Chapter 417: Golden Jade Zhu Xuan Xiang Blade

Amidst the surprised and suspicious gazes of everyone in the hall, Gong Gong Shenjun's footsteps indeed halted before that thick wall, his eyes fixed with interest on the long-handled object embedded in it.

"What is that?" Duze Duze Honglian asked in surprise.

Jiang Jiang Qinge and Li Luo could not answer upon hearing this, but as they looked more closely, they vaguely sensed that the long handle was somewhat extraordinary. Although covered in dust, a faint wisp of dark golden light seemed to flicker within it. Moreover, though no energy fluctuations emanated from it, for some reason, they felt a strange, ominous aura.

Clearly, the mysterious blade inserted into the treasury wall was likely something extraordinary.

"If my guess is correct, that should be the 'Jin Yu Zhu Xuan Xiang Blade', a Golden-Eye Treasure forged from the horn of the Golden Jade Zhu Xuan Xiang. It is said that whoever wields this blade gains an additional surge of divine power, like a Zhu Xuan Xiang impact, capable of splitting a mountain with a single strike." While everyone pondered in silence, the Eldest Princess suddenly smiled and spoke, clarifying things for them.

"Golden-Eye Treasure, the Jin Yu Zhu Xuan Xiang Blade?" Li Luo paused, murmuring softly.

Regarding this answer, Li Luo felt slightly disappointed. Such a mysterious blade hidden there, he had thought it might be a Purple-Eye Treasure, or at the very least a Purple-Line Golden-Eye one? Yet it turned out to be merely a Golden-Eye Treasure.

This was not because he was so arrogant that he considered a Golden-Eye Treasure lowly; rather, Gong Gong Shenjun's earlier intense reaction had inevitably raised his expectations.

After all, Gong Gong Shenjun was the son of the Regent, with extremely high standards. Although a Golden-Eye Treasure was valuable, it should not have elicited such a reaction from him.

"Is there any special origin for this Jin Yu Zhu Xuan Xiang Blade?" Jiang Jiang Qinge, being more attentive, pondered briefly before asking.

The Eldest Princess chuckled lightly, but before she could speak, the Vice Dean Su Xin, standing nearby with hands clasped behind her back, smiled and said, "This blade was once the Dean's personal weapon."

Upon hearing this, Li Luo and the others immediately widened their eyes. This blade was actually the Dean's personal weapon?!

A weapon once used by a King-level powerhouse?!

This time, everyone's gaze turned intense, and even Jiang Jiang Qinge showed signs of being moved.

"This Jin Yu Zhu Xuan Xiang Blade accompanied the Dean for the longest time, witnessing his growth. Later, when the Dean entered the King realm, this blade became less useful, so he sealed it here," Vice Dean Su Xin said with a smile.

"In terms of rank, this blade is indeed merely a Golden-Eye Treasure, but having followed the Dean for so long, it naturally possesses greater spiritual awareness. The Dean sealed it in the treasury with the intention of using the many treasures within to nurture it."

"Moreover, objects belonging to King-level powerhouses will inevitably retain some of their aura, or what is called 'King Qi'. If one can hold it for a long time, it will benefit one's future path."

As Vice Dean Su Xin's leisurely voice faded, the eagerness in the eyes of everyone in the hall grew even more intense.

So, this blade had such miraculous effects! No wonder even Gong Gong Shenjun was moved.

"Information regarding the Jin Yu Zhu Xuan Xiang Blade is considered a secret; it seems it was not hidden from you two." Vice Dean Su Xin looked at the Eldest Princess, chuckled lightly, and noted that from Gong Gong Shenjun's earlier reaction, it was clear his initial target was not the Golden-Eye Treasures on the ten stone pillars before them, but the "Jin Yu Zhu Xuan Xiang Blade" hidden within the treasury wall.

"It seems the Vice Dean is truly willing to let us take this blade?" the Eldest Princess asked.

"I said that you may choose anything here. Since you discovered the 'Jin Yu Zhu Xuan Xiang Blade', it naturally counts among them, so I will not stop you," Vice Dean Su Xin smiled.

