Apocalypse: Everyone Levels Up, I Return to the Time Before the Server Opened-Chapter 85

Chapter 85: The Trial Sword Stone Shatters! The Elders Are Stunned!

The Ultimate Legendary equipment in this game, as far as Ye Qiu knew, was the highest-grade gear!

In his previous life, Ye Qiu had never even heard of a player possessing such an item!

But now, to be able to hold it in his hands, he could truly feel what it meant to be powerful, what it meant to have strength, and what it meant to have confidence!

If he had this gear back when he faced the Split Demon, then honestly, a single strike would have been enough to instantly kill it!

After all, this weapon came with three skills, each more terrifying than the last!

Unfortunately, at the end of the equipment info, there was a note:

[Note: This is a temporarily borrowed item. Cannot be traded. Cannot be gifted. Cannot be damaged. Cannot be looted…]

A string of fine print.

After reading it, Ye Qiu could only shake his head speechlessly.

Was that necessary?

It’s not like he was actually going to take it, he was just imagining it!

Did they really have to act like they were guarding against a thief?

Meanwhile, the group of elders was in shock.

They had just seen Elder Huang Tai actually lend his personal sword to this outsider from another realm!

Every elder wore an astonished expression.

Especially Elder Zhu Yanhong, who frowned and said, “Elder Huang, this isn’t exactly in line with the rules, is it?”

Huang Tai gently stroked his beard and smiled, “It’s just a sword.”

Zhu Yanhong was both exasperated and amused, “Your sword isn’t just ‘a sword’ though. If he uses its skills, he’ll instantly wield the power of a Level 98, second transition Sword Demon! Never mind leaving a mark on the Trial Sword Stone, the mark might even be deeper than the one Elder Han left!”

“…Well…” Even Huang Tai realized he might have gone too far.

Just as he was about to say something, Elder Han’s voice echoed out, “Ye Qiu, you may not use the sword’s skills.”

On the platform, in front of the Trial Sword Stone, Ye Qiu held Elder Huang Tai’s “Millenium Ancient Sword” in his hand.

He heard the command and naturally nodded, “Don’t worry, everyone. I’m not that shameless.”

Even without using the sword’s special skills, just its base attributes were enough to elevate Ye Qiu’s strength to that of a Level 40 Swordsman!

He slowly raised the sword to strike but suddenly stopped.

His full concentration shifted to a special area between his brows.

There, resided a formless, shapeless yet incredibly terrifying “Sword”!

It had no physical form.

It could only be sensed, visualized, traced, and extended mentally...

This intangible Sword Qi was a mysterious “Sword Intent” that Village Chief Xu had given him before Ye Qiu left the newbie village.

Daily observation of this Sword Intent granted not only stat points, but also the chance to comprehend his own exclusive sword technique.

“Why’s he not moving?” an elder asked, slightly puzzled.

Others also looked confused.

Zhu Yanhong shook her head gently, “The Trial Sword Stone isn’t just any rock. To leave a mark on it, one must be at least Level 50, with deep mastery in swordsmanship.”

Another elder nodded in agreement, “Indeed. Even Elder Han didn’t dare try until he was Level 50.”

Zhu Yanhong added, “This outsider boy is only Level 20 and hasn’t even advanced his class. Even holding Elder Huang Tai’s legendary sword, without using its skills, he likely won’t leave a single scratch!”

The Trial Sword Stone was a unique rock that absorbed sword damage. It was a natural counter to swordsmen!

It had no inherent attributes, so it couldn’t be used for forging either, preventing anyone from exploiting it to gain advantages.

“Seems like Elder Han is deliberately making things hard for this outsider,” an elder commented.

“Of course! An outsider dares to dream of joining our Sword Sect?”

“Well… to be fair, it’s obvious the lad has true admiration for the Sword Sect. He even knows our ancient history!”

“So what? Love alone doesn’t break the rules!”

“Exactly. Even the Human Emperor had to leave a sword mark to join. An outsider should be no exception!”

“I support whatever Elder Han decides!”

“Oh, like your support actually matters.”

“You—!”

“Enough bickering.”

“Elder Huang Tai seems fond of the lad?”

“Understandably so. Elder Huang is the oldest here, he’s nostalgic. This boy can talk the talk and knows our history by heart. How could he not be fond of him?”

“But so what? If he can’t leave a sword mark, then nothing changes. Not even a legendary weapon can change that!”

The elders chatted among themselves.

None of them believed Ye Qiu could leave a mark.

After all, no Level 20 swordsman had ever succeeded before!

“Kid, if you really can’t do it, come back after you reach Level 50,” Elder Huang Tai finally said.

Because there was only one chance.

To leave a mark on the Trial Sword Stone was to get your one shot at joining the Sword Sect.

He didn’t want Ye Qiu to waste it.

In his heart, he sincerely wanted Ye Qiu to join.

A rare kindred spirit!

As for the fact that Ye Qiu was an outsider?

He didn’t care one bit.

There were rumors that the Human Emperor himself was an outsider!

But Ye Qiu remained still, as if he hadn’t heard a word.

Or perhaps he had completely tuned out the outside world.

“Forget it. Let’s wrap up,” Zhu Yanhong said, seeing no movement.

She wasn’t targeting Ye Qiu personally, but this was what everyone already expected.

A Level 20 swordsman leaving a mark? Impossible.

But just then…

Shing!

A sharp sound echoed!

It wasn’t loud, but it was piercing.

Zhu Yanhong, who had just reached the hallway, paused immediately.

The other elders froze too.

All eyes turned toward the Trial Sword Stone on the platform. All eyes on that young outsider.

Ye Qiu’s steel sword had shattered!

Or more precisely, it had crumbled into fragments, bit by bit, inch by inch, scattering on the floor.

Flecks of rust flew into the air.

“…Hah.” Zhu Yanhong scoffed and shook her head.

She had called it.

Who would be foolish enough to use a Level 5 blue-grade steel sword on the Trial Sword Stone?

The result?

Sword destroyed.

Assessment failed.

She glanced at Elder Huang Tai, wanting to see his reaction now. He’d placed so much hope in this kid. But the moment she looked at him, she froze.

Because what she saw wasn’t disappointment, it was a never-before-seen expression!

Huang Tai’s mouth hung open.

His beard trembled.

His eyes were wide and dazed!

What… is going on?!

Then she looked at the other elders. They too stood there dumbfounded, not moving an inch!

“What… happened?!” Zhu Yanhong was utterly confused.

Then she turned toward Elder Han and was completely shocked.

Elder Han’s eyes were open, but not just that. His forehead eye, which hadn’t opened in years, was wide open!

A piercing azure light radiated from it!

Zhu Yanhong instinctively stepped back.

Then she saw it.

On the platform, the giant black Trial Sword Stone had cracked!

Right down the middle, splitting apart!

BOOM!

With a deafening rumble, the Trial Sword Stone that had stood for centuries broke into two and collapsed!

At that moment, Zhu Yanhong’s entire body went numb.

Her eyes twitched.

Her soul nearly flew from her body.

The Trial Sword Stone… had actually shattered!!!

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