In the special environment of the purple pagoda, everyone had to concentrate and dispel the pressure brought by the dense Spiritual Qi. They could only rely on themselves to move forward and could not count on others to help them.
In just a short while, the gap between everyone gradually became apparent.
Luo Qingwu, who had the highest aptitude among the group, walked at the front of everyone.
Because of the conflict between Yue Hongyan and Bai Xiqian, Luo Qingwu gradually became known in West-Hill City. Many people knew about her top-notch Pure Yin Body after it was exposed.
At this moment, seeing that Luo Qingwu even had the energy to look around curiously, most people sighed in their hearts, "It's really infuriating to compare yourself with others."
The group gradually began to be divided. Luo Qingwu walked at the front, followed closely by Dao Yuting. Her speed was not much slower than Luo Qingwu's, and sometimes she would even surpass Luo Qingwu.
Although her aptitude was inferior, Dao Yuting had after all cultivated to the late stage of Foundation Establishment. Even if her cultivation was suppressed, she still had an advantage.
However, as time passed, Luo Qingwu became more and more accustomed to the environment in the pagoda. The innate advantage of the Pure Yin Body became stronger and stronger, and it became easier for her to dispel the pressure of the Spiritual Qi in the environment. Even Dao Yuting began to be unable to keep up with her.
The two women walked at the forefront, and Li Yuanfang and Zhuge Wanqiu followed behind them. They were also a pair of people with slightly higher cultivation bases and slightly stronger innate bones, so their speed was basically the same.
Behind them was the majority of the group. There were also slightly more outstanding leaders who followed closely behind Li Yuanfang and Zhuge Wanqiu.
On the other hand, Xu Yunsheng and the others who entered the pagoda slightly later began to catch up with the others and even began to overtake them.
Xu Yunsheng, Ying Luozha, and Zhao Huan, who was also known as Xiao Huan, were the three who were chasing the fastest.
Li Xingfei, Liu Xiafeng, and Yan Wuwei were also not slow and followed closely behind.
Seeing them come in, the group of Foundation Disciples revealed surprised expressions. Some of the first batch of disciples to join the sect and were familiar with them hurriedly asked, "Why are you guys here too?"
Yan Wuwei waved his hand at them and said, "This is a test set by the Patriarch, and it's a rare opportunity. We're only here to verify our cultivation, and it won't affect the final result. Even if we only use two hours to reach the top of the pagoda, it's the same as arriving tomorrow morning."
As the group moved forward, layers upon layers of tests began one after another.
In the air, rays of golden light fell one after another, hitting the people who were climbing.
This treasure light directly penetrated their bodies and bombarded their souls. It was to test the strength and toughness of their souls.
The excessively dense spiritual qi was used to examine the aptitude of the fleshly body, and these precious lights were used to examine the aptitude of the divine soul. They were both important embodiments of one's root bone.
The treasure light wasn't very strong, and it was impossible for it to destroy one's soul in an instant. However, it wasn't an easy hurdle to pass, especially when the treasure light bombarded one after another. It was like an endless sea wave.
The suppression of spiritual qi and the bombardment of the treasure light were carried out at the same time. The difficulty of the test was instantly raised by more than one level, and the disciples had to be even more careful.
This was just the beginning. Closely after, the third test also appeared. The staircase in front of the crowd began to diverge, and it was no longer a single path to the end.
There was only one correct path among the diverging paths, and the disciples participating in the test had to eliminate the interferences and find the correct path among them.
This was a test of the disciples' perception and sensitivity to the fluctuations of spiritual qi. It corresponded to the process of cultivation. The stronger and more sensitive one's perception, the easier it would be for them to absorb the spiritual qi from outside their bodies into their bodies for cultivation.
However, dispelling the dense spiritual qi suppression while resisting the attacks of the treasure light, and still being able to calm down to find the correct path was no longer a test of one's root bone. It was also a test of one's willpower.
Only those with strong willpower, high stability, and calmness could quickly find the correct path under such adverse circumstances.
Every fork in the road had Lin Feng's mana restriction. Once they came here, even if they were holding hands and supporting each other, they would instantly fall into a situation of being alone. At this time, they could only rely on themselves to choose the path.
Amidst the swirling fog of light, the latecomers could not see which path the people in front had chosen.
The difficulty of the test kept increasing, and the division of the team became more and more obvious. The queue grew longer and longer, and as time passed, people even began to gradually fall behind.
On Jade Capital Mountain, Xiao Yan and the others were standing in the Hall of All Heavens. Lin Feng was also sitting on the main seat. Everyone looked at the scene in the light together. The pictures flashed quickly, showing the situation of one disciple after another.
"What will happen if we are thrown in?" Xiao Yan asked with a smile, and the people around him also smiled.
Zhu Yi was the first to speak. "So far, the main thing is to carefully test one's root bone. When Master was outside West-Hill City, and now the Purple Qi Stairs that are left under the Cloud Peak as the mountain gate, they only set a standard for the test of aptitude. Now, it is a comprehensive and thorough test."
