What does it mean that they all lived with lifelong regrets?

A day later, an inner disciple of the Supreme Sword Sect arrived at the invitation.

Standing before the crowd, he appeared solemn, his robes fluttering, his steps steady, and a faint sword intent emanating from his body, clearly indicating that his cultivation was not low.

According to him, his name is Jiang Shouzhou, and he is an inner disciple of the Sword Sect, in charge of this disciple recruitment.

Under the guidance of an outer disciple, Jiang Shouzhou meticulously examined the token carried by Lin Wuhua and carefully observed Lin Wuhua's physique.

Even after confirming that the token was genuine, Jiang Shouzhou's square face remained tense.

"Since you are carrying a token from your senior, it is only natural for you to join my Sword Sect."

When Jiang Shouzhou turned his gaze to Xie Jiexue, he noticed Xie Jiexue's outstanding attire and temperament, and couldn't help but nod in approval.

"Not bad, icy and restrained, neither arrogant nor impatient, that's the style of a member of the Sword Sect."

"The sword should be like this."

He actually included Xie Jiexue as the person who introduced the token directly and made a registration in the register.

The other disciples who were waiting looked on with envy – being recognized by an inner disciple on the spot meant that entering the sect was practically guaranteed.

But Lin Wuhua didn't take it to heart and even chuckled softly.

Xie Jiexue was so nervous that she couldn't speak, but the Sword Sect disciple took it as a sign of good manners.

Jiang Shouzhou glanced at Lin Wuhua and admonished him, "You are also someone chosen by the seniors, why are you disrupting the order?"

Xie Jiexue glanced at Lin Wuhua, a smug smile curving her lips.

......

The Sword Sect's flying shuttle, entirely silver-white and shaped like a giant bird, carried the two individuals and other disciples directly over the clouds and into the heart of the sect.

The assessment consists of three parts.

The test covers qualifications, character, and comprehension.

But there is a special procedure before the assessment.

Jiang Shouzhou led everyone to land on a wide platform.

A massive, mirror-like obsidian stone, neither gold nor stone, faces the platform.

Jiang Shouzhou's voice was calm and solemn: "This is the Sword-Asking Stone, a remnant from the creation process of our sect's supreme artifact, 'Supreme Frost.'"

"A thousand years ago, demons ravaged the world, causing immense suffering and death. Only through the sacrifices and tears of our ancestors could our supreme Sword Sect achieve peace and stability..."

He looked around at everyone, his gaze sharp as a sword.

"Gentlemen, now that you have joined our Sword Sect, you must keep the well-being of all people in mind. The way of the sword can be cultivated, but the heart of the sword must not be lost."

After saying that, he changed the subject.

"But more importantly, this sword stone can detect your special aptitudes."

"If you possess sword bones within your bodies, you might be able to assume the position of Supreme Being and accomplish a great feat that no one in our sect has achieved in the past thousand years."

"Now, everyone, listen to my instructions, line up, and place your hands on the mirror one by one."

One, two, three... people came forward one after another, placing their palms on the cold stone surface.

But the mirror did not react at all.

Jiang Shouzhou remained calm and unconcerned.

Sword bone is an extremely rare aptitude. It is not a skeletal mutation in the ordinary sense, but rather a manifestation of a sword cultivator's natural talent overflowing onto the physical body.

Those who possess sword bones are all chosen ones in the way of the sword.

It's normal that there aren't any; the Sword Sect hasn't had a person with sword bones for nearly a hundred years.

Until Lin Wuhua.

He was telling Xie Jiexue, "Don't worry, it's just touching a stone," when he immediately touched the stone.

In an instant, the clouds and mist surged, and the mirror surface suddenly trembled.

A warm, pale white light emanated from Lin Wuhua's palm, spreading slowly like ripples on a lake, covering the entire stone surface.

The textures on the stone surface seemed to come alive, trembling slightly.

Everyone fell silent.

Jiang Shouzhou narrowed his eyes and took a step back: "Sword Bone...attributes...uncertain?"

The noise had already awakened the elders.

A figure soared up from behind a distant mountain and appeared in front of Lin Wuhua in an instant.

His hair and beard were half white, his eyes were piercing, and the sword intent emanating from him made everyone present freeze for a moment.

"I am the one who passed on my skills to Changbai Wushu. The sword bones contain the essence of the wielder, so it is only natural that they cannot be identified."

"But your sword bone... is interesting, very interesting."

He waved his hand dismissively: "Come here, I'll take you to see the sect leader later."

Clearly, any further assessments are unnecessary—the sword bone itself is the best answer.

Lin Wuhua glanced at Xie Jiexue.

Her face was deathly pale, and as she looked at him, her lips trembled slightly.

His eyes were full of joy, but even more so, they were filled with panic.

"Elder," Lin Wuhua suddenly said, "she is my companion, please let her come with me."

Elder Bai Wushu was not angry at all. Instead, he stroked his beard and showed a hint of approval in his eyes.

"Loyal and righteous, good boy, you have the spirit of our Sword Sect."

"I observe that this woman has a graceful figure, a cold temperament, and a dignified posture; her physical attributes must be exceptional."

"Come on, no matter what your qualifications are, I'll take you all with me."

The crowd erupted in discussion; some were unconvinced, some were envious, and some scoffed.

This is an obvious backdoor.

But immediately, Jiang Shouzhou glanced around, his gaze sharp as a sword, and released his cultivation to suppress the noise.

Lin Wuhua walked into the crowd and took Xie Jiexue's hand.

Her fingertips were icy cold, and she immediately reached out and grasped his hand.

Lin Wuhua let her hold his hand.

So their hands intertwined, warming each other.

"Relax, don't worry, I'm here."

Lin Wuhua squeezed Xie Jiexue's hand again: "It's your turn."

Xie Jiexue grasped Lin Wuhua's hand in return, took a deep breath, and glanced at him again.

"Wuhua, I'm alright..."

She walked towards the Sword-Asking Stone and reached out to touch it.

At first, the surface of the stone only rippled a few times, giving some feedback.

Bai Wushu was about to speak: "Not bad aptitude, come back—"

His pupils contracted.

The Sword-Asking Stone lit up intensely.

A muffled cracking sound came from the stone, and the entire mirror surface instantly erupted with extreme cold.

The white frost spread from the stone surface at a visible speed, covering the ground with a layer of frost.

Lin Wuhua exhaled, and the breath quickly condensed into white mist.

It's not just the Sword-Asking Stone.

Further away, atop the highest peak of the Sword Sect, a sword light, sharp and fierce, pierced the clouds and tore a huge gap in the sky.

Everyone in the entire Sword Sect saw this light.

That was the forbidden area of ​​the Sword Sect where "Supreme Frost" was located.

The supreme artifact, untouched for millennia, responded at this moment.

The sword light lasted for several breaths before slowly dissipating.

During this time, everyone stood frozen in place, in complete silence, as if they had even forgotten to breathe.

Jiang Shouzhou bent down to pick up the notebook, his fingers trembling slightly.

"Thank you... Thank you Jiexue, your sword bone attribute is... Frost, and your aptitude is... Superb."

Bai Wushu burst out laughing and patted Lin Wuhua's shoulder heavily.

"Good, good, dual sword bones, today is truly a blessing for our Sword Sect."

An even greater and more ancient aura emanated from the forbidden area of ​​the Sword Sect.

Lin Wuhua raised his head.

"The sect leader has come out of seclusion," Bai Wushu said.