Although they haven't fought before, Sword Spirit is originally a mystical lifeform nurtured from a Divine Artifact, and it has some special sensor towards those with a strong Gift.
When Zhang Menglong appeared, he immediately spotted him among the crowd, and his attention was irresistibly drawn to him. It was because Zhang Menglong possessed an aura that ordinary people simply couldn't have.
While Long Sen's Gift is quite good, among the many on this square, his Gift and achievement in swordsmanship can only be considered above average, not even close to being top-notch. The difference compared to Zhang Menglong is quite substantial.
In his eyes, someone like Long Sen is completely unqualified to inherit from Sword God Manor.
