After all the martial artists at the True Essence Realm introduced themselves, Ye Feng showed a hint of satisfaction.
"Next, I will release my aura. Those who collapse within a quarter of an hour will automatically be disqualified. Those who can last less than a quarter of an hour will enter the third stage, where their family background will be questioned," Ye Feng said slowly.
Upon hearing Ye Feng's words, all the martial artists present became extremely nervous.
Bai Muxue's heart began to pound, and she even bit her lip.
The next moment, a vast aura emanated from Ye Feng.
The night wind swept over like a tsunami, engulfing the twenty or thirty True Essence Realm warriors, as well as those in the Body Tempering Realm, Opening Yuan Realm, Qi Movement Realm, and Separation and Union Realm.
As a result, most of them felt as if they were teetering on the brink of collapse, like a small boat adrift in a raging storm, or like standing atop a towering peak.
Thump, thump, thump—one after another, martial artists fell to the ground.
Among those who fell were martial artists at the Body Tempering Realm, as well as those at the Origin Opening Realm, Qi Movement Realm, and even the Separation and Union Realm.
Even martial artists at the True Essence Realm sometimes fall to the ground and are unable to get up!
The aura released by the night breeze was irresistible to these martial artists.
The stronger they are, the heavier and fiercer the pressure they feel!
But not everyone felt the pressure emanating from the night wind.
Xiong Shao Chen didn't have it, and neither did Xiong Shao Gang.
Nan Xiaosheng, Nan Xiaofeng, Zheng Tianxin, Zheng Tianyu, as well as Qian Fengxue and Qian Fengling, did not feel any pressure from the night wind.
This is because the night wind precisely controlled the aura it emitted, and it wasn't targeting them.
These eight martial artists had all been greeted by the First Elder, Second Elder, Fourth Elder, and Fifth Elder of the Divine Wood Sect.
They had already decided on the candidates, so Ye Feng naturally wouldn't let them lose their qualification in the second round.
The eight people, including Xiong Shao Chen and Xiong Shao Gang, were not targeted by Ye Feng and were not overwhelmed by the heavy pressure like other martial artists, but they were neither flustered nor confused.
Because the First Elder or Second Elder, etc., had already given them instructions.
However, to avoid being exposed, they deliberately pretended to be enduring the pain, so that other martial artists would discover that they were not being targeted by the night wind's aura, thus avoiding revealing their true colors.
Bai Muxue was also not targeted!
Bai Muxue had no idea that the Third Elder Lin Bifeng in front of her was Ye Feng.
But how could Ye Feng not recognize Bai Muxue?
Having known each other for some time and spent more than ten days together, Ye Feng naturally had to give her some face.
But Bai Muxue was very confused.
Didn't Elder Lin of Shenmu Sect say that he would release his aura to test them?
Why am I not feeling anything right now?
Did Elder Lin make a mistake?
Bai Muxue turned her head and looked around. Seeing that the other martial artists were all struggling to hold on, her doubts deepened.
It seems that only I haven't felt the pressure emanating from Elder Lin's aura?
Why is that?
Was it really that the Third Elder accidentally overlooked me, or was he deliberately letting me go and making things easy for me?
Bai Muxue raised her head slightly and looked at the night wind on the stone.
But Ye Feng didn't give her a second glance, lest she be discovered by others.
Fifteen minutes have passed.
The night breeze quickly subsided, and the surroundings returned to calm, as if nothing had happened.
"Those who are still standing have passed the second test; those who have fallen, please return," Ye Feng said calmly.
Moreover, as soon as he finished speaking, Ye Feng closed his eyes and began meditating, as if he had no interest in looking at these people any longer.
Those martial artists who failed the second test felt extremely frustrated, their faces showing utter disappointment.
But they dared not say much here, let alone get angry.
The Third Elder of the Divine Wood Sect, Ye Feng, is sitting right here. How could they dare to cause trouble here?
"Didn't you hear Elder Lin's words? Anyone who fell just now can leave now. You have no chance with our Divine Wood Sect!" Zhao Changlong said coldly.
So those who were disqualified had no choice but to turn around and leave, walking dejectedly down the mountain.
Even fewer people remain here.
The test Ye Feng just gave us eliminated at least half of the people!
The martial artists who are still here at the Body Tempering Realm, Origin Opening Realm, Qi Movement Realm, and Separation and Union Realm are all extremely grateful.
Of the True Essence Realm martial artists, only thirteen remain.
"Let the True Essence Realm warriors enter the Heart-Questioning Array for interrogation first. You can examine the other four realm warriors yourselves," Ye Feng said.
"yes."
Zhao Changlong nodded quickly.
At the same time, Zhao Changlong secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
After all, Ye Feng's supervision here put considerable pressure on him. After Ye Feng finished supervising the True Yuan Realm martial artists, he left, which naturally made things much easier for Zhao Changlong and the other inner disciples of the Divine Wood Sect.
"The first one is Xiong Shao Chen from the Xiong family!"
Wang Zhaolong, an inner disciple of the Divine Wood Sect standing on the Questioning Formation, spoke loudly.
Xiong Shao Chen stepped onto the Heart-Questioning Formation with a relaxed expression.
Xiong Shao Chen was in a very good mood because he knew that the third challenge would definitely not be difficult for him and that he would pass it with a sure thing!
Wang Zhaolong glanced at Xiong Shao Chen and asked, "Have you ever killed anyone in your cultivation journey so far? Why did you kill someone?"
"I've killed a few, but not intentionally. I accidentally killed them while cultivating. Afterwards, I compensated their families to settle the matter peacefully," Xiong Shao Chen replied.
"What kind of cultivation technique do you practice?" Wang Zhaolong asked again.
"The Xiong family's ancestral martial art, the Mad Bear Divine Skill," Xiong Shao Chen replied without hesitation.
"Who taught you that?" Wang Zhaolong asked again.
“It’s our family’s Supreme Elder, Xiong Wanling. Elder Xiong is also the Grand Elder of your Shenmu Sect,” Xiong Shao Chen said with a smile.
Wang Zhaolong nodded and said, "Well, in that case, you have no problem and you can pass."
"Thank you, senior brother."
Xiong Shao Chen laughed heartily and emerged from the Heart-Questioning Formation with a smile on his face.
"Next, you!"
Zhao Changlong suddenly interrupted, pointing to a burly man in his thirties among the True Yuan Realm martial artists.
This burly man had a square face and a scar on his face, making him look fierce and menacing. You could tell at a glance that he was no pushover.
The martial artist strode into the Inquiry Formation. He had barely stood still when Wang Zhaolong asked, "Your name is Chen Buwei? Have you ever killed anyone?"
"Having killed several martial artists who have cultivated to the True Essence Realm, how could I not have killed anyone?" Chen Buwei said.
"Who were the people you killed? Why did you kill them?" Wang Zhaolong asked again.
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