Chapter 40 The assessment begins.
Chapter 40
So, in order to avoid this situation, do they still need to work hard to get a place in the final assessment?
Bu Xingjin felt a headache just thinking about it, but he was a man who would see things through, and he would do his best to fulfill what he promised to others.
However, if they were fortunate enough to triumph in the final assessment and obtain all the treasures within the Tomb of the Loose Immortals, after releasing all intruders, some might turn against them, acting out of various motives. The dilemma they would face would be determined later. Perhaps, a kindhearted individual would pass the final assessment and release everyone safely?
During their conversation, the changes within the black wooden box had already come to an end. Qing Yan promptly allowed Bu Xingjin to explore the secrets once again.
"So I opened it?"
Bu Xingjin walked over and picked up the black wooden box, confirming it with Qingyan before opening it. After Qingyan nodded in agreement, he examined the box carefully. It was like a perfect cube, without a single crack. Bu Xingjin first tried to open it horizontally, but the box didn't respond. Then he tried vertically, and suddenly a thin crack appeared on the smooth side of the box.
The black wooden box opened.
A dazzling white light flashed by, and Bu Xingjin was lost in a blur for a few seconds. As he adjusted to the light and looked at the black wooden box in his hand, the lid had been opened. A mysterious, colorful, irregularly shaped object floated within.
The light has disappeared, and the material of the Heart of Illusion is quite strange, as if it is a fusion of thick fog and the unique charm of some kind of gelatinous substance.
Bu Xingjin hesitated and reached out to touch it, as if he was holding a crystal clear jelly. The cool texture was intoxicating, and the chewy texture was so tempting that he couldn't leave.
It feels great, soft and chewy. Bu Xingjin couldn't put it down and played with it in his hand, and was reluctant to put it into his backpack.
"Use your spiritual power to refine it. In this way, you will become the master of this illusion." Seeing that Bu Xingjin was slow to get to the point, Qing Yan had to remind him.
"OK."
After playing for a while, Qing Yan reminded Bu Xingjin at the right moment. Bu Xingjin felt a little embarrassed and could only nod shyly. Then, he calmed down, mobilized his spiritual power, and injected it into the Heart of Illusion in his hand.
With the Heart of Illusion offering no resistance, Bu Xingjin quickly refined it. Its usage was simple: wherever he needed to set up an illusion, he simply placed the Heart of Illusion in a hidden corner and built the illusion. The higher his strength, the more realistic the illusion. At his current Golden Core stage, he could only build an illusion with a maximum range of no more than 100 meters, containing only inanimate objects. For example, he could create an illusion of a house on a flat plot of land, or an illusion of a forest with only trees and no animals.
After gaining a thorough understanding of how to use the Heart of Illusion, Bu Xing carefully placed the magical Heart of Illusion into his backpack. He then raised his head and saw a bustling and bustling platform.
It was at this moment that Bu Xingjin suddenly realized that the Immortal Tomb was very quiet, unusually quiet.
Not far from where Bu Xingjin was standing, several people were moving around and talking on the platform. However, puzzlingly, although he could clearly see what they were doing, he couldn't hear a single sound. Common sense would have dictated that this distance shouldn't have prevented him from hearing any sound.
Qing Yan noticed Bu Xingjin's actions and before Bu Xingjin could ask, he explained, "Each platform is independent. Although the platforms appear to be close together, we cannot hear the sounds from other platforms, and the same is true for others."
"The assessment is about to begin. Let me tell you the rules."
Bu Xingjin withdrew his attention and listened carefully to Qing Yan's next words.
"Although the assessment in this Loose Immortal Tomb is extremely difficult and dangerous, it is also easy as pie. Every once in a while, monsters will appear on the platform that are several times larger than the number of people on it. If you can defeat them, you will pass the assessment; otherwise, if you are driven off the platform by the monsters, you will be considered a failure."
"This is the current rule, but whether there will be any further adjustments in the future is unknown."
