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After spending some time together, a deep friendship developed between the two. Ye Feng naturally would not neglect Bai Jing; if he could recruit some strong potential disciples, Bai Jing's safety would be further ensured.
"That's fine, but the team members must be above the Yuan Wu Realm Sixth Level. Anyone below that will not be considered. I will first reject them in front of you, and then you can invite them into the team."
Ye Feng's idea was simple: he wanted to play the role of the bad guy in front of the new recruits while letting Bai Jing take on the good guy role. This way, the new members would feel grateful to Bai Jing and would take care of him during the survival trial.
Bai Jing quickly understood Ye Feng's intentions. Feeling grateful, she approached Ye Feng, made a few playful gestures, and laughed boldly, "I say, you can't really have taken a liking to me, right? What a pity; I'm just not interested in men!"
"…"
The survival trial began swiftly. Most people had not yet recovered from the excitement of passing the First Round Assessment when the head examiner, Shen Qianjun, who had previously disappeared, arrived at their temporary residence.
Out of the one thousand Trial Disciples who participated in the initial assessment, only about six hundred remained. After receiving notification, they lined up neatly in an open area outside the Mountain Gate to welcome the final round of assessment.
Under the blazing sun, the lively temporary residence was so quiet it felt suffocating. The group of potential disciples with Origin Martial Realm cultivation did not need to worry about the heat affecting their bodies; however, beads of sweat still covered their foreheads, and some had even soaked their backs with perspiration.
The sweat did not come from the hot weather but rather from the fear and chill that occasionally rose from within.
Thinking about the high mortality rate in the survival trial and the terrifying rumors surrounding the Abyss of Ten Thousand Demons, no one dared to take this trial lightly. They all felt that this day should come later because they were not fully prepared yet.
"Congratulations; you are about to face a test of death," Shen Qianjun's words poured fuel on their fears, igniting panic among the potential disciples. Some could no longer control their emotions and were gasping for breath.
"The Trial Ground is on the outskirts of the Abyss of Ten Thousand Demons. As long as you do not cross our sect's warning line and venture deeper into the abyss, your chances of survival will increase significantly." The usually taciturn Shen Qianjun seemed to be affected by the tense atmosphere and couldn't help but say a few more words about what was already written in the Trial Manual.
"The beasts in the Abyss of Ten Thousand Demons are roughly at Fifth Stage level, equivalent to mid-to-late stage Origin Martial Realm strength. If you lack confidence, I suggest you do not provoke them because the Demonic Energy in the Abyss will make these beasts extremely ferocious and significantly enhance their strength. Moreover, hidden in the shadows are magical beasts and Soul Beasts, which pose the greatest threat during this trial. The outer magical beasts and Soul Beasts are only low-level or a few mid-level ones. If you encounter low-level magical beasts or Soul Beasts, some of you stronger individuals might stand a chance; as for mid-level ones, I recommend you choose to flee at first sight."
Upon hearing this, Ye Feng pondered. In Divine Martial Continent, magical beasts and Soul Beasts only appeared in certain dangerous areas and were rarely encountered otherwise. This led to a rough classification of their strengths into three tiers: low, mid, and high.
Low-level magical beasts and low-level Soul Beasts definitely possess peak Origin Martial Realm strength. Their attack methods are extremely peculiar; ordinary martial artists often lack experience and may not know how to respond effectively, making it easy for them to lose their lives.
As for Mid-Level Beasts and Soul Beasts, even if he encountered them, his only option would be to run away. Mid-level creatures possess at least early Gangwu Realm strength; some exceptionally powerful magical beasts and Soul Beasts can even contend with peak Late Stage Gale Martial Realm experts. Only Martial Saints from Xuanwu Realm might have a chance to suppress them.
However, high-level exotic beasts rarely appear outside the Abyss of Ten Thousand Demons. Ye Feng estimates that the Heavenly Mechanism Sect dares to set the survival trial there because they must have conducted a thorough sweep, so there shouldn't be much of a problem.
As for whether the magical beasts in the Abyss of Ten Thousand Demons are the same as those he encountered in the Qiu Yang Secret Realm, he cannot be sure. After all, he has only encountered high-level magical beasts like the Blood Demon Wolf, which can already take on human form, and he has no concept of low-level magical beasts.
Compared to magical beasts, Ye Feng is less concerned about the Soul Beasts, which many consider to be a greater threat. The Trial Manual provides detailed descriptions of some Soul Beast attack methods, most of which belong to mental attacks that can create illusions, destroy a person's spirit and will. Many martial artists entering the Abyss of Ten Thousand Demons often fall into illusions before they even detect the presence of Soul Beasts, causing their will to collapse in an instant and resulting in their tragic deaths under subsequent attacks from the Soul Beasts.
"Remember, only by surviving can you honorably become Outer Sect Disciples of the Heavenly Mechanism Sect!" When Shen Qianjun finished his last sentence, a tremendous roar echoed through the sky, and the open space where everyone stood was soon shrouded in a massive shadow.
Ye Feng was taken aback and looked up at the sky along with everyone else.
To Ye Feng's surprise, what was hovering in the air was actually a ship. To be precise, it was a medium-sized sailing ship made of wood, about a hundred feet long. The hull was greenish and exuded a strong Wind Elemental Force. The bottom of the ship obscured most of its view, making it difficult to see its full shape; however, the large sails extending from its sides made it resemble a common sailing ship found at sea.