However, her voice paused, and she said leisurely, "I will not stop you, but the premise is that you must actually be able to pull it out from the wall."

Upon hearing this, everyone was startled.

Did this mean that pulling out this blade was not an easy task?

"I said this blade possesses spiritual awareness far exceeding that of a Golden-Eye Treasure, and it retains 'King Qi'. Furthermore, having been inserted here for many years, it has connected deeply with the treasury. Pulling it out directly would likely be quite difficult."

Vice Dean Su Xin spoke gently, "If you are interested, you may all try. Whoever pulls it out may take it away."

"Then I will try first."

As Vice Dean Su Xin's voice fell, Gong Gong Shenjun smiled, and no one objected, since he was the one who discovered it first and indeed had the right to try first.

Li Luo clicked his tongue. Naturally, he was also moved by the "Jin Yu Zhu Xuan Xiang Blade", but he felt he had no chance. After all, even Gong Gong Shenjun was making a move. As the strongest student of the Saint Zhu Xuan Star Academy, his attempt would likely succeed. Moreover, if even Gong Gong Shenjun failed, what reason did he have to succeed?

Boom!

As Li Luo thought this, Gong Gong Shenjun had already acted. Extreme, astonishing Xiang Power erupted from his body like countless dark lights, rapidly condensing behind him into brilliant celestial pearls.

Gong Gong Shenjun's figure leaped upward, soaring toward the wall. He swept his sleeve, sending a gust of wind that scattered all the dust on the blade's handle, revealing its original dark golden color, upon which mysterious patterns seemed to flicker.

Under the unblinking gazes of everyone in the hall, Gong Gong Shenjun reached out without hesitation and slowly gripped the handle tightly.

He could feel that the moment he grasped it, a resistance surged from the handle. Vaguely, a blade's wail seemed to sound.

But Gong Gong Shenjun's expression did not change. Accompanied by a low shout, dragon scales appeared on the arm holding the handle. Veins bulged, muscles trembled, and even the void vibrated slightly.

At the same time, the celestial pearls behind him roared forward, turning into points of light that fell upon his arm, like stars adorning it.

At this moment, everyone could feel how terrifying a power was concentrated in Gong Gong Shenjun's right arm.

With such a strike, one could truly sever rivers and cleave mountains.

With such power, could he not pull out this blade from the wall?!

Boom! Boom!

Gong Gong Shenjun forcefully pulled the blade. Waves of massive Xiang Power halos constantly vibrated and spread outward, creating a hurricane within the hall that caused the entire building to tremble slightly.

Overwhelming Xiang Power continuously erupted from Gong Gong Shenjun's body. On the surface of his figure, a giant dragon seemed to coil. Yet, no matter how hard the man and the dragon tried, pouring forth power sufficient to overturn mountains, the handle of the blade inserted in the wall remained motionless.

The treasury wall was obviously made of special materials, covered in mysterious light patterns; otherwise, it could not have withstood Gong Gong Shenjun's immense power.

Everyone in the hall watched intently, and their expressions began to turn somewhat Solemn.

Boom!

Another extremely overwhelming eruption of Xiang Power occurred. The surge of Xiang Power crashed toward where Li Luo and the others stood like a hundred-zhang giant wave. However, with a mere lift of Vice Dean Su Xin's hand, that surge of Xiang Power dissipated into nothingness.

Gong Gong Shenjun's puffed-out clothes and fluttering hair slowly settled, and the overwhelming Xiang Power weakened accordingly.

His figure slowly descended. Turning around with a complex expression, he let out a helpless, bitter smile: "No wonder the Vice Dean allowed us to try. It seems I overestimated my abilities."

"Given the situation, what should I say?" He spread his hands. Although he had failed, he did not appear depressed. This attitude caused Vice Dean Su Xin to nod slightly, while Duze Duze Honglian's beautiful eyes were filled with admiration.

Amidst the silence of everyone, Li Luo hesitated for a moment and offered a suggestion.

"You could say... 'Sorry to have disturbed you'?"