Cultivation Online novel Chapter 2020

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Chapter 2020: Holy Sword Temple

"Whenever you’re ready to begin the trial, activate your Sword Aura and use it to protect your body," said the Sixth Elder after Yuan stepped onto the platform. "The Blade of Tribulation won’t attack unless it senses your Sword Aura."

Yuan silently nodded in acknowledgement and took a moment to prepare himself. Then, without hesitation, he unleashed as much Enhanced Sword Aura as he could muster.

The Sixth Elder’s eyes widened with awe when she sensed Yuan’s Enhanced Sword Aura.

’No wonder she gave him her sword badge!’ The Sixth Elder finally understood what caused the Holy Sword Maiden to approve of him.

In response to Yuan’s Sword Aura, the Blade of Tribulation began to tremble—then, within moments, it unleashed its own Enhanced Sword Aura.

And then, as if heralding an execution, the blade descended from the sky, hurling itself toward Yuan with terrifying speed.

Since the trial required him to endure the attack using only his Enhanced Sword Aura, Yuan concentrated solely on that. He remained motionless, calmly awaiting the blade’s descent.

Half a second later, the blade reached Yuan, colliding with his Enhanced Sword Aura. Despite its powerful descent, the Blade of Tribulation came to an abrupt halt the moment its tip touched his aura, frozen in midair.

But it didn’t end there, and the Blade of Tribulation suddenly surged with an even greater wave of Enhanced Sword Aura, this time laced with a faint trace of Supreme Sword Aura.

Yet, Yuan remained firm, his Enhanced Sword Aura unwavering.

"How long do I have to resist this sword?" Yuan turned to look at the Sixth Elder.

"When the Blade of Tribulation stops its attack," she responded.

Even without waiting for the end results, the Sixth Elder could tell that Yuan was going to pass the trial with ease the moment she sensed his Sword Aura. His Enhanced Sword Aura was the most powerful she’d ever seen, and she’d met a lot of swordmasters, including Sword Emperors.

Sure enough, exactly thirty seconds after its descent, the Blade of Tribulation withdrew its Enhanced Sword Aura and silently returned to its place in the sky.

"Congratulations on passing the trial," said the Sixth Elder. "You are the first mortal in history to have ever succeeded—not that there were any mortals before you who’d attempted it."

Yuan calmly walked off the platform and said, "So, when can I enter the Holy Sword Temple?"

"Only one person is allowed inside the Holy Sword Temple at a time, and someone is currently training inside," she explained. "There’s also a waitlist, and..."

She stopped there and retrieved a jade slip to look at the contents inside before continuing, "You are currently 149th on the list."

Yuan’s jaw dropped after hearing this. He was never told about a waitlist, which could take years if not longer.

Noticing his expression, the Sixth Elder explained, "There’s no strict time limit, but once you step outside, your training is considered complete. Also, there’s no opportunity to rest once you’re inside, so most cultivators only remain in the temple for a few years at a time before coming out to recuperate."

"That’s too long. I don’t have the time to wait for my turn. Is there nothing that can be done?"

"Unfortunately, that’s just how the Holy Sword Temple was set up. There’s nothing we, the Holy Sword Clan, can do about it, either. However, there is one way to move up the waitlist..."