I established the Eternal Immortal Clan by taming beasts.

The light and shadow shifted before his eyes, and when Lin Che focused his mind again, he found himself in an unusually familiar room.

That was the cramped bedroom he lived in on Earth before he transmigrated.

The old computer screen was lit up, displaying the graphics of Delta Force, a game he used to love, with his character standing in the familiar container area of ​​the dam.

Immediately afterwards, the "self" in the scene walks to a flight case, and the moment it is opened, a nine-slot item appears inside!

Lin Che's breathing quickened involuntarily for a moment, a conditioned reflex and expectation stemming from the depths of distant memories.

However, at that moment, another player following behind his game character also reached for the newly opened container!

The camera angle suddenly shifted.

What appeared inside the flight case was a priceless, bright red "resurrection ventilator" that countless players dream of!

Lin Che frantically pressed the "F" key in an attempt to pick it up.

But the game's underlying mechanics—that the player who opens the container later can get the item first if they are fast enough—become the cruelest joke at this moment.

No matter how many buttons he pressed, the "big red" game symbolizing huge gaming wealth and achievements had already fallen into someone else's backpack, and he had missed out on it.

Watching the opportunity that should have been mine slip through my fingers and be easily taken away by others, a feeling of absurdity, frustration, and utter speechlessness welled up inside me.

Lin Che's composure finally crumbled, and the corner of his mouth twitched slightly.

"Alright, alright, is this how you play?" He was almost laughing in exasperation at the illusion, and then he quickly realized what was going on.

"The first one was an illusion of joy, the second one was an illusion of anger, and this third one... should be an illusion of sorrow, right?"

At its core, the illusion is designed to induce fear, resentment, and self-doubt in the test-takers regarding "gaining and then losing" and "seeking but not obtaining."

However, Lin Che quickly calmed down, a sharp glint flashing in his eyes.

Do you think I would feel resentful because of this, and that my resolve to follow the Dao would waver?

He muttered to himself, his tone unusually firm: "No, quite the opposite. This experience... will only strengthen my resolve to follow the path!"

"When I truly possess the power to travel between different worlds, I will naturally find him in person and send him a few real resuscitation ventilators!!!"

This unique and unwavering thought seemed to cause the formation to stagnate for a moment.

It was as if they hadn't expected the trial participants to use this angle to solve the problem.

However, the formation has its own standards for judging whether one's Dao heart is firm or not.

A moment later, the illusion dissipated, and the test was considered passed.

Immediately afterwards, a series of illusions followed, but none of them could shake Lin Che's already honed and resilient Dao heart.

"The Illusion of Thoughts" presents the predicament of a family's development falling into a dead end and facing an unsolvable problem.

Lin Che calmly deduced a way to break the deadlock, firmly believing that anything is possible with human effort, and even the most desperate situations can be overcome.

"The Tragic Illusion" simulates the tragic death of a close relative or partner before one's eyes.

Although Lin Che felt a momentary pang of pain, it was more transformed into an extreme desire for power and a determination to protect, rather than wallowing in sorrow.

"The Illusion of Terror" confronts the ultimate fear of one's own complete annihilation, both body and soul.

But Lin Che's heart was pure and his will to pursue the Dao remained unchanged. Although life and death were frightening, his desire to seek the Dao was even stronger.

"The Illusion of Astonishment" is a fundamental subversion of cognition, attempting to make him doubt his own existence, the reality of the world, and even the meaning of the Great Dao.

Lin Che remained calm and composed.

The Seven Emotions Illusion and the Seven Trials came like a sudden storm, but they failed to cause the slightest crack or wavering in Lin Che's Dao heart.

Finally, an ancient voice of judgment echoed from within the formation, reverberating throughout the secret chamber:

"The first trial, the Trial of Dao Heart, has ended! The trial participant's Dao Heart is clear and resolute, and their rating is—Grade A!"

"Reward: A wisp of 'Heavenly Gang Demon-Slaying Sword Qi'! It can be nurtured in the sea of ​​consciousness for a hundred years, protecting the soul, warding off all evil, and preventing inner demons from invading!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the ancient sword formation patterns engraved on the walls of the secret chamber lit up one by one.

A sharp and pure sword aura gathered from the void.

Finally, at the center of the formation, it condensed into a three-inch-long, transparent, yet radiating a pure and righteous yang aura, gleaming white sword, which slowly floated down in front of Lin Che.

