The first ray of light in the morning crossed the sea level and blended into the island.
If other factors were not taken into account, this island was tantamount to a sanctuary.
The spiritual energy of the plants on the island was abundant and vigorous. The spiritual energy was dense, and the morning breeze blew gently. All kinds of fragrances of grass, leaves, and flowers slowly spread out in the forest. Wisps of the morning sun wandered in the forest, purifying everything and making it as beautiful as a fairyland.
But this was the examination venue of the Devil Hero Trial!
This meant danger and death!
After picking some fresh fruits for breakfast, Xiao Han and his companions walked to the eastern basin of the island that they had been to last night.
After a night's rest, Xiao Han was full of energy.
Along the way, he saw many contestants heading to the basin.
Soon, Xiao Han and the others arrived at the basin where thousands of people had gathered.
The examiner, Chen Fengchen, stood on a hard rock like a lonely crane, looking at thousands of contestants with an excited expression. The crippled old man seemed to be sitting on a wooden chair, crossing his legs, leisurely.
Not long after, the examiner, Chen Fengchen, began to speak.
"Well, all the contestants are here … Good, very good.
Then, the second round of the official competition of this year's Devil Hero Trial had officially begun.
The examination venue of the second stage is still on this island.
Now, I will tell you the content and rules of the second stage of the examination. Please listen carefully. "
The contestants held their breath.
"I don't know what the second stage will be dangerous … Anyway, it will not be easy and simple." Xiao Han knew in his heart, and he pricked up his ears to listen.
Chen Fengchen cleared his throat and said in a clear voice.
"When you came to this island, you must have felt that there was an inexplicable atmosphere on the island that made you inexplicably nervous, right?"
As soon as he said this, the contestants nodded secretly.
Yes, on this island, there seemed to be a kind of danger that devoured everything and the cry of the crane in the wind.
"Well, this sense of crisis, you probably think that it is brought by the ancient fierce beasts on the island.
But I have to tell you … No.
There is indeed a strong ancient fierce beast on the island, but it has nothing to do with this examination.
In fact, the hidden danger on the island comes from a secret in the depths of the island.
To be precise, it is a sealed secret. "
"Now it is necessary to tell you the origin of this island.
In this sea, there was originally no such island.
In ancient times, more than a dozen of the most powerful demons of the human race besieged and killed two Demon Emperors somewhere in the Western Region.
Uh … they were not ordinary Demon Sovereigns. They were two mutated Demon Sovereigns.
After a fierce battle, at the cost of the lives of five Demon Heroes, the two mutated Demon Emperors finally fell … That battle was so great and tragic that it could be recorded in history. "
At this point, Chen Shifeng's expression became extremely grave and solemn, as if he could not be violated.
"It's said that the entire island was covered in demon blood and the blood of our great Evil Hero. The sky turned dark, the earth turned dark, and the sun and moon lost their light. The flames of war spread to some of the nearby countries, causing the deaths of millions of ordinary humans. It was a battle that could make even the heavens and earth tremble …"
Hearing this, the contestants all looked at each other, feeling a chill in their hearts.
Just the aftermath of the battle had destroyed the lives of millions of ordinary humans. In the core area of the battle, the void had probably collapsed, and a small world might have been annihilated.
Chen Shifeng continued, "After this battle, our Demon Hero Almighty moved the battlefield from the Western Region to the Demon Hero Domain. After countless years, this island appeared in this sea.
It also multiplied many plants and ferocious beasts.
But remember, an unprecedented battle had taken place here, and it had a profound meaning.
Most importantly, the corpses of the two mutated Demon Emperors were also sealed in the depths of the island. "
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"Hua ~ ~ ~ ~ ~"
The contestants all booed softly.
"Ah?
Boss Xiao, so this island was once an ancient battlefield … There are even two mutated Demon Emperors' corpses sealed here … "Fatty Zhu's eyes bulged.
"Mutated Demon Emperors … Those are the nobles of the demon race, existences that are infinitely close to the Demon Emperor. Just thinking about it makes one's heart palpitate."
"Brother Xiao, could it be that the second test is related to the corpses of the two mutated Demon Emperors?" Mo Qingtong said in shock.
"I can't guess it either. Let's listen to what the examiner said," Xiao Han said indifferently.
But in his heart, there was a surge of waves … Mutated Demon Emperors' corpses?
It seems … My Demon Emperor's palm can absorb the life essence of the demon race and awaken the demon meridians and demon characters.
This …
Suddenly, Xiao Han had a premonition that there should be some fortuitous encounters waiting for him in that sealed place.
This was a very subtle premonition that could not be explained clearly.
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"Alright, the content of the second test is … to let you enter the cave where the mutated Demon Emperors' corpses are sealed!" Chen Shifeng said loudly.
"The corpses of the mutated Demon Emperors are no small matter. They can release an almost world-destroying demonic aura that can destroy any vitality and cause a part of the world to wither.
Therefore, for you rookies, that cave is no less than a demon domain!
Moreover, that cave has been sprinkled with endless demonic blood, causing the plants inside to be irrigated by the demonic blood and mutate into all kinds of demonic flowers, demonic grasses, demonic trees, demonic fruits … Heh, the aura released by these demonic flowers, demonic grasses, demonic trees, and demonic fruits are all demonic aura that can cause low-level True Qi Realm martial artists to suffer from qi deviation … "
All the contestants understood.
