Wilda said, "The second assessment is... a duel! Each person must choose an opponent, and only by defeating that opponent can one pass."Everyone was stunned at her announcement.A duel? They just needed to defeat one opponent to pass? Didn't that sound too easy?Compared to the difficulty of the first round, it was like heaven and earth.The cultivators all breathed a sigh of relief, smiles appearing on their faces.Elena also looked puzzled at the sudden shift in the difficulty of the rules, but seeing Wilda's stance, she understood the implication.The first round was to weed out the weak, selecting those above a certain standard.The second round was to meticulously choose.After all, there might be those who managed to pass through trickery, like that Romus Lowe, who would definitely become a target. It would be impossible for him to pass this round.As the field's attention subtly shifted toward Remus, who was only at the Golden Stage and could be easily taken down with

Remus' voice wasn't loud.In fact, amidst the surrounding sounds of fighting, it was almost inaudible.But Emerson clearly saw the shape of his mouth. And his face instantly turned purplish-red, glaring at Remus with bloodshot eyes, nearly exploding with rage.How dare he insult him, how dare he!"You're seeking death!" Emerson roared, unable to contain his fury any longer.His spirit energy leaked out wildly, several times more intense than before.A ferocious wind emanated from Emerson, its epicenter unleashing enough force to uproot grass and repel nearby cultivators.Those at a distance stopped their engagements, their expressions morphing into ones of sheer terror at his formidable strength.For a brief moment, the assessment venue was engulfed in howling winds, creating an eerie standstill in time.Remus also felt the overwhelming pressure, his spirit energy instinctively surging forth in preparation for a counter.However, Wilda quelled the tumultuous winds with a mere

Wilda said, "The challenge for the third round is... enlightenment!"Enlightenment?Everyone's hearts instantly lifted, becoming exceptionally surprised.They had been practicing in the Longmoon Mountains for many years, and some of them had participated in the assessment more than once and seen many forms of the assessment, but that was the first time they had heard of such a stage.Even Elena looked puzzled.She had never heard of it.Wilda was calm and unhurried as she spoke, "I will recite a technique. Listen carefully and comprehend it with your heart! As for the criteria to pass, it will be the first 15 people who can utilize the technique. Those who succeed will enter the Monington Sacred Land!" As her words fell, the crowd instantly erupted.A technique? It was actually about comprehending a technique?The arduous trip was valuable.Apart from the four sacred lands, outside cultivators had never got the chance to come into contact with techniques.Even if some so-ca

After saying those words, Emerson subtly puffed out his chest, his eyes gleaming with even more pride. He felt one step closer to his revenge.Under her veil, Wilda's beautiful eyes showed hesitation because... the technique given was not complete.The last round of the assessment was not only to test whether they could comprehend but also whether they could identify errors.Now, Emerson hadn't noticed the mistake but managed to display the technique, which was very odd.Seeing her hesitation, Elena whispered, "Wilda, all the cultivators are watching. If you hesitate further, it might impact your reputation, making others think you are deliberately making things difficult."Wilda said cautiously, "As you know, the technique is not complete. How could he comprehend it?"Elena smiled and said, "Who cares how he managed to use it, as long as he can, that's good. But then again, if he could integrate an incomplete technique, doesn't that prove even more that he is the person destined

"Esteemed Masters, have I passed?""I've comprehended the technique and controlled the water element, have I passed?""Esteemed Masters, I was the 15th person to stand up, have I passed?"They were all eager to know, each voicing their questions.Emerson stopped in his tracks, glaring sinisterly at Remus.Even if Remus identified the error, even if he could be among the first 20 to comprehend it, what of it?With merely a single, strategic use of words, Emerson planned to ensure that Remus was edged out of the top 20 contenders.It was the time for Remus' doom."Uh..." Wilda also hesitated at their questions.Psychologically, she was somewhat biased toward Remus. Although he was only at the Golden Stage, he had performed outstandingly before. Moreover, they had a deep karmic connection.But given the current situation, it seemed she couldn't speak in his favor.Unable to resist, she asked, "How were you all able to suddenly comprehend it?"She was very curious about that. T