With a thought, Lin Che quietly activated the system's detection function.

[Heavenly Dipper Demon-Slaying Sword Qi]

Type: Soul Protection / Special Buff

Effects: After being integrated into the sea of ​​consciousness, it can greatly enhance resistance to inner demons, illusions, and mental attacks, lasting for a hundred years, and has an additional restraining effect on evil and demonic techniques.

Status: Pure and unclaimed, safe for absorption.

Introduction: This sword is forged by righteous sword cultivators using their own righteous sword intent mixed with the righteous energy of the heavens. It is specially made to protect the disciples' Dao heart and eliminate external evils.

Having confirmed that there were no hidden dangers, Lin Che no longer hesitated.

Guided by his divine sense, the small, gleaming white sword transformed into a warm current, smoothly merging into his brow and sinking into the depths of his sea of ​​consciousness, hovering quietly and radiating a gentle yet unwavering protective aura.

With this item, we will undoubtedly have a powerful trump card when facing the Demon Palace of Rebellion in the future.

"The second test, the comprehension test, begins!"

The sounds of the formation rose again.

Sword patterns rippled across the opposite wall, and a figure, formed entirely from pure sword energy and with a clear, lifelike outline, stepped out from it.

It held a longsword also composed of sword energy, and calmly looked at Lin Che:

"I will demonstrate the nine basic sword techniques. You must observe carefully and comprehend the principles of swordsmanship, the flow of energy, and the connection of intent within them."

"Within a time limit of one incense stick, if you can imitate its form and grasp its meaning, successfully executing three of its techniques, you will pass."

Having said that, the sword aura avatar said no more, and slowly began to wield its long sword.

Its movements are not fast; each move and each stance is crystal clear with distinct trajectories. The seemingly simple basic sword moves contain a mysterious rhythm in their transitions.

"A test of comprehension?" Lin Che's gaze was focused, but a confident smile had already subtly appeared on his lips.

In terms of comprehension, he actually does have some confidence.

As the sword aura materialized and sheathed its sword, the demonstration of the nine sword moves was complete.

Lin Che closed his eyes briefly, and his mind quickly replayed, analyzed, and reconstructed every detail of the nine sword moves.

The next moment, he moved.

Lin Che pointed his fingers like a sword, using them as a weapon, and moved his body with a flourish.

Starting move, sweeping sword, horizontal slash, diagonal slash, thrusting, swirling, upward flick, downward press, finishing move...

The nine basic sword moves were executed with effortless grace in his hands.

Not only were the trajectories and angles of the moves exactly the same as those of the sword energy.

What's even more remarkable is that he imitated the implicit sword principles, the subtle rhythm of the power conversion, and even the coordination of his eyes and breathing perfectly, as if he had practiced these nine moves hundreds of times!

A moment of astonishment and hesitation seemed to appear on the face formed by the sword energy.

The formation remained silent for a moment before speaking again, this time with a hint of barely perceptible approval:

"Second stage, Trial of Comprehension, passed! Rating—A!"

"Reward: The complete inheritance of the Earth-Rank High-Grade Sword Technique—'Heavenly Gang Righteous Qi Sword Manual'!"

A bright light shone from the center of the secret chamber, and an ancient jade slip, pure white with flowing golden sword-shaped patterns, appeared out of thin air and slowly landed in Lin Che's palm.

As usual, Lin Che first conducted a system-wide investigation.

【Heavenly Gang Righteous Qi Sword Technique】

Grade: Top grade on earth level

Type: Kendo Techniques/Inheritance

Contents: This is a supreme swordsmanship method that draws upon the celestial energy of the heavens and cultivates righteousness within the heart. It is extremely yang and righteous, possessing immense power and a strong restraining effect on evil and heretical forces. It includes sword techniques, mental cultivation methods, the application of celestial energy, and accompanying visualization diagrams.

Status: Completely inherited, with no hidden dangers.

Brief introduction: One of the core inheritances of the Tiangang Sword Sect, it is difficult for those who are not upright and righteous to master it.

Once he confirmed that everything was safe, Lin Che then immersed his consciousness into the jade slip.

A quick glance reveals the profound principles of swordsmanship and the overwhelming righteous spirit within; it is indeed a rare and righteous martial art.

"This sword technique... is righteous and awe-inspiring, extremely yang and strong, which is quite suitable for that kid Xuanfeng." Lin Che already had a plan in mind.

