CHAPTER 1241: CHAPTER 1239: ELDER WITH FULL WHITE EYES (3RD UPDATE)

At this moment.

In the depths of Yanxu Forest, there’s a peculiar small space.

Inside this small space, there’s a thatched hut, which appears quite ordinary.

Within the hut, there’s an elder and a mirror.

The mirror reflects the scene where Su Chen and others are, and right now, the view is focused on Su Chen.

The elder has long white hair and a beard, and his eyes are strangely only whites, yet he seems to see something.

Outside the hut, four individuals stand respectfully, all middle-aged.

If any disciple of Yanxu Palace saw this scene, they would be shocked to their core, as these four middle-aged individuals are the sect leader of Yanxu Palace and the Great Elder, Second Elder, and Third Elder, representing the highest echelon of Yanxu Palace, apart from the several million-year-old Supreme Elders who are disengaged from worldly affairs.

"Come in." Before long, the elder with only white eyes spoke from within the hut.

The sect leader of Yanxu Palace and the three elders then respectfully entered.

"Senior." The leader among them, a middle-aged man in a purplish-red robe with an imposing presence and dignified features, respectfully addressed him.

"During the assessment, stay here. Just in time to observe a young lad." The elder with only white eyes smiled.

"Does Senior have someone they admire?" asked Lan Dingtian, the sect leader of Yanxu Palace, surprised and with a quiver in his mind.

How many years has this Senior lived? He did not know. Why has he remained in Yanxu Forest? He also did not know. What connection does this Senior have with Yanxu Palace? He remained ignorant. His understanding of this Senior was genuinely lacking.

However, Lan Dingtian had witnessed this Senior in action once, and from that single instance, he knew that if this Senior wished, he could crush him with one hand.

And this Senior residing in Yanxu Forest is considered the guardian of both Yanxu Palace and Yanxu Forest. For countless years, Lan Dingtian sought the opportunity to converse with this Senior, but unfortunately, such an opportunity never arose.

This Senior is elusive, building but a thatched hut in the deepest part of Yanxu Forest. Normally, the location of this Senior is entirely unknown.

Lan Dingtian clearly understood that this Senior intentionally avoided him, did not wish to see him, and that was it. Unexpectedly, today he received a summons from this Senior.

Lan Dingtian felt both shaken and excited.

"Indeed." The elder with only white eyes smiled and pointed at the mirror in his hand; the image on the mirror currently displayed Su Chen.

"Senior favors him?" Lan Dingtian and the other three looked into the mirror, filled with puzzlement.

In fact, they had been in Yanxu Forest early, hidden in the shadows, and had witnessed the conflict between Su Chen and Bei Buxiu among other events.

Yet concerning Su Chen, they didn’t have many thoughts; they thought he was decent but not enough to warrant their attention.

"He’s quite good." The elder with only white eyes smiled again, "Stay here. Once the assessment commences, this old man’s mirror can observe this youngster’s every move."

Lan Dingtian and the others nodded emphatically, a bit excited, realizing this elder’s mirror provided a live view; it was utterly incredible.

Furthermore, since the senior had spoken, and asked them to stay and watch together, it was indeed a favorable situation.

A little more time passed.

Suddenly.

In Yanxu Forest, a young-looking man appeared abruptly.

This man, though appearing youthful, was over a hundred thousand years old.

This man’s name was Sun Qinghe, one of the deacons of Yanxu Palace, and also the examiner for this year’s Yanxu Palace recruitment.

After Sun Qinghe appeared, Yanxu Forest fell silent.

Upon his appearance, Sun Qinghe did not speak directly; instead, he focused his mind, and an instrument resembling a crystal syringe appeared in his hand.

"Everyone, stay still." Sun Qinghe said flatly, his tone devoid of any special emotion, merely informative.

"That’s the Beast Qi Ring Needle." Lin Yanran whispered to Su Chen, "Its purpose is to inject us; a shot on the arm will cause a Beast Qi Ring to appear under the skin. Then, on Assessment Island, the so-called assessment is hunting demon beasts. Killing one demon beast will cause the Beast Qi Ring to show a ’1’, killing two will show ’2’. It’s a tallying device."

Su Chen nodded in comprehension.

In the next instant, Sun Qinghe moved, his speed incredibly fast, brandishing the Beast Qi Ring Needle and darting among the examinees. Almost instantly, dozens or even hundreds of examinees had a Beast Qi Ring on their arms.

About the time it takes for an incense stick to burn later, Sun Qinghe halted.

Every examinee now had a Beast Qi Ring.

Sun Qinghe stated plainly:

"There are three requirements for entering Assessment Island."

"First, upon entering Assessment Island, one’s life and death is their own decision."

"Second, within Assessment Island, all demon beasts range from the First to Third Level of the Eternal Ancient Realm. In total, there are a hundred thousand. How many you kill will reflect on the Beast Qi Ring. Post-assessment, results are ranked by the number displayed on the Beast Qi Ring."

"Third, the assessment time on Assessment Island is three days."

"Fourth, and the most crucial point, the number on the Beast Qi Ring can be increased not only by killing demon beasts but also by seizing other Beast Qi Rings."

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After Sun Qinghe finished, the air noticeably turned colder.

Especially because of the fourth point Sun Qinghe mentioned, it was somewhat terrifying. The idea that one could take the Beast Qi Rings from others to increase their own count seemed to force mutual slaughter.

Clearly, among the ten thousand examinees present, the stronger ones couldn’t help but smirk, yes, with a sinister grin, while the weaker martial cultivators each shrank back, afraid.

"Now, the assessment begins." In the next moment, Sun Qinghe suddenly raised his hand and moved his hands in the air as though crafting a seal art, and as his hands moved, gradually, a circular, pale azure portal like an archway appeared before him.

"Go in one after another." After a moment, Sun Qinghe withdrew his hands; the Space Gate had stabilized, and he said, "Only those with a recommendation quota may enter; the entrance will automatically verify the Recommendation Token."

This Space Gate was the entrance to the Assessment Island. Although called an island, it was actually a secret realm.

"Let’s go together." Lin Yanran softly spoke.

Currently, she felt aversion towards both the Lin Family members and the Huang Family members. Previously, when Bei Buxiu forced her, neither Lin Hua nor Huang Chen stood up to help. Even though she understood, given Bei Buxiu’s overwhelming power, they dared not, yet understanding is one thing, the aversion in her heart remained.

She preferred teaming up with Su Chen; regardless of his strength, she felt assured that if danger arose on Assessment Island, Su Chen wouldn’t abandon her.