This scene left Ye Feng extremely shocked; he even questioned whether he had crossed over again and returned to the cultivation world on Earth.
"Relying on formations and spiritual tools, and harnessing powerful natural spiritual energy, cultivators can forge large manned spiritual tools capable of soaring through the skies. I didn't expect that in the Divine Martial Continent, there are also people who can utilize Heaven and Earth Origin Power to such an extent to create similar devices!"
In contrast to Ye Feng's astonishment, Bai Jing appeared unusually calm. Although other disciples around them were somewhat surprised by the appearance of this sailing ship, they did not seem overly shocked.
"This is a Floating Vessel, commonly used for long-distance transport. You must have seen one before? However, this Floating Vessel should be unique to the Heavenly Mechanism Sect since only in some large cities would there be ports for Floating Vessels to dock!"
Ye Feng had only been to Linyuan City and Ning Cang City and had not seen their full layouts; therefore, he did not pay attention to whether there were Floating Vessel airports in those cities.
"Floating Vessels are mostly produced jointly by Heavenly Level Sects like Myriad Wonders Sect and Heavenly Mechanism Sect. Myriad Wonders Sect is renowned for its Mechanism Technique and Refining Technique, while Heavenly Mechanism Sect is famous for its Spirit Patterns, divination techniques, and Mystical Formation arts. Only through collaboration between these two super sects can such extraordinary Divine Beasts be created!" Bai Jing said with admiration.
Ye Feng sighed lightly and thought to himself: "I indeed underestimated the super sects of Eastern Continent. I didn't expect they have already utilized Vital Energy to such an extent; it's no longer just about personal martial cultivation."
Under Shen Qianjun's guidance, the disciples consciously cleared a large area for the Floating Vessel to land.
After Bai Jing's explanation, Ye Feng learned that this Floating Vessel was just a common small flying boat mostly owned by some superpowers. In Heavenly Mechanism Sect alone, there were many similar Floating Vessels, as well as numerous personal exclusive mini Floating Vessels that were only several feet in size and could accommodate two or three people. However, their flying speed was still impressive—only slightly slower than some medium-sized flying boats.
"Even with a Floating Vessel for transportation, it will still take about a month or more to reach the Abyss of Ten Thousand Demons. During this time, you might as well study the manuals given to you thoroughly and learn more about the dangers within the Abyss of Ten Thousand Demons! I will accompany you all; if you have any questions, feel free to ask me directly," Shen Qianjun reminded as he led everyone onto the Floating Vessel.
Shen Qianjun's expression appeared calm, but deep down he was somewhat nervous. Becoming the chief examiner for this batch of preparatory disciples came at a significant cost. Each entrance examination would attract numerous Outer Sect Elders vying for the position of chief examiner, as any preparatory disciple who performed well during the assessment would bring rewards and high-level recognition to the Outer Sect Elder in charge.
Unlike Inner Sect Disciples, Outer Sect Elders and Inner Sect Elders primarily handle the miscellaneous affairs of the Sect. Most of them were once disciples within the Sect but reached a bottleneck in their cultivation, making it difficult to achieve greater accomplishments. Having accumulated enough contribution points within the Heavenly Mechanism Sect, they remained in the Sect after surpassing the age limit set by the Sect, becoming either Inner or Outer Sect Elders.
The position of Elder also varies in rank, corresponding to different benefits. If one could obtain substantial rewards and resources, further progress in cultivation was not out of reach. Among the Trial Disciples led by Shen Qianjun, there was already a genius disciple named Zhou Jun, who had caused a stir among the higher-ups of the Heavenly Mechanism Sect. He had received some news indicating that the forthcoming rewards would surely meet his expectations. If it weren't for the strict restrictions imposed by the Sect's higher-ups on Shen Qianjun regarding this matter, he might have proactively approached Zhou Jun to strengthen their relationship.
Even while deliberately suppressing his emotions, Ye Feng managed to catch Shen Qianjun's attention as he passed by, causing this iron-blooded Elder, who rarely showed interest in external matters, to glance at Ye Feng a few more times.
Upon boarding the Floating Vessel and observing this marvelous ship up close, Ye Feng's expression changed once again.
The hull was engraved with an unfathomable number of Spirit Patterns. The complexity of these Spirit Patterns left him in awe; each line drawn could invoke various forms of Vital Energy from heaven and earth. The uncontrolled Heaven and Earth Origin Power, once flowing into these Spirit Patterns, became obedient and submissive, slowly coursing through various parts of the ship along specific routes, gathering unimaginable mysterious power.
Beyond the powerful functions of the Spirit Patterns themselves, what surprised him most was how seamlessly the patterns integrated with the structure of the ship. Without careful observation or prior knowledge about Spirit Patterns, few would recognize these designs as Spirit Patterns; they would merely assume they were decorative engravings enhancing the ship's aesthetics.
In addition to the Spirit Patterns, Ye Feng also noticed some peculiar objects on the deck: several large Elemental Crystals and uniquely shaped triangular flags connected by somewhat rugged crimson lines that emitted an enchanting glow.
“Mystical Formation!” Ye Feng quickly recognized an oval-shaped diagram at the center of the deck.
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