Imprisoned for a Trillion Years, I Was Worshipped by All Gods!

Chapter397-Daniel Takes Action!

"Although it looks like Daniel is breaking through, in reality, he is likely using this method to resonate with that sword scar," said Morris from the side.

"By triggering the sword scar and achieving resonance with it... What an unconventional approach. This method is almost impossible for anyone else to replicate—only he could do it."

This was Morris's speculation based on Daniel's previous performance.

Because the moment Daniel's strength improved, he quickly resonated with the sword scar. That was why Morris had such a guess.

However, this technique was something almost no one else could achieve.

Except for Daniel.

Even if others wanted to imitate it, they simply couldn't.

Because it required one to level up in such a short time.

Besides...

Who said that simply leveling up would allow someone to trigger the sword scar?

Daniel could do it...

Only because he was special.

As for how exactly Daniel resonated with the sword scar, Morris wasn't sure.

If it were as simple as leveling up to achieve resonance, then Thousand Suns Hall wouldn't remain such a small force.

Morris looked at Daniel again, his expression complicated.

He had almost...

He had almost rejected someone with monstrous talent in both forging and magic.

Thinking of this, Morris couldn't help but want to slap himself.

After spending all these years in Artisan's Sanctuary...

He had grown too arrogant.

If it were in the past, he might have actually taken a look at Daniel's talents, as Dixon had strongly recommended, before making a decision.

Instead of rejecting him outright without even meeting him.

Fortunately…

Dixon had insisted on vouching for Daniel back then.

That was why he had agreed to the condition—

As long as Daniel ranked in the top ten of the Enlightenment Competition, he could enter Artisan's Sanctuary.

Thinking of this, Morris let out a sigh of relief.

Thankfully…

The situation wasn't too bad yet.

It was still acceptable.

—

As time passed, all forty contestants had taken their turns, leaving their own sword scars on the Blue Stone.

Among the later participants, only one managed to surpass the first young man, achieving just over two and a half inches.

Another contestant exceeded three inches.

As for the rest?

They had essentially failed completely.

Now, it was Veya's turn.

Under Daniel's encouraging gaze, Veya took a deep breath and stepped forward.

She picked up the sword.

Earlier, through her conversation with Daniel, Veya had gained a deeper understanding of sword intent.

A few breaths later—

A flash of sword light streaked across the air.

Veya's sword sliced through the Blue Stone.

Among the numerous sword scars left on the stone, hers was particularly striking.

At the very least…

It looked deeper than the three-inch scar left by the previous contestant.

Even Veya herself was shocked by what she had done.

She had never imagined that she could achieve this result.

Was this…

The best score so far?

Of course—except for Daniel.

Initially, Veya had only aimed for the top ten, expecting a result of around two inches deep.

But never in her wildest dreams did she think…

Her strike would reach over three inches!

Veya knew her own capabilities well.

If she had relied solely on herself, she never would have been able to achieve this.

The key factor was Daniel.

If it weren't for Daniel's insights during their conversation…

If he hadn't answered her questions about sword intent…

She would never have achieved this level.

Daniel's guidance—

Just this one lesson alone…

Could easily be considered a true inheritance-level technique in Thousand Suns Hall!

Maybe…

Even the Blue Jade Guild behind Thousand Suns Hall might take an interest in Daniel!

Veya looked at Daniel with a complicated expression and softly said:

"Thank you."

Only she knew how much Daniel's guidance had truly helped her.

—

"A truly surprising result!"

The Thousand Suns Hall official looked at Veya's sword scar and sighed in admiration.

Because he knew…

The real genius was still yet to take action!

Daniel had not made his move yet.

Everyone at the scene knew that once Daniel attacked, their own performances would become meaningless.

Just moments ago, when Daniel was leveling up, the sword scar on the Blue Stone had reacted.

None of them were fools.

They all felt it.

Which was why…

They hurried to take their turns before Daniel.

Otherwise, if they had to go after him?

They might as well give up on competing entirely.

No one wanted their martial hearts shattered.

So everyone rushed to strike before Daniel.

Daniel didn't mind at all.

He still had some insights to share with Veya.

Let them go first.

As for Veya…

Getting second place was good enough.

Finally, after Daniel had finished teaching…

The forty contestants had all completed their turns.

Now, only one person remained.

"Daniel, right? It's your turn now."

The Thousand Suns Hall official called out his name.

He actually had a good impression of Daniel.

Because Daniel had not rushed to strike first.

He had waited for everyone else to finish before making his move.

Otherwise…

If Daniel had gone first, the later contestants might have lost all confidence and dropped out immediately.

It wasn't just about losing—

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It was about public humiliation.

Daniel's score was definitely going to be terrifying.

If he went first, the other contestants would hesitate to even try.

Some might withdraw from the competition just to avoid embarrassment.

By letting them go first, the competition remained intact.

Now, the only thing people would remember from this Enlightenment Competition was:

"A monstrous genius appeared."

But if Daniel had gone first?

The story would have been different:

"A monstrous genius appeared, and everyone else foolishly challenged him, only to be humiliated one by one."

Sometimes, the order of events was crucial.

Because of this, the Thousand Suns Hall official felt a growing sense of curiosity and respect for Daniel.

Now—

All eyes were on Daniel.

Everyone was eager to see—

This genius who had leveled up mid-competition and resonated with the sword scar…

What kind of result would he achieve?

—

Under the watchful gazes of the crowd, Daniel took the sword from Veya's hands.

He looked at the Blue Stone, observing the various sword scars.

Then, without much thought, he casually found an empty spot.

And swung his sword.

It looked…

Like the most ordinary, unremarkable sword strike.

As if…

Even a normal person could have done it.

There were no special effects.

It was just a simple, honest sword strike.

But the moment his sword landed—

The entire Blue Stone…

Split in half like tofu.

Even the cutting surface was smooth as a mirror!

The Thousand Suns Hall official saw this scene—

And completely lost control of his facial expression.

Because he had no idea how to react.

The Enlightenment Competition had been held many times before.

The deepest sword scar ever recorded was nine inches.

No one had ever gone beyond that—

Because the sword intent contained in the original scar was capped at nine inches.

The only way to surpass that limit…

Was if someone's understanding of the sword's rules surpassed the original creator of the scar!

But Daniel…

He didn't just surpass nine inches.

He cut the entire Blue Stone in half!

This was beyond anything imaginable.

Since Thousand Suns Hall had acquired this Blue Stone, something like this had never happened before.

The official stood there, completely stunned—

He had no idea what to do next.

How…

How was it even possible for the Blue Stone to be cut in half?!