"Congratulations to all of you for successfully advancing to the next round of the assessment."
As everyone departed, Lin Feng smiled and said to them.
The crowd could only offer wry smiles, as the first round of preliminary selection was already this arduous. The subsequent assessments would undoubtedly be even more challenging.
"Everyone, please accompany us to the Immortal Slaying Grand Hall." Lin Feng, naturally noticing the considerable pressure on everyone, spoke and then led Xiao Qin and another individual out of the palace.
"They are actually holding the second round of assessment in the Immortal Slaying Grand Hall. This Human Ranking event truly has a high caliber," He Yi remarked with some surprise upon hearing this.
"Does this Immortal Slaying Grand Hall have some special significance?" Li Xuan asked He Yi curiously as they walked.
He Yi spoke in a low voice as they walked, "While the Misty Divine Palace is a colossal structure, it is composed of many inner halls. Within it, there are countless palaces of the A, B, C, and D tiers. However, the most renowned among them are the Immortal Slaying Grand Hall, the Demon Slaying Grand Hall, and the Godly Grand Hall."
"These three grand halls are said to be artifacts of the Innate Supreme Treasure level."
Innate Supreme Treasure level!
Upon hearing this, a trace of shock appeared on Li Xuan's face. To construct a palace with such a high-tier spiritual treasure, and for it to be so immense in scale, the strength of these nine peak faction leaders was truly terrifying.
Soon, a colossal palace appeared within Li Xuan's sight.
Li Xuan glanced at it and nodded slightly. The aura emanating from this palace clearly indicated it was of the Innate Supreme Treasure level.
As Li Xuan and the others entered the palace, Li Xuan finally noticed nine figures standing above them. Judging by their auras, all of them were at the Fate Soul Realm.
For a moment, Li Xuan vaguely guessed their identities.
"All nine faction leaders have appeared. Is this event for the Human Ranking not just for show?" He Yi was also shocked at this point. Seeing Li Xuan's blank expression, he began to explain in a low voice.
With He Yi's explanations, Li Xuan gained a preliminary understanding of these nine individuals.
Li Xuan had heard a great deal about the leaders of the four peak factions from the Heavenly Dao Brush. What intrigued Li Xuan was that the host of this Human Ranking event was the Central Domain.
Among the lords of the five domains, the Central Domain Lord, Wang Chongyu, stood at the center.
To Wang Chongyu's left were the Eastern Domain Lord, Huang Yi, and the Western Domain Lord, Ouyang Qin.
To Wang Chongyu's right were the Southern Domain Lord, Duan Sheng, and the Northern Domain Lord, Hong Ye.
"For this Human Ranking event, you have all passed the preliminary selection. Those of you currently in the Immortal Slaying Grand Hall can undoubtedly be called prodigies of the heavens."
Wang Chongyu paused and continued, "Nearly ten thousand individuals from the A-grade palaces, nearly twenty thousand from the B-grade, nearly thirty thousand from the C-grade, and over forty thousand from the D-grade. In total, this makes precisely one hundred thousand participants."
"This round of assessment, though somewhat cruel, is the most effective in determining the outcome. You hundred thousand participants will enter the Immortal Slaying Illusionary Realm. The first ten to achieve ten victories will be deemed successful."
"This time, there are only one thousand spots."
As Wang Chongyu finished speaking, Li Xuan's brow furrowed instantly.
It wasn't that the number of spots was too few, but rather that the strength among these hundred thousand people was not uniform.
After all, those who met the entry requirements spanned five major realms, from the Realm Merging Realm to the Boundless Realm. Judging solely by the assessment content, participants in the Boundless Realm undoubtedly had an advantage.
"Domain Lord Chongyu, isn't this somewhat unfair to us?" At this moment, a man bowed to Wang Chongyu with clasped fists and spoke.
As the man finished speaking, many people nodded in agreement. Of course, most of them were individuals whose cultivation realms were lower than the Boundless Realm.
Wang Chongyu smiled upon hearing this and said, "There has never been absolute fairness in this world, and entering the Immortal Slaying Illusionary Realm doesn't necessarily mean you will encounter an opponent you wish to avoid. Perhaps all the opponents you face will be weaker than you; sometimes, luck is also a form of strength."
"Of course, true powerhouses can often fight across realms. If you lack even this confidence, you can withdraw now. Oh, and I forgot to mention, there is no surrender in the Immortal Slaying Illusionary Realm, only life and death. This round of assessment will only conclude after the thousand spots are decided."
"You have ten breaths of time to decide whether to continue or withdraw."
As Wang Chongyu finished speaking, Li Xuan immediately felt the atmosphere in the hall grow heavy.
Entering the Immortal Slaying Illusionary Realm meant a battle to the death!
Furthermore, one needed to achieve ten victories, meaning every single battle would require full effort.
Li Xuan, however, was not overly worried about this. His gaze then shifted to He Yi. Li Xuan was curious whether He Yi would continue to participate, as He Yi had already cleared one stage.
Soon, Li Xuan nodded slightly. Judging from the expression on He Yi's face, he saw a hint of his own past unyielding spirit.
Perhaps due to a sense of mutual appreciation, Li Xuan's heart stirred, and he said in a low voice, "Brother He, after entering the Immortal Slaying Illusionary Realm, seek me out."
"Brother Li, I appreciate your kindness. I can sense that you are definitely not as simple as you appear. This time, I want to rely on myself." He Yi, however, shook his head slightly upon hearing this.
Li Xuan was somewhat surprised but still nodded slightly. Everyone had their own convictions, and Li Xuan could only express his respect for He Yi's choice.
Furthermore, when Li Xuan had spoken his previous words, he had actually felt a hint of regret. This approach might have made He Yi feel that Li Xuan looked down on him.
"Since that is the case, then let us strive together." Li Xuan said.
"Alright." He Yi nodded with a smile, a look of strong confidence on his face.
"Time is up."
Wang Chongyu waved his hand, and a golden light three Zhang wide instantly appeared in mid-air.
"Those who choose to continue may enter the Immortal Slaying Illusionary Realm."
As Wang Chongyu finished speaking, after a moment of silence in the hall, some figures moved and headed straight for the entrance to the Immortal Slaying Illusionary Realm.
Of course, many people remained in place, still deliberating.
Li Xuan and He Yi exchanged glances, and then both figures moved simultaneously towards the entrance.
Soon, they vanished under the illumination of the golden light.