Yin Jiuhe's words echoed in the ears of the many disciples.
Many of them showed excitement in their eyes.
Becoming an outer disciple meant not only better living quarters but also more abundant resource supplies each month.
Furthermore, they would receive more attention from the sect compared to the handyman disciples.
Although they would still be subjected to exploitation by other disciples, it was still significantly better than being a handyman.
"The third round of the ranking competition is about to begin. Anyone who does not wish to participate can withdraw now!" Yin Jiuhe continued coldly.
The disciples in the plaza had fiery expressions in their eyes.
How could they not participate in the third round?
The rewards were exceptionally generous.
Even if they couldn't get first place, securing a spot in the top eight would be excellent.
"I must clarify beforehand, the third assessment also carries the danger of losing one's life. I will ask again, is there anyone who wishes to withdraw?" Yin Jiuhe repeated.
Jiang Li stood quietly on the plaza, his ambition set on first place.
Withdraw? What a joke, it was impossible.
Beside him, Lin Dong exuded a strong aura of malevolence.
All of Lin Dong's opponents had been instantly killed by him.
It was a pity that he hadn't been matched against Lin Shan... Lin Dong's heart was filled with regret. Lin Shan had bullied him for so long, and now that he had finally surpassed him, he couldn't crush him underfoot. What a shame.
As for Jiang Li, Lin Dong did not currently have absolute confidence in dealing with him. He would have to cultivate for some more time.
He would deal with him after breaking through his cultivation realm.
Lin Shan, Jiang Li... you will all die...
Seeing that none of the disciples intended to withdraw, Yin Jiuhe then announced the rules for the third round of the ranking competition.
"In the third round of the ranking competition, the assessment will be conducted by our Yellow Springs Demonic Sect's Saintess!" Yin Jiuhe announced a bombshell.
As soon as Yin Jiuhe's voice fell, all the disciples in the entire venue, including the few outer disciples on the platform, were shocked.
It was the Saintess who would be conducting the assessment.
This was something none of them had expected.
For a mere outer disciple entry ranking competition, it was to be presided over by the Saintess.
No wonder the rewards for the ranking competition were so generous.
The Saintess held a status far above the true disciples, a figure belonging to the core power of the Yellow Springs Demonic Sect.
The disciple ranks of the Yellow Springs Demonic Sect were: handyman, outer, inner, core, true disciple, and above that were figures like the Saintess and the Saint Son.
It was said that the Yellow Springs Demonic Sect had one Saint Son and one Saintess.
They were individuals who might potentially grasp the reins of power of the Yellow Springs Demonic Sect in the future, true prodigies whose talent and strength far surpassed ordinary true disciples.
If one could gain the favor of the Saintess, they would be able to walk unhindered within the Yellow Springs Demonic Sect, truly soaring to success. The many disciples were extremely excited. To think they would now get to see the Saintess of the Yellow Springs Demonic Sect, a truly powerful figure!
Jiang Li's eyes narrowed slightly. It was unexpected that the Saintess would be presiding over the ranking competition.
He had initially thought the Saintess would continue to observe from the shadows, but he hadn't expected her to reveal herself now.
This was good too. He could see what kind of person this Saintess of the Yellow Springs Demonic Sect was.
After announcing the news, Yin Jiuhe rapidly flew away in the direction of the Demonic Spirit Cave.
Only a few outer disciples remained on the platform to maintain order.
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"You are the new generation of outer disciples of our Yellow Springs Demonic Sect. Your performance has been excellent!"
As everyone waited, a melodious demonic voice sounded from not far away.
The voice was enchanting, as if it were both demonic and illusory, giving off an extremely bewitching aura.
Jiang Li felt as if his entire blood began to boil.
"Next, the third round of the ranking competition begins. The longer one can endure under my Illusory Spirit Sound, the higher their ranking. The one who endures the longest will receive first place!"
Another extremely bewitching voice rang out.
Everyone understood that the third round had begun.
As soon as the voice fell, several sound waves emanated from all directions.
Waves appeared in the air.
The disciples below the platform instantly felt an endless amount of pain.
The illusory sounds were like countless flying needles, piercing the bodies of the many disciples.
Painful wails instantly erupted in the plaza.
The insidious pain made these disciples, who had just experienced fierce battles, feel boundless fear.
The illusory sounds seemed to tear at their souls.
"No... ah... no... kill me..."
"I'm not participating anymore... I'm not participating anymore... let me go..."
"It hurts so much... I'm going to die... no..."
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In the plaza, painful wails mingled with extremely tragic roars.
The entire plaza transformed into a scene akin to Asura's battlefield, filled with heart-rending cries.
"Bang!!!"
Immediately after, some disciples, unable to withstand the onslaught of pain, began to violently collide their bodies against the ground.
Blood and sweat splattered across the entire plaza.
Jiang Li also felt an intense pain throughout his body. The *Qiankun Zaohua Jue* circulated at an extreme speed. The accumulated spiritual energy within his body began to flow slowly within Jiang Li's body under such intense stimulation.
Gradually, beads of sweat appeared on Jiang Li's forehead.
Jiang Li's body trembled continuously, his body, under the circulation of the *Qiankun Zaohua Jue*, constantly resisting the illusory sounds from all directions.
This damn Saintess, playing such a sinister game, dammit...
Jiang Li cursed in his heart as he circulated the *Qiankun Zaohua Jue*.
He had been severely punished without even meeting the Saintess.
Apart from the pervasive illusory sounds, Jiang Li also smelled a strong scent of blood.
Clearly, many disciples had already begun to self-harm under this terrifying torment.
Not far away, Lin Dong was struggling desperately.
Pain also eroded his will. Sudane Novel Network
Lin Dong's eyes were bloodshot, and faint blood veins were spreading across his body.
Hold on, hold on, I must win first place, Yun Xi is still waiting for me in the inner sect...
Lin Dong's mind was filled with the image and voice of Luo Yun Xi, as well as Jiang Li's indifferent expression.
So what if you are strong? When it comes to willpower, I fear no one!
Lin Dong believed that after years of torment under Lin Shan, his will had long since been tempered to be as hard as steel.
This pain was nothing more than child's play.
As time slowly passed.
Many disciples lost consciousness under the erosion of the illusory sounds.
Of course, many disciples also lost their lives under the intense pain.
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Not far from the plaza.
A woman in a black dress held a pipa emitting a spiritual glow, gently plucking it with her slender fingers.
Illusory sounds continuously emanated from the pipa, striking the disciples in the distance.
Clearly, these illusory sounds were produced by this woman in the black dress using the pipa.
"Saintess, Jiang Li and Lin Dong have indeed not disappointed you. Especially Jiang Li, under the erosion of the Illusory Spirit Sound, he is still calmly cultivating!" Beside the woman in the black dress, her maid said with pleasant surprise as she observed the performance of the disciples below.
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