"Just as you were deeply immersed in the illusion, two waves of monsters swept through, and the third wave is about to sweep in."
Qing Yan pointed to the sky, where a flat surface resembling a vast expanse of water loomed. Upon closer inspection, he saw the words "Countdown 30" engraved on it. As time passed, the numbers gradually dwindled, like flowing water, until they reached zero and vanished without a trace.
"When a monster appears above, the third wave of monsters will come out soon."
"Just now, you weren't on the platform, so I didn't count you. Therefore, only one demon beast appeared in the first wave, and two in the second wave. However, I expect six demon beasts to appear in this round. The cultivation of these demon beasts is determined by their respective cultivation levels. In other words, we may see three demon beasts equivalent to the Nascent Soul stage, and three demon beasts equivalent to the Golden Core stage."
The moment Qing Yan finished speaking, Bu Xingjin hadn't had a chance to ask why the little turtle wasn't included in the calculations before the countdown expired. At the same time, just as Qing Yan had predicted, six black, two-headed dogs suddenly appeared on the platform. Three of these two-headed dogs had a wisp of fiery red hair on their heads, while the other three did not.
It is obvious that the three two-headed dogs with different hair are comparable to the infant stage.
The moment the two-headed dog appeared, the platform beneath them expanded rapidly, as if summoned by magic. From a narrow space less than three meters in diameter, it suddenly expanded to a vast expanse spanning a hundred meters, practically clinging to the adjacent platform. The distance of less than three meters gave the impression that with a single leap, they could reach the other platform.
Bu Xingjin wasn't surprised. He stared at the six two-headed dogs, each over two meters long. If the platform remained unchanged, the appearance of these monsters would likely have pushed him off the platform without a fight.
"You don't have enough combat experience, so I'll leave three for you."
Before Bu Xingjin could fully grasp the attack, Qing Yan had already swiftly defeated the three fiery crimson-haired beasts as they pounced. He then retreated lightly to the edge of the platform, and the little turtle nimbly leaped onto his shoulder. Somehow, the remaining three two-headed dogs, seemingly unaware of their presence, launched a ferocious attack on Bu Xingjin without hesitation.
Bu Xingjin stepped into the battle with a confused look on his face.
Currently, he only possessed two attack techniques. Unarmed, he couldn't face the two-headed dog's sharp fangs and claws without any defense. Therefore, he could only distance himself and use wind blades to fight the enemy.
The two-headed dog's fur has extremely strong defensive properties, and even when facing the attack of the wind blade, it can only leave a tiny scar.
Bu Xing dodged awkwardly, relying solely on his own swiftness, without any training in physical skills. The two-headed dogs were moving at a similar speed, yet they were all three moving together.
In a dangerous situation, Bu Xingjin successfully avoided the bite of a ferocious two-headed dog. He realized that time was running out and he had to win quickly, otherwise if he was surrounded by three two-headed dogs and trapped on the edge of the platform, he would have nowhere to escape and ultimately be defeated.
In a flash of thought, Bu Xing nimbly soared into the air, leaping over the head of a two-headed dog and landing behind another three-headed dog. Without hesitation, he summoned all his strength, summoning three incredibly sharp wind blades at a speed so fast that it was hard to keep up. The first wind blade sliced through the fur like a sword, and the second wind blade followed closely behind, slicing deep into the bone along the wound left by the first wind blade. Without a second thought, the third wind blade struck down, completely severing one of the two-headed dog's heads.
It worked.
The howling of the two-headed dog with only one head left echoed in the air. Bu Xingjin retreated without hesitation and kept a distance from them.
Accomplishing this step was no easy task for him. He needed to control the three wind blades with exquisite skill, precisely cutting the same point, which undoubtedly consumed a great deal of energy.
After a short rest, Bu Xingjin continued to attack without hesitation.
Saying that the disease was fatal, Bu Xingjin stared at the two-headed dog with only one head left and attacked it until it died.
Before he could catch his breath, the remaining two two-headed dogs pounced on him from the left and right.
