A group of people approached the three people in the formation. When they stepped into the range of the formation, the formation automatically became ineffective.
This is actually a low-level sleight of hand. There is no flaw when you glance at it, but as long as you get closer, the people in the formation will have nowhere to hide.
Xue Huan took the initiative to walk out, followed closely by Pang Bing, and Qin Jinsheng followed awkwardly.
"Wow, I was wondering why you were leaving so quickly. Turns out you were hiding here." The leader glanced at Xue Huan and the other two with disdain. "Come on, hand over your license plates. I won't make things difficult for you."
Pang Bing approached Xue Huan and asked nervously, "Boss, are you sure?"
If he is not sure, he must be prepared to run away at any time.
Xue Huan glanced at him and saw what the boy was thinking. Without saying anything, she just shot out a few stones. Before the people on the opposite side could react, they were pinned to the ground by the stones and could not move.
Xue Huan clapped her hands and said, "Go ahead."
Qin Jinsheng: "Ah?"
Before he could react, Pang Bing walked over and said, "What's going on? Why are you so stunned? Come over here and search for these people's license plates!"
"Oh!" Qin Jinsheng finally understood.
These few people gathered together only as a temporary team, thinking that there is strength in numbers and that other people would be scared when they saw them. After snatching the number plates of several lone players, they gradually became bolder and took the initiative to find others and force them to hand over their number plates.
In this way, the number of people who can pass the first level will be greatly reduced, and the competitive pressure on them will be greatly reduced.
It is much easier to stand out from ten people than from a hundred people, right?
Unfortunately, they completely missed the point.
The Yunxian Sect's assessment has nothing to do with the number of people.
After collecting the number plates of this group of people, Xue Huan put them into the storage bag that Qin Jinsheng had given her as a gift, and left the place with the two of them.
It's okay to stay in the mountains for a whole day, but the danger increases at night, so you have to find a safe place before dark.
Xue Huan took Pang Bing and Qin Jinsheng and avoided other people along the way. In the evening, they found a cave that was more suitable for hiding people. The entrance of the cave was very hidden and the inside was relatively clean.
After entering, Xue Huan used spirit stones to set up a formation at the entrance of the cave, which had the dual effects of confusion and defense.
While she was setting up the formation, Pang Bing cleaned the cave and made it spotless. He then lit a fire, and the cave soon became dry and warm.
Qin Jinsheng was far inferior to him in terms of serving people, but he was generous. He took out soft bedding and other items from his storage belt and arranged a very suitable place for Xue Huan to rest.
Xue Huan turned around and walked into the cave, and discovered all kinds of changes in the cave. She couldn't help but smile with satisfaction. It seemed that these two little brothers were not recruited in vain.
"Boss, please sit down and rest for a while." This time, Qin Jinsheng finally got ahead.
Xue Huan walked over, sat down on the soft couch, leaned back, and felt, "Hmm," comfortable.
After eating and drinking their fill in the evening, the three of them went to bed.
Thanks to the formation that Xue Huan had set up at the entrance of the cave, no matter howling tigers and howling wolves were outside that night, it had no effect on the three of them.
After a good night's sleep, the three of them had a delicious breakfast the next morning and then headed out of the mountain.
The first assessment ends at noon. If you have not arrived at the mountain gate by noon and are holding a number plate, you will be eliminated.
At noon, a melodious and clear bell sound came from halfway up the mountain.
It was still the same white-bearded old man from before. He took back the number plates from the hands of those who had passed the level, and then pointed towards the stairs in front of the mountain gate that extended into the clouds.
"See that staircase? This is the Heart-Searching Platform of our Yunxian Sect. It has a total of 9,999 steps. The moment you step onto the Heart-Searching Platform, all of you will face various mental tests. In the face of these tests, cultivation, qualifications, and background are of no use. Only a firm mind can help you climb up.
"Only those who successfully reach the top can enter the final stage. Go ahead, there is no time limit for this stage."
Everyone stepped onto the platform for questioning their consciences one after another.
Xue Huan and the other two also walked over. Pang Bing asked, "Boss, do you have the confidence to make it up there?"
"You'll only know after you climb it."
"Boss, I believe you can do it!" Pang Bing has developed a mysterious confidence in her.
Xue Huan: "I believe you can do it too. I'll be waiting for you upstairs."
The Yunxian Sect's Heart-Searching Platform is no different from an ordinary staircase, except that an illusion will appear in front of your eyes every few steps.
At the beginning, these illusions are very simple, such as a spirit stone, a fruit overflowing with spiritual energy, etc. If one has a slightly stronger mind, one can see through these illusions, ignore them, and continue to move to the next step.
These illusions could not stir up any ripples in Xue Huan's heart. She continued to walk up without looking around.
I even took the time to worry about Pang Bing. This little fat guy is very greedy for money, and I wonder if he can resist the temptation of these things.
Later on, the illusions became more and more complex and complete.
As Xue Huan was walking, a huge and ferocious monster suddenly rushed towards her with a roar. The monster's bloody mouth was so terrifying that most people would definitely want to hide to the side.
After all, avoiding danger is instinctive.
However, this is a mountain path, and the Platform of Inquiry is not very wide. If you dodge to the side, you may fall into the cliff if you are not careful.
Xue Huan continued to climb calmly, as if she didn't see the monster.
But when the monster was about to bite her, it suddenly disappeared.
Because this monster itself is just an illusion.
There's nothing to be afraid of.
Of course, some timid people can’t help but be afraid even if they know it’s fake.
Various illusions played out before her eyes one after another, but Xue Huan's upward steps never hesitated, and she never stopped for those illusions.
Nine thousand nine hundred and ninety-nine steps, and I had walked half of them without realizing it.
When she got here, she was extremely exhausted and had to stop to rest for a while.
Xue Huan sat down cross-legged on the steps, looked around, and suddenly realized that she hadn't seen anyone along the way.
From the moment I stepped onto the platform of self-examination, I felt as if I was isolated from everyone else.
Xue Huan suddenly had an idea. There were no less than three or four hundred people climbing up the Platform of Inquiry. These people, including herself, were clearly climbing up the Platform of Inquiry, so why couldn't they see each other?
It was obvious that from the moment they stepped onto the platform of inquiry, they were trapped in an illusion, so they could not see each other, but maybe there was someone not far away from her.
Then, thinking more deeply, since the entire platform of inquiry was a huge illusion, then were the stairs they were climbing before their eyes real? Perhaps they were also an illusion?
Just as Xue Huan was thinking this, an ethereal and majestic voice suddenly rang out in her ears: "Congratulations, young friend, for breaking through the illusion of the Platform of Inquiry. You will be rewarded with a thousand levels of advancement."
In an instant, Xue Huan felt that her position had changed and she suddenly came to a higher place.
Just now she was under the clouds, but now she is in the clouds. When she stretches out her hand, it seems as if she can catch the clouds floating around.
I feel like climbing this platform of inquiry is a bit like completing a level in a game.
Hey, what is game clearance?
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