Ms. Diviner: The Prodigal Daughter's Return

Chapter 1059: Chapter 1059: A Special Significance

”For this year’s enrollment selection, not only is it more stringent than before, but the methods used are also different. You all have seen these ten giant swords. This sword is called the Heart Enlightenment Sword, which contains the utmost Sword Technique. Whether you can join our Long Yan Academy depends on how much insight you can gain from that Sword Technique,” said Gong Hongru.

”The Heart Enlightenment Sword, this is the Heart Enlightenment Sword, the academy treasure of Long Yan Academy!” As Gong Hongru’s words fell, an uproar of exclamations erupted in the square.

The Heart Enlightenment Sword is said to be the foremost treasure of Long Yan Academy, also known as the academy treasure. Not to mention ordinary people, even the family heads of various aristocratic families, and even the academy’s instructors have never seen it.

No one expected that today, the Heart Enlightenment Sword would be placed openly in the square, becoming the criterion for the enrollment selection.

Although Han Yan did not join Long Yan Academy in a previous life, he had heard of the legend of the Heart Enlightenment Sword and similarly did not anticipate that the assessment criterion for this enrollment selection would be the insight into the Heart Enlightenment Sword.

First, Gong Hongru was in charge of overseeing the selection, and then the academy treasure was presented. Does this enrollment selection hold some special meaning?

On the distant spectators’ stand, Mu Beichen gazed at the ten giant swords, stroking his beardless chin with a solemn face, thinking to himself: It seems I guessed right, indeed it is for that matter. Otherwise, Long Yan Academy wouldn’t have brought out this old monster Gong Hongru, let alone the Heart Enlightenment Sword.

”Moreover, this selection assessment is somewhat dangerous compared to the past. Do not push yourselves. If you lack strength, it’s best to withdraw ahead of time,” Gong Hongru continued.

The crowd below remained silent, with no one withdrawing.

To prepare for today’s selection, many people have waited for years. Missing this opportunity would mean there won’t be another. Furthermore, these candidates are either the elite of the elite from various noble families or civilians embarking on a do-or-die path for a better future. Many have been honing their skills since their teenage years, so how could they be scared off by the word ”danger”?

”In that case, I hereby announce the official start of the Long Yan Academy enrollment selection,” Gong Hongru announced with a faint, barely noticeable smile.

As soon as his words ended, the sound of a horn echoed once again.

The sound of the horn was so desolate, so far-reaching, it was as if it transcended time and space, transporting people back to the ancient battlefield of thousands of troops and horses. Be they young swordsmen prepared for selection, curious onlookers, or aristocratic family heads in the spectators’ stand, all felt a jolt in their hearts.

The square resonated with thunderous cheers.

Soon, a new batch of Long Yan Academy disciples would be born, the elite among the elite of various aristocratic families, and possibly among them would emerge a legendary figure famous for generations. Everyone was brim with anticipation.

Quickly, the ten young swordsmen at the front of the line entered the selection field.

”Each of you has seven and a half minutes to comprehend the Sword’s Profound Meaning. Once the time is up, use the swordsmanship you’ve comprehended to attack the Trial Stele next to the Heart Enlightenment Sword,” announced a mentor in a Holy Dragon Sword Robe.

The rules were simple, and Gong Hongru had already explained them once. If they couldn’t even understand this, they had no reason to be here for the selection.

Soon, the ten Sword Light Swordsmen approached the Heart Enlightenment Sword, gazed momentarily, and then closed their eyes in deep thought.

Ten mentors stood beside them, watching intently, while forming an invisible Barrier to shield them from any strong individuals who might use Gathering Qi Transmission to secretly convey insights to them.

However, their precaution seemed unnecessary. With Gong Hongru’s earlier warning, which was more like a threat, who would dare to risk it?

Moreover, with Long Yan Academy bringing out the Heart Enlightenment Sword, it showed the significance they placed on this enrollment selection, compounded by Gong Hongru’s intimidation. Who would dare have such audacity?

Seven and a half minutes was not long, but under the watchful eyes of the crowd, it became unexpectedly slow.

Gradually, the faces of the ten young swordsmen turned strained, their faces flushing red, then gradually becoming pale.

”Ah!” Suddenly, a young swordsman clutched his head and let out a piercing scream, his whole being seemingly collapsing.

A mentor beside him struck him on the head, knocking him unconscious.

Soon, a few young disciples stepped forward and carried him off the field.

”Pfft!” Before the crowd outside could understand what was happening, another young swordsman suddenly spat a mouthful of blood and fainted to the ground.

Soon, this young swordsman was also carried off the field.

Subsequently, seven young swordsmen either collapsed in mental breakdowns, screaming and shouting, or fainted on the spot from vomiting blood, leaving only one struggling to hold on. However, despite risking his life, he couldn’t make it to the end. Just before the seven and a half minutes were up, with a furious roar, he spat out blood and also collapsed to the ground.

Outside the field, everyone was shocked, their eyes widened in disbelief.

Only then did they realize Gong Hongru’s earlier words were not mere alarmist talk; this enrollment selection was far more perilous than before.

The Sword Technique within the Heart Enlightenment Sword was evidently too profound, causing these ten swordsmen to suffer mental breakdowns or severe injuries, forcing them to leave early.

Although these nine, once off the field, received prompt treatment and consumed Elixirs, remaining out of life-threatening danger, it’s likely that recovery would take three to five months.

Seeing this, some people’s faces turned pale, quietly leaving the queue. Unlike the aristocratic family sons who left earlier, these individuals were clearly of civilian descent.

Han Yan sighed softly. If they were noble families’ sons, it wouldn’t matter if they were injured and needed to recuperate for three to five months, as they would have enough Spirit Pills and Elixirs, allowing for some delay. But for civilian children, it’s different. They are in their prime cultivation age, and missing these precious three to five months could lead to lifelong regret.

To Han Yan’s relief, Tang Bufan did not give up. His eyes shone even more brightly.

It seemed that his previous judgment of Tang Bufan was too biased, as he hadn’t realized how resolute his will was in pivotal moments. Han Yan once again saw the determined look in Tang Bufan’s eyes before his death in his past life and made up his mind that regardless of whether Tang Bufan was accepted this time, she would help him become a true powerful figure.

Soon, another ten young swordsmen entered the selection field, their expressions no longer brimming with youthful arrogance, but steady and firm.

”Begin,” the mentor, having already recited the rules, wasted no words, directly announcing the start.

The ten young swordsmen immediately focused their minds, delving into comprehending the Sword’s Profound Meaning. Evidently, they were much more cautious than the previous ten, exerting their full effort from the start. Unfortunately, there are things that can’t be accomplished through effort alone.