to relying on outside help and not pay attention to improving my own abilities. If I were him, I might set these kinds of limitations on my future heirs as well.”
Lin Huang referred to Great Heaven as his teacher because he had taken over the Great Heaven inheritance. No matter if it was in name or in essence, Lin Huang was considered Great Heaven's apprentice. Even though Great Heaven had died, Lin Huang felt it was a necessary mark of respect to honor Great Heaven as his teacher.
Sword1, Sword2, and the few of them were wily old foxes who knew what Lin Huang was up to. Lin Huang did have authority restrictions, but the restriction was that he could not take everyone out of the Great Heaven Territory, not the Trial space of the Great Heaven Palace.
However, Sword1 and the rest of them did not expose his lie as they probably guessed the reason why Lin Huang did not want to let their group leave the Great Heaven Territory. They raised no objections as though they had not heard anything untoward.
”I am clear about my situation. I am estimating that my elevation to virtual god-level would take a month or two. If it is true god-level, the slowest it would take to break through would be around three to five years. Heavenly god-level may take a little more time, however. So for the immediate future, I must temporarily inconvenience all of you,” Lin Huang consoled them.
”Lord Swordmaster's cultivating speed is fast enough. It's not that easy to be elevated to heavenly god-level; we all know this,” Sword10 spoke first, ”We have been waiting for more than 300,000 years, and it won't make a big difference for us to wait for a few more years. Moreover, the ratio of the speed of time has been changed now—maybe after a good night's sleep, Lord Swordmaster will achieve a breakthrough.”
Sword1 and the rest also nodded. ”We have waited for so many years, it doesn't matter if we wait for a few more.”
As soon as Sword1 was finished, he looked at Sword301 and the other Sword Servants.
”When you all leave this place, listen to the swordmaster's instructions in everything. Don't forget what your responsibilities are when you see the fascinating new world outside and don't cause any problems for Lord Swordmaster.
”Also, we bodyguards will not be with the swordmaster, so your core responsibility is to ensure Lord Swordmaster's safety. At least four people are required to stand guard over the swordmaster. Under special circumstances, make sure at least two of you assume guardian responsibilities...”
After Sword1's detailed instructions, he turned around and looked at Lin Huang. ”Before Lord Swordmaster leaves, I have one more thing I would like to discuss with you privately.”
Lin Huang nodded slightly and turned his head to look at the group of Sword Servants. ”Please wait here for a short while.”
He then looked at Sword2 and the rest. ”If all of you have nothing else in mind, you're free to leave now.”
Nine of them, including Sword2, bowed one after the other, said their farewells, and went their separate ways.
Only then did Lin Huang walk toward the Great Heaven Palace with Sword1.