After seeing the ground littered with skeletons and blood, the contestants who were eager to enter the crack of the Beast Realm were at a loss of what to do. They were no longer fighting to be the first to enter the crack. Instead, they all stood around the entrance of the crack, staring at each other.
"What's going on?"
"Yeah, what should we do?
Should we enter or not? "
Everyone was in a heated discussion.
Qin Shi, who was pondering alone in the distance, suddenly laughed out loud.
"Little friend, what are you laughing at?" Huo Dao asked in confusion.
"I'm laughing. The beasts in the crack are quite smart."
"Huh?
What do you mean? "
"They know that Talisman Masters are the natural enemies of the beasts. Even if there's a gap in their realm, it's difficult for the beasts to win if the Talisman Master relies on the path of the soul in a one-on-one situation. However, most Talisman Masters have a common problem, and they have grasped this common problem. That's why they would make a preemptive strike and form an ambush on the other side of the crack."
"What common problem?"
"Spiritual force."
Qin Shi said bluntly, "Most ordinary Talisman Masters are crippled in terms of spiritual force. That's why these beasts can easily kill us as long as they stay in the crack and compete with us in terms of spiritual force."
"I see!"
Huo Dao came to a sudden realization. Although Qin Shi said it bluntly and didn't leave any face for the Talisman Masters, it was the truth. Most Talisman Masters were pampered and focused on cultivating their soul. They weren't good at fighting. This was a well-known fact in the world.
"Then, is there no other way?"
Huo Dao frowned and asked. If the stalemate continued, wouldn't there be no need for the Talisman Master Competition to continue?
Qin Shi shook his head with a smile, "Of course not. I've just said that crippling spiritual force is a common problem for ordinary Talisman Masters."
Hearing this, Huo Dao seemed to understand something. He looked at Qin Shi and slapped his forehead, "Yeah, why didn't I think of it? Qin Shi, my little friend's spiritual force cultivation is so outstanding."
Qin Shi smiled politely. "You flatter me, Senior."
"What do you mean by undeserved praise? This is something that everyone in the eight regions knows. It is not so easy to become the champion of the Deity Realm Ceremony." Huo Tao paused for a moment. Soon after, he suddenly said, "In that case, young friend, are you preparing to take action?"
Qin Shi hurriedly waved his hand. "How could that be? Did Senior forget what I just said?"
"Are you saying that the bird that pokes its head out will be shot?"
Nodding his head, Qin Shi said, "Hmm, I'm not in a hurry. I'm not the only one with a high level of spiritual energy here."
After saying that, Qin Shi's black eyes roamed around the place. There were more than 20 people whose Spirit Power was above the Heaven Fate Realm, and 13 of them had even reached the initial success stage of the Domain Realm.
Moreover, there was a figure that even he could not see through. It was Taoist Ghost Shadow, who had always been isolated but no one was willing to provoke.
"Kid, this old fellow is not simple." The Fiend Devil snorted disdainfully.
Qin Shi nodded his head inwardly. He had also realized this point.
At this moment, Qin Shi's expression changed. Soon after, he revealed a faint smile and whispered to Huo Tao, "Look, someone can't hold it in any longer."
"Who?" Huo Tao's Spiritual Energy perception was extremely weak, so he did not sense anything strange.
Qin Shi silently looked over. A middle-aged man from the Forbidden Region suddenly took a step forward. He was over 1.9 meters tall and was at the ninth level of the Heaven Peak Stage. He waved his fist excitedly and said, "Hmph, let me see what kind of monster is behind this crack!"
As soon as he finished speaking, he turned around and roared at the numerous disciples of the Restricted Area, "Brothers, let's go in together. I don't believe it. There are more than 10 of us, so how could we possibly be obstructed by this gap!?"
"Yes, let's go in together. Even if there is an Immortal inside, we will kill him!" The disciples of the Forbidden Region seemed to have been ignited, and one by one, they roared.
However, to be able to reach this step, this middle-aged man was naturally not a fool. In a situation where he did not know what was going on, he did not recklessly rush in. After he convinced the participants of the forbidden zone, he turned around and shouted at the other participants, "Everyone, from the moment this crack opens, the second test has already begun. We only have fifteen days, we can't all be stopped here, right?
Of course, I won't force you. Think about it yourselves. Those who trust me, Old Wang, can enter with me. If there's a god blocking us, we'll kill a god. If there's a ghost, we'll kill a ghost. We'll kill them all! "
When they heard Lao Wang's instigation, many participants were tempted. After all, the earlier they entered the crack in the Beast World, the higher their chances of success. In the end, many participants stood up and nodded. "That's right. Gods should kill gods, and ghosts should kill ghosts!"
When he saw this, Lao Wang revealed a satisfied smile. There were more than 50 participants in total. He suddenly clenched his fists, stepped on the ground, and took a big stride forward. He took the lead and shot into the crack.
The disciples from the Forbidden Region and those who had stood up looked at each other and immediately followed.
