They followed the signs, passed through an area bathed in the brilliant aurora borealis, and found a naturally formed platform.

The platform is made of a single piece of dark seabed rock, with rounded edges and a smooth surface, as if it has been polished by water for countless years.

At the center of the platform is a piece of jade shaped like a tortoise shell, a masterpiece of craftsmanship, exuding a calm and restrained aura, and is extremely extraordinary.

Without Qin Ming needing to speak, Mo Xuan, who had extensive experience exploring secret realms, took the initiative to introduce the situation:

"The two beasts in the same group simultaneously transmit energy to the turtle jade on the stage, and it will give a comprehensive rating based on the fluctuation frequency of their energy and the degree of fusion of their auras."

He tilted his head and gestured with his chin towards the top of the jade, "The dark silver mark at the top represents the past champions who ranked in the top ten overall, while the bright silver mark represents this year's contestants."

Qin Ming touched the jade turtle with his spiritual power and indeed saw the list of names mentioned by Mo Xuan.

Dark silver markings floated slowly inside the jade, each carrying a unique flavor that had been tempered by time. Although the light was dim, the aura was still clearly discernible.

The Man-Armor Turtle has a good track record, occupying three spots in the top ten, with its highest ranking being third.

However, the neighboring Lava Turtle and Forest Breath Turtle are not to be underestimated either, each with two marks occupying the top positions.

Qin Ming's senses swept over the marks one by one, pausing at the sixth mark, where he sensed the presence of the Kamesawa couple.

Although its aura was weaker than it was now, it carried a familiar quality. Using this as a reference, he could roughly estimate the difficulty of making the list.

As he was examining it, bright silver marks began to appear alternately below.

Some are rising, while many more are being pushed to the margins by new imprints.

The overall changes were happening faster than he had anticipated, like a competition that had already reached a fever pitch before they even officially joined.

Qin Ming quickly snapped out of his daze, turning his gaze from the mark to Little Fatty. "Let's get started without delay!"

Little Fatty scanned the group, his gaze sweeping over his excited companions one by one, finally settling on a green figure at the front of the line. He calmly said, "Green Hair, go up and set an example."

Upon hearing this, the green-haired turtle's breathing became rapid.

His claws clenched, and his tail straightened, as if an electric current was running from the back of his neck to the tip of his tail.

He was excited but also worried that he might not perform well and disappoint his boss. His heart was filled with a mixture of tension and anticipation, and even his breathing became heavier.

The turtle remained frozen in place, like a taut string.

But compared to his turbulent inner state, outwardly he appeared to be a few beats slower in his reactions and somewhat hesitant in his steps.

A fellow student in the audience immediately sneered, "If you're not confident, let me go up and save time!"

The voice didn't seem malicious; rather, it carried a strong sense of amusement and seemed more like a provocation.

Immediately afterwards, several more voices echoed: "Me too!" "I can do it, we all have to be tested anyway."

These words rose and fell in the semi-open space, carrying a kind of boisterous rhythm.

Amidst the commotion, the green-haired turtle's eyes widened, and it threw all its worries to the back of its mind. As if a switch had been flipped, the turtle's claws, which had been hesitant, clenched tightly behind it.

How could he possibly decline such an honor?

The green-haired turtle dragged his companion out of the line.

He was moving more than twice as fast as usual, leaving a sharp gust of wind as he passed by, as if he were responding to the earlier commotion with his actions.

He ran faster and faster, as fast as a green lightning bolt, striking the stage.

"Let's look at this person with new eyes after three days of separation!"

He looked down at the audience, leaning slightly forward, his fighting spirit surging.

That tense and focused energy is just right!

Qin Ming nodded. Even though he hadn't seen what would happen next, he knew that in this state, the green-haired turtle would definitely perform exceptionally well.

Even if his achievements serve as a negative stimulus, it is not impossible for other members of the tribe to also perform exceptionally well.

"Little Fatty, what a brilliant plan! I didn't expect you to be willing to give up something that seemed so certain!"

Qin Ming felt gratified, his gaze falling on the chubby boy with a sense of "the child has finally grown up."

Little Fatty twisted his body, his mature and reliable demeanor vanishing instantly. He wagged his tail smugly and said, "If I go up, wouldn't that steal everyone's thunder? Everyone's eager to prove themselves. If I take the first spot, they'll lose their enthusiasm."

He paused, then added, "Besides, no matter how outstanding they are, aren't they still my underlings? And even without this proof, who can disobey me?"

"Not bad, not bad at all! That's the demeanor of a great general!" Qin Ming observed, pleased with himself.

Qin Ming's affirmative smile made Little Fatty even more cheerful. He confidently declared, "The tortoise may not want to be first in the order, but it can grab the top spot in the overall ranking. Since the color at the top has faded, it's time to move up a position!"

Qin Ming raised an eyebrow and smiled at Little Fatty, but did not interrupt his rambling. He completely trusted the tacit understanding between Little Fatty and Qing Chen.

The opportunities they had for growth were irreplaceable and unparalleled, and Qin Ming believed in them.

During the casual conversation, the results for the green-haired turtle came in.

The two beasts on the platform simultaneously injected energy into the tortoise jade, causing a soft glow to emanate from the bluish-gray jade surface. Then, the glow began to condense and move, slowly converging into a bright golden pattern above the jade.

Golden trigram patterns began to be drawn, one stroke, two strokes, three strokes... five strokes!

The first line falls straight down, the second line spreads diagonally, the third line intersects with the second line, the fourth line forms an outline in mid-air, and the fifth line slowly merges along the edge.

The swirling and gathering energy did not stop; it continued to flow after the fifth stroke was completed. Although its momentum was weaker than before, the remaining force was still slowly accumulating, like a fully drawn bow with one last bit of strength to release.

The tortoise and snake on the stage exchanged a glance, their eyes conveying a sense of mutual confirmation.

The next moment, accompanied by the familiar array light that Qin Ming knew all too well, the sixth hexagram appeared!

Six Paths of Divination!

The trigram pattern spread steadily in mid-air. Although it was a pattern that was completely incomprehensible, each stroke was clear and stable enough, and it remained suspended in the water above the platform for a long time.

Qin Ming memorized it, and then he saw it slowly shrink, split into two parts, and float down between the eyebrows of the two beasts before disappearing.

At the same time, a newly formed bright silver light rapidly ascended, quickly passing several flashing points of light, and steadily stopped at the top of the current rankings.

That is the mark of the Ten Thousand Armor Turtle clan.

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