The contrast between Jiang Yi, Tian Zheng, Qian Xuefeng, and Deng Tianning before and after left everyone puzzled.

They were originally very persistent about the Emperor's inheritance, but after being baptized by the illusion array, they became calm. Could it be that this illusion array really has some kind of magic?

Zhou Jian looked at Deng Tianning with some concern and couldn't help but call out, "Tianning, are you alright? How are you feeling?"

Deng Tianning glanced calmly at Zhou Jian and smiled, "I'm fine, I'm alright. I'm now a candidate for the Emperor's succession."

Zhou Jian sensed that Deng Tianning was a little different, but he couldn't quite put his finger on it; there was just a strange feeling about him.

It wasn't until Deng Tianning walked behind the statue that Zhou Jian realized Deng Tianning's attitude towards him had changed.

Deng Tianning had previously shown him great respect, a respect that came from the bottom of his heart. But just now, when Deng Tianning spoke to him, that respect was gone.

However, Zhou Jian didn't think it was a big problem.

Perhaps it was because Deng Tianning passed the test and became a candidate for the Great Emperor that he became a little too proud and carried away.

Zhou Jian didn't take it to heart; he was just glad that Deng Tianning was alright.

Bai He overheard Deng Tianning and Zhou Jian's conversation and his doubts were dispelled. However, just to be on the safe side, he wanted Qin Feng to try it first.

He said to Qin Feng, "Now it's your turn, kid."

Qin Feng stared at Bai He speechlessly. "Are you just looking for trouble? If you want to go, go; if not, forget it. Why did you call me out?"

Zhou Jian looked at Bai He with suspicion. "Bai He, if you want to try a few moves, I can accompany you. Don't go crazy for no reason."

Seeing that they were about to start arguing again, Zhu Rui advised, "Stop arguing. You've come this far, what's there to argue about? I'll go first."

After he finished speaking, he took a step forward and stood in front of the statue, his eyes meeting the statue's eyes.

Zhu Rui's bright eyes became dull, losing the sharpness and profundity of a King Realm expert.

Qin Feng watched Zhu Rui's reaction with curiosity.

Bai He observed Zhu Rui intently, his eyes fixed on him. If Zhu Rui showed no signs of trouble, he would be next. Nothing was more convincing than a test between two experts at the King Realm.

Zhu Rui's reaction was not problematic; it was almost identical to the reactions of the others.

If there's anything unusual about it, it's the timing.

Golden Core disciples take less than a quarter of an hour, Nascent Soul disciples usually take about a quarter of an hour, and Deity Transformation disciples take about half an hour.

However, Zhu Rui's assessment time was very short, even shorter than that of a Golden Core disciple.

Zhu Rui passed the assessment.

He turned to Bai He and smiled slightly, "Bai He, are you not afraid now?"

Bai He was overjoyed to see that Zhu Rui was alright, "Congratulations on passing the test."

Zhu Rui ignored him and went to the spot illuminated by the yellow beam of light. A wicked smile appeared on his lips when no one was looking.

This time, Bai He didn't call out Qin Feng's name again, but instead took the initiative to go up to him.

His behavior in the illusion was initially no different; sadness, ecstasy, struggle, and mania all appeared one after another.

However, Baihe gradually showed more signs of struggle, and his restless and agitated expression became quite common.

Finally, Bai He passed the test and even turned back to give Qin Feng and the others a sinister smile.

Yin Tiantian showed a look of disgust.

Zhou Jian frowned.

Qin Feng and Leng Yuexi were deep in thought.

Seeing that everyone else had finished their assessments and only a few of them remained, Shen Mengying decided to give it a try.

However, Qin Feng stopped him.

Shen Mengying looked at Qin Feng with a puzzled expression. "What's wrong?"

Recalling Bai He's reaction, Qin Feng asked the others, "Did you guys notice? Bai He was struggling and resisting the whole time, as if he was resisting something?"

Everyone else was pondering Qin Feng's words and reviewing Bai He's reaction.

Shen Mengying retorted, "That's normal, isn't it? Others have shown this kind of struggling reaction before."

Shen Qianjun glanced at Qin Feng and hesitated before saying:

"Xiaoying is right. Others have shown this kind of struggling expression, but it's particularly obvious in Baihe. Qin Feng, are you worried that these people are being controlled?"

Qin Feng nodded and explained:

"Indeed, haven't you noticed that anyone who looks directly into the statue undergoes a drastic change in temperament? Before, they were extremely obsessed with, even fanatical, the Emperor's legacy."

However, after everyone went through the so-called illusion array test, regardless of whether they passed the test or not, their reactions became indifferent.

Don't you find it strange that those who fail are not overly upset, and those who succeed are not ecstatic?

If it were you, Mr. Shen, and you passed the test, wouldn't you be happy and excited? Would you have remained so calm?

Therefore, I have reason to suspect that they may have been influenced, or even directly controlled.

Shen Qianjun thought Qin Feng's words made sense and looked thoughtful.

Shen Mengying retorted, "But didn't Zhu Rui and Bai He, both experts at the King Realm, end up laughing happily?"

Qin Feng nodded seriously, "That's right, they showed more emotion than the previous people, but that makes them even more suspicious."

Shen Mengying looked at him, puzzled, and asked, "Why is that?"

Qin Feng explained:

“I always feel that someone is controlling this Palace of Bliss behind the scenes, and that they can see our every move.”

Knowing we were suspicious, he had Zhu Rui and Bai He deliberately act this way to reassure us, then lure us into his trap.

Shen Mengying frowned. "Impossible. You're saying someone is controlling this Bliss Palace? How is that possible? This palace belongs to the Emperor. If someone is really controlling it, it can only be the Emperor himself."

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