Cultivators could use medicine or cultivation techniques to alter their appearance and skin to make them look younger. Sometimes, even master teachers would be unable to tell the difference. However, it was different for souls.
A soul would follow a person from birth, and it would grow with the passing of time. No cultivation technique or means would be able to conceal it.
As such, testing one's soul to determine one's age was the fairest method, and no one had any objections.
Soon, the test was over. All fifty-six participants had passed the test. Most of them were between twenty-nine years old, and the oldest was twenty-nine years and eleven months old. Naturally, the youngest was Zhang Xuan.
He was still two months away from reaching twenty. Seeing someone at such a young age competing against those ten years older than him, countless people couldn't help but exclaim in astonishment.
The younger one's age, the greater the potential one possessed.
"Why is the League of Nations regressing?"
"Indeed. To send such a young lad to compete with us, it seems like they don't harbor any hope of winning!"
"After being ranked last so many times, no one would have the confidence to do so. They would probably just give up on themselves..."
...
There were also quite a few people who were looking down on Zhang Xuan.
Even though Yang shi had caused quite a huge commotion when he forced the fourteen powers to leave, the news had been suppressed. As such, most of the spectating master teachers and even the participating master teachers were unaware of it.
The League of Nations had never achieved good results in the first place. Now that they had sent out a fellow ten years younger than them, they naturally thought that the other party had given up on themselves.
"Since everyone has passed the test, let's talk about the content of the selection round."
Seeing that everyone had passed the test, Hong Shi smiled. "The first test, Temperament!
"There's a Ghost Domain Illusory City here. It was left behind by 5-star master teacher Fei Yuzi, and it contains the Art of Invisibility. It's an invaluable treasure!"
At this point, Hong Shi waved his hand grandly.
Hu!
Everyone's vision blurred, and they saw a corner of the previously fog-covered round platform appear. It was a tall castle, with red bricks and blue tiles, white walls and green corridors. From afar, it gave off an eerie feeling, and they shuddered in fear.
"Ghost Domain Illusory City?"
"What's that?"
"I seem to have read about it in some books before. It's a unique treasure, and it contains the Art of Invisibility... As for what it is and how it will be tested, I have no idea either!"
"Art of Invisibility? What's that? "
"It's a special profession that's extremely rare. I heard that there aren't any branches in the entire Miryu Empire."
…
Everyone was in an uproar when they saw a castle appear in the fog.
Even Pavilion Master Kang and the others couldn't help but frown.
They were experienced and knowledgeable, but they had never heard of such a thing.
"There's only one entrance and one exit in the Ghost Domain Maze City. As for the temperament test … as long as everyone here enters the entrance and walks out from the exit within the time it takes for an incense to burn, you'll be the winner!"
Hong shi chuckled as he spoke of the rules.
"So simple?"
"We can only see the entrance. Where's the exit?"
"I don't know either, but if we walk in, we should be able to find it …"
…
Hearing that the rules were so simple, everyone was stunned. Even Zhang Xuan found it a little strange.
All of them were 4-star master teachers, and their eyes of discernment were extraordinary. Even if there was some kind of bewitching formation in the Ghost Domain Illusory City, it wouldn't be too difficult for them to clear it.
Since it was called a selection, how could it be so simple?
"Do you think it's too simple? Let me tell you in advance, don't think that you can pass this trial that easily! "
Seeing through everyone's doubts, Hong Shi chuckled. "Only one person can enter the Ghost Domain Illusory City at a time, and there are a total of fifty-six people here. Thus, we have to arrange them according to the sequence! Since we've already tested their ages, why don't we arrange them according to their ages? From the youngest to the oldest... In the first round, Zhang Shi will be the first to clear it! "
Since Zhang Xuan was the youngest, he would be the first to enter.
The reason why Hong Shi made such an arrangement was because he wanted to see how capable Yang shi's direct disciple was.
"Me?" Zhang Xuan blinked his eyes in confusion.
"Un!" Hong Shi nodded his head.
"Let Zhang Shi go first? Isn't that a little too reckless? "Beneath the stage, Pavilion Master Kang, Elder Su, and the others glanced at one another, and their mouths twitched.
"I think so too..." Elder Wu nodded his head.
Back then, during the selection round of the Myriad Kingdom Alliance, he had suffered a setback. This Zhang Shi's means were simply too bizarre. To let him go first, and for Hong Shi to do so... wasn't this a little inappropriate?
"This... Hong Shi, why don't I go first? You can leave Zhang Shi at the back!"
Ruohuan gongzi also came to his senses and stepped forward.
"Why? Do you think that we'll go by age just because you say so? "
"If you don't have the strength, don't come here. If you're afraid of going forward, scram back. Your Alliance of Nations might be able to afford to lose face, but don't bring shame to our master teacher occupation!"
"It's too late to be afraid now..."
...
Hearing Ruohuan gongzi's words, the other master teachers sneered coldly.
To be the first to enter was no different from eating crabs. In their view, it was clear that Zhang Xuan was afraid of Ruohuan gongzi.
Considering the other party's age and cultivation, it was clear that they were looking down on him.
"Don't worry, the effects will be the same regardless of whether you are the first or the last. The Qimen Dunjia in the Illusory City is constantly changing, so even if you know the situation before you, you won't be able to use it as a reference!"
