In chaotic times, one can become a martial immortal.

Chapter 112 The Might of a Grandmaster in the Divine Realm

"The second round of testing is simple. If you can withstand my attacks for more than ten breaths, you will pass the test and successfully pass this year's martial arts examination. Otherwise, you will be eliminated!"

After a pause, Wu Dong continued, "Remember, the longer you can hold out, the higher your ranking will be. Of course, if you really can't hold on any longer, you can give up voluntarily; otherwise, you'll bear the consequences!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the crowd erupted in uproar.

"Is Elder Wu Dong joking with us?"

"How could we possibly withstand an attack from a martial arts grandmaster?"

"Can someone tell me if I just misheard?"

Almost everyone looked at Wu Dong in disbelief.

Are you kidding me? A martial arts master could easily annihilate them with a single casual strike.

Let alone sustaining it for ten breaths, it's impossible to even sustain it for one breath.

"You don't need to worry, I certainly won't go all out!"

Seemingly sensing the doubts in everyone's hearts, Wu Dong smiled again and said.

"That's good. I thought I was going to die at the hands of a grandmaster today!"

"Although it would be an honor for us to die at the hands of a martial arts master, it's truly wonderful to be alive!"

Upon hearing this, everyone secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

Even so, maintaining this for ten breaths won't be easy!

Many people couldn't help but feel worried.

Wu Dong is not only an inner elder of the Ziyang Sect, but also a genuine martial arts grandmaster.

It should be understood that even among first-rank martial artists, there is a vast gap between them and martial arts grandmasters; they are essentially not on the same level at all.

There have been rumors for a long time that many years ago, many powerful families joined forces to send out countless top-rank three-level super experts, including no less than a hundred first-rank experts, to besiege and kill a martial arts grandmaster.

The result was that not only were they all wiped out, but they also failed to harm the martial arts master in the slightest.

This is enough to prove that the power of a Grandmaster is far beyond that of a first-rank martial artist.

It is easy to imagine how difficult it would be for them, who are at most sixth rank, to withstand the attack of a grandmaster for ten breaths.

Of course, some people remained standing there calmly.

For example, there are martial arts talents like Liu Wuji and Lu Chengfeng, as well as extraordinary top-tier geniuses like Jin Wuming, Murong Jue, and Bai Xiaotang.

The same applies to Lu Yuan and Jiang Ying.

Clearly, they were all confident that they could withstand Wu Dong's attacks for ten breaths.

In fact, apart from Lu Yuan, Jiang Ying, and Bai Xiaotang, the real goal of the others was not just to survive for ten breaths, but to survive for as long as possible in order to be ranked in the top ten, or even to win the top spot.

"Gentlemen, if you really can't hold on, remember not to force yourself, otherwise you may really die. Even if you fail the exam in the end, I am willing to welcome you back to Annam with open arms."

At this moment, Yang Di couldn't help but remind him.

Ziyang Sect has no shortage of geniuses, but the Annam Army does. Even those geniuses who failed the martial arts exam are invaluable treasures in the Annam Army.

However, his words did not deter the crowd; on the contrary, they inspired their spirits.

That's right. If they fail to last ten breaths, they will not only fail the exam, but they will also have to either join the Annamite Army or wait another three years.

In any case, they must hold on for ten breaths.

Let's begin!

Wu Dong merely glanced at Yang Di, then simply raised his hand and waved it.

In an instant, everyone felt a terrifyingly hot aura sweep over them.

The next moment, everyone found themselves seemingly engulfed in flames.

Immediately, without the slightest hesitation, they frantically channeled their inner strength to resist.

If we experienced an extremely cold environment in the Cold Jade Valley, then we are now in an extremely hot environment.

After the first round of assessments, although some people were eliminated, about 500 people remained.

Moreover, these 500 or so people are basically top geniuses who have cultivated golden muscles and golden skin, and some of them have even cultivated iron bones or even golden bones.

Even so, everyone still felt it was unbearable.

The two layers of golden robes that many people wore were torn apart by the flames almost instantly.

"Ah—ah—ah—"

Within just two or three breaths, many people could no longer hold on and had no choice but to give up.

Their skin was covered with mottled, charred marks.

If they don't withdraw soon, they will likely perish in the flames in just a few breaths.

A few more breaths passed, and more and more people gave up.

Although they were all unwilling, unless they were willing to risk their lives, they had no choice but to give up voluntarily.

However, a small number of people are still gritting their teeth and persevering, even though almost every piece of good skin on their bodies is gone. They still endure the excruciating pain and desperately try to hold on.

"Thump—thump—thump—"

Finally, one after another, people fell to the ground and were completely engulfed by the sea of ​​fire in the blink of an eye.

Although they all wanted to give up in the end, it was too late.

Those who remained also couldn't help but shrink their pupils upon witnessing this scene.

The power of a Grandmaster is terrifying!

Even if Wu Dong just waved his hand casually, he could still unleash such terrifying power.

Clearly, even for a genius with top-tier innate talent, it would not be easy to endure more than ten breaths in this sea of ​​fire with a cultivation level of seventh or sixth grade, and there might even be a risk to their life.

"So this is the罡境 (Gāngjìng) that can only be reached after one's intent has reached its full potential? It's truly terrifying!"

While fully activating her fire-attribute internal energy, Bai Xiaotang couldn't help but exclaim in amazement at Lu Yuan and Jiang Ying.

The so-called Gang Realm is actually the condensation of Qi into Gang at the full extent of one's intent, which transforms into a Gang Qi that is stronger than ordinary Qi Realm attacks.

The terrifying aspect of Qi lies in the fact that not only is the power it unleashes even more terrifying, but it is also almost tangible.

Just like Wu Dong's attack just now, although it was a fierce fire generated by internal force, it was no different from real flames, and even more terrifying than ordinary flames, capable of burning metal.

Even top-tier geniuses who have cultivated golden skin, golden muscles, and even golden bones would find it difficult to resist.

"After I have fully comprehended the sword intent of thunder, I wonder if the power of the sword energy I unleash will be comparable to that of real thunder."

""

Lu Yuan pondered to himself.

"Ten breaths!"

At that moment, Jiang Ying suddenly whispered.

Lu Yuan naturally understood Jiang Ying's meaning, and without any hesitation, he quickly walked out of the fire zone.

Almost simultaneously, Jiang Ying and Bai Xiaotang also came out.

There were also many others who, after achieving the goal of sustaining for ten breaths, seemed to stop.

They might be able to hold out longer, but there's no need for that.

Because they had no chance of being among the top ten, let alone competing with those two martial arts prodigies for the title of martial arts champion.

In the end, more than thirty people remained in the inferno.

This group includes not only martial arts prodigies Liu Wuji and Lu Chengfeng, but also Jin Wuming, Murong Jue, and other extraordinary top-tier geniuses from the other two prefectures.

"Someone wants to see us!"

While everyone else was waiting for the results, Jiang Ying suddenly whispered to Lu Yuan and Bai Xiaotang.