Contestants entered and exited in batches, with all results announced on the spot.
Finding Shenxian Grass with a purity of seventy percent or higher proved difficult. After several batches, only two people passed, and they had barely scraped by, their purity just touching seventy.
Such a scene also placed immense pressure on the other contestants.
Many felt uneasy, even considering withdrawing from the competition.
After two to three hours, most had been tested. Ultimately, only sixteen individuals passed the first round.
Among them, the best data achieved was a purity of seventy-five percent.
Xiao Ding felt somewhat disappointed by these results.
Calculated as a percentage, the pass rate was less than ten percent. Were these so-called geniuses only capable of this level?
Only the last batch of people remained. Xiao Ding announced the list: "Liu Tian, Zheng Yun, Xu Hao, Yuan Hai, Xiao Meng, Li Tian, Wu Tian..."
Upon hearing the list, Wu Tian couldn't help but be slightly taken aback, then displayed a peculiar expression.
He never expected to be grouped with these individuals. Was this the legendary "enemies meeting on a narrow road"?
Yuan Hai was also stunned by this arrangement and then revealed a sinister look.
He had previously vowed to crush Wu Tian under his feet, and now they were grouped together.
But this was for the best. Comparison brought out differences. It seemed heaven itself was helping him to step on Wu Tian.
He couldn't help but glance at Wu Tian, but Wu Tian ignored him. Afterward, everyone proceeded to their respective rooms.
It was a not-too-large room, empty except for a small mountain of Shenxian Grass.
The Shenxian Grass was gray, its shape indistinguishable from ordinary needle leaves. Judging solely by appearance, it was impossible to discern differences in purity.
Wu Tian couldn't help but sigh, "This kind of test is truly monstrous. Forget young people; even an experienced master would find it difficult to sort through, wouldn't they?"
After speaking, Wu Tian closed his eyes.
Quietly, spiritual energy flowed like water into the Shenxian Grass.
Simultaneously, the specific information for each blade of Shenxian Grass rapidly flashed through his mind.
Time flowed by silently. Inadvertently, ten minutes passed. Xiao Ding's voice sounded from outside the door.
"Time is up. Please come out, everyone."
A faint smile appeared on Wu Tian's lips. He parted the grass mountain, took a leaf, and walked out of the room alone.
Those in the same group emerged one after another, their expressions varied.
Some had pale faces, while others were filled with a lack of confidence.
As for Yuan Hai, Xu Hao, and Xiao Meng, their expressions were calm, even carrying a hint of pride, clearly indicating their confidence.
Xiao Ding said, "Now, let us begin testing the purity of the Shenxian Grass. We will proceed one by one according to the list."
Liu Tian, who was first, trembled slightly and handed over his Shenxian Grass.
Xiao Ding held an instrument and scanned the surface of the Shenxian Grass. The purity immediately appeared on the instrument's display screen.
"Thirty, failed," Xiao Ding announced the result mercilessly.
Liu Tian's face turned ashen. He dared not say a word and quickly retreated.
Zheng Yun, ranked second, saw this and his complexion turned even more grim.
He didn't even dare to participate in the inspection. He simply threw the Shenxian Grass away and fled in despair.
Xiao Ding picked up his Shenxian Grass and tested it, then sighed and shook his head, "Purity twenty, failed. Next."
Under everyone's gaze, Xu Hao handed his Shenxian Grass to Xiao Ding.
His face was filled with confidence, and he said, "Please pass me directly!"
Xiao Ding tested the Shenxian Grass. His previously somewhat dim expression immediately turned to surprise. He announced loudly, "Xu Hao, purity eighty, passed!"
"What?!" Hearing Xiao Ding's words, everyone present couldn't help but exclaim.
Purity eighty? How was that possible?
Xu Hao smiled smugly and said to Yuan Hai, "Brother Yuan Hai, I did alright, didn't I?"
Yuan Hai also smiled, "Well done. You truly are from our city central hospital."
Xu Hao chuckled, "This is all thanks to Brother Yuan Hai's usual guidance. And this is just me casting a brick to attract jade. Brother Yuan Hai's purity must be even higher than mine, right?"
As he spoke, he glanced at Wu Tian intentionally or unintentionally, "Some trash always thinks they can compete with us. What do you call that if not being an idiot?"
Wu Tian heard Xu Hao's taunt but said nothing, pretending not to hear.
Seeing this, Xu Hao assumed Wu Tian was ashamed and sneered, his eyes still filled with disdain.
Xiao Meng naturally couldn't stand this situation. She furrowed her brows and said, "What are you showing off about here, acting like you're so amazing? Look at mine, I guarantee it's better than yours!"
After speaking, Xiao Meng handed the Shenxian Grass to Xiao Ding.
Facing Xiao Meng, Xiao Ding did not display any overly familiar demeanor.
He scanned the Shenxian Grass with the testing instrument. Upon seeing the number displayed, he revealed a gratified smile and announced in a loud voice, "Xiao Meng, purity eighty-five, passed!"
"What?!" At this, everyone was even more shocked.
First, there was an eighty, and now an eighty-five. This was simply too terrifying!
Even Wu Tian felt surprised.
This Xiao Meng truly possessed some skill. No wonder she had said those things.
Xiao Meng was also very satisfied with this result and couldn't help but show a proud smile.
Yuan Hai immediately walked over and said to her with a smile, "Xiao Meng, congratulations. I knew you were an exceptional girl!"
Xiao Meng raised her eyebrows at him and said, "I told you, don't think you're the most powerful. Do you know how great I am now?"
"Amazing, amazing," Yuan Hai gave Xiao Meng a thumbs-up.
Seeing this, Wu Tian understood.
This Yuan Hai clearly liked Xiao Meng. No wonder he seemed so well-behaved when facing her.
At this moment, Xiao Ding said again, "The next person can come forward."
Yuan Hai smiled and said, "Xiao Meng, although I admit you are very capable, I might be a little stronger than you. You can't be angry with me later!"
Hearing Yuan Hai say this, Xiao Meng immediately became displeased and said, "You're just bragging. I don't believe you're stronger than me!"