These people were thrown off the stage, and suddenly only over nine thousand people remained on the arena.
With just one sentence, over six thousand people were eliminated, leaving Elder Nangong completely dumbfounded.
At this rate of selection, it would take less than three hours to pick out over fifty people.
Zi Linling looked at the remaining people on the stage and said, "I'll give you three breaths to adjust. After three breaths, the pressure of a Half-step God King will descend upon you. Anyone unable to endure it for the time it takes an incense stick to burn will be eliminated!"
The three breaths passed in an instant.
Zi Linling nodded at Ye Lingyuan and said, "Begin!"
Ye Lingyuan smiled dotingly and unleashed the pressure of a Half-step God King, instantly enveloping the over nine thousand people. Su Dan Fiction Network.
"Pfft! Pfft! Pfft!"
In less than one breath, a hundred people were eliminated.
Ye Lingyuan's control was incredibly precise.
As those hundred people were eliminated, his Half-step God King pressure was withdrawn from them.
Zi Linling's movements were swift and accurate, her green vines instantly pulling those people off the stage.
Their coordination was seamless, without any flaws.
The eliminated participants, filled with regret and shame, were also awestruck by the duo's strength.
They finally realized that the girl in front of them, who was only fifteen or sixteen years old, was monstrously talented.
On the stage, person after person was eliminated for being unable to withstand the pressure.
The green vines moved like phantoms across the arena, pulling out eliminated individuals by the second.
Those on stage gritted their teeth to persevere, while those watching from below also clenched their fists.
The time it took for an incense stick to burn had never felt so long.
Finally, Zi Linling's clear voice echoed in their ears—"Time's up!"
Ye Lingyuan's Half-step God King pressure also vanished completely at that instant.
At this moment, only over two thousand people remained on the stage.
This meant that in the time it took for an incense stick to burn, over seven thousand more people had been eliminated.
This speed and rate of elimination could only be described as astonishing.
Elder Nangong finally understood where Zi Linling's confidence stemmed from.
On the stage, the survivors were drenched in sweat, gasping for air.
Despite their disheveled state, a hint of joy bloomed in their hearts.
Because, after enduring the terrifying pressure of Ye Lingyuan, a Half-step God King, each of them had improved their cultivation by a sliver.
Though not much, it was equivalent to three months of arduous training.
Zi Linling looked at the remaining two thousand people with a brilliant smile.
"Congratulations, you have passed the second round of selection. Now, you may rest on the spot for the time it takes an incense stick to burn. After that, the third round of selection will begin."
An incense stick later, when Zi Linling stood on the stage again, the atmosphere once again grew tense.
Zi Linling smiled, "After two rounds of selection, there are over two thousand people remaining on the stage. Now, you will form groups of ten. After five breaths, any group with fewer than ten people will be eliminated!"
As soon as she finished speaking, the over two thousand people on stage sprang into action, seeking out acquaintances or stronger individuals for protection. Soon, two hundred and one groups were formed.
The seven individuals who were left isolated looked utterly dejected.
Not having ten people meant all seven of them would be eliminated.
They were unwilling, but such was the rule.
Zi Linling looked at the seven people and said earnestly, "I know you are unwilling, but the third round of selection requires teamwork. Groups with fewer than ten people will face immense pressure. Can you withstand it?"
The seven exchanged glances, their eyes filled with determination.
They said in unison, "Yes!"
Zi Linling nodded thoughtfully and said, "Very well! Since you are so confident, I will make an exception and give you a chance. You..."
"Unfair!"
Her words were interrupted by a voice.
Zi Linling followed the sound and found that it was someone who had been eliminated in the second round for questioning the rules.
"Unfair?"
A sarcastic smile played on her lips, "Tell me, what is unfair about it?"
The person said, "We were eliminated for saying just one wrong thing, with no chance given. Now you are going to make an exception for them, who have already been eliminated by the rules, and give them a chance. Is that fair?"
Zi Linling's figure flashed, and she was already in front of the person.
Her imposing aura pressed down on him, nearly forcing him to his knees.
She sneered, "I didn't give you a chance because you lack the fighting spirit to face challenges, and you don't have a heart that fears hardship. Therefore, even if I gave you ten chances, you wouldn't be able to seize them."
"As for them, having passed the test of the second round, it demonstrates their will and determination. With such will and determination, it's possible that the seven of them can accomplish the task of ten. This is the difference between you and them!"
The person's face turned pale, and he stammered, "You are clearly showing favoritism!"
"Favoritism?" Zi Linling said sarcastically, "How about this! I'll give you a chance too. If you can withstand one move from me, I will directly grant you a spot in the Pill Master Secret Realm, how about that?"
Upon hearing this, the person carefully observed Zi Linling, confirming that she was only at the early stage of the Great God realm. His eyes lit up with joy as he said, "President Zi, I am at the mid-stage of the Great God realm. Are you sure?"
Zi Linling nodded and said, "A gentleman's word is his bond!"
"You said it yourself, let's begin!" the person said happily.
Zi Linling smiled mockingly and signaled for everyone to step back.
Soon, a large circle was cleared.
"I'm making a move!"
As her voice fell, a palm formed from the power of laws appeared before her.
The palm slowly rose and gently swiped towards the man.
The movement was incredibly simple, without any flashy embellishments.
The man, while leisurely dodging, sneered, "With this speed, you think you can..."
However, before he could finish speaking, he was sent flying with a crisp slapping sound, crashing heavily onto the ground and raising a cloud of dust.
"Pfft!" Blood mixed with teeth sprayed onto the ground.
The man tried to get up, but after struggling for a long time, he was unable to.
He could feel that more than half of his bones were broken, and his internal organs were riddled with cracks.
"You... pfft!"
He wanted to accuse Zi Linling of being too ruthless, but even uttering a single word became incredibly difficult.
Zi Linling looked down at him and said, "I wanted to show you favoritism, but do you deserve it?"
With that, her figure flashed, and she was back on the stage, addressing the group of seven, "You can participate in the third round of selection, but you might end up like her, never able to get up again. Do you still want to participate?"