Chapter 419: The Blade Has Come

Inside the great hall, Li Luo's sudden, loud shout caused all eyes to turn toward him in astonishment, and when everyone saw his palm held out toward the hilt on the wall, they couldn't help but twitch their lips.

"Li Luo, have you lost your mind?"

Behind him, Zhu Xuan couldn't help but laugh out loud. Had Li Luo's brain suddenly broken? Did he think that by striking a pose and shouting, the Golden Jade Profound Elephant Blade would take the initiative to break through the wall and come to him?

Did he really think he was the protagonist, capable of unleashing an aura of dominance at will?

The others also wore somewhat strange expressions, only Jiang Qing'e stared at Li Luo's face, lost in thought, and said, "Could it be that you have resonated with the Golden Jade Profound Elephant Blade?"

Others might think Li Luo was just playing a prank; after all, even Gong Shenjun and the Eldest Princess could do nothing about this blade, so what right did Li Luo, at the Phase Transformation stage, have? But Jiang Qing'e had never felt that Li Luo was weaker than those two. Since even she had been able to make the Golden Jade Profound Elephant Blade hesitate just moments ago, it wasn't inconceivable that Li Luo could resonate with it.

"Jiang Qing'e, even if you are blinded by bias, there should be a limit, right?" However, when Duze Honglian heard this from the side, she couldn't help but frown. Jiang Qing'e was usually extremely calm and rational, so why did she always act foolishly when it came to Li Luo?

Jiang Qing'e ignored Duze Honglian's words, her gaze remaining fixed on Li Luo.

Li Luo didn't answer either, because the moment he shouted the words "Blade, come," he could clearly feel the dark red bracelet on his wrist becoming increasingly scalding. A sharp, burning pain radiated from it, making him suspect the skin there had already been scorched.

At the same time, the blade-humming sound echoing in his ears became increasingly joyful and urgent.

This blade-humming was something Jiang Qing'e and Gong Shenjun had failed to perceive; only Vice Dean Suxin, who stood with her hands behind her back, had her eyes narrow slightly at this moment, a look of shock and suspicion appearing within them.

Clang!

But before she could react, in the next instant, the blade-humming transformed from intangible to tangible, suddenly resonating loudly throughout the hall.

A look of shock appeared in everyone's eyes.

Whoosh!

Because they saw the hilt embedded in the wall—which had remained as immovable as a rock no matter how much effort Gong Shenjun and the others had exerted—suddenly trembling violently. Then, accompanied by a clanging sound, a dazzling blade light erupted within the hall.

That blade light was bright and dazzling, as if an ancient giant elephant were breaking through the air. The giant elephant's tusks were the color of gold and jade, resembling a heavenly blade capable of tearing through the void.

The blade light flashed and vanished.

When everyone regained their senses, their pupils suddenly constricted.

Because the hilt on the wall had disappeared.

Everyone, including Gong Shenjun and the Eldest Princess, slowly turned their heads at this moment to look at Li Luo's position, and then they saw that in the palm Li Luo had extended, a blade had appeared out of thin air.

A simple, straight blade.

The blade body was the color of gold and jade, covered in mottled patterns like the rough, thick skin of an ancient giant elephant, capable of withstanding the force of a collapsing sky. Along the edge, gold and jade light flowed incessantly, though the blade did not seem to have an overly sharp edge; instead, it leaned more toward a sense of heaviness and power.

Although Li Luo felt no heaviness while holding it, when the blade hung in the air, the void there clearly showed subtle distortions, as if it were bearing the crushing weight of a mountain.

In the silent hall, Li Luo looked down at the straight blade in his hand, the fervor in his eyes almost turning into flames.

His heart was beating like a drum, and a sense of immense happiness made his head feel dizzy.

He really hadn't expected that with just one reach and one shout, this Profound Elephant Blade, which even Gong Shenjun and the Eldest Princess could not obtain, would take the initiative to come to him!

This casual attempt had clearly yielded unimaginable results.

Li Luo's fingers slowly tightened around the hilt. In this instant, he had a feeling that his strength had been enhanced. This power was not Phase Power, but pure, raw physical strength...

Sure enough, this Profound Elephant Blade could bestow miraculous strength upon its wielder.

Truly peculiar.

Li Luo grinned. It was worthy of being the former personal blade of the Dean. Although both were Gold-Eye Treasures, this Profound Elephant Blade was clearly far more formidable than the Ink Scale Blade he had been eyeing.

