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Ye Feng appeared deep in thought. More than eighty Outer Sect Elders were equivalent to over eighty Experts of the Gale Martial Realm. Adding in the Inner Sect Disciples, the number of Experts of the Gale Martial Realm alone reached a staggering figure. This was just one Heavenly Mechanism Sect; when considering other various Sects, the total number of Experts of the Gale Martial Realm was countless.
Of course, the population base of the Four Great Empires was unimaginably large. Coupled with the fact that Heaven and Earth Origin Power was far denser than that of the Western Continent, along with countless heavenly materials and earthly treasures as well as cultivation resources, it was not surprising to see so many Experts of the Gale Martial Realm emerge. After all, in a Heavenly Level Sect, there were already over a hundred Martial Saints from the Xuanwu Realm, not to mention the Divine Martial Realm Martial Gods hidden within the Sect.
In front of the main hall, Shen Qianjun's expression was icy. He did not look at the potential disciples who might become part of his family but rather at a group of enemies who owed him a huge debt. However, it was precisely because of this iron-blooded character that Shen Qianjun did not waste words like other elders; instead, he spoke sparingly and concluded his speech in just a few sentences.
"I will not speak about trivial matters such as exam rules; these will be detailed in the handbook provided to you."
"What I want to say concerns your lives, so please listen carefully. There are eight types of Talent Assessments. If you can pass even one, congratulations; you will smoothly pass the second round of assessments, and what awaits you is a survival trial. However, if you only pass one type of talent assessment, we at Heavenly Mechanism Sect will not waste too much time on you. You will not have anyone specifically assigned to care for you during the survival trial, so the mortality rate for such individuals will be significantly higher. Of course, those disciples who do not pass any talent tests need not worry; at least you will not face the cruelty of survival trials. In other words, you will not die within Heavenly Mechanism Sect."
Although this was merely a routine speech before the First Round Assessment, Shen Qianjun's tone was extremely cold and grim, with every word resonating with death, causing everyone present to feel their hair stand on end.
Bai Jing's face suddenly turned extremely pale. He knew very well that aside from having a slight chance of passing in refining materials, there was no possibility of passing in any other aspect. In other words, if he encountered any danger during the survival trial, those responsible for monitoring would definitely not intervene to save him.
"If you have more than one type among your eight talents, congratulations; you will also gain an extra chance for rescue. Simply put, disciples who pass two types of talent tests will have one opportunity to be saved when facing danger during the survival trial. Those who pass three types will have an additional chance for rescue, totaling two chances. Of course, if you can pass all tests—though this possibility is low—if such a talented genius truly exists, you would not need to participate in the survival trial at all. However, regardless of how many talents you possess, once your chances for rescue are exhausted afterward, you will still have to face subsequent dangers alone. Whether or not you survive depends on yourselves!"
Ye Feng nodded slightly. For martial artists with unique talents, Heavenly Mechanism Sect would naturally pay more attention and provide necessary assistance to prevent such geniuses from perishing too quickly. However, these opportunities for rescue were limited; if fate dictated otherwise, Heavenly Mechanism Sect would not violate the rules of destiny. No matter how gifted one might be, they would still be left to their own devices.
After leaving these chilling words behind, Shen Qianjun turned and returned to the main hall. Soon after, some Outer Sect Disciples responsible for related tasks took over the remaining duties with bitter smiles. Besides distributing relevant handbooks, they also arranged for over a thousand potential disciples present to be assigned to various vacant rooms.
There were a total of five hundred rooms, each accommodating two potential disciples. Ye Feng happened to share a room with Bai Jing.
Upon returning to their room, Ye Feng silently flipped through the rule handbook in his hands while Bai Jing lay back on the wooden bed with a sigh, looking dejected.
"I am confident that I can pass the First Round Assessment of the Re-examination, but I have little assurance for the second round of survival trials. These preparatory disciples already know that we entered the Re-examination using the Cloud Entry Token, and they are quite hostile towards us. It seems that our chances of blending into a stronger team are slim."
The survival trials are of utmost importance. Ye Feng has learned that every year, as many as seventy percent of the preparatory disciples die in the survival trials, and only thirty percent who manage to endure will ultimately become Outer Sect Disciples of the Heavenly Mechanism Sect.
"This time, the survival trial is called the Abyss of Ten Thousand Demons. Have you heard of this place?" Ye Feng did not pay much attention to Bai Jing's words; he had absolute confidence in passing the survival trial and did not need anyone's help, at most just bringing along Bai Jing, who he considered a burden. At this moment, he flipped through the manual and found the section on the survival trial, which detailed the chosen location and some precautions.
"What did you just say!" Bai Jing exclaimed as if struck by lightning, suddenly jumping up from the bed and grabbing the manual from the headboard, trembling as he flipped through it.
"It's over... it's over! It's actually one of the three forbidden areas in Nanling County, the Abyss of Ten Thousand Demons! There are terrifying magical beasts and ghosts there. How could the Heavenly Mechanism Sect choose such a place for a survival trial? Are they trying to kill us all?"
