Chapter 65

After ten breaths, no one backed out.

Cultivation itself is about defying heaven and seizing life, and since there were no real demonic beasts in the test, none of the disciples chose to withdraw.

"Very well, remember your choice!" Elder Gu smiled contentedly.

The large ship landed on an open area, which was a human stronghold, with no demonic beasts around. The disciples disembarked and waited for the test.

Two other large ships also stopped, and the disciples on board quickly jumped off and walked towards the interior of the stronghold, completely ignoring Lin Xuan and the others.

"They are true warriors. If you can enter the Inner Sect, you might become one of them in the future," Elder Gu said.

"Now, divide yourselves into four large teams. Each team will go to a small battlefield. You will live there for three days. Enjoy the coming days!" Elder Gu smiled.

Then, four young men in purple robes stepped out. Each was in their twenties, and their auras were far stronger than those of the disciples. Each young man led a team and ran towards the ruins.

Lin Xuan was in the third team, led by a young man named Yan Qing, whose cultivation had reached the Spirit Sea Realm, with an aura that was unfathomable.

"The place you are going to is called the Third Battlefield, to the west of the original city. There are no demonic beasts there, only fierce beasts," Yan Qing said. "The highest rank is third stage. I suggest you form small groups to act."

"We're here!" Yan Qing stopped in front of a tall building. Beyond it was the Third Battlefield. "Remember, don't enter the forest!"

"I'll come back for you in three days!" Yan Qing said and left, leaving the disciples standing there alone.

"Roar!"

In the distance, a beast's roar echoed.

Lin Xuan's team of 25 people included Yin Qingyi, Hua Yangping, Luo Yi, and others. Their strengths varied, and they each had their own small groups.

Once Yan Qing left, these small groups immediately took action. Luo Yi greeted Lin Xuan and left with his team.

"Let's go." Lin Xuan said to Yin Qingyi beside him.

"Ah, just the two of us?" Yin Qingyi whispered.

"Don't worry, the two of us are enough." Lin Xuan smiled.

The two of them moved swiftly, heading deeper into the Third Battlefield. This third test involved hunting fierce beasts. The more they hunted, the higher their ranking would be, and the third test's ranking would determine the resource allocation after entering the Inner Sect.

Therefore, to have a good life in the Inner Sect, they needed to hunt more fierce beasts now.

Lin Xuan's cultivation was at the Sixth Stage of Condensation Pulse, and Yin Qingyi's was at the peak of the Fifth Stage of Condensation Pulse. She was also a Sword Formation Master, making her very suitable for teamwork.

"What sword formations do you know?" Lin Xuan asked, wanting to understand before making a decision.

"Um, I know the Illusory Reality Sword Formation for energy transfer, the Silver Light Sword Formation for attack, and the Bright Moon Sword Formation for defense," Yin Qingyi said.

"I'll go and lure the fierce beasts, and then you use the Silver Light Sword Formation to attack them." Lin Xuan made the plan and went to find the fierce beasts.

The strength of the fierce beasts was not too high. Generally, a third-stage fierce beast was equivalent to the Seventh Stage of Condensation Pulse, a second-stage fierce beast to the Sixth Stage, and a first-stage fierce beast to the Fifth Stage.

However, these fierce beasts were extremely ferocious, with heavy killing intent. If one was timid, they might be scared stiff.

After observing, Lin Xuan found that the fierce beasts here generally moved in groups, mostly in groups of five or more. It would be difficult for a single person to handle them.

He discovered six first-stage fierce beasts, the Crimson Flame Wolves, whose fur was like burning flames.

Lin Xuan used the Illusory Thunder Step, turning into a blur as he rushed over.

Without him making a move, the Crimson Flame Wolves bared their fangs and pounced at him, their sharp claws leaving cold streaks in the air, extremely fierce.

Lin Xuan skillfully moved around the six Crimson Flame Wolves, guiding them towards a trap.

The six Crimson Flame Wolves pursued him like mad, seeing Lin Xuan as a very delicious meal.

"Silver Light Sword Formation!" Lin Xuan shouted to Yin Qingyi as he led them close.

Buzz!

A silver light pierced through the middle of the Crimson Flame Wolves, forming a sword formation about ten feet wide. Yin Qingyi's face was tense as she activated the sword formation, and suddenly dozens of silver sword beams shot out, whistling towards the Crimson Flame Wolves.

Roar!

The six Crimson Flame Wolves, under attack, immediately bristled, their fur burning like flames, viciously pouncing at Yin Qingyi.

Bang!

Lin Xuan struck from the side, cutting one Crimson Flame Wolf to the ground with a single sword strike.

Smelling the blood, the remaining five Crimson Flame Wolves became even more frenzied and quickly broke out of the sword formation.

Three pounced at Lin Xuan, while two approached Yin Qingyi, ready to attack.

Yin Qingyi's face turned pale with fear, and she quickly activated the Bright Moon Sword Formation.

Behind her, a silver moon appeared faintly, and the bright moonlight formed a protective shield around her.

Bang! Bang!

The two Crimson Flame Wolves collided with the silver moon, bouncing back with a mournful howl, but they quickly got up and pounced again.

Yin Qingyi gritted her teeth and activated the Silver Light Sword Formation again. The two formations working together immediately injured the two Crimson Flame Wolves.

On the other side, Lin Xuan fought the three Crimson Flame Wolves with ease. His feet glowed with golden arcs as he moved between the three wolves, his Red Flame Great Sword striking quickly, killing a Crimson Flame Wolf with two or three strikes.

In a blink, Lin Xuan easily dispatched the three Crimson Flame Wolves, cut off their left ears, and then looked at Yin Qingyi.

Under the two sword formations, the two Crimson Flame Wolves failed to injure Yin Qingyi and instead became more and more injured, gradually weakening.

Puff!

One Crimson Flame Wolf was pierced through the throat by the silver light and fell to the ground, dead. The other was also pierced and let out a defiant roar before collapsing.

Lin Xuan gave Yin Qingyi a thumbs up and walked over with a smile.

"It seems this third test isn't too difficult. At this rate, we should be able to hunt many fierce beasts."

"Um!" Yin Qingyi nodded.

At the same time, the other disciples also hunted some fierce beasts, working together to quickly kill them.

"It seems these fierce beasts aren't that strong!" one disciple laughed.

"Exactly! Once I enter the Inner Sect, I'll come to the front lines of the battlefield to earn battle points!"

These disciples chatted and laughed, finding this third test much easier than the previous two.

"Roar!"

A wolf's howl pierced the sky, mournful and distant.

"Let's go, hunt fierce beasts, enter the Inner Sect!" The disciples were filled with enthusiasm.

However, it wasn't long before they realized something was wrong. Following the howl, a large number of figures suddenly appeared around the ruins.

One by one, the Crimson Flame Wolves extended their long tongues, their eyes cold as they stared at the Xuantian Sect disciples, slowly approaching.

Looking around, there were thousands of them.