Xuanfeng possesses a superior-grade golden spiritual root, which is characterized by its sharpness and killing power. If he were to cultivate this supreme yang righteous qi sword technique, he would become incomparably fierce, making both righteousness and evil evade each other, which would be a perfect match.

"The third challenge, a practical test, begins! Defeat the sword aura avatar!"

The final command was given by the sound of the formation.

The sword energy opposite him transformed into a longsword and swung it, assuming a standard starting stance. His gaze locked onto Lin Che, and although he remained expressionless, his fighting spirit was already rising.

Lin Che said no more. With a "clang", the Azure Star Sword flew out of the storage bag, its blade unsheathed, its cold light illuminating the secret room.

Thanks to the perfect disguise of Absolute Concealment, the formation determined that his cultivation level was only at the early stage of Foundation Establishment, and the strength of his sword qi avatar matched that.

However, he did not use any fancy moves, nor did he use any spiritual power beyond the early stage of Foundation Establishment.

Using only the basic sword moves of the nine Heavenly Gang Righteous Qi Sword Techniques he had just comprehended, combined with his solid foundation and combat awareness, he stepped forward!

The sword energy manifested as skillful swordsmanship, with fierce attacks.

But Lin Che's response was even more ingenious. The same basic sword techniques seemed to come alive in his hands, predicting, blocking, counterattacking, luring the enemy... each move was simple, yet each move was deadly.

In less than ten breaths, Lin Che's sword tip had already touched the vital point of the sword energy's manifestation's throat.

The sword energy materialized into the hand holding the sword, which froze in mid-air, and a hint of disbelief seemed to flash across the face formed by light.

His figure then slowly dissipated, transforming back into pure sword energy and returning to the array patterns on the wall.

"Practical test passed! Overall rating: Grade A!"

Final Reward: Heavenly Gang Sword!

In an instant, all the sword formation patterns in the secret chamber shone brightly.

Om-!

A clear, melodious sword cry, like the roar of a dragon, resounded throughout the secret chamber!

The rust on the ancient sword peeled away layer by layer, revealing the blade beneath, which was as clear as autumn water, yet exuded a heavy sense of history and boundless righteousness.

A vast, powerful, and supremely righteous aura burst forth from the sword, like a tangible pillar of light, instantly enveloping Lin Che's entire body!

"This is... sword intent infusion? A blessing of inheritance?"

Lin Che sensed that the surging righteous energy contained not only the purest spiritual power, but also a clear and powerful sword intent, as if it were the lifelong insights and essence of sword intent of an ancient sword cultivator.

If one can absorb it, it will be nothing short of a complete transformation for a sword cultivator, and their sword cultivation level will soar dramatically!

However, Lin Che only sensed it for a moment before his mind shifted and he actively severed the connection with this righteous energy.

"This energy is extremely yang and righteous, majestic and awe-inspiring, like a bright lamp in the dark night, too conspicuous." Lin Che shook his head inwardly.

"I prefer to act cautiously and develop discreetly. Having such an aura makes me stand out like the sun wherever I go—too conspicuous. Besides…"

He looked at the righteous and awe-inspiring Heavenly Gang Sword.

Lin Che prepared this broken sword for Xuan Feng to awaken his special sword body.

If he absorbs all of the swordsmanship obsession and the essence of the inheritance, the effect will inevitably be greatly reduced.

Leaving it to Xuanfeng would be the best use of its resources.

Sensing Lin Che's clear and firm refusal, the overwhelming righteous energy paused slightly, seemingly surprised, but did not insist.

The light flowed back into the sword like a tide, and the Heavenly Gang Sword emitted a soft hum, as if it had completed its final awakening. It slowly floated up and hovered in front of Lin Che.

The sword is over three feet long and about three fingers wide, with a dark gold color throughout.

Near the spine of the sword are fine, silvery-white star patterns, the guard resembles the wings of a soaring eagle, and the hilt is wrapped with an unknown black dragon tendon.

Although it is now broken, the heavy, righteous, and awe-inspiring feeling it exudes, along with its subtle sharpness, still sends shivers down one's spine.

With a thought, Lin Che put it into his storage bag.

With the Heavenly Gang Sword in hand, Lin Che didn't linger and gestured to the Azure Profound Realm Spirit beside him, who was in a state of ethereal concealment.