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Although Ye Feng was very interested in the Spirit Pattern and Mystical Formation on the ship, he knew that it was not the right time to study them. The Floating Vessel was not large, and with five hundred Trial Disciples on board, it was already at its maximum capacity. Soon, the deck became overcrowded.
Staff members appeared from mid-air to maintain order and guided the Trial Disciples into the cabins inside the ship.
The interior of the ship had five levels, each with ten cabins. Each cabin could accommodate about ten Trial Disciples. The staff arranged for team members to stay together in one cabin whenever possible. This task took quite some time; even with the high efficiency of the staff on the Floating Vessel, it took nearly an hour to settle all the Trial Disciples.
Ye Feng's Demon Squad was assigned to a cabin on the third level. The cabin was small and simply furnished, but it was equipped with all necessary living supplies, sufficient for these Trial Disciples to live there for several months.
The Heavenly Mechanism Sect's location at Langya Mountain was still quite far from the Abyss of Ten Thousand Demons. Although this journey was novel, it was extremely difficult for most Trial Disciples, as they were about to face trials of life and death.
Ye Feng remained exceptionally calm. During his time in the Northern Jin Kingdom, he had endured many life-and-death challenges. In comparison, most other Trial Disciples lived comfortable lives and rarely faced such dangerous situations.
The tedious journey would not end anytime soon. Due to the large number of people, Trial Disciples could only go up to the deck for fresh air after applying for permission. Most of the time, they had to huddle together in cramped cabins, anxiously waiting for the trials to begin.
At the start of the journey, Bai Jing was still interested in discussing tactics with several new members of the Demon Squad. However, it wasn't long before even his optimistic and lively nature began to fade into silence. After hearing about the horrors of the Abyss of Ten Thousand Demons from his teammates, his mood started to decline, and he spoke less and less.
Ye Feng initially tried to comfort him, but it had little effect. Like other Trial Disciples, Bai Jing fell into a state of fear before the trials.
In one of the cabins on the Floating Vessel, Shen Qianjun frowned as he looked at a document in his hand. Several Outer Sect Disciples from Heavenly Mechanism Sect stood beside him with wry smiles.
"This is our first time choosing such a distant place like Abyss of Ten Thousand Demons as a Trial Ground, but we overlooked how a long journey could cause anxiety among the Trial Disciples," said one handsome Outer Sect Disciple with a troubled expression. "The number of preparatory disciples wanting to withdraw from the trial is increasing. At this rate, by the time we reach Abyss of Ten Thousand Demons, nearly a quarter of them may have left."
"What about other batches of preparatory disciples?" Shen Qianjun asked coldly, his mood becoming increasingly irritable. It was concerning that this promising batch of Trial Disciples showed signs of panic during their journey, leading many to request withdrawal from the trials.
"The situation is not optimistic," replied the handsome disciple with a frown. "Among ten batches of preparatory disciples, our batch has relatively fewer withdrawal requests. Many have remained unusually calm compared to those led by other elders."
Upon hearing this, Shen Qianjun's expression softened slightly. He pointed at the document in his hand and said sternly, "Give these disciples one last warning: if they withdraw from this survival trial midway, their names will be recorded and submitted to other Heavenly Level Sects after the trial ends. At that time, neither our Heavenly Mechanism Sect nor any other Heavenly Level Sect will accept these disciples."
The handsome disciple's expression changed slightly as he uneasily replied, "That doesn't seem right; there doesn't appear to be any similar regulations."
"In this place, my word is the law," Shen Qianjun said with a cold smile. "You only need to pass this message along."
Upon hearing this, the Outer Sect Disciple naturally dared not say anything further. After exchanging glances with a few fellow disciples beside him, he hurriedly took his leave.
As Shen Qianjun's new rule spread throughout the Floating Vessel, most of the preparatory disciples who intended to withdraw from the trial chose to rescind their previous applications. To the surprise of all Outer Sect Disciples, the effect of the new rule was unexpectedly good; the panic that had permeated among the preparatory disciples gradually began to subside.
Ye Feng, upon learning of this new rule, couldn't help but admire Shen Qianjun, the iron-blooded elder. He understood that those who had passed the initial test and first round Re-examination to enter the Floating Vessel mostly possessed considerable talent. This led them to harbor a sense of luck, believing that if they failed this survival trial, they could simply participate in the next session or other Heavenly Level Sect assessments, without needing to gamble their lives and futures on what seemed like a low chance of success in this survival assessment.
Shen Qianjun's new rule forced them to burn their boats, for if they missed this opportunity, their reputation for cowardice would spread to all Heavenly Level Sects, and they would forever lose their chance to enter any Heavenly Level Sect.
During the subsequent journey, most preparatory disciples began to focus on their cultivation, trying to improve their skills and strength slightly before the trial arrived, thus increasing their chances of passing.
