In the past, the Three Realm Spear was hurt deeply by Li Guang. Li Guang's betrayal not only hurt the spear but also diminished its power greatly.
It was hardly a shadow of its former self, back when it just gained its secondary form.
This was a great blow for a legendary weapon of the Three Realm Spear's grade.
Therefore, the spear wished to belong to a master who would cherish it as much as it cherished its master. In order to safeguard its wish, the spear looked deep into the prospective masters' hearts and designed trials to test their attachment to the weapon.
Alas, Li Guang was not the only one who was weak against the people he loved. Gods, heavenly creatures, humans, and demons, all of those who coveted the spear had someone they loved more than a spear.
In its bitterness, the Three Realm Spear designed harder and harder trials.
Zhang Fengxi went to the trial thinking that he was going to face the same scenario as the last time.