In that cave, the corpses of two mutated Demon Emperors were sealed, and it was filled with a large amount of demonic aura that did not dissipate. The demonic blood also irrigated countless demonic plants. If a person entered it rashly, it was very likely that the demonic aura would invade their soul and turn them into a deranged lunatic.
Or they might directly suffer from qi deviation and do all kinds of perverse things, or even commit suicide …
"Hahaha … Look at your expressions …" Chen Shifeng suddenly laughed.
"Alright, I won't scare you anymore. After countless years of dilution, the demonic aura in that cave has already become very faint.
Time can erase the danger emitted by the mutated Demon Emperors' corpses … According to our evaluation, the sixth level True Qi Realm can stay in that cave for three months, and it is unlikely that they will be harmed by the demonic aura. The fifth level True Qi Realm can stay for one month, the fourth level True Qi Realm can stay for ten days, the third level True Qi Realm can stay for five days, and those below the third level True Qi Realm can only stay for three days … "
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"Ah?
This … "Hearing this, Shao Yunrong's pretty face turned slightly pale, and her eyes were filled with fear.
She only had the cultivation of the second level True Qi Realm.
If she entered that cave this time, she would only be able to stay for three days.
"Yunrong, don't be anxious. Right now, we still don't know what you should do after entering that cave.
Perhaps you won't have to stay for too long before you can come out. "Xiao Han immediately comforted her.
Seeing Xiao Han's eyes that were as steady as a boulder, Shao Yunrong's taut heartstrings slowly relaxed, and she nodded slightly.
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"Listen up, I'm not asking you to enter the cave to look at the mutated Demon Emperors' corpses … Furthermore, with your cultivation, the closer you get to the two mutated Demon Emperors' corpses, the easier it is for you to collapse and go berserk." Chen Shifeng snapped his fingers, and a crystal card the size of a palm appeared in his hand.
It was a card carved from jade. It was amber in color, sparkling and translucent, and emitted a treasured light.
On the card, there was actually a human figure engraved. Upon closer inspection, it was Chen Shifeng himself!
"Hahaha … What a beautiful crystal card, isn't it?
It has my heroic figure engraved on it … Hahahaha … "Chen Shifeng laughed loudly, appearing extremely narcissistic.
"It's like this. These cards are carved from the precious' Star Jade Stone '. This time, I placed 5000 of these cards all over the place. On each of these cards, there is a handsome carving of me. Moreover, among the 5000 Star Jade Crystal Cards, there is one that is the most handsome, the most elegant and the most precious. It is red, and it is the one that I am most satisfied with.
It represents luck. "
"Alright, smart people like you should know the content of the second stage of the test.
You need to enter that cave and find my card under the interference of the endless demonic aura.
There are a total of 7,007 people here, and there are only 5,000 cards. Obviously, this means that there will be 2,007 people who will not be able to find a card. Unfortunately, those who cannot find a card in three days' time will be eliminated.
Hahahaha … Of course, of course, I can't tell you where I hid the card.
You will have to find it yourself.
However, you will definitely be able to find such an exquisite and handsome card!
As for the little friend who finds the most beautiful red card, you will receive some help in the next stage.
Furthermore, I will personally give you a reward … Do you understand?
The me on the red card is the most handsome!
Hahahaha! "Chen Shifeng laughed extremely narcissistically.
The contestants' hearts were as clear as a mirror!
Finding the red card would be extremely beneficial to breaking through the third stage of the main competition!
This was the most important thing!
Moreover, a personal reward from a veteran like Morning Passing Wind would definitely be invaluable to this group of rookies.
Of course, there was only one red card, and it was extremely difficult to find it.
It was like looking for a needle in a haystack.
"In other words, at least 277 people will be eliminated in this round!" Xiao Han blurted out.
Ten thousand people participated in the main competition, and after just two rounds, half of them were directly eliminated. That was a total of 5000 people!
"Old Cripple, don't you think this test question of mine is very simple?" Chen Shifeng suddenly turned his head and smiled at Cripple Old Man.
"Heh …" Cripple Old Man laughed coldly.
"The area of the sealed area is also very large. Who knows where you hid the card?
I think you wouldn't be so stupid as to directly place it in the most obvious place, right?
5000 cards in three days. I want to see how many contestants can successfully find the card. "
"Actually … Sometimes, you don't have to find it yourself. You can just snatch those …" Chen Shifeng laughed. However, halfway through his sentence, he made a slip of the tongue and shushed him.
"Just pretend I didn't say anything …"
However, his words were clearly heard by all the contestants present!
Entering the sealed area to find the card, those who were lucky might be able to find the card themselves and pass the stage. Those who were unlucky would directly snatch the card from others!
All the contestants' hearts were clear!
Snatch!
"Junior Brother Xiao Han, it seems that this second stage is not that simple …" Huo Yang laughed bitterly.
"I finally understand. This stage will definitely have scenes of contestants killing and snatching each other … It's really cruel and tragic …"
"Alright, alright. Let's not talk anymore. Now, I will bring all of you into the sealed area.
Little friends who found the card, quickly leave the sealed area. I will wait for you outside. Remember, you only have three days. "
"Follow me!" Chen Shifeng led the way.
The crippled old man limped along beside him.
Thousands of contestants followed closely behind.
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