Ye Feng was not in a hurry to cultivate; he occasionally went up on deck to enjoy the scenery along the way, appearing unusually calm, as if he were going on a leisurely trip rather than participating in a survival trial.
After returning to the cabin, Ye Feng also participated in Bai Jing's tactical discussions and provided guidance on cultivation to Bai Jing and the other eight members of Demon Squad. Most of these newly joined members had considerable strength; two of them even reached Yuan Martial Realm Seventh Level like Ye Feng. However, they were astonished to find that Ye Feng's insights into cultivation far exceeded those of ordinary people. Often just a few casual remarks from him could resolve problems that had troubled them for years.
Months passed without incident. Among the preparatory disciples led by Shen Qianjun, only three Trial Disciples became emotionally unstable due to fear of the upcoming survival trial and withdrew from it. Most preparatory disciples managed to endure this phase, and their mental state improved imperceptibly.
With a tremendous rumbling sound, the Floating Vessel slowly descended into a clearing surrounded by dense trees.
Three months of sailing brought this group of preparatory disciples from Heavenly Mechanism Sect to the western border of Sky Abyss Empire. This area was a lush primeval forest, rarely visited by humans and teeming with beasts. However, Heavenly Mechanism Sect had long established a safe territory here, allowing the Floating Vessel to land safely.
Once everyone disembarked from the Floating Vessel, they immediately gasped for air, breathing in the fresh air from the primeval forest. Most of them had been confined in the stuffy and narrow cabin for so long that stepping off the Floating Vessel felt like being reborn.
Under the arrangement of several Outer Sect Disciples, all preparatory disciples lined up neatly in the clearing. On the deck of the Floating Vessel, Shen Qianjun rarely showed a smile.
"You all did well," he said. "You managed to suppress your fears and did not withdraw midway. Although this survival trial is dangerous, it is also an opportunity for you to break through yourselves. Rest assured, we at Heavenly Mechanism Sect have made ample preparations and will do our best to minimize casualties. If you encounter a life-threatening crisis, regardless of your talent scores in the First Round Assessment, we will provide one chance for rescue. However, after being saved, you will face failure in your assessment and will not be able to join us at Heavenly Mechanism Sect."
Upon hearing this, all preparatory disciples immediately cheered loudly. The emotions they had suppressed earlier were released as many who had average talent and cultivation levels previously thought this trial was certain death; they never expected to receive a chance for rescue.
With the rescue from the Heavenly Mechanism Sect, even if the assessment fails, it should not be a problem to preserve one's life.
"However, do not get too complacent. The trial area we have designated is extremely vast, and we may not be able to attend to all the Trial Disciples." This new regulation was decided upon after serious discussions among the high-ranking officials of the Heavenly Mechanism Sect. After all, this was the first time that the difficulty of the assessment had been significantly increased. If casualties were too severe, even with the prestige of a Heavenly Level Sect, it would bring some negative effects when recruiting new disciples in the future.
The competition among Heavenly Level Sects is incredibly fierce, especially in terms of recruiting disciples, which almost affects the future development of any Heavenly Level Sect.
For this survival assessment, nearly all Outer Sect Disciples and Outer Sect Elders of the Heavenly Mechanism Sect were dispatched to be responsible for rescue operations during the assessment.
The assessment began smoothly, and three preparatory disciples who had chosen to withdraw from the trial regretted their decision. Had they known about this new regulation, they would not have chosen to withdraw. However, it was too late; their regret was of no use. They lost this opportunity for assessment and also forfeited their chances of entering other Heavenly Level Sects in the future.
"Fortunately, I listened to you and didn't withdraw from this assessment," Bai Jing said as he looked at the three young disciples on the deck who were downcast. Their cultivation levels were not high but were around the third or fourth level of Origin Martial Realm, significantly stronger than him. These three young disciples had even approached him once to persuade him to withdraw from this trial with them.
At that time, Bai Jing had been extremely conflicted; his feelings of panic were hard to control. If it weren't for Ye Feng's timely appearance, who coaxed away the three and mocked him, igniting his competitive spirit, he might have ended up standing on the Floating Vessel's deck alongside those three.
After all, his cultivation and combat power were the lowest among all preparatory disciples.
"A martial artist's life is mostly spent in cultivation. In martial arts, if you do not advance, you will retreat. If you choose to give up this time, you will also give up more opportunities in the future," Ye Feng said with a smile as he patted Bai Jing's shoulder in encouragement. "Unlike before, this survival assessment has been taken seriously by the Heavenly Mechanism Sect. Every team member who passes will definitely receive more attention. You have already passed two Talent Assessments and have one opportunity for rescue. Since your life is assured, why not take a chance inside?"
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