People clicked on the promotional video and saw a world that amazed them.
One of the essential elements of a cultivation world, that is, demonic beasts.
These demonic beasts have inner cores within their bodies, and some high-blooded demonic beasts have blood and bones that are rare treasures.
The video showed a scene from the "Demon Spirit Realm," where Chu Yang introduced the geographical environment of the entire Demon Spirit Realm.
Then, the scene shifted to various demonic beasts in different forms. Chu Yang would introduce each one as it flashed by.
"This is the Bone-Corroding Bird. It likes to suck the bone marrow of other creatures. It is inherently brutal and prefers to live in groups, but its potential is low, with most being first-tier demonic beasts. Cultivators in the Qi Refining stage can easily defeat them with a little awareness..."
"Cheese Snow Leopard, generally a second-tier demonic beast, often found in the mid-mountain regions of the Deception Mountain Range. It possesses the power to control ice and snow, but be careful, although it is a snow leopard, it can release poisonous smoke..."
"This is the Wind Demon Tiger. It has wings on its back and can control storms. It is extremely ferocious, and it is best not to provoke it unless you are in the late Foundation Establishment stage..."
"..."
"This is the strongest demonic beast in the Demon Spirit Realm, the Profound Sun Sparrow. It possesses a trace of Vermilion Bird bloodline within its body and has a very violent temper. If you accidentally enter its territory, even Nascent Soul stage powerhouses might be burned to ashes..."
These demonic beasts, some ferocious and some majestic, piqued people's great interest.
"That Wind Demon Tiger is so cool! Can it be caught as a mount?"
"Holy crap, with so many high-level demonic beasts, isn't going in there just asking for death?"
"Huh? Why does that Profound Sun Sparrow have so little tail feathers? Do sixth-tier demonic beasts also shed their fur?"
"Although it looks exciting, I choose to lie flat at home!"
"..."
Upon hearing that there was a high probability of a life-or-death crisis, most people treated it with caution.
This is a peaceful era. Even if one cultivates, isn't it fine to cultivate at home? It doesn't matter if the growth rate is a little slower.
However, there are also some who are competitive or in urgent need of money, and when they can't find a way out in other aspects, participating in this trial is undoubtedly the best way out.
A top-grade spirit stone is now being speculated at over ten million. As long as one ranks in the top ten, they will become rich overnight and directly change their fate.
Even if they can't compete for the top ten, aiming for the top five hundred and entering the ruins of the "Li Huo Palace," and finding any magic treasures to take out from inside, that would also lead to instant wealth!
Therefore, it's not that ordinary people aren't given opportunities, it's just that they have to risk their lives to stand out.
Not long after the registration link was posted, the two thousand spots were completely taken in just ten minutes.
This included the members from the Pioneer Small Group.
After the first phase of the trial was announced, his phone was bombarded with calls from higher-ups.
He only answered Wang Zhicheng's call, as he only knew him.
Wang Zhicheng cried out, "Big brother! Don't make such a big deal out of it! If you organize such a dangerous trial and something goes wrong, it will be very difficult for me!"
Chu Yang said helplessly, "Didn't you tell me to do whatever I wanted before?"
"Didn't you say to take it slow? Why are you sending these people who have just started cultivating into that Demon Spirit Realm to deal with those terrifying demonic beasts? This isn't a trial, it's you playing King Yama!"
"Don't worry, I've got it under control! I've made preparations. Out of these two thousand people, at most two to three hundred will die."
Wang Zhicheng's tone became sharp, "What do you mean 'at most'? That's hundreds of lives!"
Chu Yang said indifferently, "When you need to be cold-blooded, you must be cold-blooded! You've lived in a peaceful life. When it's time to fight, how will you fight? Will the enemy slowly train you into a warrior whom you deem to have all sorts of excellent qualities?"
"But..."
"There's no 'but.' If they were smarter, perhaps none of them would have to die, but you know, some people just tend to die easily!"
Wang Zhicheng still found it difficult to accept, and he said, "With your strength, protecting them in the Demon Spirit Realm should be effortless, right?"
"Of course, I can even destroy the Demon Spirit Realm with ease, but without a sense of crisis, what is the meaning of them participating in this trial?"
"You..."
"Alright, Commander Wang, I can tell you something else. According to humanity's established history, three years from now, humanity will be invaded by evil races from another dimension, and the world will end overnight! Remember, overnight! I am not exaggerating! The future is in the hands of these young people, and forcing growth is a last resort!"
Wang Zhicheng's breathing quickened, and then he fell into a long silence.
After a long while, he seemed to have compromised and said helplessly, "Okay, do whatever you want. I'll help you withstand the pressure..."
However, Chu Yang arrogantly said, "No, you don't need to withstand pressure for me. You can't put any pressure on me either. With my current strength, destroying the world is not difficult. My only pressure comes from how to train humanity to be able to fight against the evil races within three years!"
Wang Zhicheng gasped and said in a deep voice, "Alright, but I will do my best to do what I can."
"Then, goodbye?"
After hanging up the phone, Chu Yang's eyes were also very cold.
Deaths are inevitable. Guided by the system, he had already seen the doomsday scenes of the evil race invasion. His state of mind was very calm regarding the likely sacrifices that would occur next.
Compared to the heavy atmosphere on Wang Zhicheng's side, the Pioneer Small Group was much livelier.
Welcome to the new member "Old Daoist of Baishi Dongtian - Bai Nianchen" joining the group chat.
After a day of patient guidance from Luo Xiaowei, Bai Nianchen had a general understanding of how to use a mobile phone.
Old Daoist of Baishi Dongtian - Bai Nianchen: "Hello, everyone. I am also a newcomer on the path of cultivation. Please guide me more in the future."
Body-Refining Brother with the Aura of an Emperor - Wang Teng: "Grandpa! We're going into the Demon Spirit Realm in a few days. Wanna team up? I'm acknowledged by Brother Xian himself as having the aura of an emperor. If we team up, we'll definitely be unstoppable!"
The Pride of a Generation - Meng Zibin: "Grandpa Bai, if you don't mind, we can team up. I'm definitely more reliable than that傻鸟 upstairs!"
Body-Refining Brother with the Aura of an Emperor - Wang Teng: "Meng Zibin, I'll kick your ass! Grandpa is my teammate! I'll cripple you when we enter the Demon Spirit Realm!"
The Pride of a Generation - Meng Zibin: "Heh."
Body-Refining Brother with the Aura of an Emperor - Wang Teng: "Your heh is a banana lollipop!"
Sword Cultivation Patriarch - Luo Xiaowei: "Hey, hey, hey! I've already teamed up with Grandpa Bai offline. You guys are too late!"
Body-Refining Brother with the Aura of an Emperor - Wang Teng: "You dog! You teamed up secretly behind our backs! @Friend of Plants and Trees - Li Qingyun, Qingyun little brother! Let's team up, and we'll definitely be unstoppable!"
Friend of Plants and Trees - Li Qingyun: "【Slight Hesitation.jpg】 Big Brother Teng, why don't you team up with Grandpa Bai and Brother Wei? It's not like only two people can form a team!"
Body-Refining Brother with the Aura of an Emperor - Wang Teng: "【Stunned.jpg】"
The reason why Bai Nianchen, the old daoist, was so popular was firstly because he was the second Foundation Establishment stage powerhouse besides Li Qingyun, capable of consistently taking down second-tier demonic beasts. Secondly, he possessed the Innate Dao Body, and those who were close to him could also sense the dao charm and easily enter a state of enlightenment.