**Chapter 67 Golden Light Sword**
"Your Highness, here is the sword you requested!"
At Gu Ziyi's request, Yu Long found several long swords for him.
"Thank you for going to the trouble, Senior!"
After Gu Ziyi thanked him, he took the long swords from Yu Long's hands.
These long swords were requested for Gu Ziyi to experiment with, each made of different materials and weights.
"What do you intend to do with these swords, Your Highness?"
After handing all the swords to Gu Ziyi, Yu Long asked curiously.
Before his recent change of heart, he hadn't been particularly interested in what Gu Ziyi was doing.
Because of this, over the past six months he had spent guarding him, he had only known that Gu Ziyi practiced a lot and seemed to be working on something in the Martial Spirit Hall's Research Department.
"I'm going to use them to try to develop my third soul ability!"
Gu Ziyi said with a smile.
"Third Soul Ability: Golden Light Talisman!"
After summoning his Martial Spirit, Gu Ziyi immediately summoned a Golden Light Talisman.
"Develop your soul ability…"
Yu Long was a bit surprised to hear this. "Have you already figured out how to develop the soul ability you just acquired?"
Gu Ziyi ignored Yu Long's surprise and attached the Golden Light Talisman to the blade of one of the long swords.
Buzz—
When the Golden Light Talisman attached to the sword, it was suddenly covered in a layer of golden light. What was once an ordinary sword now looked extraordinary.
"Golden Light Sword Technique!"
"Ascend!"
Gu Ziyi then brought his index and middle fingers together, using them as a sword, and tried to control the long sword to fly.
Buzz—
The gleaming long sword in front of Gu Ziyi trembled slightly before starting to move in response to his gestures.
However, the sword's movement through the air wasn't very smooth, appearing somewhat shaky.
"Your Highness's soul ability can actually be used like this..."
Despite the sword's unsteady motion, Gu Ziyi's development of his soul ability greatly surprised Yu Long.
Even if it was just like this, it was clear that Gu Ziyi had found the correct path to develop his ability.
Can one truly develop their soul ability so easily?
After obtaining a soul ability, most people would need time to master it, let alone deepen it to create something entirely new.
"No, it feels too heavy and isn't very easy to maneuver!"
Gu Ziyi was unsatisfied and casually withdrew the Golden Light Sword technique.
Ding~
Once the golden light faded from the long sword, it immediately fell to the ground.
"Third Soul Ability: Golden Light Talisman!"
"Ascend! Golden Light Sword Technique!"
Gu Ziyi began trying again, testing each of the long swords.
He was unsatisfied with each attempt. No matter the sword's weight, he experienced an inexplicable sense of resistance when trying to maneuver it with the Golden Light Sword technique.
It works, but it's not smooth enough.
Although this method increases his attack power compared to just using the Golden Light Talisman, the speed becomes slower and the maneuvering is less fluid.
Meanwhile, his mental power and Soul Power consumption also significantly increase!
In this way, the drawbacks outweigh the advantages.
"Maybe my current strength is too weak. When I grow stronger and possess much more mental power, this situation will definitely change!"
"But for now, the Golden Light Sword technique is of little use to me."
Gu Ziyi felt a bit disappointed. He had hoped to master the art of sword control!
However, since the sword's maneuvering was still clumsy and turning was tricky, it would be problematic to use it as-is.
Afterward, Gu Ziyi tested other weapons and had similar results.
"Would it be better if it were replaced with a peachwood sword?"
After these failed attempts, Gu Ziyi was struck by a flash of inspiration.
"Senior Yu Long, could you help me find another sword, but this time made of peachwood?"
"A simple peachwood sword will do."
With this thought, Gu Ziyi could only turn to Yu Long again for help.
It would take him too long to search on his own, while Yu Long would be much quicker.
"Peachwood sword?"
"Alright, Your Highness, please wait a moment. I'll go find one for you now!"
Though he didn't understand why Gu Ziyi wanted a peachwood sword, Yu Long readily agreed.
He knew of wooden swords but wasn't certain where to find one specifically made of peachwood.
No matter, if he couldn't find a proper peachwood sword, the wood itself would be easy to acquire.
After all, Gu Ziyi had said that any simple peachwood sword would be acceptable.
Huh ~
After saying this, Yu Long quickly left.
Watching Yu Long's figure retreat, Gu Ziyi smiled slightly.
Sure enough, after showing his potential and value, his protector had become more helpful.
Then, Gu Ziyi resumed practicing while he waited for his reliable guard's return.
The earlier attempt had consumed a lot of energy, so he also needed to recover.
"Your Highness, the Peachwood Sword is here!"
When Gu Ziyi had nearly fully restored his Soul Power, Yu Long returned, holding a red peachwood sword in his hand.
As Yu Long spoke, he also handed the peachwood sword to him.
"Thank you for going to the trouble, Senior!"
Gu Ziyi quickly took it.
"Third Soul Ability: Golden Light Talisman!"
"Ascend! Golden Light Sword Technique!"
Without hesitation, Gu Ziyi began to try again.
Swish ~
This time, under his control, the peachwood sword moved rapidly through the air with a whistling sound.
With the peachwood sword, he no longer felt the resistance from before.
With his deliberate control, the Peachwood Sword moved smoothly in both straight lines and turns, performing with the same control the Golden Light Talisman offered him.
Swish swish swish ~~~
So cool!
If he had to describe his current mood in one word, Gu Ziyi would say he was having the happiest day of his life.
Seeing his sword control abilities finally displayed perfectly, he was incredibly excited.
Swordsmanship, which boy doesn't dream of mastering it?
It's a pity he's using a peachwood sword.
After all, a Peachwood Sword is merely wooden with limited lethality.
That is, using the Golden Light Talisman alone would be more effective.
If he truly wanted to control lethal swords, he'd still have to wait until he became stronger.
"Your Highness, was that a success?"
Yu Long was also a bit surprised at the display of control, but he asked in confusion, "Your Highness, why is it different when you use a peachwood sword?"
Among the swords Gu Ziyi had previously tested, there had been one as light as this peachwood sword.
"It should be that my Martial Spirit is more compatible with Peachwood Swords!"
Gu Ziyi could only explain it this way.
At the same time, he felt this might be close to the truth.
Otherwise, it wouldn't make much sense!
"I see, but Your Highness, you're not permitted to use any external props in the Soul Master Competition!"
Yu Long nodded and then reminded Gu Ziyi.
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(End of chapter)
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