As time passed, everyone quickly arrived at the depths of the Ten Thousand Demon Cave, each with a look of worry.
Rumor had it that the Ten Thousand Demon Cave harbored strange creatures that specialized in devouring humans. If one encountered them, even a Saint-level expert would be helpless.
This was because within the Ten Thousand Demon Cave, spiritual energy would gradually disappear. Even the most powerful beings would be reduced to ordinary individuals.
After a few steps, Han Xiaoxiao suddenly stopped, "Do you still have spiritual energy in your bodies?"
"There's none left!"
Zhao Hanxue shook her head, "If we encounter danger now, it will be troublesome!"
"How can you catch a tiger cub without entering the tiger's den!"
Lu Fan stated directly, "The Tongtian Academy designed such an assessment; there must be a reason for it!"
"Of course, there's a reason!"
Han Xiaoxiao shrugged, "Those who can leave alive are capable. As for those who died, it has nothing to do with the Tongtian Academy!"
Zhao Hanxue was taken aback, clearly understanding the implied meaning.
However, as Han Xiaoxiao said, the Tongtian Academy wouldn't care about their lives or deaths; they only cared about the quality of the disciples who passed the assessment.
Roar!
A terrifying roar came from ahead, shaking the entire Ten Thousand Demon Cave.
Sensing the roar, Lu Fan and the others' expressions changed, unsure of what was happening.
A few men not far away were so scared that they trembled and stepped towards the exit of the Ten Thousand Demon Cave. Such a terrifying sound was ultimately unbearable for them.
Outside, they were peerless prodigies, capable of suppressing everything. But within the Ten Thousand Demon Cave, even a Saint was nothing.
Without spiritual energy, they were like ordinary people, unable to do anything.
"They've all left!"
Han Xiaoxiao said awkwardly, "Shall we leave too? I feel like it's quite terrifying in here!"
"If you're scared, then you go first!"
Lu Fan said directly, "This is the only chance to enter the Tongtian Academy. I don't want to miss it!"
"I'm not leaving either!"
Zhao Hanxue said seriously, "There's only one chance. If we miss it, how can my Zhao family establish itself in the Tri-Domain in the future!"
Han Xiaoxiao was instantly helpless, "Since you're not leaving, I naturally can't leave either. Otherwise, wouldn't that be too unsociable!"
After speaking, Han Xiaoxiao stepped forward, showing no fear.
Seeing this, Lu Fan shook his head helplessly, not understanding Han Xiaoxiao's actions.
Roar...
Another terrifying sound echoed from the deepest part of the Ten Thousand Demon Cave, stirring the hearts of everyone.
"Someone's dead, someone's dead!"
A shout rang out. The crowd ahead in the Ten Thousand Demon Cave cried out and fled outwards.
While entering the Tongtian Academy was a good thing, losing their lives for it was extremely inappropriate.
After all, they were all favored children of heaven. Even without entering the Tongtian Academy, their future would be bright.
Now, within the Ten Thousand Demon Cave, a single mistake could cost them their lives, which was a great test for them.
"Should we continue forward?"
Zhao Hanxue frowned, "Judging by the situation, there must be something significant happening in the depths."
"Although the Ten Thousand Demon Cave is dangerous, it's not as dangerous as the Divine Wilderness Mountain," Lu Fan said. "Since the Tongtian Academy has designated this place as an assessment site, it must have its purpose."
"According to you, you intend to continue forward?" Han Xiaoxiao asked, "But have you considered that if we go further, we might lose our lives?"
"I just said, if you're scared, you can leave the Ten Thousand Demon Cave," Lu Fan said directly. "I have no intention of returning empty-handed from the Ten Thousand Demon Cave this time."
"Look at what you're saying. I'm not someone who fears death or abandons friends," Han Xiaoxiao said earnestly, directly leading the way, as if struck by Lu Fan's words.
Seeing Han Xiaoxiao like this, Lu Fan was somewhat helpless but didn't say much.
At this moment, strange sounds occasionally came from within the Ten Thousand Demon Cave. Few people could steadfastly walk down; most were already terrified.
Although they were favored children of heaven, in such a dangerous environment, they still possessed self-preservation instincts.
After a long journey, Lu Fan and the others finally discovered that in the depths of the Ten Thousand Demon Cave, there was a deep abyss. This abyss reminded Lu Fan of something, and his heart couldn't help but feel a sense of dread.
"Look at this abyss, why is it so familiar?"
Zhao Hanxue said, "It seems like I've seen it somewhere before."
"Have you forgotten? From the summit of the Divine Wilderness Mountain, looking down was an abyss, and this abyss is connected to the Divine Wilderness Mountain!" Lu Fan's hair stood on end. "This means that the other side of the abyss is the Divine Wilderness Mountain. No wonder the Ten Thousand Demon Cave suppressed our spiritual energy."
"If that's the case, haven't we reached the end!"
Han Xiaoxiao exclaimed in surprise, "But there are no Saint Artifacts here!"
"It won't be. The assessment will never be wrong."
Zhao Hanxue shook her head. Just as she was about to say something, a phoenix cry sounded. In the abyss, nine phoenixes were pulling a sedan chair, which directly soared into the sky. The aura emanating from it made everyone present submit, not daring to overstep.
"What... what is this!"
Han Xiaoxiao was terrified. He had seen a lot of the world, but he had never seen such a terrifying aura.
"This sedan chair again!"
Lu Fan frowned slightly. When he was in the Divine Wilderness Mountain last time, he felt that this sedan chair was not simple. He didn't expect it to appear again this time, looking extremely strange and making it even harder to fathom.
The entire Ten Thousand Demon Cave was suppressed by a powerful force, and no one could move easily. After the sedan chair left, everyone could finally recover slightly.
At this moment, in the deepest part of the Ten Thousand Demon Cave, thirty-six Saint Swords were suspended. These Saint Swords emanated Saintly might, but in the entire Ten Thousand Demon Cave, they appeared dim and lusterless.
Even the Saint Swords, as powerful as they were, were useless within the Ten Thousand Demon Cave, which showed the terrifying nature of the cave.
"That's the Saint Swords!"
Han Xiaoxiao was overjoyed and rushed forward to snatch one. At this moment, many other men also saw the Saint Swords appear and joined the scramble.
In an instant, all thirty-six Saint Swords were snatched away. Many men were extremely excited. Their purpose in coming to the Tri-Domain was to join the Tongtian Academy. Now that they had obtained the Saint Swords, they could enter directly, which was an unparalleled honor for them.
Lu Fan and Zhao Hanxue also each obtained one, appearing quite casual. After all, they already possessed Half-Saint strength. Although their spiritual energy was suppressed in the Ten Thousand Demon Cave, their Half-Saint skills would never be lost.
"The Saint Swords have been obtained. We can go and submit them."
Han Xiaoxiao smiled and said, "I didn't expect entering the Tongtian Academy to be so simple."