Some people think that when one is under some kind of pain or torture the best way to face it is to put a strong front and keep it inside. "AHHHH!" Bai wasn't one of these people, for him the best way was quickly start shouting or in the case of fighting, putting even more strength and effort in the fight. This way more adrenaline is created and dismiss the chemical reaction know like pain, making able to endure more and last more before breaking.
This test was nothing short of torture. The Sword Will would input the melted ablaze metal in their bodies, it would burn their skin and then penetrate inside, reaching all their bodies. Forcing themselves to use their spirit energy to make it controllable and not too harmful for their body, quickly followed by quick healing from Renxue's holy powers and Bai's Life Intent. Slowly, their bodies were being tempered acquiring a new level of defense.
"Finally, I am not the only one in pain!" The Sword Will laughed at their misfortune "It's. Just now, Bai was completely unable to even shout, the metal was invading his throat, his vocal chords completely burned. Bai's left sword appeared surrounded by a black ominous aura. He dashed towards the immobile Sword Will and slashed in two.
"HAAAAA!" Now was the Sword Will turn to feel pain. As a Will, he was highly weak against intents. A normal Sword Will could have died by Bai's Slaughter Intent that maximized the pain and high Death comprehension, but this Sword Will was immortal. Due to him being trapped here by the Sword God, while there was sword qi inside the mountain, he would be immortal. So the received the full brunt force of Bai's comprehension, knowing that the sweet death would never arrive, suffering even more than Bai and Renxue who he must be wary to keep it to an acceptable level, not their problem.
Bai wouldn't let him free after laughing at him. At the same time, it was a way to let off steam, so it was killing two birds with one stone.
It wasn't long before, Renxue also joined Bai letting off steam with the poor Sword Will. Her Purification wasn't painful as Bai's intent, but at least would be similar to their pain. This way, causing pain to the Sword Will became their way to enjoy and make it easier to endure the pain. The Sword Will could only cry. If he could go back in time, he would be extremely respectful with these two psychos!
After some time, they finally started getting used to it, enduring not being a problem anymore. In their state of mind, they couldn't know how much time had passed as every second seemed at eternity.
"Clap!" the Sword Will clapped his hands "You have already finished this training, good sir and lady" After this time, the Sword Will had become very respectful to them, subservient it would be a better word. He was completely afraid of any retaliation. They had continued bullying it, but with greater care, compared with before it was far better for the Sword Will.
"Rumble" The floor under them started showing an entrance "I cannot prepare more for the test to come. If you pass the next room, I will guide you both in the final part of the Trial. I wish you good luck."
Bai and Renxue looked at each other and grinned. After so much time suffering together, it was normal to have some conversations. Even if they kept their distances, everyone keeping their feeling for themselves, they had regained the reading thought of when they were best friends.
They slowly approached the Sword Will who couldn't help to tremble seeing their grins. Both put a hand over his shoulders. The Sword Will paused still, all colors leaving from his face due to the fright.
Their grins became smiles "Thanks for your 'guide'!" They said at the same time, before turned 180º and crossing the entrance, leaving the room.
Once they left, the Sword Will could finally breathe again. He sighed relieved "Finally, I'm free of these fucking psychos!" He spat at the ground "I wish you die there!" At this moment, a black sword stabbed him. The sword was previously prepared by Bai using his 5th skill. The aura around the sword invading his self "Ahhhhh!" all the suffering and pain overcame him again. He fell to the ground crying "Sorry! sorry" weakly saying it.
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Bai and Renxue crossed the entrance and started going down. Renxue turned to Bai "Did he said something bad about us?"
Bai nodded "You were right. Something about us dying. He is already being punished."
Renxue made a light smile. For a second Bai was enchanted by it, flushing a little. (Focus, Bai. She always had lied to you and the most probable is that we finish killing each other) Bai said for himself.
"You really had changed, Bai." Renxue statted "The you before, would never have done that. You were too good boy for it. Not talking about that black aura around you."
Bai lightly laughed, his smile was devilish enchanting and at the same time shined like a saint "Scared?"
Renxue stopped for an instant, she was enchanted by Bai's handsome smile. But listening his teasing, she quickly recovered "Before, you wouldn't have dared to kill me. At least now, I won't feel bad killing a helpless child." (Yeah, focus, Renxue! It didn't matter, I must follow grandpa's teachings. At last, I'll need to kill Bai.) Renxue tried to make up her mind.
Both continued going down until a big door stood under them. It was an enormous 10 meters high gate with a gray color. Instead of knobs, it had two little daggers. It seemed very robust and impossible to cut. Over it, it was written "Those who must pass, I blood sacrifice shall offer."
It was obvious that the daggers were prepared for them to cut themselves, giving their own blood to open the door. "Ladies first?" Bai bowed a little.
Renxue glanced down at him who quickly shook his head and stepped forward. Bai cut the palm of his hand over the dagger. The dagger quickly absorbed the blood, Bai quickly realized that it wasn't only the blood, he could feel his intent unconsciously activating and flowing towards the dagger. His body seemed connected to the dagger, making it unable to free himself. After 5 seconds, the suction finally finished and Bai pulled out his hand.
The dagger started shining with a white and black light, that flowed over the door, tainting half of the door with its color, keeping the other half with its normal gray color.
They waited a minute, but the door didn't make any more strange phenomenon or signal to opening. As it only was one-half door, Bai approached the other dagger, doing the same as the one before. This time, nothing happened, the blood was absorbed, but he didn't feel that suction's force nor the activation of his intent. "You should try, Renxue." Bai retired to a side.
As they were two people and there were two dagger knobs, the most probable was that it required both their blood. The try before was only to assert that one was insufficient.
Renxue stepped forward and like Bai before, she cut herself with the dagger. The exact phenomenon happened to her, her blood and intent was absorbed, the only difference was the golden color instead of the black and white.
"Rumble!" Once the half door was completely tainted, the gate started opening. As it slowly opened, it could be seen how much difficulty it had to open. The gate seemed too heavy and old, like if there were eons since it had been opened.
The gates revealed a complete darkroom. As Bai and Renxue stepped in, a round of light turned on, illuminating all the room. Bai couldn't help to open his eyes wide with a mix of surprise and fright looking inside.
Dark armor like the night, a big black greatsword at his hand with several black swords at his back. The unmistakable helmet in the form of a dragon "Hei Qi!" shouted Bai.