He stroked the blade body; the rough, cold texture felt as if he were touching an ancient Profound Elephant, and the Profound Elephant Blade did not resist at all, which made Li Luo quietly heave a sigh of relief.

He knew in his heart that the Profound Elephant Blade resonated with him not because of his own merit, but because he wore the sealing bracelet crafted by the Dean on his wrist. The Dean's power was on it, so the Profound Elephant Blade had mistaken him for the Dean and come to him voluntarily.

Although the Profound Elephant Blade possessed spirituality, it lacked true intelligence, so it didn't realize it had been deceived and try to hack Li Luo. Otherwise, the current Li Luo would have to hide behind the Vice Dean for protection.

Li Luo was satisfied and finally looked up at the people in the hall. They were all silently staring at the Profound Elephant Blade in his hand, their expressions quite complex and miserable.

Especially Gong Shenjun; his usually composed and heroic face was slightly dull at this moment.

He could not understand why something he could not obtain despite his best efforts had come to Li Luo just by him beckoning.

Aren't you the former personal blade of the Dean? Where is your pride from just a moment ago?!

I really... damn it all.

In this situation, even Gong Shenjun, who possessed good breeding and deep city, couldn't help but curse inwardly. He then let out a deep breath and, feeling somewhat frustrated, turned his gaze away from the Profound Elephant Blade.

Beside him, the Eldest Princess, with her peerless, oval-shaped face, was also filled with astonishment. However, she didn't react as strongly as Gong Shenjun; after all, the Profound Elephant Blade wasn't suitable for her, but she also couldn't understand why this proud blade would take the initiative to choose Li Luo.

Is this kid really that outstanding? But no matter how outstanding, can you compare to Jiang Qing'e?

Even Jiang Qing'e had failed just now, so how could Li Luo possibly succeed?

At this moment, the calm Eldest Princess was also filled with confusion.

"Li Luo, what exactly did you do?" Duze Honglian couldn't help but ask, her face wearing a "seeing a ghost" expression.

Li Luo said in a steady tone, "The word 'fate' is truly marvelous. Perhaps this Profound Elephant Blade sensed that the future me has the bearing of a King, so it took the initiative to come to me."

"Stop spouting nonsense!" Duze Honglian gritted her teeth. Bearing of a King? If it were a competition of thick-skinnedness, maybe you'd have a chance.

"Then how would I know what the situation is!"

Li Luo rolled his eyes and muttered, "I was just messing around, and it flew over by itself. Maybe it's because there's a limit to the number of people it rejects, and it just happened to reach a certain threshold, so when I reached out, it came. But come to think of it, the next person to try was supposed to be you, but you gave up."

"Perhaps if it had been you reaching out to summon it, it would have come to you too."

Duze Honglian was stunned, her beautiful face shifting uncertainly. Such nonsense couldn't possibly be true, right? But this reason seemed more credible than Li Luo having the bearing of a King?

If she had been the one to try just now, maybe she really would have pulled the Profound Elephant Blade out?

Thinking of this, Duze Honglian suddenly felt a pang of regret so sharp it made her chest ache.

"You naughty little fellow, don't talk nonsense."

At this time, Vice Dean Suxin smiled and shook her head, saying, "That you could trigger the Dean's personal blade means it has taken a liking to you. Although I also find this a bit strange, regardless, I must congratulate you. You are the second master of the Golden Jade Profound Elephant Blade."

Her gentle gaze remained fixed on Li Luo, as if she were scrutinizing him closely, because from the very beginning, she truly hadn't expected this result.

Originally, she had thought Jiang Qing'e had the best chance.

This Li Luo really did keep surprising people.

When Li Luo heard the Vice Dean's words, unconcealable joy and excitement appeared on his face. He said, "I can really take it away?"

Originally, his target was the Ink Scale Blade, but clearly, this Profound Elephant Blade was a more perfect choice.

Vice Dean Suxin revealed a smile as refreshing as a spring breeze and said, "I said, as long as you could reach this place, no matter what method you used, as long as you could pull out the Profound Elephant Blade, it would belong to you."

"Not long from now, the true Holy Grail Battle will begin. Li Luo, I hope you can wield this blade and win glory for our Astral Sage College in that battle."

Her voice paused, and her gaze toward Li Luo was filled with deep meaning.

After all... you are the one chosen by the Dean.