Ms. Diviner: The Prodigal Daughter's Return-Chapter 1070: Skin This Thick?

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"Time’s up." The mentor’s voice rang out, and Han Yan, Huayue, and others simultaneously opened their eyes.

"You all made it." Han Yan looked at Tang Bufan and Ling Baobao with surprise.

She was not surprised that Huayue and Zirong could pass the trial, but Tang Bufan passing the assessment was somewhat unexpected to her.

It turned out that Tang Bufan was far more resolute than she had thought and his comprehension was not bad.

If she guessed correctly, the challenges within the Heart Enlightenment Sword were fair to everyone, with each person’s illusions matching their own cultivation. So, passing the test was not about strength, but solely about willpower and comprehension.

Tang Bufan passing the trial meant his comprehension and willpower were definitely not lacking.

As for Ling Baobao, Han Yan had no doubts about his natural talent. Given his mysterious magic that even Han Yan couldn’t fully discern, his comprehension surely wouldn’t be lacking. However, his ability to maintain such unwavering willpower surprised Han Yan.

"Yes, thanks to Young Master Mu, if it weren’t for your encouragement, I wouldn’t have had the courage to participate in the selection." Tang Bufan looked at Han Yan with a mix of excitement and gratitude.

In fact, seeing those young swordsmen quitting one after another before, he had hesitated. It was Han Yan’s encouragement that helped him persist.

"Was it hard? I found it quite easy." Ling Baobao said indifferently.

"Wipe the sweat from your face before you talk." Han Yan said with mild irritation.

"Hehe, I’m serious, while it was tough, it was much easier compared to my previous trials." Ling Baobao laughed awkwardly and explained again.

Han Yan looked into his eyes, which didn’t seem deceitful. But she still doubted, if such a test seemed easy, what kind of inhuman trials had he gone through before?

She remembered Ling Baobao said he would reveal his origins once he entered the academy, so Han Yan did not ask further.

Though passing the trial, their comprehension of the Sword Technique had yet to be displayed. This would determine which mentor they would follow in Long Yan Academy, greatly affecting their future achievements.

According to the sequence, it was Tang Bufan first, followed by Huayue, Zirong, Jiang Yuzhe, Ling Baobao, and lastly Han Yan.

Tang Bufan and the others drew their longswords in succession, practicing the sword techniques they comprehended from the Heart Enlightenment Sword, then, gathering focus, they slashed at the Trial Stele, leaving various depths of sword traces.

Huayue was the strongest, her swordsmanship was skilled and fierce, leaving a sword trace over three inches deep on the Trial Stele, not far behind Qi Kaiyuan and Guan Shanhe.

The weakest were Tang Bufan and Ling Baobao; their sword techniques were rigid and slow, leaving only a trace less than half an inch deep. However, given their strength and backgrounds, such performance was commendable, so nobody underestimated them.

In fact, passing the trial to enter Long Yan Academy already proved their talent, in the entire Anyun, who had the right to look down on them?

Lastly, it was Han Yan’s turn.

All eyes focused on her; from the previous circumstances, the ’Capital’s First Playboy’ Han Yan had a harder time passing than the others. But no one knew how much she comprehended; if she fell short compared to others, it would be very embarrassing.

Han Yan slowly drew her longsword and slashed at the Trial Stele in front of her.

"Ding," a faint sound followed, and an almost unnoticeable trace appeared on the Trial Stele. Han Yan smiled contentedly and returned her sword.

Was that it? It’s over? Was this the Sword Technique Han Yan comprehended from the Heart Enlightenment Sword?

Despite everyone being prepared for Han Yan’s underwhelming performance, the outcome still left them dumbfounded and speechless.

Huayue and others were better left unsaid; even the seemingly weakest, humble Tang Bufan could manage to awkwardly execute a dozen sword moves, leaving at least a shallow trace on the Trial Stele.

Han Yan just casually slashed a sword, not leaving any discernable mark on the Trial Stele? Some even began to suspect if she passed like Qiu Ping’an, through cheating.

The most perplexing aspect was her smiling face, looking as if she was extremely satisfied with her sword; truly worthy of being the ’Capital’s First Playboy,’ her shamelessness was unmatched.

In great astonishment, the entire square fell silent, even those waiting to jeer or revel in schadenfreude forgot to utter a word.

"This... this... Mu Family’s reputation, ahem!" The Supreme Elder intended to make some sarcastic remarks, but seeing Han Yan’s ’astonishing’ display, he didn’t know what to say.

Embarrassing, extremely embarrassing. Despite hating Han Yan to the core, as a Mu Family disciple, her disgrace made even the Supreme Elder feel ashamed, wishing for a hole to crawl in.

Beside him, the Third Elder was speechless; Han Yan’s performance was so dismal it left him at a loss for words to jeer.

"These young ones have passed the trial; discuss who will take them as disciples?" Gong Hongru’s words broke the silence.

The mentors whispered amongst themselves for a while before reaching decisions.

"You are Huayue, right? Your potential is excellent, you shall be under my tutelage." The mentor surnamed Tian pointed at Huayue.

"You are Zirong, right? I will take you under my wing." Another mentor surnamed Yu pointed at Zirong.

These two mentors had fiercely argued over Qiu Ping’an, nearly coming to blows. Later, they found out Qiu Ping’an cheated, disgracing themselves, so they felt embarrassed to continue fighting, consulting amicably before speaking.

"I will take Jiang Yuzhe under my guidance." Another middle-aged mentor said.

"Though Tang Bufan and Ling Baobao have good potential, their strength is lacking, I will take both under my care." A somewhat younger mentor spoke.

All mentors took disciples without consulting Huayue and others’ opinions, however, that was expected. For the majority present, entering Long Yan Academy was a fortune built over lifetimes, having a mentor approve them was a great honor, who had the right to be picky?