Thinking that this was what the other party was worried about, Hong Shi chuckled. "Also, if you don't come out within an incense's time, the attack will vanish automatically. Even if your cultivation isn't high enough, your life won't be in danger!"
"Don't worry, I'll be able to deal with it..."
Seeing that the other party was going to take his place, Zhang Xuan waved his hands with a smile.
The Ghost Domain Illusory City might sound fearsome, but he didn't think much of it.
Seeing the other party agree to it without the slightest fear, Hong Shi nodded in approval and beckoned him over.
"Un!"
Facing the entrance, Zhang Xuan walked in.
Only after the other party disappeared did Ruohuan gongzi smile bitterly. "Of course I know that you'll be able to deal with it. I'm just afraid that... the Ghost Domain Illusory City won't be able to deal with you..."
Honestly speaking, having spent quite some time with this fellow, Ruohuan gongzi understood him too well.
Even though he seemed to be in a daze, a single move from him was enough to scare others to death.
Putting aside the fact that Elder Wu, Elder Bai, and the others were on the verge of insanity, just the Glacier Plain Court alone was intending to make use of the Yin-Yang Lake to cultivate. Yet... before he could even see the Yin-Yang Lake, he had already gone to the other party's seed water...
This was way too unconventional.
The Ghost Domain Illusory City seemed to be a formidable one, so he could be at ease if it was someone else who could challenge it. However, who knew what kind of trouble that fellow would cause once he entered?
"Hopefully, nothing will happen..."
Clutching his heart, Ruohuan gongzi's face alternated between red and white.
"There's no need to worry. Zhang Shi possesses superior strength, so he shouldn't be in any danger!"
Seeing that Ruohuan gongzi's complexion wasn't too good, Song Chao walked over.
Since he hadn't been able to meet Zhang Xuan in the past few days, he often visited Mingshi Tang, so he was already acquainted with Ruohuan gongzi.
Both of them had been 'tortured' by Zhang Shi in the past few days, so they had a common topic of conversation. On top of that, they came from decent backgrounds, and they carried the disposition of scions. Even though they were rivals, there was a sense of camaraderie between them.
"Cough cough, I'm not worried that Zhang Shi will be in danger, but..." Halfway through his words, Ruohuan gongzi suddenly paused. "Hopefully, I'm just overthinking things!"
"You're not worried that he will be in danger? What do you mean by that? Are you worried that the Ghost Domain Illusory City will be in danger? "
Before Song Chao could say a word, a young man flung his sleeves and said, "What a joke!"
The duo turned around and saw a young man with a high nose bridge and thick eyebrows.
"Frigid Gale Sect's Liao Wuzhi. He's ranked second only to Luo Xuan in terms of potential!"
Ruohuan gongzi recognized the young man.
Even though the young man's words weren't pleasant to the ears, his capabilities weren't to be underestimated.
The number one genius of the Frigid Gale Sect, second only to Luo Xuan, was one of the most popular contenders for the championship.
Not knowing how he should respond, Ruohuan gongzi could only reply awkwardly, "This... Zhang Shi is quite formidable..."
"Formidable?" Liao Wuzhi harrumphed. "You don't know how fearsome the Ghost Domain Illusory City is!"
"Fearsome?" The duo was taken aback. "Does Brother Liao know about it?"
"Of course! I've read about this in a book! "Liao Wuzhi raised his chin with a hint of pride in his eyes.
Most of the hall masters weren't aware of it, but he knew about it.
"The Ghost Domain Illusory City is filled with the Three Wonders, Eight Gates, and Six Jia. It contains the spirit of the Spirit Talisman, Soaring Serpent, Extreme Yin, White Tiger, Black Tortoise, Nine Earths, and Nine Heavens. Those who enter the city will fall into endless fear, unable to extricate themselves! Those who are lacking in mental fortitude will easily have their soul defenses breached, thus causing them to lose their confidence! "
Placing his hands behind his back, Liao Wuzhi's expression was calm, as if he was passing judgment on the world.
"I've heard of Zhang Shi before. To be able to defeat you, Ruohuan gongzi, he does have some ability. To be able to reach 4-star at such a young age, I'm impressed. However... he's still young, and his path has always been smooth sailing. His mental fortitude is lacking! This trial... will probably be his greatest obstacle! "
As one of the top contenders for the championship, not only was he powerful, he was also skilled in analysis.
Even though Zhang Xuan was young, the fact that he was able to stand out in the League of Nations showed that he wasn't simple. Thus, Ruohuan gongzi didn't underestimate him.
However, it was a pity that he was too young and lacking in mental fortitude. This would be his greatest flaw.
It was unlikely that he would be able to clear this trial.
"If I'm not wrong, he won't be able to last five to ten minutes before he loses his mental fortitude!" Liao Wuzhi analyzed.
"Five to ten minutes?"
"Un! This thing is too formidable. Based on my calculations, I can only last for an incense's time at most. The timing that Hong Shi designed is extremely precise... He has to get out within this period of time. Otherwise, no one will be able to last for long! He's so much younger than me, so it's already not bad for him to be able to last for more than five minutes... "
Liao Wuzhi waved his hands haughtily. Just as he was about to continue speaking, he suddenly froze. As though he had seen a ghost, his eyes widened and his body stiffened on the spot. His lips quivered uncontrollably.
"This... What's going on?"
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