Rumble!
Just as everyone entered the crack, a loud noise suddenly came from the ravine that stretched across the universe. It shocked the heavens and the earth, and even the chaotic territories trembled.
"Have they started fighting?" Qin Shi muttered softly.
This vibration lasted for about a quarter of an hour before it gradually calmed down.
When the shaking weakened, the remaining less than 50 participants hesitated for a moment. Suddenly, someone stood up and slowly jumped into the crack.
Another person jumped in, and many disciples became restless again.
"There's no more movement?"
"Is it fine now?"
"Let's go in and take a look."
Since there was no more movement in the crack, more and more participants started to enter.
Seeing that more than 100 participants were about to enter the crack, Qin Shi's gaze was focused on the crack. His observation skills were far better than ordinary people's. When the hostility in the crack completely disappeared, he smiled and said to Huo Dao, "Alright, let's go in too. Don't be left too far behind by them."
Huo Dao nodded. After spending so much time together, he and Qin Shi were no longer as distant as before. Their relationship had also become very subtle. They were no longer polite to each other like seniors and juniors. Instead, they were more like two good friends despite the difference in age.
The two of them stood side by side and prepared to enter the crack.
However, just as he was about to take a step forward, he suddenly frowned and raised his head. A pair of cold eyes was staring at him from a short distance away.
"It's him?"
That cold and indifferent gaze came from an old man that was thin like a stick. Qin Shi couldn't help but be stunned when he met the old man's gaze, and he frowned.
Taoist Priest Ghost Shadow and Qin Shi looked at each other. Suddenly, a strange smile appeared on his face. Without saying anything, he turned around and leaped into the crack.
However, even after Taoist Priest Ghost Shadow disappeared from his sight, Qin Shi's heart was in turmoil. He didn't know why, but he could feel a sense of uneasiness in Taoist Priest Ghost Shadow's eyes that he couldn't calm down.
This feeling made him very uncomfortable.
Suddenly, he turned around and looked at Yao Ming, Yuan Hao, and the others on the high platform in the distance. Only then did he come to a sudden realization because he saw a sneer that was extremely similar to Daoist Ghost Shadow's on the faces of Yao Ming and the others.
His eyes darkened. "As expected, the Chaotic Territory doesn't have good intentions. It seems like I have to be careful."
Previously, he was curious why the Chaotic Territory hadn't done anything to him despite the grudge between him and the Chaotic Territory. Even if the eight territories gathered together and Fang Qing was there, they should at least make things difficult for him. Now, he understood. They wanted to do something to the Talisman Demon Competition.
"Little friend, what's wrong?"
Huo Dao's voice rang in Qin Shi's ear. Only then did he wake up. A chill flashed through his eyes as he shook his head. "No, nothing. Let's go in."
Huo Dao didn't continue to ask. The two of them leaped into the crack of the Beast Realm.
The moment they entered the crack, an extremely powerful spatial force tore through and struck their faces. Qin Shi couldn't help furrowing his brows.
"This is a spatial transfer between realms. There will definitely be a powerful spatial storm." The evil demon explained to Qin Shi.
Qin Shi nodded. He immediately increased his pace. This crack in the Beast Realm was not considered long. Soon, a ray of light was reflected in his eyes. The two of them were already close to the crack in the Beast Realm. Their feet stomped on the ground and broke through the air in one go.
"We're finally out."
Huo Dao rushed out of the spatial tunnel and said while gasping for breath. With his cultivation, even Qin Shi felt a little pressured by the spatial force. It was indeed devastating.
However, before his heart could calm down, he furrowed his brows. An extremely pungent smell of blood assaulted his nostrils. Coupled with the spatial pressure from before, he felt like vomiting.
He looked down in shock. After seeing the scene below, his eyes couldn't help but tremble.
"This, isn't this a little too miserable?"
He gulped. Looking at the crack of the Beast Realm, he saw an extremely lush green sea. Ancient trees were uneven and flowers were flourishing. This made the bottom of the crack seem out of place. It was filled with a captivating sea of blood and corpses. It was extremely glaring.
Hundreds of corpses floated in the sea of blood below. Among them were participants of the Talisman Demon Competition, as well as various kinds of ferocious beasts. The entire sea of blood was a deep pit. The surroundings were in a state of desolation and the trees were all uprooted.
Beside Huo Dao, Qin Shi had already seen this scene. He shook his head. "Looks like I guessed correctly. There must have been a fierce battle here."
Huo Dao sighed. "Is it really worth it to lose one's life in a competition?"
Qin Shi couldn't give an answer. He could only sigh helplessly. "The world is noisy, but it's all about fame and fortune. Who can say for sure?"
"Based on my calculations, there are less than fifty participants left." Huo Dao nodded and said.
"Yes, let's go. There's no point in sighing here. Let's see what kind of formidable ferocious beasts are in the crack of the Beast Realm." Qin Shi wasn't the kind of person who was overflowing with pity. He gradually retracted his gaze.