Bu Xingjin clenched his teeth, knowing this was a life-or-death struggle. His hands slashed through the air, each one carrying the powerful force of the Seven Killings Secret Technique. He stared intently at one of the two-headed dogs, searching for the perfect moment to strike.
The two-headed dog opened its bloody mouths at the same time, revealing its sharp fangs, and launched a fierce attack on Bu Xingjin. Bu Xingjin did not dare to be careless. He nimbly dodged the opponent's attacks while continuing to use the Seven Killing Secret Technique to try to defeat the opponent.
However, the two two-headed dogs' attacks grew increasingly fierce, and Bu Xingjin felt his strength draining away. He knew that if this continued, he might be defeated. So, he decided to take a risk, sacrificing his life for the chance of victory.
Anyway, with Qing Yan and the others around, they would definitely not sit idly by and watch him die. As if he had an immortal body, Bu Xingjin attacked without hesitation.
Bu Xingjin took a deep breath and increased his spiritual power to its limit. Streams of spiritual energy appeared around him, each one as sharp as a knife. His eyes were determined, as if he had already seen the dawn of victory.
At that moment, the two-headed dog suddenly stopped attacking Bu Xingjin, a hint of fear in its eyes. Bu Xingjin was delighted, knowing this was his chance. He seized the opportunity and launched a final blow. The power of the Seven Killings Secret Technique instantly erupted, killing the two-headed dog.
There is only one left.
By this point, most of his spiritual energy had been depleted. The prolonged, intense dodging and continuous use of the Seven Killing Secret Technique had taken a tremendous toll on both his physical and spiritual energy. Bu Xingjin panted heavily as he stood on the edge of the platform, sweat dripping down his forehead, soaking his clothes. His legs trembled, clearly unable to support his exhausted body.
The last two-headed dog stood on the other side of the platform, seemingly indifferent to the deaths of its two companions. Its eyes flashed with a fierce light, fangs bared, and it suddenly pounced at Bu Xingjin.
Bu Xingjin struggled to dodge, his energy now stretched thin. He could no longer display his previous speed, deftly and relentlessly slashing three wind blades at the same spot. His spiritual energy was also insufficient to continue the Seven Killings Secret Technique. As he dodged, he pondered how to deal with this final two-headed dog.
Sometimes, he would quietly walk past Qing Yan, his eyes casually glancing at the leisurely Qing Yan. Compared to Qing Yan's calm response to the three ferocious two-headed dogs just now, Bu Xingjin did have many areas that needed further refinement and improvement.
For some reason, when Bu Xingjin ran past Qing Yan again, he didn't hide. He stood there, watching the two-headed dog pounce on him without fear. He waited for the best opportunity, then jumped up and sat firmly on the two-headed dog's back.
With one hand tightly grasping the soft fur behind the two-headed dog's neck, and with the other hand tightly grasping the wind blade, he slashed at the two-headed dog without hesitation.
The two-headed dog struggled hard, nearly throwing Bu Xingjin off its back several times. Finally, it rolled on the platform, trying to crush Bu Xingjin into pieces with its own weight.
Fortunately, Bu Xingjin's original form was a plant spirit, and when the two-headed dog rolled over, he immediately transformed into his original form. The moment it turned over, Bu Xingjin transformed again, regaining his human form and riding the two-headed dog again.
This cycle repeated itself, and eventually the two-headed dog was killed by Bu Xingjin himself.
Bu Xingjin lay on the ground. The moment the last two-headed dog was slain, the platform returned to its original state. This fierce battle strengthened Bu Xingjin's faith. He knew that only through continuous hard work and cultivation could he gain a foothold in this world. This experience also taught him that sometimes, in order to survive and win, one must give it one's all.
In addition, he also needs to master a unique body skill and obtain a sharp weapon.
This is the top priority. The three monsters have already made him exhausted, and the next challenge will undoubtedly be even more difficult.
Bu Xingjin took out the spiritual marrow, drank a drop to restore his spiritual energy, and then opened the system panel.
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