Ye Feng was quite interested in the concept of the three forbidden areas, but he also knew that now was not the time to ask about it. So he casually replied, "The manual states that it is only in the peripheral area of the Abyss of Ten Thousand Demons. The Heavenly Mechanism Sect should control the dangers within so that not all preparatory disciples will perish; that would not be good for them."
"Brother, that's the Abyss of Ten Thousand Demons! A real death trap! Even in the outer regions, it's not a place ordinary martial artists can tread. Only Experts of the Gale Martial Realm dare to explore near the outskirts of the Abyss of Ten Thousand Demons to seek treasures within. Even Gangwu Realm martial artists often fall victim there." Bai Jing said with a face full of terror. He even began to entertain thoughts of withdrawing from this trial, but the cost of seven thousand taels of gold made it hard for him to give up such a hard-won opportunity.
"The more dangerous a place is, the more astonishing treasures it contains." Ye Feng seemed unaware of Bai Jing's serious concerns. After all, he did not belong to the Sky Abyss Empire and had no concept of Nanling County's infamous three forbidden areas. Instead, he became increasingly interested in a type of herb mentioned in the manual.
"Demonflower: It has seven petals and is entirely black. It blooms once a year for only three days. Consuming a petal can significantly enhance a martial artist's physical body and greatly improve its functions. Each Demonflower harvested grants five hundred trial points; reaching five thousand points allows direct promotion to Two-Star Outer Sect Disciple, while thirty thousand points grants promotion to Three-Star Outer Sect Disciple." Ye Feng wondered aloud, "Survival trials can actually accumulate points? What’s the difference between Two-Star Outer Sect Disciple and Three-Star Outer Sect Disciple?"
"Brother, you should really consider how to survive in the Abyss of Ten Thousand Demons. The Demonflower is a body-refining spiritual herb that generally grows in extremely harsh environments. The outer regions of the Abyss of Ten Thousand Demons have long been stripped bare; it's very difficult to find such spiritual herbs now." Bai Jing could only wave his hand helplessly at Ye Feng's somewhat oblivious nature.
The survival trials have always had point rewards; however, obtaining items for exchange with those points is incredibly difficult and often overlooked. Only a few exceptionally talented individuals manage to earn some points during survival trials. However, relying on these points for direct promotion to Two-Star or even Three-Star Outer Sect Disciples is nearly impossible. As a result, by the end, point rewards in survival trials have been completely ignored by all participating disciples; they only care about how to survive and become One-Star Outer Sect Disciples of the Heavenly Mechanism Sect.
Seeing that Ye Feng seemed quite fixated on this matter, Bai Jing had no choice but to explain helplessly: "Alright then, Outer Sect Disciples are divided into three tiers: One-Star Outer Sect Disciple, Two-Star Outer Sect Disciple, and Three-Star Outer Sect Disciple. The higher your star rating, naturally you will receive better treatment within Heavenly Mechanism Sect and be able to take on higher-starred Sect Missions in exchange for rewards you need!"
In the Heavenly Mechanism Sect, there are restrictions on accepting tasks. One-Star Outer Sect Disciples can only take on one-star tasks, while Three-Star Outer Sect Disciples can accept all Outer Sect tasks. The higher the task's star rating, the more generous the rewards. Additionally, even if a Three-Star Outer Sect Disciple completes a one-star task, they receive an extra thirty percent in points.
Upon hearing this, Ye Feng couldn't help but ponder: "The points earned from one-star tasks within the Sect must be minimal. To accumulate five thousand points and become a Two-Star Outer Sect Disciple will likely take many years. Since my Supreme Technique is unique, it requires a significant amount of medicinal pills for cultivation. Relying solely on silver to purchase them is unrealistic; in the future, I will likely need to depend more on point exchanges. This survival trial presents a considerable opportunity for me. A single Heavenly Demon Flower is worth five hundred points; I only need ten to advance to a Two-Star Outer Sect Disciple!"
While Bai Jing was still troubled about how to survive in the Demon Abyss, Ye Feng was already calculating the points rewards in his mind. Both were lost in their thoughts, falling into silence.
After an unknown amount of time, there was a loud knocking at the door. The person knocking showed no regard for Ye Feng and Bai Jing inside, almost pounding on the door with their fists, creating a thunderous noise that shook the entire room.
Ye Feng's thoughts were disrupted, and his expression gradually turned cold. He quickly used his Soul Thought to probe outside and discovered that there were only a few higher-level preparatory disciples outside, with the leader being at the Yuanwu Realm Ninth Level.
Before Ye Feng could respond, Bai Jing hurriedly got out of bed and rushed to the door, pulling it open.
As soon as the door opened, several youths pushed past Bai Jing and barged in. Bai Jing stumbled and nearly fell to the ground. Just as she was about to shout in anger, recognizing the leading youth's face made her heart tremble, causing her to swallow back the curse that had risen to her lips.
Ye Feng's brows furrowed even tighter. He wasn't known for his patience; if it weren't for being within the Mountain Gate of Heavenly Mechanism Sect, he wouldn't hesitate to teach these youths a lesson, even if the leader was Feng Jia, a talented martial artist who had shone brightly during this initial trial.
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