Shi Tianhao said with a smile, "These are just the basics. The next step is to broaden their horizons. Am I right, Master?"
Lin Feng smiled without saying a word. At this moment, the scene in the light suddenly changed.
The disciples who were in the process of climbing all looked confused. Only a few people, such as Li Yuanfang, frowned, but their eyes were still clear.
On the basis of the previous test, the Seven Emotions and Six Desires Transformation was added. The Seven Emotions and Six Desires Transformation was used as a weapon to silently sneak into one's mind, break one's defenses, and confuse one's soul, making it difficult for one to extricate themselves from the illusion.
On the Purple Qi Stairs outside West-Hill City, Lin Feng mainly sifted the sand, so he simply shook the souls and dug out the evil spirits in the hearts of the tested.
The current illusion was of a higher level and richer. It didn't necessarily trigger only the dark side of people's hearts. It could also trigger many positive emotions, such as longing for one's family, love for one's lover, pursuit of one's ideals, and so on.
This test used the seven emotions and six desires as weapons to silently sneak into people's minds, break their defenses, and confuse their souls, making it difficult for them to extricate themselves from the illusion.
The seven emotions and six desires were human nature. With the cultivations of the disciples in the tower, no one could completely cut off the seven emotions and six desires, so this method was almost unsolvable.
Relatively speaking, people with a strong soul and a firm will were less likely to be moved by external things. They could see through the truth and avoid being invaded by external illusions.
This trial was a test of the disciples' temperament and willpower. The years of cultivation were endless, and all kinds of chaotic thoughts, whether positive or negative, could become obstacles and difficulties in cultivation. Only those with strong willpower could walk on this path for a long time.
The threshold of Xuanmen Tianzong was not low, it could even be said to be very high. Those who could be accepted by Xuanmen Tianzong could be called talents with potential.
But the people who participated in the test were generally only fifteen or sixteen years old, or even younger. This was the age of youth, how many people could maintain their unwavering will and not be moved by external things and external demons?
So on the way up, the overall speed of the team became slower and slower. Illusions appeared before everyone's eyes. Although they kept telling themselves that this was a test for them, and that it was a fake illusion, they still could not stop their hearts from shaking.
Some fell into the Asura Killing Field and became fearful, some fell into the heavenly paradise and wholeheartedly enjoyed the wonder of immortality, and some fell into the human world, hugging women left and right, unaware of the passage of time.
All of these seemed to be illusions, but they were actually transformed from the bottom of the hearts of the people being tested. Therefore, the six senses of color, sound, taste, and touch were all present. For the people being tested, it was an incomparably real world.
This test was mysterious and unpredictable, instantly making most of the people fall into the changes of the seven emotions and six desires, unable to extricate themselves.
The light and shadows in the All Heavens Great Hall changed like a lantern. It was no longer just showing the real scene, but the illusions in the hearts of the people being tested were also appearing one after another.
The scene suddenly stopped. Xiao Yan and the others stared at the scene and shook their heads slightly. "This person probably knew that he would be seen through, but in order to avoid suspicion of a guilty conscience, he still participated in the test. However, it's not good to be lucky. If you dare to come in, you will definitely be exposed."
"Although, you have already been exposed long ago."
Lin Feng had already told them about the first batch of disciples mixing in the sand. As for the specific target, they all knew in their hearts. However, when they saw it now, they still felt that it was a pity. After all, he was one of the rare talents among the second generation disciples.
"Master, if this person can be seen through, then why does the other person seem to have no movement at all?" Shi Tianhao turned his head and asked curiously. Lin Feng smiled slightly. "The Taixu Temple is more brilliant than the Great Zhou Dynasty. The spy they planted probably doesn't even know the task he is shouldering."
"Right now, he has not been activated, but there must be a way to control him. When the time comes, he can be activated at the crucial moment."
Lin Feng smiled. "However, with some clues, we can still see through this person's background. Don't worry, you all just need to know."
Shi Tianhao asked, "During the second opening of the mountain gate to recruit disciples, will there also be this kind of hidden spy that even the person himself doesn't know about?"
Lin Feng smiled. "Yes, but when we were outside West-Hill City, I have already removed it. For this kind of sand, it is enough to leave one or two to facilitate one's own operation. If there are too many, it will be troublesome enough."
Shi Tianhao and the others all nodded and no longer spoke. Their attention returned to the assessment.
After the test of triggering illusions that targeted the seven emotions and six sensory pleasures was launched, the impact on the disciples participating in the assessment was very obvious.
Most people began to walk with difficulty. While fighting against the illusions, they struggled to move forward.
In the leading group, Luo Qingwu, who had always been the vanguard, gradually slowed down. The others were also more or less affected. Only Li Yuanfang's speed remained stable.
Under the situation where the speed of the others gradually slowed down, it was obvious that Li Yuanfang's speed had increased. First, Zhuge Wanqiu fell further and further behind him. Then, even Dao Yuting was almost caught up by him.
The few of them were also affected by the illusions. All kinds of illusions kept appearing in their minds.
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